Private Varese Gardens & Historic Sites Tour From Milan
Overview
Venture from Milan to Varese on a private half-day tour with an English-speaking driver in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle. Just an hour away, Varese, the "Garden City," awaits with its stunning villas, historic sites, and lush landscapes.
Begin in Varese's charming streets, lined with boutique shops and cafés, before visiting the Palazzo Estense, an 18th-century palace with Versailles-inspired gardens. Next, explore Villa Toeplitz, known for its exotic gardens and scenic walking paths.
Continue to Sacro Monte di Varese, a UNESCO-listed pilgrimage site with 14 fresco-adorned chapels leading to a hilltop sanctuary with breathtaking views. End at Angera Castle, a medieval fortress overlooking Lake Maggiore, featuring a museum and panoramic vistas.
Enjoy a fully customizable experience before returning to Milan, enriched by Varese’s natural beauty and history.
What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Fuel and Tolls
- Water
- WiFi on board
- Hotel or custom pickup and drop-off
- All taxes and handling charges
- Professional English-speaking local driver/informal guide
- Meals and beverages
- Tips and Gratuities
- Sacro Monte di Varese
- Rocca di Angera (Angera Castle)
- Licensed guides available to accompany you inside the attractions
Meeting and Pickup
Your Welcome Pickups driver will be waiting for you at the selected pickup location and time.Before your ride, you’ll receive your driver’s details — including their name, phone number, and car information — so you can easily recognize them.Your driver will arrive on time and be ready to assist you and any special requests before starting your journey.Please note that our sightseeing tours does not automatically include airport pickup or drop-off. If you wish to start or end your tour at the airport, simply select the option with airport pickup included when booking if available.Kindly share any special requirements, such as traveling with a service animal or needing extra assistance, when booking your ride. This ensures a smooth and enjoyable experience for you.
What To Expect
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Milan
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Varese
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Palazzo Estense
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Villa Toeplitz
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Sacro Monte Unesco di Varese
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Rocca di Angera
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- For 1-3 people: A comfortable sedan will be assigned to your group.
- For 4-8 people: A spacious minivan will be assigned to your group.
- Throughout your ride, our drivers serve as informal local guides—sharing stories, history, and local tips at every stop. Please note that drivers are not permitted to enter museums or archaeological areas, but they’ll ensure you make the most of your visit with suggestions and background information before you explore on your own.
- Some stops on your itinerary may be closed on the date of travel due to public holidays, maintenance or special events. We recommend verifying opening hours on the attraction’s official website or contacting us before your tour. If a stop is unexpectedly closed, we will try to offer a suitable alternative.
- Operated by a business
Frequently Asked Questions
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Activity code: C-117866P121
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Destinations customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Fuel and Tolls.
- Water.
- WiFi on board.
- Hotel or custom pickup and drop-off.
- All taxes and handling charges.
- Professional English-speaking local driver/informal guide.
- Meals and beverages.
- Tips and Gratuities.
- Sacro Monte di Varese.
- Rocca di Angera (Angera Castle).
- Licensed guides available to accompany you inside the attractions.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Private Varese Gardens & Historic Sites Tour From Milan is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private Varese Gardens & Historic Sites Tour From Milan will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Destinations. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Fuel and Tolls
- Water
- WiFi on board
- Hotel or custom pickup and drop-off
- All taxes and handling charges
- Professional English-speaking local driver/informal guide
- Meals and beverages
- Tips and Gratuities
- Sacro Monte di Varese
- Rocca di Angera (Angera Castle)
- Licensed guides available to accompany you inside the attractions
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- For 1-3 people: A comfortable sedan will be assigned to your group.
- For 4-8 people: A spacious minivan will be assigned to your group.
- Throughout your ride, our drivers serve as informal local guides—sharing stories, history, and local tips at every stop. Please note that drivers are not permitted to enter museums or archaeological areas, but they’ll ensure you make the most of your visit with suggestions and background information before you explore on your own.
- Some stops on your itinerary may be closed on the date of travel due to public holidays, maintenance or special events. We recommend verifying opening hours on the attraction’s official website or contacting us before your tour. If a stop is unexpectedly closed, we will try to offer a suitable alternative.
- Operated by a business
