Lake Como Private Boat Tour : The Wooden Venetian Limo Escape

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About this activity

The captains, Marco and Stefano with their wooden Venetian Taxi, will make your tour on Lake Como unique, it will be possible 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.

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At a glance

Duration: 1–4 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: English
Operated by: HERCULES

What is included

Included

Included: Life jackets
Included: Bottled water
Included: Fuel
Included: Carbonated beverages: Soft drinks
Included: Alcoholic beverages: Prosecco, Beer

Not included

Not included: the cost of the dinner for the "Sunset Tour & Charming Dinner" tour is charged to the customer

Itinerary

Varenna

Passing by

We will leave from Varenna along the promenade of lovers
La Passeggiata Degli Innamorati

Passing by

Leaving Varenna we can admire the walk of the lovers, a short pedestrian path that leads from the Varenna pier to the center of the village; a cantilevered walkway over the water from which you can admire the lake and the mountains.
Stop 3

Passing by

We will then pass by Villa Cipressi (Heaven's Gate) and the famous gate.

Prestigious complex of ancient buildings and beautiful gardens enriched by a magnificent botanical garden, with staircases and terraces that descend to the lake.
Villa Monastero

Passing by

Afterwards we will meet the Villa, one of the main historical environmental landscape sites of the territory, thanks also to its privileged position. The complex consists of the Villa itself, now transformed into a Museum is also home to an internationally known Convention Center, and the beautiful Botanical Garden that surrounds it, extending for almost 2 km following the shore of the lake.
La Punta Spartivento

Passing by

We will then equip the lake and head towards Punta Spartivento, the watershed of Lake Como, the extreme tip of the Larian triangle that divides the two branches of the lake. It enjoys a wonderful view towards the north.
Bellagio

10 min

Next stop is Bellagio, known for its cobbled streets, elegant buildings and Villa Serbelloni Park, an 18th-century garden terrace overlooking the lake. Nearby, there are the Tower of the Arts, home to exhibitions and shows, and the Basilica of St. James from the Romanesque era. Near the rocky beach of Loppia, there is the Museum of Navigational Instruments, which displays sundials and compasses.

With the 4-hour tour you can get off and visit the village.
Parco di Villa Serbelloni

Passing by

Descending from Bellagio we can admire the park of Villa Serbelloni
Stop 8

Passing by

We will pass by the famous Grand Hotel Villa Serbelloni, a 5 star luxury hotel, once also called Castello di Bellagio.
I Giardini Di Villa Melzi

Passing by

The English gardens of 1815, enriched by sculptures rich in rare and exotic plants, there are ancient trees, camellia hedges, forests of azaleas and giant rhododendrons, stones and monuments, boats and relics of historical and artistic value.
Tremezzo

Passing by

We will then reach the west coast of the Como branch to arrive at Tremezzo, a well-known village full of hotels overlooking Bellagio.
Villa Carlotta

Passing by

We will then admire Villa Carlotta famous both for the art collections kept inside, and for the vast botanical garden that surrounds it.
Chiesa di San Lorenzo a Tremezzo

Passing by

Sailing south we will meet the imposing building in an eclectic style between neo-Romanesque and neo-Gothic.
Golfo di Venere

Passing by

The Gulf of Venus is the suggestive stretch of Lake Lenno, the inlet following the promontory of Lavedo that on its southern summit sees the splendid Villa dal Balbianello
Villa Del Balbianello

15 min Admission not included

On a peninsula from which you can enjoy enchanted views of the Lake, this elegant and romantic 18th century mansion and its amazing garden have hosted writers and travelers, today you can visit the Gardens and the Villa, in the 4-hour tour you can go down and visit the gardens. We remind you that the purchase of tickets is mandatory and charged to the customer.
Stop 15

10 min

Villa la Cassinella is a private residence on the western shore of Lake Como, a few hundred meters from Villa del Balbianello. The whole estate is immersed in large perfectly maintained gardens.
Villa del Balbiano - Complesso Architettonico di Ossuccio (ante 1778)

Passing by

The Villa is a historic residence in Ossuccio on Lake Como.
Ossuccio

Passing by

Ossuccio is a village of pre-Roman origin. In its hamlet of Ospedaletto rises the famous bell tower of the church of Santa Maria Maddalena. in front of the village is the Comacina island
Isola Comacina

10 min

The only island on Lake Como, in its canal hosts, in summer, swimmers who want to cool off with a swim in the lake. It is possible to swim safely.

From 2 hours of tour you can swim
Nesso

10 min

We will cross the lake to reach the east coast and the village of Nesso, a village clinging to the steep shores of the lake.
Orrido Di Nesso

5 min Admission included

We will then be able to admire the ravine of Nesso, a natural waterfall that in the terminal part is overlooked by the bridge of Civera
Ponte della Civera

5 min Admission included

The Civera bridge, a Roman bridge rebuilt with a medieval silhouette from which tourists love to dive for incredible shots.
Laglio

5 min

We will then head towards Laglio to admire Villa Oleandra, home of George Clooney.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

We will meet at the Hotel's private jetty.

Boarding and disembarking from the hotel wharf is only allowed for hotel guests

Once you reach the meeting point, send a WhatsApp message or phone and reach the jetty. Recommendation to arrive at least 5 minutes before the experience.
We will meet at the Hotel's private jetty.

Boarding and disembarking from the hotel wharf is only allowed for hotel guests

Once you reach the meeting point, send a WhatsApp message or phone and reach the jetty. Recommendation to arrive at least 5 minutes before the experience.
We will meet at the Hotel's private jetty.

Boarding and disembarking from the hotel wharf is only allowed for hotel guests

Once you reach the meeting point, send a WhatsApp message or phone and reach the jetty. Recommendation to arrive at least 5 minutes before the experience.
We will meet at the Hotel's private jetty.

Boarding and disembarking from the hotel wharf is only allowed for hotel guests

Once you reach the meeting point, send a WhatsApp message or phone and reach the jetty. Recommendation to arrive at least 5 minutes before the experience.
We will meet at the Hotel's private jetty.

Boarding and disembarking from the hotel wharf is only allowed for hotel guests

Once you reach the meeting point, send a WhatsApp message or phone and reach the jetty. Recommendation to arrive at least 5 minutes before the experience.
We will meet at the Hotel's private jetty.

Boarding and disembarking from the hotel wharf is only allowed for hotel guests

Once you reach the meeting point, send a WhatsApp message or phone and reach the jetty. Recommendation to arrive at least 5 minutes before the experience.
Meeting at the public jetty of Lenno
Meeting at the public wharf of Tremezzo in front of the Restaurant "La Locanda"
Meeting at the public wharf in Menaggio
Meeting at the public jetty of Varenna, Molo Riva Grande, 23829 Varenna LC, in front of the Gelateria "La Passerella".
Meet directly at the end of the pier

End point

We will meet at the Hotel's private jetty.

Boarding and disembarking from the hotel wharf is only allowed for hotel guests

Once you reach the meeting point, send a WhatsApp message or phone and reach the jetty. Recommendation to arrive at least 5 minutes before the experience.
We will meet at the Hotel's private jetty.

Boarding and disembarking from the hotel wharf is only allowed for hotel guests

Once you reach the meeting point, send a WhatsApp message or phone and reach the jetty. Recommendation to arrive at least 5 minutes before the experience.
We will meet at the Hotel's private jetty.

Boarding and disembarking from the hotel wharf is only allowed for hotel guests

Once you reach the meeting point, send a WhatsApp message or phone and reach the jetty. Recommendation to arrive at least 5 minutes before the experience.
We will meet at the Hotel's private jetty.

Boarding and disembarking from the hotel wharf is only allowed for hotel guests

Once you reach the meeting point, send a WhatsApp message or phone and reach the jetty. Recommendation to arrive at least 5 minutes before the experience.
We will meet at the Hotel's private jetty.

Boarding and disembarking from the hotel wharf is only allowed for hotel guests

Once you reach the meeting point, send a WhatsApp message or phone and reach the jetty. Recommendation to arrive at least 5 minutes before the experience.
We will meet at the Hotel's private jetty.

Boarding and disembarking from the hotel wharf is only allowed for hotel guests

Once you reach the meeting point, send a WhatsApp message or phone and reach the jetty. Recommendation to arrive at least 5 minutes before the experience.
Meeting at the public jetty of Lenno
Meeting at the public wharf of Tremezzo in front of the Restaurant "La Locanda"
Meeting at the public wharf in Menaggio
Meeting at the public jetty of Varenna, Molo Riva Grande, 23829 Varenna LC, in front of the Gelateria "La Passerella".
Meet directly at the end of the pier

Using your ticket

Meeting at the jetty in front of BAR LARIO, the Giulian motorboat has the code on the side: Nauticamper

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

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

Options

Sunset Tour & Charming Dinner

Duration: 4 hours

Dinner: "Dinner is not included but we will recommend excellent local restaurants"

Luxury Venetian Wooden Taxy
2H 6pax Venetian Taxi

Duration: 2 hours

up to 6pax
2H 10pax Venetian Taxi

Duration: 2 hours

7 to 11 pax
4H 10pax Venetian Taxi

Duration: 4 hours

7 to 11 pax
1H 10pax Venetian Taxi

Duration: 1 hour

7 to 10 pax
4H 6pax Venetian Taxi

Duration: 4 hours

up to 6pax
3H 6pax Venetian Taxi

Duration: 3 hours

up to 6pax
1H 6pax Venetian Taxi

Duration: 1 hour

up to 6 pax
3H 10pax Venetian Taxi

Duration: 3 hours

7 to 10 pax