--- title: Sailing Experience on Lake Como with Private Skipper lang: en type: tour city: Lake Como country: Italy price: 749 currency: EUR price_unit: per_group availability: bookable rating: 4.88 reviews: 101 duration_minutes: 180 languages: [en, it] free_cancellation: true guidekin_pick: Prefer sailing? rank_in_category: 44 of 67 (Boat Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-26 data_updated: 2026-10-01 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/lake-como/tours/sailing-experience-on-lake-como-with-private-skipper/ --- # Sailing Experience on Lake Como with Private Skipper **Guidekin's take:** A private sail on a thirty eight foot yacht with your own skipper, taking in the central lake villas from the water with an Italian aperitif and food tasting on board and a swim stop if you like. Drinks, snacks and fees are in the per group price for up to eight; it leaves from Bellagio, not Como. 4.88 from 101 reviews at €749 per group/vehicle. **Prefer sailing?:** Choose the sail for up to eight: 3h at €749 per group/vehicle with drinks and snacks; starts in Bellagio, rated 4.88 from 101 reviews. Trade-off: Starts in Bellagio; no Como pickup. (last checked September 26, 2026) ## Overview The lake center of Lake Como is unique for its natural beauty and for the sumptuous ancient villas that overlook it, observing all this from the water offers the best point of view. My 38 foot boat will allow you to do it in comfort and total safety. Furthermore I will serve you a good Italian aperitif with a small tasting of Italian foods, if you want we can stop for a relaxing swim in the most exclusive places and also you will experience the thrill of sailing and relaxing in silence or listening to the music that you pleases ## Before you book - Meeting point: We will meet at the pier of the square… - 7 start times: between 10:00 and 18:00 - Food included: see what is included - Strollers OK: infants accepted ## Key facts - Price: from €749 per group/vehicle - Duration: 3h - Rating: 4.88/5 from 101 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 98% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Bellagio Yacht Experience ## What's included - Soda/Pop - Alcoholic Beverages - Snacks - All Fees and Taxes - Restroom on board ## Not included - This tour start in Bellagio not Como. We can't pick you up in Como. Meeting point : Bellagio ## Itinerary 1. **Lago di Como** (pass by, no stop) - It will be possible to observe the main villas in the center of the lake, such as Villa Melzi and Villa del Balbianello, relax pushed by the sails while enjoying prosecco and typical Italian products 2. **Villa Del Balbianello** (pass by, no stop) - From the lake it is appreciated 3. **I Giardini Di Villa Melzi** (pass by, no stop) - From the lake the best way to observe its beauty 4. **Villa Carlotta** (pass by, no stop) - From the lake the best way to observe its beauty ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 14:00, 15:00, 17:00, 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 We will meet at the pier of the square of Pescallo Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJv-MhVQEYhEcRaIxZBramhlM ## 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 - Life jackets are available for the little ones ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €749 | €375 | | 4 | €749 | €187 | | 6 | €749 | €125 | 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 · #44 of 67** | €749 per group | 3h | 4.88 (101) | 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 #44 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. 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