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Where Movies Come to Life: Lake Como Film Sets
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At a glance
- Duration
- 8 hours
- Price from
- $956 / person
- Rating
- 4.0 / 5 · 1 reviews
- Languages
- DE, EN, IT, FR
- Group
- Private
- Cancellation
- See policy below
- Meeting point
- In front of the Hotel Barchetta Excelsior
- Confirmation
- Within 24h
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Description
Lake Como is known worldwide for stunning views, grand private and public villas and lush gardens. In recent years the Lario has experienced increased interest as a location for film sets for major national and international advertising campaigns and films. Even the Lumière brothers shot one of their first films there) a natural film set. Among the small most famous ones, “The Shadow of Suspicion” with Antonio Banderas, “The Defense of Luzhin” based on Nabokov's novel, “Ocean's Twelve,” Alfred Hitchcock's silent film “The Garden of Pleasure,” “A Month at the Lake” with Uma Thurman and Alessandro Gassman, “Casino Royale,” and the second installment of the new Star Wars trilogy should definitely be mentioned. This tour focuses on some of the lake views that have become particularly famous as a result of their appearance on the silver screen. Villa Carlotta and Villa del Balbianello will be the absolute stars.
Tour Options
Itinerary
During the drive, your guide will provide historical and anecdotal information along the way
Villa Balbianello, perched in a breathtaking position on a promontory overlooking the lake. The late-baroque mansion, surrounded by a beautiful park, was chosen as a movie set for: Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones (2002), Agent 007 - Casino Royale (2006).
Tremezzo is a pretty village where the Italian writer Mario Soldati with the help of Carlo Ponti and Alberto Lattuada, two famous Italian directors, wrote the script for "Piccolo mondo antico" (1941), based on the famous novel by Antonio Fogazzaro (1895 ). Guided tour of Villa Carlotta, an eighteenth-century residence commissioned by the Marquis Clerici, where a collection of neoclassical works of art (Antonio Canova, Bertel Thorvaldsen and Francesco Hayez) and furniture dating back to that period are preserved. In the large botanical garden you can admire species of trees from all over the world.
Highlights
Entrance ticket to Villa Carlotta and the garden
Private transportation
Private tourist guide available for the whole day
Transfer by taxi-boat Lido di Lenno / Villa del Balbianello a / r
Entrance ticket to Villa del Balbianello and garden
What's included
Included
Entrance ticket to Villa Carlotta and the garden
Private transportation
Private tourist guide available for the whole day
Transfer by taxi-boat Lido di Lenno / Villa del Balbianello a / r
Entrance ticket to Villa del Balbianello and garden
Not included
Lunch
Traveller Ratings
4.0
1 reviews
Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Frequently asked questions
How long does Where Movies Come to Life: Lake Como Film Sets take?
Where Movies Come to Life: Lake Como Film Sets lasts about 8 hours. The itinerary has 3 stops.
How much does Where Movies Come to Life: Lake Como Film Sets cost?
Prices start at $956 per person for this Lake Como experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Can I cancel Where Movies Come to Life: Lake Como Film Sets for free?
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. Pickup points include MEET_AT_DEPARTURE_POINT, CONTACT_SUPPLIER_LATER, LOC-6eKJ+or5y8o99Qw0C8xWyNFref4f1L8uN1CPBB/2aj4=.
What languages is Where Movies Come to Life: Lake Como Film Sets offered in?
The experience is available in DE, EN, IT, FR, ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 6 travellers can book together.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Confirmation is sent by the operator within 24 hours of booking.
Is Where Movies Come to Life: Lake Como Film Sets worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.0 out of 5 across 1 verified reviews; it is run by Book Your Italy. Most-mentioned highlights: Entrance ticket to Villa Carlotta and the garden; Private transportation; Private tourist guide available for the whole day.
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