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title: Lake Como Private Cruise: The Real Local Experience
lang: en
type: tour
city: Lake Como
country: Italy
price: 270
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_group
availability: bookable
rating: 4.96
reviews: 457
duration_minutes: 120
languages: [en]
free_cancellation: true
rank_in_category: 5 of 67 (Boat Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-09-26
data_updated: 2026-09-26
canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/lake-como/tours/lake-como-private-cruise-the-real-local-experience/
---

# Lake Como Private Cruise: The Real Local Experience

**Guidekin's take:** 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.

## Overview

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.
We are waiting for you!

## Before you book

- Meeting point: Meet directly at the floating dock on…
- 10 start times: between 09:00 and 18:00
- Food included: Soft drinks, Prosecco, Beer
- Strollers OK: infants accepted

## Key facts

- Price: from €270 per group/vehicle for the 1H private boat tour option; other options up to €1080
- Duration: 2h
- Rating: 4.96/5 from 457 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Recommended by 99% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews)
- Operator: HERCULES

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1H private boat tour | €270 per group | English | Duration: 1 hour: 1 hour private boat tour |
| 2 Hours Private Cruise on Lake Como with Speedboat | €540 per group | English | Duration: 2 hours: 2 hours private boat tour |
| 3H private boat tour | €810 per group | English | Duration: 3 hours |
| 4H private boat tour | €1080 per group | English | Duration: 4 hours |

## What's included

- Life jackets
- Bottled water
- Fuel
- Soft drinks
- Prosecco, Beer

## Itinerary

1. **Como** - 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...
2. **Cernobbio** - 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...
3. **Moltrasio** - Continuing on the western shore of the lake we will reach Moltrasio and Carate Urio with their wonderful private villas directly overlooking the lake.
4. **Laglio** - We will then reach Laglio, a lakeside town chosen by George Clooney, who animates the international jet set from his Villa Oleandra.
5. **Argegno** (pass by, no stop) - We will then continue towards Argegno, a splendid fishing village.
6. **Orrido Di Nesso** (pass by, no stop) - 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...
7. **Torno** (15m) - We will continue towards the Villa Pliniana which overlooks the lake, where it will be possible to take a regenerating swim in the lake.
8. **Torno** - 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.
9. **Villa Troubetzkoy** - The visit will end with a tour in front of the very special Villa Troubetzkoy.
10. **Como** - At the end of our tour you will be able to admire viale Geno di Como, with its marvelous city villas. Drop offs.

## Schedule

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

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.
Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJoxzkN7udhkcRrOBxfOt3-sY

## Good to know

- 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

## Cost for your party

| People | Total | Per person |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | €270 | €135 |
| 4 | €270 | €68 |

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 · #5 of 67** | €270 per group | 2h | 4.96 (457) | 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 #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.

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