Villa del Balbianello.
Arrive by lake. Step into its story.
Visit the real Lake Como filming location of Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones and Casino Royale.
€800per boat · private experience
A lakeside journey with a destination worth stepping ashore for. Cruise past villas and villages, enjoy your included bottle of prosecco and reach Villa del Balbianello for a visit to its interiors and gardens.
Museum ticket not included (€25 per adult · Villa & Gardens)
Gardens-only ticket not included (€15 per adult · Gardens only).
A villa between gardens and water.
Villa del Balbianello stands on the wooded Lavedo promontory in Lenno, Tremezzina, on Lake Como’s western shore. Discover its terraces, gardens and the collections inside the villa once owned by explorer Guido Monzino.
Address: Via Guido Monzino 1, Tremezzina (CO).
VIEW LOCATION ↗The villa you recognise from Star Wars and James Bond.
Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones (2002)
The Loggia Durini was the setting for the secret wedding of Anakin Skywalker and Padmé Amidala. Discover the real Lake Como location behind this moment on Naboo.
Casino Royale (2006) · James Bond / 007
The villa features in the scenes in which James Bond, played by Daniel Craig, recovers after his ordeal, with its terraces and lakeside setting providing the backdrop.
A Month by the Lake (1995)
Villa del Balbianello also served as a filming location for A Month by the Lake, directed by John Irvin, with Vanessa Redgrave and Uma Thurman.
Admission is purchased separately; a garden-only ticket does not include the guided interior visit.
Sources: FAI · Star Wars and Casino Royale · Lake Como cinema guide.
From Como to Villa del Balbianello.
Inspired by our three-hour cruise, this route is adapted around a visit to Balbianello. It ends at the villa instead of continuing to the upper-lake destinations.
- Departure · Como or agreed location
Your boarding point is agreed when booking; the route is adapted to your pickup location. - Villa Troubetzkoy · Blevio
Admire the first grand lakeside villa from the water. - Mandarin Oriental · Blevio
Continue past the lakeside hotel towards Torno. - Il Sereno · Torno
Contemporary architecture meets the lake along the eastern shore. - Villa Pliniana · Torno
A historic residence on the shoreline towards Faggeto Lario. - Pognana Lario
Waterfront houses and village views accompany the cruise. - Orrido di Nesso · Nesso
See Ponte della Civera and the waterfall behind it from the boat. - Lezzeno
Follow the shoreline before crossing towards the Balbianello area. - Isola Comacina & Ossuccio
Views of the island and the western shore lead towards Lenno. - Villa del Balbianello · Lenno, Tremezzina
The destination of your cruise: stop here for the booked villa and garden visit.
Your skipper adapts navigation to lake conditions and the booked entrance time. Landing, time ashore and the return journey are agreed before departure.
Tickets, opening times & your time ashore.
Admission is paid separately
Museum ticket not included (€25 per adult · Villa & Gardens)
Gardens-only ticket not included (€15 per adult · Gardens only).
Villa & Gardens: adults €25; ages 6–18 and students up to 25 €17; children up to 5 free. The ticket includes a guided interior tour of about 50 minutes, in English or Italian, plus an independent garden visit.
Gardens only: adults €15; ages 6–18 and students up to 25 €11. This ticket does not include the museum interiors.
Booking your museum visit
Advance booking is required. The reserved time is entry to the property. The interior tour time is assigned at the ticket office, with a possible wait of up to 60 minutes. We plan the boat experience around your visit; the full package duration is confirmed before booking.
Regular season · Mid-March–October
Open Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday: 10:00–18:00.
Closed Mondays and Wednesdays, except special openings.
Last garden entry: 17:00.
Last interior tour: 16:00, subject to availability.
Shorter days & seasonal dates
November: 10:00–17:00, with the same regular closed days.
Last garden entry: 16:00.
Last interior tour: 15:00, subject to availability.
December, January and February have selected opening dates. Early March also follows a limited calendar. Check the FAI booking calendar for your exact date and any special closures.
Visitor information checked on 20 October 2026. Admission prices and opening dates may change; the official FAI calendar applies to your visit.
Included · €800 per boat
Private boat experience with skipper and one bottle of prosecco for your group, with the programme arranged around your villa visit.
Not included
Museum ticket not included (€25 per adult · Villa & Gardens)
Gardens-only ticket not included (€15 per adult · Gardens only). Select the Villa & Gardens ticket if you wish to visit the museum interiors.
Weather, cancellations & your deposit.
What happens if bad weather is forecast?
We monitor the forecast in the days before your booking. Depending on the expected conditions, we contact you to arrange a change of date or cancellation. If we cancel because of bad weather and you cannot reschedule, we refund the full amount you have paid. Please stay in touch with us before your departure.
When should I cancel my booking?
Cancel at least 48 hours before your scheduled departure to receive a refund of your booking deposit. If you cancel less than 48 hours before departure, your booking deposit is not refundable.
What if Rent Boat Como cancels for reasons on its side?
If we cancel your booking for reasons on our side, we refund the full amount you have paid.
Start your Lake Como experience closer to you.
You can request a departure from Como, Carate Urio, Cernobbio, Laglio, Torno, Blevio or Argegno for both self-drive boat rental and private boat tours with a skipper.
Tell us your preferred town or hotel when you enquire. We confirm the exact boarding point, boat availability, return arrangements and any transfer charges before booking. Your route and cruising times are adapted to the agreed departure location.
Before you step aboard.
You may bring your own drinks. Food is generally not permitted aboard private tours. Drinks available on board and included in the price depend on the package you choose.
Children are welcome. Include children in your total group size when you enquire. Pets require prior approval: tell us the type of animal and, for a dog, its breed and size, so we can confirm acceptance for your boat.
Swimming is possible when the location and conditions are suitable. Agree any swimming stop with your skipper within your booked programme and duration.