The climb up the promontory
The tour climbs the promontory behind Bellagio, and the return is by a different path. The tour page describes the walk as moderately demanding and not recommended for people with mobility issues or heart problems.
Lake Como · Villa and gardens
Parco di Villa Serbelloni
A hillside park above Bellagio, open only on guided tours
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- TypeVilla and gardens
- WhereBellagio promontorySee on map
- OpenGuided tours Tue–Sun, 11am and 3.30pm
- Price€13; children 7–13 €7
Why go
Why visit Parco di Villa Serbelloni
This is the quiet, climbing garden above the village. The walk goes up the promontory and comes back by a different route, with the lake opening out on both sides. It is a proper walk rather than a stroll, so it suits people who like a guide and a slope, and it makes a good morning in Bellagio.
There is no free access: the park is entered only with an official guide, and the tour is moderately demanding. Tours are limited to 30 people. The villa interiors are closed, and there are no toilets in the park, so plan accordingly before you start.
Gallery
Parco di Villa Serbelloni in photos
Photo: Guerinf · CC0
Photo: Ed Parsons · CC BY-SA 3.0
Photo: Erio_iacoviello · CC BY 3.0
Photo: Ed Parsons · CC BY-SA 3.0
Highlights
What to see at Parco di Villa Serbelloni
The lake views
From the higher paths the lake opens out on both sides of the promontory, with the villages across the water. On a clear day, a morning departure gives the cleanest view.
The guided format
Your guide leads the group the whole way, in Italian or English, and visitors cannot leave the group and rejoin later. Groups are capped at 30 participants.
What stays closed
The villa interiors are closed to visitors. You see the park and its paths, not the house.
Practical information
Parco di Villa Serbelloni opening hours and tickets
Address
Bellagio promontory, 22021 Bellagio (CO); bookings through Bellagio Lake Como, Piazza della Chiesa 14, 22021 Bellagio (CO)
See on mapOpening hours
From the official website:
The Bellagio visitor office says the park is visited on guided tours only, from Tuesday to Sunday, twice a day: 11am and 3.30pm, lasting about 2 hours. Tours are cancelled in bad weather. The booking page asks you to choose a date and does not state the 2026 season dates or the 2027 opening date, so check availability there. The end date of the 2026 season has not yet been published.
Tickets and prices
Adult €13; children aged 7 to 13 €7; children under 7 free (state their number in the booking notes). Booking is made online through the Bellagio visitor office page. Maximum 30 participants; tours are in Italian and English. The booking page does not state a cancellation policy.
Information correct as of November 2026. Hours and fees can change: check on the day before you go.
Getting there
How to get to Parco di Villa Serbelloni
From Como centre
By boat or bus from Como to Bellagio; the village is the base for the tour. Check journey times on the official timetable.
From Milan
Train to Como San Giovanni or Como Nord Lago, then boat or bus to Bellagio, or train to Varenna-Esino and the ferry across. Allow roughly two to three hours; times vary.
By ferry
Navigazione Laghi (navigazionelaghi.it): check Bellagio services, piers and timetable there. A car ferry links Bellagio, Varenna and Menaggio-Cadenabbia.
By bus
ASF Autolinee line C130 Como-Bellagio; confirm times with the operator.
Parking
Bellagio's old centre is narrow and crowded, so park on the edge of the village and walk in. Check car parks with the Comune before you drive.
Step-free access
The tour page says the tour is not wheelchair accessible.
Insider tips
Tips for visiting Parco di Villa Serbelloni
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Book ahead
Tours run only twice a day and are capped at 30 people. Book on the Bellagio visitor office page and choose your date.
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Wear walking shoes
The route climbs the promontory. It is moderately demanding, so wear shoes with grip.
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Use the toilet first
There are no toilets in the park, and you cannot leave the group to come back later.
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Weather
Tours are cancelled in bad weather, so check the forecast and your booking confirmation on the morning of your visit.
Nearby
Where to eat and stay near Parco di Villa Serbelloni
From the Lake Como City Guide, each with its own Holiplanet page. Straight-line distances.
Restaurants nearby
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Restaurant · 2.6 km
Hosteria del Platano
ReviewsA village osteria above the eastern shore of Lake Como, serving slow, homemade cooking and the lake view from its terrace.
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Restaurant · 3.0 km
La Scarpetta
ReviewsA small family-run pasta place in Varenna where a short menu of fresh handmade pasta is made daily, with sauces meant for the bread.
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Restaurant · 3.3 km
Trattoria Baita Belvedere
ReviewsA family-run trattoria in the woods above Bellagio, with a terrace view over the lake and the Prealps and a menu rooted in Lombard tradition.
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Restaurant · 4.2 km
Sottovento Lago di Como
ReviewsA lakefront restaurant in Lierna with a big terrace facing Bellagio, relaxed service and simple, modern cooking built on local ingredients.
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Hotels nearby
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Hotel · 0.3 km
Grand Hotel Villa Serbelloni
ReviewsA neoclassical lakeside villa in Bellagio with gardens
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Hotel · 2.4 km
Hotel Il Perlo
ReviewsA family-run hotel on the hillside above Bellagio
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Hotel · 3.3 km
Hotel Il Portichetto
ReviewsA scattered hotel in the hill village of Vezio above Varenna
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Hotel · 5.2 km
Albergo Lenno
ReviewsA family-run lakefront hotel on the Bay of Venus in Lenno
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Questions
Parco di Villa Serbelloni FAQ
Can you visit Villa Serbelloni gardens without a guide?
No. The park can be entered only with an official guide. Free access is not allowed, and the villa interiors are closed to visitors.
How much is the Villa Serbelloni tour?
€13 per adult, €7 for children aged 7 to 13 and free for children under 7, according to the Bellagio visitor office booking page.
What time are the Villa Serbelloni tours?
Twice a day, at 11am and 3.30pm, and they last about 2 hours. The Bellagio office says tours run Tuesday to Sunday.
Is the Villa Serbelloni tour hard?
It is moderately demanding because it climbs the promontory, and it is not recommended for people with mobility issues or heart problems. It is not wheelchair accessible.
Is Villa Serbelloni open in winter?
The 2026 season dates are not stated on the official booking page, so check available dates there. Tours are cancelled in bad weather.