--- title: Lake Como Boat Tours: options from 1 hour to a Full Day lang: en type: tour city: Lake Como country: Italy price: 279 currency: EUR price_unit: per_group availability: bookable rating: 5 reviews: 68 duration_minutes: 60 duration_max_minutes: 480 languages: [en, it] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 15 of 67 (Boat Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-26 data_updated: 2026-09-26 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/lake-como/tours/lake-como-boat-tours-options-from-1-hour-to-a-full-day/ --- # Lake Como Boat Tours: options from 1 hour to a Full Day **Guidekin's take:** 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. ## Overview 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 ## Before you book - Meeting point: Additional Fee required: 200 € The… - Entry ticket not included: buy it separately - 12 start times: between 09:15 and 19:15 - Food included: see what is included - Strollers OK: infants accepted ## Key facts - Price: from €279 per group/vehicle for the Celebrities Villas (1 hr) option; other options up to €1649 - Duration: 1h–8h - Rating: 5.0/5 from 68 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 100% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Como Blue Lake ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Celebrities Villas (1 hr) | €279 per group | Italian, English | Duration: 1 hour: See all the famous Celebrities and Historical Villas of the Lake with the most classic Tour (1 hr) Celebrities Villas (1 hr): Villa Erba, Villa D'Este, Villa Versace, Villa Oleandra, and all other... | | Villas and Waterfalls (2 hr) | €499 per group | Italian, English | Relaxing "Slow Boat" Tour 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... | | Cruise and see Bellagio (3 hr) | €699 per group | 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 Duration: 3 hours: 3 hr total Boat Tour cruising to Bellagio with... | | Bellagio & Varenna(4 hr) | €949 per group | 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 ! Duration: 4 hours: 4 hours Boat Tour up to Bellagio and Varenna with stops for... | | Tailor-made Boat Tour (6 hr) | €1299 per group | Italian, English | Fully customizable Tour 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... | | Ride a day on the Lake (8 hr) | €1649 per group | Italian, English | Fully customizable Tour 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... | ## What's included - VAT, English speaking Captain & guide, fuel - Waterproof poncho in case of rain - 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 ## Not included - All food or drink of any type are excluded - 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 1. **Como** (pass by, no stop) - View by the lake of Como city and surrounding mountains. You can see from the lake Brunate cable car and Como' Cathedral 2. **Blevio** (pass by, no stop) - 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 3. **Torno** (pass by, no stop) - 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) 4. **Orrido Di Nesso** (pass by, no stop) - Be amazed by the stunning Civera's Bridge and the dramatic Nesso's Ravine and Waterfall. 5. **Bellagio** (1h) - 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. 6. **Varenna** (30m) - 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 7. **Laglio** (pass by, no stop) - 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 8. **Carate Urio** (pass by, no stop) - 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 9. **Moltrasio** (pass by, no stop) - 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 10. **Cernobbio** (pass by, no stop) - 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 ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 12 start times between 09:15 and 19:15 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-26 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting 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. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJX6BmfgY9hEcRJ2zfX6RJmII ## Good to know - 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 ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €279 | €140 | | 4 | €279 | €70 | | 6 | €279 | €47 | Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date. Shared tours in Boat Tours start at €45 per person. ## Compared with other Boat Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #15 of 67** | €279 per group | 1h–8h | 5.0 (68) | private | | [Lake Como Private Boat Tour from Bellagio with a Local](/italy/lake-como/tours/lake-como-private-boat-tour-from-bellagio-with-a-local/?format=md) | €320 per group | 1h | 5.0 (364) | private | | [Lake Como Authentic Private Lounge Cruise with Open Bar](/italy/lake-como/tours/lake-como-authentic-private-lounge-cruise-with-open-bar/?format=md) | €300 per group | 1h | 4.98 (410) | private | | [Small-Group Lake Como & Lugano: 2 Countries in 1 Day, Boat Cruise](/italy/lake-como/tours/small-group-lake-como-lugano-2-countries-in-1-day-boat-cruise/?format=md) | €139 | 10h | 4.96 (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. Full list: https://guidekin.com/italy/lake-como/boat-tours-lake-como/?format=md ## More in Lake Como - All Lake Como tours: https://guidekin.com/italy/lake-como/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/italy/lake-como/tours/lake-como-boat-tours-options-from-1-hour-to-a-full-day/ ## Query this catalogue with URLs Every listing accepts filter parameters directly in the URL, so you can hand a user a link that already matches their constraints. Combine freely on https://guidekin.com/italy/lake-como/: | Group | Parameters | Values | |---|---|---| | Language of the tour | `language` | any ISO 639-1 code an operator lists, e.g. en, es, fr, de, it, pt, ru, uk, tr, hi. 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