SAN GIOVANNI SELF-GUIDED TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Bellagio by Board: Stand‑Up Paddle Rentals from Piazza San Giovanni
Self-guided SUP rentals (ages 18+) let paddlers spend 1–3 hours exploring Villa Melzi, riverside beaches and the sequence of private villas that line Bellagio’s shoreline.
Bellagio by Board: Stand‑Up Paddle Rentals from Piazza San Giovanni.
Launch from Piazza San Giovanni and skim the clear waters of Bellagio as the town’s shoreline unfolds: to the north the sculpted terraces of Villa Melzi and the small beaches at Località Loppia, to the south a chain of private villas including La Placida, Ada and Orlando that give way to hidden coves and the ornate Villa Lucertola.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Piazza San Giovanni — Your Watergate
The rental meets at Piazza San Giovanni, the access point to Bellagio’s sheltered waters and the logical start for either a northern or southern paddle along the shore.
Villa Melzi and Riverside Beach
Paddling north brings you past the planted terraces and gardens of Villa Melzi and along small beaches at Località Loppia, a stretch that combines cultivated landscape and close shoreline scenery.
Southern Villas and Hidden Beaches
Head south to trace the facades of private estates — Villa La Placida, Villa Ada and Villa Orlando — then slip into hidden coves that lead toward Ponte del Diavolo Beach and the refined presence of Villa Lucertola.
What the day feels like
What the Paddle Feels Like
This is a self-directed shoreline excursion: launch from Piazza San Giovanni, choose a northerly turn to pass Villa Melzi and the Loppia beaches or point south to thread among private villas and find tucked-away beaches and Villa Lucertola — all available within the rental window.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this rental is intended for.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Rentals are offered in 1–3 hour durations.
Meet at Piazza San Giovanni, 22021 Bellagio.
Participants must be 18 years of age or older.
No specific gear list is included in the verified data; confirm paddling equipment and provisions with the operator.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long are the SUP rentals?
Rentals are available for durations of 1–3 hours.
Where do I meet for the rental?
The meeting and launch point is Piazza San Giovanni, 22021 Bellagio.
Is there an age minimum to participate?
Yes. The verified offering requires participants to be at least 18 years old.
What scenic highlights will I see on the paddle?
You can paddle north to Villa Melzi, Riverside Beach and Località Loppia, or south past Villa La Placida, Villa Ada and Villa Orlando toward Ponte del Diavolo Beach and Villa Lucertola.
Is this a guided excursion?
The listing is categorized as a self-guided tour.
Who operates the stand up paddle rentals?
The operator named in the verified data is Lake Tour Bellagio.