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Private Wooden Boat Tour on Lake Como: Villages and Villas

5.0 Excellent 115 reviews
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1h–4h
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English, Italian, Spanish
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

Guidekin's take

Wooden boat, flexible route in our Private Boat Tours comparison.

Trade-off: Villa entry tickets excluded.

Last checked: September 26, 2026. Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Overview

Guidekin summary

A private cruise on an all wood boat, a nineteen fifties original, with no fixed itinerary, so the captain mixes the well known villas with quieter corners at your pace. Fuel, captain and host, water and alcoholic drinks are included for one to four hours; villa tickets are not. Priced per group, 4.99 from 115 reviews at €330 per group/vehicle.

From the guide

Experience Lake Como as it used to be: aboard a boat made entirely of wood, an original from 1957.
A private tour that combines the most iconic villas of the lake with hidden corners of rare beauty, away from the crowds.
No rigid itineraries, just the slow rhythm of the water and a view that changes at every turn of the coast.
Experience Lake Como as it used to be: aboard a boat made entirely of wood, an original from 1957. A private tour that combines the most iconic villas of the lake with hidden corners of rare beauty, away from the crowds. No rigid itineraries, just the slow rhythm of the water and a view that changes at every turn of the coast.

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 €330 per group
Guide: English, Spanish, Italian

Duration: 1 hour

2H Private Boat Tour

from €660 per group
Guide: English, Spanish, Italian

Duration: 2 hours

3H Private Boat Tour

from €990 per group
Guide: English, Spanish, Italian

Duration: 3 hours

4H Private Boat Tour

from €1320 per group
Guide: English, Spanish, Italian

Duration: 4 hours

Schedule & Availability

Runs daily
Departures: 9 start times between 09:00 and 19:00
Available year-round

This tour runs daily, with 9 start times between 09:00 and 19:00 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

Private Boat Tour
Bottled water
Alcoholic Beverages
Pro local captain and host
Fuel

What's Not Included

Entrance ticket to the villas

Itinerary

Bellagio Stop 1
It starts from the most iconic and suggestive point of the lake, Bellagio, the Pearl of the Lake, leaving behind its pastel colors. (other meeting points are available, the itinerary may vary depending on the chosen starting point)
5 min
Villa Carlotta Stop 2
Famous for its botanical gardens and masterpieces of art.
5 min
The icon of luxury hospitality on the lake Stop 3
10 min
Tremezzo Stop 4
Beautiful tourist village of Lake Como
5 min
Golfo di Venere Stop 5
The Gems of Lenno: We will admire from the lake the Park Mayer, the Church of San Lorenzo, and the unique architecture of Villa Sola Cabiati, Villa Amila and Villa Pessina.
10 min
Lenno Stop 6
Beautiful village set in the Gulf of Venus
5 min
Villa Del Balbianello Stop 7
One of the most famous villas in the world, set of Star Wars and 007. We will see it from its best corner: the Lake. Visit to Villa on Request and Reservation Required
5 min
Villa del Balbiano - Complesso Architettonico di Ossuccio (ante 1778) Stop 8
Famous all over the world for being the set of the movie 'House of Gucci' is a symbol of opulence and location for the most exclusive events
10 min
The Inaccessible private paradise that looks like something out of a fairy ta... Stop 9
The Inaccessible private paradise that looks like something out of a fairy tale is an ultra-exclusive property with dream gardens visible in all its glory only from the lake
10 min
Isola Comacina Stop 10
Passage near the only island of the lake for a bathing break. Rich in history and wild charm it is surrounded by calm waters to enjoy a refreshing dip (available from 2 hours tour)
20 min
Argegno Stop 11
Stop on the ground in an authentic medieval village to taste a bruschetta or ice cream. (Attraction available from 3 hours tour)
20 min
Menaggio Stop 12
Like a living painting this noble village possesses one of the most elegant promenades in Europe, adorned with palm trees, colourful flowers and wrought iron railings
10 min
Cadenabbia di Griante Stop 13
We will sail through the villages of Griante and Cadenabbia known for their stately and Art Nouveau homes. Many illustrious people stayed here, such as Giuseppe Verdi and Stendhal
5 min
Varenna Stop 14
We will head to Varenna, the village of lovers. Wonderful village set in the lake.
15 min
Villa Monastero Stop 15
We will then see Villa Monastero, an evocative architectural complex of the sixteenth century, once a convent of Cistercian nuns. Today it is one of the main tourist attractions, with its house museum and botanical gardens that welcome many plant species. It is possible to visit the gardens, booking in advance on the Villa site
15 min
Heaven's Gate: Famous for its spectacular storey botanical gardens, it houses... Stop 16
Heaven's Gate: Famous for its spectacular storey botanical gardens, it houses the iconic 'Heaven's Gate', a monumental gate that frames the lake in a divine way.
10 min
I Giardini Di Villa Melzi Stop 17
We will skirt the east coast admiring Villa Orlando, Villa La Placida and Villa Trivulzio, magnificent historic residences surrounded by greenery and the famous gardens of Villa Melzi that frame the entrance to Bellagio.
10 min
We will end the tour with a breathtaking view of the Bellagio promontory and ... Stop 18
We will end the tour with a breathtaking view of the Bellagio promontory and its historic village, the "heart" of Lake Como.
15 min

Departure & Return

Start point

Hello, see you at meeting point at the dock of the Grand Royal Victoria. Please note that to board a hotel you must be a guest. We will meet you directly on the pier, 5 minutes before your experience., Hello, see you at meeting point at the dock of the Grand Hotel Tremezzo. Please note that to board a hotel you must be a guest. We will meet you directly on the pier, 5 minutes before your experience., Hello, see you at meeting point at the dock of the Grand Hotel Menaggio. Please note that to board a hotel you must be a guest. We will meet you directly on the pier, 5 minutes before your experience., Hello, see you at meeting point at the dock of the Grand Hotel Vittoria. Please note that to board a hotel you must be a guest. We will meet you directly on the pier, 5 minutes before your experience., Hello, see you at meeting point at the dock of the hotel The Lake Como Edition. Please note that to board a hotel you must be a guest. We will meet you directly on the pier, 5 minutes before your experience., Hello, see you at meeting point at the dock of the hotel Villa Serbelloni. Please note that to board a hotel you must be a guest. We will meet you directly on the pier, 5 minutes before your experience., We will meet directly on the public jetty, meeting point in Piazza Filzi Fabio, 12A, 22019 Tremezzo CO, Italy, on the public pier in front of Ristorante "La Locanda", We will meet you directly on the public pier in Menaggio, 5 minutes before your experience., see you at meeting point in Molo Riva Grande, 23829 Varenna LC, the floating pier in front of the Gelateria "La Passerella"., To reach the dock you have to walk on the left side of the pier and go down the iron stairs

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End point

Hello, see you at meeting point at the dock of the Grand Royal Victoria. Please note that to board a hotel you must be a guest. We will meet you directly on the pier, 5 minutes before your experience., Hello, see you at meeting point at the dock of the Grand Hotel Tremezzo. Please note that to board a hotel you must be a guest. We will meet you directly on the pier, 5 minutes before your experience., Hello, see you at meeting point at the dock of the Grand Hotel Menaggio. Please note that to board a hotel you must be a guest. We will meet you directly on the pier, 5 minutes before your experience., Hello, see you at meeting point at the dock of the Grand Hotel Vittoria. Please note that to board a hotel you must be a guest. We will meet you directly on the pier, 5 minutes before your experience., Hello, see you at meeting point at the dock of the hotel The Lake Como Edition. Please note that to board a hotel you must be a guest. We will meet you directly on the pier, 5 minutes before your experience., Hello, see you at meeting point at the dock of the hotel Villa Serbelloni. Please note that to board a hotel you must be a guest. We will meet you directly on the pier, 5 minutes before your experience., We will meet directly on the public jetty, meeting point in Piazza Filzi Fabio, 12A, 22019 Tremezzo CO, Italy, on the public pier in front of Ristorante "La Locanda", We will meet you directly on the public pier in Menaggio, 5 minutes before your experience., see you at meeting point in Molo Riva Grande, 23829 Varenna LC, the floating pier in front of the Gelateria "La Passerella"., To reach the dock you have to walk on the left side of the pier and go down the iron stairs

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
  • 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

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Ranked #8 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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