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Lake Como Boat Tours: options from 1 hour to a Full Day

5.0 Excellent 68 reviews
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1h–8h
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English, Italian
Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before Private tour Instant confirmation Live guide

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Overview

Guidekin summary

A private boat with an English speaking captain and guide, in set routes from a one hour villa run to a full day out to Bellagio and Varenna, with lake legends told as you go. Fuel and a poncho are in the per group price, Prosecco or soft drinks come on longer runs, and food, villa entry and tips are extra. 5 from 68 reviews at €279 per group/vehicle.

From the guide

During the Boat Tour we will make sure you have the time to take pictures of the marvelous houses villa and landscapes. with explanations and storytelling about true stories and legends of the Lake Como.

Depending on selected option you will pass by the towns of Blevio, Torno, Nesso, Lezzeno, Comacina Island, Lenno, Bellagio, Menaggio, Varenna, Laglio, Carate Urio, Moltrasio, Cernobbio, Como

Please look at the Comparison Tables in the pictures to understand what you will see in the available tours. We are available to customize any tour starting from 2 hours.

Starting from 2 hours tour, several departure/pickup locations are available.
Some departure locations require an additional fee, to compensate time and fuel to reach, that can be paid onboard with credit card or cash.
Please look at the "Departure Location Table" in the pictures for details. After tour purchase we will agree by phone or message a diiferent departure location
The boat can accomodate up to 7 guests

Tour options

The operator sells this tour in 6 versions. Prices are the operator's current list for two travellers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date and party.

Celebrities Villas (1 hr)

from €279 per group
Guide: Italian, English

Duration: 1 hour: See all the famous Celebrities and Historical Villas of the Lake with the most classic Tour (1 hr)

What this option includes

Celebrities Villas (1 hr): Villa Erba, Villa D'Este, Villa Versace, Villa Oleandra, and all other amazing Villas landmarks and landscapes

Max 7 people

Starting points:

22012 Cernobbio, Province of Como, Italy

Lungo Lario Trieste, 14, 22100 Como CO, Italy

Mandarin Oriental, Lago di Como, Via E. Caronti, 69, 22020 Blevio CO, Italy

Tavernola, Como CO, Italy

Villa d'Este, Via Regina, 40, 22012 Cernobbio CO, Italy

Villas and Waterfalls (2 hr)

from €499 per group
Guide: Italian, English

Relaxing "Slow Boat" Tour

What this option includes

Duration: 2 hours: See all the famous Villas and Waterfalls of the Lake up to the iconic Nesso Waterfall (2 hr)

Villa and Waterfalls (2 hr): Villa Versace, Villa Oleandra, Nesso Waterfall and all other amazing Villas landmarks and landscapes

Max 7 people

Cruise and see Bellagio (3 hr)

from €699 per group
Guide: Italian, English

1 hour stop in Bellagio: You will enjoy the Bellagio small street, the handcraft and art shops, the view of the lake and the several restaurants

What this option includes

Duration: 3 hours: 3 hr total Boat Tour cruising to Bellagio with picture stop and 1 hr stop in town. For Bellagio lover !

Cruising along the lakeside !: Villa Versace, Villa Oleandra, Nesso Waterfall, Villa del Balbianello and all other amazing Villas landmarks and landscapes

Max 7 people

Bellagio & Varenna(4 hr)

from €949 per group
Guide: Italian, English

Stops in Bellagio and Varenna: You will enjoy Bellagio with its small streets and shops and Varenna with the famous Heaven's Gate !

What this option includes

Duration: 4 hours: 4 hours Boat Tour up to Bellagio and Varenna with stops for walking and shopping (1 h in Bellagio and 30 min in Varenna)

Cruising along the lakeside !: Villa Versace, Villa Oleandra, Nesso Waterfall, Villa del Balbianello and all other amazing Villas landmarks and landscapes

Max 7 people

Tailor-made Boat Tour (6 hr)

from €1299 per group
Guide: Italian, English

Fully customizable Tour

What this option includes

Duration: 6 hours: 6 hours "Free Riders" Boat Tour with free choice of routes, destinations and stops (up to Menaggio). Plan with the Captain !

6 hrs Free Ride Tour: The boat is at your disposal for 6 hours with itinerary and stops at your choice (up to Menaggio). Plan with the Captain !

Max 7 people

Ride a day on the Lake (8 hr)

from €1649 per group
Guide: Italian, English

Fully customizable Tour

What this option includes

Duration: 8 hours: 8 hours "Tailor-made" Boat Tour with free choice of routes, destinations and stops (up to Menaggio). Plan with the Captain !

Cruise a day on Lake (8 hrs): The boat is at your disposal for 6 hours with itinerary and stops at your choice (up to Menaggio). Plan with the Captain !

Max 7 people

Schedule & Availability

Runs daily
Departures: 12 start times between 09:15 and 19:15
Scheduled through November 2027

This tour runs daily, with 12 start times between 09:15 and 19:15 depending on the date. Scheduled through November 2027. These are the operator’s scheduled departures, not a live seat count: availability is confirmed at checkout. Schedule last checked September 26, 2026.

What's Included

VAT, English speaking Captain & guide, fuel
Waterproof poncho in case of rain
Alcoholic beverages: Depending on onboard availability, a bottle of Prosecco wine (for people older then 18) or soft drinks are included with Tour option of 2 or more hours
Bluetooth Sound System to listen to your own music and soundtrack of your boat experience

What's Not Included

Lunch: All food or drink of any type are excluded
Dinner: All food or drink of any type are excluded
Tip is not included in price
Entrance Fee, for example, Villa Balbianello and Villa Carlotta

Itinerary

Como Stop 1
View by the lake of Como city and surrounding mountains. You can see from the lake Brunate cable car and Como' Cathedral
Pass by
Blevio Stop 2
Villa Trubezkoy, Villa Cademartori, Villa Roccabruna, Mandarin Oriental. These are very nice Villas, buit at mid 800 and now become Hotels or private aèartam,ents
Pass by
Torno Stop 3
Town, Villa Plinianina, Villa Pliniana. Torno is a small town rich of fashion with a very nice square in frnt of a Church visible from the lake. Villa Pliniana is a 600 years old big Villa, protected as a monument from FAI (Italian Funding fro Environment)
Pass by
Orrido Di Nesso Stop 4
Be amazed by the stunning Civera's Bridge and the dramatic Nesso's Ravine and Waterfall.
Pass by
Bellagio Stop 5
Depending on selected option (4-5-6 h or Bellagio Express, you will enjoy a 1 h stop in Bellagio for walking and shopping, soaking in the charm of this iconic town.
1h
Varenna Stop 6
Depending on selected option (4-5-6 h, you will enjoy a 30 minutes stop in Varenna, the most picturesque town of the Como Lake
30 min
Laglio Stop 7
Villa Oleandra (celebrity's villa). This is a well know classical old Villa, known as the Italian vacation house of the Hollywood actor George Clooney
Pass by
Carate Urio Stop 8
View of the lake cost and many Villa and houses. This side of the Lake Como is very rich of nice houses and Villas and offers a very nice view of the surrounding green mountains
Pass by
Moltrasio Stop 9
Villa Passalacqua, Villa Le Fontanelle (celebrity's villa). Villa Passalacqua was a very famous and old Villa, now become a luxury Hotel. Villa Le Fontanelle was the living villa of the fashion stylist Gianni Versace
Pass by
Cernobbio Stop 10
Villa D'Este, Villa Erba, Cernobbio town. Villa D'Este is one of the most famous Luxury Hotel in the world , used also for important political and economy meetings at international Level. Villa Erba is often used for weddings, business meeting and showcases
Pass by

Departure & Return

Start point

Additional Fee required: 200 € The pickup fee will be paid onboard, the day ot departure, with credit card or cash. Exact meeting point will be defined once the tour is purchased and direct contact established. Please look also at the table in the pictures., Additional Fee required: 200 € The pickup fee will be paid onboard, the day ot departure, with credit card or cash. Exact meeting point will be defined once the tour is purchased and direct contact established. Please look also at the table in the pictures., Additional Fee required: 150 € The pickup fee will be paid onboard, the day ot departure, with credit card or cash. Exact meeting point will be defined once the tour is purchased and direct contact established. Please look also at the table in the pictures., Additional Fee required: 150 € The pickup fee will be paid onboard, the day ot departure, with credit card or cash. Exact meeting point will be defined once the tour is purchased and direct contact established. Please look also at the table in the pictures., Additional Fee required: 150 € The pickup fee will be paid onboard, the day ot departure, with credit card or cash. Exact meeting point will be defined once the tour is purchased and direct contact established. Please look also at the table in the pictures., Additional Fee required: 100 € The pickup fee will be paid onboard, the day ot departure, with credit card or cash. Exact meeting point will be defined once the tour is purchased and direct contact established. Please look also at the table in the pictures., Additional Fee required: 100 € The pickup fee will be paid onboard, the day ot departure, with credit card or cash. Exact meeting point will be defined once the tour is purchased and direct contact established. Please look also at the table in the pictures., Additional Fee required: 100 € The pickup fee will be paid onboard, the day ot departure, with credit card or cash. Exact meeting point will be defined once the tour is purchased and direct contact established. Please look also at the table in the pictures., Additional Fee required: 100 € The pickup fee will be paid onboard, the day ot departure, with credit card or cash. Exact meeting point will be defined once the tour is purchased and direct contact established. Please look also at the table in the pictures., Additional Fee required: 100 € The pickup fee will be paid onboard, the day ot departure, with credit card or cash. Exact meeting point will be defined once the tour is purchased and direct contact established. Please look also at the table in the pictures., Additional Fee required: 50 € The pickup fee will be paid onboard, the day ot departure, with credit card or cash. Exact meeting point will be defined once the tour is purchased and direct contact established. Please look also at the table in the pictures., Additional Fee required: 50 € The pickup fee will be paid onboard, the day ot departure, with credit card or cash. Exact meeting point will be defined once the tour is purchased and direct contact established. Please look also at the table in the pictures., Additional Fee required: 50 € The pickup fee will be paid onboard, the day ot departure, with credit card or cash. Exact meeting point will be defined once the tour is purchased and direct contact established. Please look also at the table in the pictures., Free of charge. No additional fee required. Exact meeting point will be defined once the tour is purchased and direct contact established. Please look also at the table in the pictures, Free of charge. No additional fee required. Exact meeting point will be defined once the tour is purchased and direct contact established. Please look also at the table in the pictures, Free of charge. No additional fee required. Exact meeting point will be defined once the tour is purchased and direct contact established. Please look also at the table in the pictures, This is the main pre boarding appointment, close to Public Ferry Pier 2, to avoid boarding pier crowding. Anyway we will provide a WhatsApp position. Boarding pier is at 50 meters at Lungo Lario Trieste 26 (Bar Lario). Starting from 2 hours tour, different departure/Pickup location ara available

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End point

Additional Fee required: 200 € The pickup fee will be paid onboard, the day ot departure, with credit card or cash. Exact meeting point will be defined once the tour is purchased and direct contact established. Please look also at the table in the pictures., Additional Fee required: 200 € The pickup fee will be paid onboard, the day ot departure, with credit card or cash. Exact meeting point will be defined once the tour is purchased and direct contact established. Please look also at the table in the pictures., Additional Fee required: 150 € The pickup fee will be paid onboard, the day ot departure, with credit card or cash. Exact meeting point will be defined once the tour is purchased and direct contact established. Please look also at the table in the pictures., Additional Fee required: 150 € The pickup fee will be paid onboard, the day ot departure, with credit card or cash. Exact meeting point will be defined once the tour is purchased and direct contact established. Please look also at the table in the pictures., Additional Fee required: 150 € The pickup fee will be paid onboard, the day ot departure, with credit card or cash. Exact meeting point will be defined once the tour is purchased and direct contact established. Please look also at the table in the pictures., Additional Fee required: 100 € The pickup fee will be paid onboard, the day ot departure, with credit card or cash. Exact meeting point will be defined once the tour is purchased and direct contact established. Please look also at the table in the pictures., Additional Fee required: 100 € The pickup fee will be paid onboard, the day ot departure, with credit card or cash. Exact meeting point will be defined once the tour is purchased and direct contact established. Please look also at the table in the pictures., Additional Fee required: 100 € The pickup fee will be paid onboard, the day ot departure, with credit card or cash. Exact meeting point will be defined once the tour is purchased and direct contact established. Please look also at the table in the pictures., Additional Fee required: 100 € The pickup fee will be paid onboard, the day ot departure, with credit card or cash. Exact meeting point will be defined once the tour is purchased and direct contact established. Please look also at the table in the pictures., Additional Fee required: 100 € The pickup fee will be paid onboard, the day ot departure, with credit card or cash. Exact meeting point will be defined once the tour is purchased and direct contact established. Please look also at the table in the pictures., Additional Fee required: 50 € The pickup fee will be paid onboard, the day ot departure, with credit card or cash. Exact meeting point will be defined once the tour is purchased and direct contact established. Please look also at the table in the pictures., Additional Fee required: 50 € The pickup fee will be paid onboard, the day ot departure, with credit card or cash. Exact meeting point will be defined once the tour is purchased and direct contact established. Please look also at the table in the pictures., Additional Fee required: 50 € The pickup fee will be paid onboard, the day ot departure, with credit card or cash. Exact meeting point will be defined once the tour is purchased and direct contact established. Please look also at the table in the pictures., Free of charge. No additional fee required. Exact meeting point will be defined once the tour is purchased and direct contact established. Please look also at the table in the pictures, Free of charge. No additional fee required. Exact meeting point will be defined once the tour is purchased and direct contact established. Please look also at the table in the pictures, Free of charge. No additional fee required. Exact meeting point will be defined once the tour is purchased and direct contact established. Please look also at the table in the pictures, This is the main pre boarding appointment, close to Public Ferry Pier 2, to avoid boarding pier crowding. Anyway we will provide a WhatsApp position. Boarding pier is at 50 meters at Lungo Lario Trieste 26 (Bar Lario). Starting from 2 hours tour, different departure/Pickup location ara available

Additional Information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

1+ daysFull refund
0-1 daysNo refund

Compared with other Boat Tours

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #15 of 67€279 per group1h–8h5.0 (68)private
Lake Como Private Boat Tour from Bellagio with a Local€320 per group1h5.0 (364)private
Lake Como Authentic Private Lounge Cruise with Open Bar€300 per group1h4.98 (410)private
Small-Group Lake Como & Lugano: 2 Countries in 1 Day, Boat Cruise€13910h4.96 (1545)shared

Ranked #15 of 67 in Boat Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €45 to €1200, median €148; typical length 2h. 48 of 67 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 67 Boat Tours

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