42 tours · €148–€1200 per person · ★ 4.9
Find your private boat tour on Lake Como among 42 tours: we read every listing and kept only those rated 4.5★ or higher. Prices go from €148 per person for a short private boat ride to €1200 for a speedboat trip with wine and a swimming stop. A Lake Como private cruise puts a skipper at the helm so your group can see the lakeside villages and villas from the water, with drinks included on many departures.
A quick way to choose: a private wooden boat on Lake Como can take you past villas without covering entry tickets, so check admission if you want to go inside; some cruises charge separately for fuel, payable on board; the boat and ferry combinations are shared guided tours, despite “private boat” in their titles. The best reviewed private boat tours on Lake Como come first below.
This is more than just a tour - it's an experience that will take you trough the waters of Lake Como, passing by historic villas, hidden gems accessib...
Welcome to Lake Como, where elegance and beauty come together in an enchanting landscape! Climb aboard our exclusive boat and get ready for an unforge...
The captains, Marco, Stefano and Alice with their Classic Luxury Colombo refitt 2024 speedboat, will make your tour on Lake Como unique and exclusive....
Experience Lake Como as it used to be: aboard a boat made entirely of wood, an original from 1957. A private tour that combines the most iconic villa...
The captains, Marco and Stefano with their wooden Venetian Taxi, will make your tour on Lake Como unique, it will be possible to enjoy the anecdotes a...
The captains, Marco, Stefano and Alice with their speedboats, will make your tour on Lake Como unique, you will be able to enjoy the anecdotes and sto...
Explore Lake Como with our private boat tour!Treat yourself to the luxury of admiring historic villas such as Villa Oleandra, home of George Clooney a...
The only way to enjoy the beauties of the lake is with one of our tours. With this tour you will see all the beauties of the lake, you will not miss a...
You can choose the duration of the tour, the locations to visit and the activities to carry out. Private tours are perfect for those who want a tailor...
The Nesso Bridge in an hour? Yes! Discover the secret gorge of the iconic waterfall bridge on a vintage 1970s boat. Choose smart boarding and leave no...
Book this unique and exclusive boat tour on Lake Como now aboard the “Dolce Vita” with your private captain Adriano to enjoy a memorable experience wi...
This experience is designed for those who love freedom of movement and speed and want to reach more places in less time, enjoying extraordinary views ...
A private boat tour on Lake Como is the real amazing way to enjoy the beauty of the lake and be able to see the best scenarios, that you would not be ...
PERFECT FOR BIRTHDAY PARTIES, SPECIAL OCCASIONS AND EVENTS Embark on an unforgettable journey across the serene waters of Lake Como with our exclusiv...
Our Tender Invictus 280SX with its 9.15m offers a great habitability, equipped with stern and bow covers guarantees on-board comfort, luxury, exclusiv...
Tours and prices on this page last updated October 1, 2026
Editorial picks checked: September 26, 2026 · Ranked by Included costs, stated capacity, boat type and rating weighted by review count. Prices and ratings on tour cards are live. Commissions never affect the order.
We compared 42 Lake Como boat listings on this page, choosing private options by included costs, stated capacity and boat type.
Book the Colombo option for a couple or family of up to five: 1h at €320 per group/vehicle with fuel and drinks; English only, rated 5 from 153 reviews.
For up to six, book the 2h wooden boat option at €720 per group/vehicle with soft drinks and a toilet; shuttle extra, rated 4.98 from 54 reviews.
Choose the sail for up to eight: 3h at €749 per group/vehicle with drinks and snacks; starts in Bellagio, rated 4.88 from 101 reviews.
| Tour | Best for | Price | Rating | Duration | Trade-off |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private Colombo Motorboat Cruise | Couples or families up to five | €320 per group/vehicle | 5★ (153) | 1h | English only |
| Private Wooden Boat with Open Bar | Up to six, drinks and toilet | €720 per group/vehicle | 4.98★ (54) | 2h | Shuttle costs extra |
| Sailing Experience with Private Skipper | Sailing with up to eight | €749 per group/vehicle | 4.88★ (101) | 3h | Starts in Bellagio; no Como pickup |
| Bellagio Private Boat with a Local | Bellagio with a local skipper | €320 per group/vehicle | 5★ (364) | 1h–2h | English only |
| Private Wooden Boat: Villages and Villas | Wooden boat, flexible route | €330 per group/vehicle | 4.99★ (115) | 1h–4h | Villa entry tickets excluded |
| Private Boat Tour on Lake Como | Custom stops for a couple | €148 per person | 5★ (62) | 1h | Per person pricing with a two person minimum |
| Lecco Private Speedboat with Driver | Staying on the Lecco branch | €169 per group/vehicle | 4.96★ (55) | 1h | No food or drinks listed as included |
Our editorial picks require a rating of 4.5★ or higher and at least 50 traveler reviews. Read our methodology.
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This is more than just a tour - it's an experience that will take you trough the waters of Lake Como, passing by historic villas, hidden gems accessib...
The captains, Marco, Stefano and Alice with their Classic Luxury Colombo refitt 2024 speedboat, will make your tour on Lake Como unique and exclusive....
Experience Lake Como as it used to be: aboard a boat made entirely of wood, an original from 1957. A private tour that combines the most iconic villa...
Welcome to Lake Como, where elegance and beauty come together in an enchanting landscape! Climb aboard our exclusive boat and get ready for an unforge...
Explore Lake Como with our private boat tour!Treat yourself to the luxury of admiring historic villas such as Villa Oleandra, home of George Clooney a...
A private boat tour on Lake Como is the real amazing way to enjoy the beauty of the lake and be able to see the best scenarios, that you would not be ...
The captains, Marco, Stefano and Alice with their speedboats, will make your tour on Lake Como unique, you will be able to enjoy the anecdotes and sto...
The captain will welcome you on board and you will immediately start relaxing on our comfortable boat. We will move along the coast and we will have t...
The Navicella del Lario is a traditional Venetian taxi, completely renovated in 2021 at your disposal for private tours of the entire lake. With an el...
OUR MOTORBOAT From the long experience of the A.Mostes shipyard, builders since 1913, the little prince “Pegaso 22” was born, 7 meters of elegance, tr...
Book a boat priced per boat: 38 of 42 listings on this page are, median €350, and that price covers the whole boat. Per-person listings are the exception and usually need two to book. The per-boat median is €350. For example, Private Cruise: The Real Local Experience is €270 per boat, 4.96 from 457 reviews; the Authentic Private Lounge Cruise with Open Bar is €300 per boat, 4.98 from 410 reviews. Listings priced per person have a median of €269 per person as listed, for example the Private Wooden Speedboat Tour with Aperitif at €193 per person, 5 from 55 reviews. The two medians are different units, not a premium: divide the boat price by your party. Shared listings here: 1 of 42.
For up to six, the Wooden Venetian Limo Escape has a base option priced per boat. Divide its boat price by your party; the catalogue does not establish a universal party size at which private pays off. Wooden Venetian Limo Escape: €350 per boat for the base option, 5 from 82 reviews. That option states a cap of six; it is not a cap for other boats or options. 38 of 42 listings use boat or group pricing, with a median €350. Boat capacity, duration and included costs must match the chosen option before a shared fare can be meaningfully compared.
For a short outing to a named sight, choose the Vintage Boat Tour to Nesso. For a flexible route, choose Private Wooden Boat: Villages and Villas; extra hours do not automatically add landings or admission. Median: 1 hour. Vintage Boat Tour to Nesso: €300 per boat for the shortest option, 5 from 57 reviews. The route depends on the departure point. Private Wooden Boat: Villages and Villas: €330 per boat for the shortest option, 4.99 from 115 reviews. No fixed itinerary; villa tickets excluded.
Match the boat to your base: Bellagio and Varenna have their own private boats, the Lecco branch its own speedboat, and the rest state their pier in the listing. Plan to reach it yourself: 3 of 42 include hotel pickup. Of the boats on this page, 5 also sit in Bellagio Tours (4 private, median €385 per boat) and 2 in Varenna Tours (median €400 per boat). For example, the Bellagio Private Boat with a Local is €320 per boat, 5 from 364 reviews; the Private Boat Tour on Lake Como from Bellagio and Varenna is €350 per boat, 4.95 from 58 reviews. Every listing runs in English, Italian on most, French and Spanish on some, German on a few. 30 operators are behind these 42 boats; the tour clears our bar, not the operator.
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Choose Private Wooden Boat: Villages and Villas for fuel, a captain and host, water and alcoholic drinks included. Choose the Lounge Cruise for a prosecco open bar; inclusions come from the selected option. Private Wooden Boat: Villages and Villas: €330 per boat, 4.99 from 115 reviews. Fuel, captain and host, water and alcoholic drinks included; villa tickets extra. Authentic Private Lounge Cruise: €300 per boat, 4.98 from 410 reviews. Fuel and adult prosecco open bar included. Swim stops and a separate guide depend on the option.
For a stroller or infant, choose Private Wooden Boat: Villages and Villas, which explicitly accepts both. That acceptance does not establish lifejacket sizes or a minimum age for every child. Private Wooden Boat: Villages and Villas: €330 per boat, 4.99 from 115 reviews. Its listing accepts strollers and says infants sit on an adult's lap. The kids filter matches 26 of 42 listings. Use it with the private filter. Operator-marked wheelchair access: 3 of 42; filter first, then confirm boarding and facilities with the operator.
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Yes: book a private boat with an evening departure, for example the Wooden Venetian Limo Escape at €350 per boat or the Sunset Sailing with a Private Skipper at €589 per boat. 5 boats on this page also sit in Sunset Cruises, 5 of them private and 4 priced per boat at a median of €470, median 2 hours. The Wooden Venetian Limo Escape: €350 per boat, 5 from 82 reviews. Sunset Sailing with a Private Skipper: €589 per boat, 4.82 from 91 reviews. Departure times are on each listing; the evening filter picks them out.
Figures in these answers come from the 42 tours on this page, as of October 1, 2026.