Villa Balbeniello: Half-Day Tour from Como

An unmissable trip by private boat that will take you to Villa Balbaniello, probably one of the most famous villas in the world. Located on the tip of Lavedo promontory, it represents one of the most spectacular panoramic spots of the Lake, surrounded by the lush vegetation of its beautiful gardens. 

This jewel dates back to the XVIII century, when Cardinal Durini built it as a literary retreat: it is the only villa on the Lake Como offering visitors the chance to admire it as it was. [readmore] In particular, the last owner, Count Guido Monzino, a keen explorer renowned for climbing Mount Everest in 1973, contributed to make the atmosphere in the villa even more exotic, filling the rooms with a great collection of pre-Columbian objects, Chinese porcelain and terracottas and reverse-glass paintings. 

Admire the sumptuous rooms of the villa, decorated with Baroque furnishings and luxurious tapestry, and breath in the peaceful atmoshpere of the luxuriant Italian-style gardens offering stunning views over the Lake. We promise that a visit to Villa Barbaniello will remain forever in your memory!