--- title: Private Wooden Boat Tour on Lake Como: Villages and Villas lang: en type: tour city: Lake Como country: Italy price: 330 currency: EUR price_unit: per_group availability: bookable rating: 4.99 reviews: 115 duration_minutes: 60 duration_max_minutes: 240 languages: [en, it, es] free_cancellation: true guidekin_pick: Wooden boat, flexible route rank_in_category: 8 of 67 (Boat Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-26 data_updated: 2026-10-01 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/lake-como/tours/private-wooden-boat-tour-on-lake-como-villages-and-villas/ --- # Private Wooden Boat Tour on Lake Como: Villages and Villas **Guidekin's take:** 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. ## Overview 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. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Hello, - Entry ticket not included: buy it separately - 9 start times: between 09:00 and 19:00 - Strollers OK: infants accepted ## Key facts - Price: from €330 per group/vehicle for the 1H Private Boat Tour option; other options up to €1320 - Duration: 1h–4h - Rating: 4.99/5 from 115 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 100% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Wooden Boat Como Tour ## 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 | €330 per group | English, Spanish, Italian | Duration: 1 hour | | 2H Private Boat Tour | €660 per group | English, Spanish, Italian | Duration: 2 hours | | 3H Private Boat Tour | €990 per group | English, Spanish, Italian | Duration: 3 hours | | 4H Private Boat Tour | €1320 per group | English, Spanish, Italian | Duration: 4 hours | ## What's included - Private Boat Tour - Bottled water - Alcoholic Beverages - Pro local captain and host - Fuel ## Not included - Entrance ticket to the villas ## Itinerary 1. **Bellagio** (5m) - 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) 2. **Villa Carlotta** (5m) - Famous for its botanical gardens and masterpieces of art. 3. **The icon of luxury hospitality on the lake** (10m) 4. **Tremezzo** (5m) - Beautiful tourist village of Lake Como 5. **Golfo di Venere** (10m) - 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. 6. **Lenno** (5m) - Beautiful village set in the Gulf of Venus 7. **Villa Del Balbianello** (5m) - 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 8. **Villa del Balbiano - Complesso Architettonico di Ossuccio (ante 1778)** (10m) - 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 9. **The Inaccessible private paradise that looks like something out of a fairy ta...** (10m) - 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. **Isola Comacina** (20m) - 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) 11. **Argegno** (20m) - Stop on the ground in an authentic medieval village to taste a bruschetta or ice cream. (Attraction available from 3 hours tour) 12. **Menaggio** (10m) - 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 13. **Cadenabbia di Griante** (5m) - 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 14. **Varenna** (15m) - We will head to Varenna, the village of lovers. Wonderful village set in the lake. 15. **Villa Monastero** (15m) - 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... 16. **Heaven's Gate: Famous for its spectacular storey botanical gardens, it houses...** (10m) - 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. 17. **I Giardini Di Villa Melzi** (10m) - 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. 18. **We will end the tour with a breathtaking view of the Bellagio promontory and ...** (15m) - We will end the tour with a breathtaking view of the Bellagio promontory and its historic village, the "heart" of Lake Como. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 9 start times between 09:00 and 19:00 - 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 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. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJw84tEcQXhEcREZorFAZB2xY ## 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 - Suitable for all physical fitness levels ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €330 | €165 | | 4 | €330 | €83 | | 6 | €330 | €55 | 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 · #8 of 67** | €330 per group | 1h–4h | 4.99 (115) | 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 #8 of 67 in Boat Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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