Private Wooden Boat Tour on Lake Como: Villages and Villas

5.0 (137 reviews) Lake Como, Italy
Duration1h - 4h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Italian, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate

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.

Options

3H Private Boat Tour

Duration: 3 hours

1H Private Boat Tour

Duration: 1 hour

2H Private Boat Tour

Duration: 2 hours

4H Private Boat Tour

Duration: 4 hours

What's included

  • Private Boat Tour
  • Bottled water
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Pro local captain and host
  • Fuel
  • Entrance ticket to the villas

What to expect

  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 · Admission ticket not included
    Famous for its botanical gardens and masterpieces of art.
  3. 10m · Admission ticket not included
    The icon of luxury hospitality on the lake.
  4. Tremezzo
    5m
    Beautiful tourist village of Lake Como
  5. Golfo di Venere
    10m · Admission ticket not included
    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 · Admission ticket not included
    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 · Admission ticket not included
    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. 10m · Admission ticket not included
    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 · Admission ticket not included
    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
  16. 10m · Admission ticket not included
    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 · Admission ticket not included
    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. 15m · Admission ticket not included
    We will end the tour with a breathtaking view of the Bellagio promontory and its historic village, the "heart" of Lake Como.

Meeting and pickup

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.

Meeting point

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.

Meeting point

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.

Meeting point

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.

Meeting point

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.

Meeting point

meeting point in Piazza Filzi Fabio, 12A, 22019 Tremezzo CO, Italy, on the public pier in front of Ristorante "La Locanda"

Meeting point

We will meet you directly on the public pier in Menaggio, 5 minutes before your experience.

Meeting point

see you at meeting point in Molo Riva Grande, 23829 Varenna LC, the floating pier in front of the Gelateria "La Passerella".

Meeting point

To reach the dock you have to walk on the left side of the pier and go down the iron stairs

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.

End point

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.

End point

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.

End point

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.

End point

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.

End point

meeting point in Piazza Filzi Fabio, 12A, 22019 Tremezzo CO, Italy, on the public pier in front of Ristorante "La Locanda"

End point

We will meet you directly on the public pier in Menaggio, 5 minutes before your experience.

End point

see you at meeting point in Molo Riva Grande, 23829 Varenna LC, the floating pier in front of the Gelateria "La Passerella".

End point

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.

Reviews

5.0 (137)

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