--- title: Lake Como Premium Shared Boat Tour • 1 Hour Shared Tour lang: en type: tour city: Lake Como country: Italy price: 45 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.78 reviews: 139 duration_minutes: 75 languages: [hi, ar, de, ru, pt, cmn, en, it, fr, es] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 57 of 67 (Boat Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-26 data_updated: 2026-09-26 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/lake-como/tours/lake-como-premium-shared-boat-tour-1-hour-shared-tour/ --- # Lake Como Premium Shared Boat Tour • 1 Hour Shared Tour **Guidekin's take:** A shared hour on an authentic Venetian boat from Como with an audio guide covering the villas, for a first look at the lake without chartering anything. Captain, hostesses and insurance are included; villa entry is not, there is no toilet, children under three cannot come and it needs five people to run. 4.78 from 139 reviews at €45 per person. ## Overview Discover one of the most fascinating lakes in the world with our shared boat tour and be enchanted by the views of Lake Como aboard an authentic Venetian boat. Thanks to the included audio guide, you can learn about the history of the lake's most iconic villas while experiencing one of the most evocative experiences Lake Como has to offer. More than 500 5-star reviews on Google! The tour starts from Como and takes you to one of the most famous villas on Lake Como: George Clooney's home. During the navigation you will be able to admire other iconic residences such as Villa d’Este, Villa Versace and Villa Troubetzkoy, and the picturesque villages of Cernobbio and Torno, and many other lake views. N.B. The tour will take place upon reaching a minimum of five people. N.B. The 75-minute duration is divided as follows: 60 minutes on the boat and 15 minutes for boarding and disembarking procedures from the boat. N.B. There are no hidden costs. N.B. The prices are variable ## Before you book - Meeting point: The meeting point is at our Gimbus… - Entry ticket not included: buy it separately - 12 start times: between 10:15 and 18:15 - Age 3+: No children under 3 years ## Key facts - Price: from €45 per person - Duration: 1h 15m - Rating: 4.78/5 from 139 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 94% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Gimbus ## What's included - Audio guide of attractions in 10 different languages - One of our operators will be at the meeting point to welcome you - You can contact the following number for any event: + 39 347 550 1530 - Arrive 15 minutes before the start of the tour at the meeting place: Gimbus Experience Point - Insurance - Local captain and experienced English-speaking hostesses ## Not included - Minimum age : 3 years - Entrance to the villas - Entrance fees - Tips (optional) - Bathroom not available - Strollers or wheelchairs of any kind will not be admitted on land or on board - Everything not included in "what is included" ## Itinerary 1. **Villa Olmo** (pass by, no stop) - First Villa seen with boat tour, one of the most beautiful villas in Como city, used as location for exhibitions. Behind it features a large garden full of plants and perfect place for a picnic. 2. **Villa Erba** (pass by, no stop) - A very important Villa for the city now used, among other things, as a venue for festivals and conferences. 3. **Cernobbio** (pass by, no stop) - One of the most iconic and beautiful villages of Lake Como 4. **One of the most beautiful 5-star luxury hotels in the world** (pass by, no stop) - Many VIPs have stayed and continue to stay here. 5. **One of the most elegant residences on Lake Como, located in a panoramic position** (pass by, no stop) 6. **Villa Le Fontanelle** (pass by, no stop) - Better known as Villa Versace in honor of one of its owners, over time it has hosted many international celebrities 7. **Best known as Villa Clooney, probably the most famous Villa on Lake Como and ...** (pass by, no stop) - Best known as Villa Clooney, probably the most famous Villa on Lake Como and residence of Hollywood actor George Clooney. 8. **Villa Pliniana** (pass by, no stop) - One of the most suggestive and mysterious places of Lake Como 9. **Spectacular 5-star hotel directly on the lake, one of the most renowned in th...** (pass by, no stop) - Spectacular 5-star hotel directly on the lake, one of the most renowned in the area. 10. **Torno** (pass by, no stop) - One of the most picturesque villages of the Lake, its square on the lake is one of the most iconic places. 11. **One of the most beautiful luxury hotels on the shores of the lake** (pass by, no stop) 12. **Blevio** (pass by, no stop) - One of the most colorful villages of the lake 13. **Villa Troubetzkoy** (pass by, no stop) - One of the most fascinating and private residences of the lake, rich in history and curiosity. 14. **The second City Villa we see on the tour, its fountain shoots water up to 30m...** (pass by, no stop) - The second City Villa we see on the tour, its fountain shoots water up to 30m high. 15. **Life Electric** (pass by, no stop) - is a sculpture designed by Daniel Libeskind located at the end of the Como wharf, dedicated to Alessandro Volta. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 12 start times between 10:15 and 18:15 - 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 The meeting point is at our Gimbus Experience Point in Viale Geno 12. Can you search Gimbus Experience Point on Google Maps Check-in opens 15 minutes before the boat departs and closes 5 minutes before. Unfortunately, there is no bathroom available at the meeting point. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJMQFcX--dhkcR-TaYPWyXMcA ## Good to know - 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 - No children under 3 years - The tour will take place upon reaching a minimum of five people - Attention: Prices may vary depending on the number of passengers, the start time, and the day Booking asks for: dates of birth ## Compared with other Boat Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #57 of 67** | €45 | 1h 15m | 4.78 (139) | shared | | [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 #57 of 67 in Boat Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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