Walking tour: Tremezzo, Isola Comacina , Villa Balbianello
Description
At 9:30 starts our walking tour from Tremezzo, typical village looking the central part of the lake, in front of Bellagio and Varenna. We walk from Tremezzo to Ossuccio through an ancient connection road, the "Greenway of the lake" discovering gentle paths, hidden corners of local history and enchanting lake views. We reach Ossuccio and from there the Comacina island by public boat. Comacina island is the only one island of Lake Como, one of the most interesting archeological sites in northern Italy for the early Middle Ages. The area, called Zoca de l'Oli for its mild climate, is covered by mediterranean vegetation and olive trees for the production of local oil. From Comacina Island return trip by public boat to Ossuccio, from Ossuccio by walk to Villa Balbianello, in Lenno. Villa Balbianello is located on a wooded promontory on Como lake. This elegant, romantic 18th century mansion and its magnificent garden have hosted writers and travelers, including Guido Monzino, the last owner.
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Isola Comacina is a small wooded island of Italy's Lake Como. The area, called Zoca de l'Oli for its mild climate, is covered by mediterranean vegetation and olive trees for the production of local oil. The only one island of Lake Como, is among the most interesting archeological sites in northern Italy for the early Middle Ages. The island was besieged for a good deal of time by the Lombards under Authari. The island was invaded in 1169 by Frederick Barbarossa and soldiers from the town of Como, who set fire to the island. TICKET ENTRANCE NOT INCLUDED
Villa del Balbianello is a villa located on the top of the small wooded peninsula of Dosso d'Avedo, in the south-west branch of Lake Como. Villa del Balbianello is famous for its elaborate terraced gardens, with a famous loggia which allowed viewers to admire two different panoramas of the lake, from east to west. The location of the Villa was also used for famous films: Star Wars (2002), Casino Royale (2006), His Demise (2016), A month by the lake (1995) and many others.
From Tremezzo, walking through ancient villages and gentle paths, we will walk to Ossuccio along an antique Roman connection road, the "Greenway of the Lake" (roughly m 100 level difference, about 8 km). By the way, enchanting panoramas on the lake, nature and local history.
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- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(7)
Nadia was terrific! Knowledgeable, kind and flexible. She allowed us to fine tune the tour to our needs. We highly recommend this tour with Nadia!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! It was truly a pleasure spending the day with you at Villa del Balbianello. I’m so happy to hear that you enjoyed the tour and appreciated the flexibility in tailoring the experience to your interests and pace. Sharing the beauty, history, and atmosphere of Lake Como with guests like you is always a joy. Thank you again for your kind words and recommendation — I hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable experience on the lake in the future! 😊
Great day on Lake Como. This walking tour took us off the beaten path and out of the crowds for a bit, walking through neighborhoods and visiting historic sites on the island, then we had a lovely tour of the gardens of Villa Balbianello. Our wonderful guide Nadia was incredibly knowledgeable about the rich history of Lake Como, and provided lots of fun, practical information that only a local would know.
Nadia really knows her stuff. My husband and I took the private walking tour of Como and Nadia showed us great walking areas and was more than willing to help us plan anything else we needed help with.
Absolutely loved our walk. Our tour guide really knew her stuff. She even gave us ideas of other things we could do during our stay. 10/10 would recommend!
Nadia was an excellent guide! So great to connect with a local who grew up on the lake and is also well travelled! She took us on a nice scenic route away from the crowds giving us some great insight into the area. We walked a lot, learned a lot, ate lunch at a local restaurant and wrapped it all up with an amazing gelato. Highly recommend!
Thank you, Inna, I'm very happy you enjoined the day.
This was a tour of one of the most beautiful places in Lake Como. The gardens were amazing and the green belt magnificent. Alessandro was our tour guide. He was knowledgeable, friendly and is someone I would highly recommend for their tour. I five him 5÷ stars.
Exceeded our expectation! Our guide Nadia is very experienced and passionate, who shared with us many local treasures. The path we took is completely out of the usual touristy area. Our family of five including five young kids truly enjoyed the beautiful and educational walk with Nadia. Value for money!
It has been a real pleasure to guide you and all your beautiful family on Tour. I hope to see you again in Italy for new exciting Experiences. Marry Christmas and Happy New 2023!
