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Lake Como Private Cruise: The Real Local Experience

5.0 Excellent 457 reviews
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2h
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English
Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before Private tour Instant confirmation Live guide

Ratings & Reviews

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Ratings collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor
Recommended by 99% of travellers: 454 four- and five-star reviews

Overview

Guidekin summary

A private speedboat run with a local captain who tells the anecdotes of the famous names who have spent time on the lake, with a swim stop or an aperitif on the water. Prosecco, beer, soft drinks and water are on board, small pets can come along, and the price covers your whole party. 4.96 from 457 reviews at €270 per group/vehicle for 2h.

From the guide

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 stories experienced on the Lake by famous people. You can take a refreshing bath or a pleasant aperitif. All always in total safety.
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Tour options

The operator sells this tour in 4 versions. Prices are the operator's current list for two travellers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date and party.

1H private boat tour

from €270 per group
Guide: English

Duration: 1 hour: 1 hour private boat tour

2 Hours Private Cruise on Lake Como with Speedboat

from €540 per group
Guide: English

Duration: 2 hours: 2 hours private boat tour

3H private boat tour

from €810 per group
Guide: English

Duration: 3 hours

4H private boat tour

from €1080 per group
Guide: English

Duration: 4 hours

Schedule & Availability

Runs daily
Departures: 10 start times between 09:00 and 18:00
Available year-round

This tour runs daily, with 10 start times between 09:00 and 18:00 depending on the date. It runs year-round. 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

Life jackets
Bottled water
Fuel
Carbonated beverages: Soft drinks
Alcoholic beverages: Prosecco, Beer

Itinerary

Como Stop 1
We will leave from the pier in Como, in front of the Bar Lario. As soon as you leave you can admire "The Life Electric" designed by the architect Libeskind. We will continue on the western shore of the lake up to Villa Olmo, a Neoclassical villa with a wonderful park and Italian garden.
Cernobbio Stop 2
We will then arrive in Cernobbio, which with Villa Erba, the home of Luchino Visconti, the famous Italian director, and Villa d'Este, currently one of the best hotels in the world, create a truly suggestive Skyline. After the gulf of Cernobbio you can admire Villa Le Fontanelle, which was the home of Gianni Versace.
Moltrasio Stop 3
Continuing on the western shore of the lake we will reach Moltrasio and Carate Urio with their wonderful private villas directly overlooking the lake.
Laglio Stop 4
We will then reach Laglio, a lakeside town chosen by George Clooney, who animates the international jet set from his Villa Oleandra.
Argegno Stop 5
We will then continue towards Argegno, a splendid fishing village.
Pass by
Orrido Di Nesso Stop 6
At this point of our journey we will cross the lake to take us to the eastern shore to admire the ravine of Nesso, a rock gorge formed by the confluence of two streams which, with its natural waterfall, is dominated by the Civera bridge. It will be possible to swim and dive into the lake from the bridge.
Pass by
Torno Stop 7
We will continue towards the Villa Pliniana which overlooks the lake, where it will be possible to take a regenerating swim in the lake.
15 min
Torno Stop 8
We will then admire the village of Torno which leaps directly onto the lake. Continuing towards Como we will then be able to admire the Mandarin Oriental Hotel.
Villa Troubetzkoy Stop 9
The visit will end with a tour in front of the very special Villa Troubetzkoy.
Como Stop 10
At the end of our tour you will be able to admire viale Geno di Como, with its marvelous city villas. Drop offs.

Departure & Return

Start point

Meet directly at the floating dock on the side of Villa Margherita (Villa Geno), the speedboat has the code: Hercules Lake Como on its side.

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End point

Meet directly at the floating dock on the side of Villa Margherita (Villa Geno), the speedboat has the code: Hercules Lake Como on its side.

Additional Information

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Small pets are allowed Pets allowed

Cancellation Policy

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

1+ daysFull refund
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Compared with other Boat Tours

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #5 of 67€270 per group2h4.96 (457)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 #5 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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