All the cinema of Lake Como between art and beauty
Guided walking tour to discover the film sets that made the lake famous throughout the world
A landscape capable of fascinating directors, screenwriters and filmmakers from all over the world, so much so as to make Lake Como an icon of style, a destination for pilgrimages by film enthusiasts and curious people. A day together with an expert guide, on the trail of national and international cinematographic productions, that can leave a mark in the collective memory. Depart from Como by private car/minivan and reach Tramezzo with an expert guide, where you can follow in the footsteps of Mario Soldati, Carlo Ponti and Alberto Lattuada, screenwriters of the film "Piccolo mondo antico". Then visit Villa Carlotta, an eighteenth-century residence with a collection of works of art, signed among others by Antonio Canova and Francesco Hayez. Stroll through the botanical garden to encounter exotic and rare plants, before traveling by taxi-boat to Villa Balbianello, a late-Baroque paradise chosen as the set for the "Star Wars" and "007 Casino Royale" films. A journey in stages dedicated to all cinema lovers, in contact with the lake and its beauty.
experience details
- Duration: 8 hours
- Language: English, French, German, Spanish
- Availability: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, from 03/22 to 11/03
- Type: private tour
- Participants: minimum 2, maximum 6
- Difficulty: easy
- Cancellation: as reported in the general conditions section
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- Qualified tourist guide - Hotel pick-up and drop-off - Return transport to Lido di Lenno - Entrance ticket to Villa Carlotta - Entrance ticket to Villa Balbianello
WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED
- Lunch - Everything that is not specified in the “What is included” section
your visit to Lake Como
Lake Como
Departure point: Como, hotel pick-up if located in the area (to be agreed upon booking)
Departure time: 09:30; show up 15 minutes before departure
Arrival point: Como, drop-off at the hotel if located in the area (to be agreed upon booking)