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Lake Como Boat Tours: options from 1 hour to a Full Day

5.0 (68 reviews) 1–8 hours Free cancellation Private tour
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Lake Como Boat Tours: options from 1 hour to a Full Day

About this activity

During the Boat Tour we will make sure you have the time to take pictures of the marvelous houses villa and landscapes. with explanations and storytelling about true stories and legends of the Lake Como.

Depending on selected option you will pass by the towns of Blevio, Torno, Nesso, Lezzeno, Comacina Island, Lenno, Bellagio, Menaggio, Varenna, Laglio, Carate Urio, Moltrasio, Cernobbio, Como

Please look at the Comparison Tables in the pictures to understand what you will see in the available tours. We are available to customize any tour starting from 2 hours.

Starting from 2 hours tour, several departure/pickup locations are available.

Some departure locations require an additional fee, to compensate time and fuel to reach, that can be paid onboard with credit card or cash.

Please look at the "Departure Location Table" in the pictures for details. After tour purchase we will agree by phone or message a diiferent departure location

The boat can accomodate up to 7 guests

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At a glance

Duration
1–8 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–15
Guide
English, Italian
Operated by
Como Blue Lake

What is included

Included

  • Included: VAT, English speaking Captain & guide, fuel
  • Included: Waterproof poncho in case of rain
  • Included: Alcoholic beverages: Depending on onboard availability, a bottle of Prosecco wine (for people older then 18) or soft drinks are included with Tour option of 2 or more hours
  • Included: Bluetooth Sound System to listen to your own music and soundtrack of your boat experience

Not included

  • Not included: Lunch: All food or drink of any type are excluded
  • Not included: Dinner: All food or drink of any type are excluded
  • Not included: Tip is not included in price
  • Not included: Entrance Fee, for example, Villa Balbianello and Villa Carlotta

Itinerary

  1. Como

    Passing by

    View by the lake of Como city and surrounding mountains. You can see from the lake Brunate cable car and Como' Cathedral

  2. Blevio

    Passing by

    Villa Trubezkoy, Villa Cademartori, Villa Roccabruna, Mandarin Oriental. These are very nice Villas, buit at mid 800 and now become Hotels or private aèartam,ents

  3. Torno

    Passing by

    Torno Town, Villa Plinianina, Villa Pliniana. Torno is a small town rich of fashion with a very nice square in frnt of a Church visible from the lake. Villa Pliniana is a 600 years old big Villa, protected as a monument from FAI (Italian Funding fro Environment)

  4. Orrido Di Nesso

    Passing by

    Be amazed by the stunning Civera's Bridge and the dramatic Nesso's Ravine and Waterfall.

  5. Bellagio

    one hour

    Depending on selected option (4-5-6 h or Bellagio Express, you will enjoy a 1 h stop in Bellagio for walking and shopping, soaking in the charm of this iconic town.

  6. Varenna

    30 min

    Depending on selected option (4-5-6 h, you will enjoy a 30 minutes stop in Varenna, the most picturesque town of the Como Lake

  7. Laglio

    Passing by

    Villa Oleandra (celebrity's villa). This is a well know classical old Villa, known as the Italian vacation house of the Hollywood actor George Clooney

  8. Carate Urio

    Passing by

    View of the lake cost and many Villa and houses. This side of the Lake Como is very rich of nice houses and Villas and offers a very nice view of the surrounding green mountains

  9. Moltrasio

    Passing by

    Villa Passalacqua, Villa Le Fontanelle (celebrity's villa). Villa Passalacqua was a very famous and old Villa, now become a luxury Hotel. Villa Le Fontanelle was the living villa of the fashion stylist Gianni Versace

  10. Cernobbio

    Passing by

    Villa D'Este, Villa Erba, Cernobbio town. Villa D'Este is one of the most famous Luxury Hotel in the world , used also for important political and economy meetings at international Level. Villa Erba is often used for weddings, business meeting and showcases

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • Additional Fee required: 200 €

    The pickup fee will be paid onboard, the day ot departure, with credit card or cash.

    Exact meeting point will be defined once the tour is purchased and direct contact established. Please look also at the table in the pictures.

  • Additional Fee required: 200 €

    The pickup fee will be paid onboard, the day ot departure, with credit card or cash.

    Exact meeting point will be defined once the tour is purchased and direct contact established. Please look also at the table in the pictures.

  • Additional Fee required: 150 €

    The pickup fee will be paid onboard, the day ot departure, with credit card or cash.

    Exact meeting point will be defined once the tour is purchased and direct contact established. Please look also at the table in the pictures.

  • Additional Fee required: 150 €

    The pickup fee will be paid onboard, the day ot departure, with credit card or cash.

    Exact meeting point will be defined once the tour is purchased and direct contact established. Please look also at the table in the pictures.

  • Additional Fee required: 150 €

    The pickup fee will be paid onboard, the day ot departure, with credit card or cash.

    Exact meeting point will be defined once the tour is purchased and direct contact established. Please look also at the table in the pictures.

  • Additional Fee required: 100 €

    The pickup fee will be paid onboard, the day ot departure, with credit card or cash.

    Exact meeting point will be defined once the tour is purchased and direct contact established. Please look also at the table in the pictures.

  • Additional Fee required: 100 €

    The pickup fee will be paid onboard, the day ot departure, with credit card or cash.

    Exact meeting point will be defined once the tour is purchased and direct contact established. Please look also at the table in the pictures.

  • Additional Fee required: 100 €

    The pickup fee will be paid onboard, the day ot departure, with credit card or cash.

    Exact meeting point will be defined once the tour is purchased and direct contact established. Please look also at the table in the pictures.

  • Additional Fee required: 100 €

    The pickup fee will be paid onboard, the day ot departure, with credit card or cash.

    Exact meeting point will be defined once the tour is purchased and direct contact established. Please look also at the table in the pictures.

  • Additional Fee required: 100 €

    The pickup fee will be paid onboard, the day ot departure, with credit card or cash.

    Exact meeting point will be defined once the tour is purchased and direct contact established. Please look also at the table in the pictures.

  • Additional Fee required: 50 €

    The pickup fee will be paid onboard, the day ot departure, with credit card or cash.

    Exact meeting point will be defined once the tour is purchased and direct contact established. Please look also at the table in the pictures.

  • Additional Fee required: 50 €

    The pickup fee will be paid onboard, the day ot departure, with credit card or cash.

    Exact meeting point will be defined once the tour is purchased and direct contact established. Please look also at the table in the pictures.

  • Additional Fee required: 50 €

    The pickup fee will be paid onboard, the day ot departure, with credit card or cash.

    Exact meeting point will be defined once the tour is purchased and direct contact established. Please look also at the table in the pictures.

  • Free of charge. No additional fee required.

    Exact meeting point will be defined once the tour is purchased and direct contact established. Please look also at the table in the pictures

  • Free of charge. No additional fee required.

    Exact meeting point will be defined once the tour is purchased and direct contact established. Please look also at the table in the pictures

  • Free of charge. No additional fee required.

    Exact meeting point will be defined once the tour is purchased and direct contact established. Please look also at the table in the pictures

  • This is the main pre boarding appointment, close to Public Ferry Pier 2, to avoid boarding pier crowding. Anyway we will provide a WhatsApp position. Boarding pier is at 50 meters at Lungo Lario Trieste 26 (Bar Lario).

    Starting from 2 hours tour, different departure/Pickup location ara available

End point

  • Additional Fee required: 200 €

    The pickup fee will be paid onboard, the day ot departure, with credit card or cash.

    Exact meeting point will be defined once the tour is purchased and direct contact established. Please look also at the table in the pictures.

  • Additional Fee required: 200 €

    The pickup fee will be paid onboard, the day ot departure, with credit card or cash.

    Exact meeting point will be defined once the tour is purchased and direct contact established. Please look also at the table in the pictures.

  • Additional Fee required: 150 €

    The pickup fee will be paid onboard, the day ot departure, with credit card or cash.

    Exact meeting point will be defined once the tour is purchased and direct contact established. Please look also at the table in the pictures.

  • Additional Fee required: 150 €

    The pickup fee will be paid onboard, the day ot departure, with credit card or cash.

    Exact meeting point will be defined once the tour is purchased and direct contact established. Please look also at the table in the pictures.

  • Additional Fee required: 150 €

    The pickup fee will be paid onboard, the day ot departure, with credit card or cash.

    Exact meeting point will be defined once the tour is purchased and direct contact established. Please look also at the table in the pictures.

  • Additional Fee required: 100 €

    The pickup fee will be paid onboard, the day ot departure, with credit card or cash.

    Exact meeting point will be defined once the tour is purchased and direct contact established. Please look also at the table in the pictures.

  • Additional Fee required: 100 €

    The pickup fee will be paid onboard, the day ot departure, with credit card or cash.

    Exact meeting point will be defined once the tour is purchased and direct contact established. Please look also at the table in the pictures.

  • Additional Fee required: 100 €

    The pickup fee will be paid onboard, the day ot departure, with credit card or cash.

    Exact meeting point will be defined once the tour is purchased and direct contact established. Please look also at the table in the pictures.

  • Additional Fee required: 100 €

    The pickup fee will be paid onboard, the day ot departure, with credit card or cash.

    Exact meeting point will be defined once the tour is purchased and direct contact established. Please look also at the table in the pictures.

  • Additional Fee required: 100 €

    The pickup fee will be paid onboard, the day ot departure, with credit card or cash.

    Exact meeting point will be defined once the tour is purchased and direct contact established. Please look also at the table in the pictures.

  • Additional Fee required: 50 €

    The pickup fee will be paid onboard, the day ot departure, with credit card or cash.

    Exact meeting point will be defined once the tour is purchased and direct contact established. Please look also at the table in the pictures.

  • Additional Fee required: 50 €

    The pickup fee will be paid onboard, the day ot departure, with credit card or cash.

    Exact meeting point will be defined once the tour is purchased and direct contact established. Please look also at the table in the pictures.

  • Additional Fee required: 50 €

    The pickup fee will be paid onboard, the day ot departure, with credit card or cash.

    Exact meeting point will be defined once the tour is purchased and direct contact established. Please look also at the table in the pictures.

  • Free of charge. No additional fee required.

    Exact meeting point will be defined once the tour is purchased and direct contact established. Please look also at the table in the pictures

  • Free of charge. No additional fee required.

    Exact meeting point will be defined once the tour is purchased and direct contact established. Please look also at the table in the pictures

  • Free of charge. No additional fee required.

    Exact meeting point will be defined once the tour is purchased and direct contact established. Please look also at the table in the pictures

  • This is the main pre boarding appointment, close to Public Ferry Pier 2, to avoid boarding pier crowding. Anyway we will provide a WhatsApp position. Boarding pier is at 50 meters at Lungo Lario Trieste 26 (Bar Lario).

    Starting from 2 hours tour, different departure/Pickup location ara available

Using your ticket

This is pre boarding appointment place to see each other and avoid boarding peer crowding and confusion. Boarding peer is only at 50 meters distance

You will be on the Lake side on the street "Lungo Lario Trieste" close to civic number 9 and see the boat.

https://maps.app.goo.gl/ZP2ZgwuRFY4zfuYh

After pre boarding appointment you will go to the boarding peer meeting point at "Lungo Lario Trieste" close to civic number 28, in front of "Bar Lario" for pick up.

It will be simple if we can also talk by WhatsApp call at +39 340 547 6562

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 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

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Options

  • Cruise and see Bellagio (3 hr)

    1 hour stop in Bellagio: You will enjoy the Bellagio small street, the handcraft and art shops, the view of the lake and the several restaurants

    Duration: 3 hours: 3 hr total Boat Tour cruising to Bellagio with picture stop and 1 hr stop in town. For Bellagio lover !

    Cruising along the lakeside !: Villa Versace, Villa Oleandra, Nesso Waterfall, Villa del Balbianello and all other amazing Villas landmarks and landscapes

    Max 7 people

  • Villas and Waterfalls (2 hr)

    Relaxing "Slow Boat" Tour

    Duration: 2 hours: See all the famous Villas and Waterfalls of the Lake up to the iconic Nesso Waterfall (2 hr)

    Villa and Waterfalls (2 hr): Villa Versace, Villa Oleandra, Nesso Waterfall and all other amazing Villas landmarks and landscapes

    Max 7 people

  • Bellagio & Varenna(4 hr)

    Stops in Bellagio and Varenna: You will enjoy Bellagio with its small streets and shops and Varenna with the famous Heaven's Gate !

    Duration: 4 hours: 4 hours Boat Tour up to Bellagio and Varenna with stops for walking and shopping (1 h in Bellagio and 30 min in Varenna)

    Cruising along the lakeside !: Villa Versace, Villa Oleandra, Nesso Waterfall, Villa del Balbianello and all other amazing Villas landmarks and landscapes

    Max 7 people

  • Ride a day on the Lake (8 hr)

    Fully customizable Tour

    Duration: 8 hours: 8 hours "Tailor-made" Boat Tour with free choice of routes, destinations and stops (up to Menaggio). Plan with the Captain !

    Cruise a day on Lake (8 hrs): The boat is at your disposal for 6 hours with itinerary and stops at your choice (up to Menaggio). Plan with the Captain !

    Max 7 people

  • Celebrities Villas (1 hr)

    Duration: 1 hour: See all the famous Celebrities and Historical Villas of the Lake with the most classic Tour (1 hr)

    Celebrities Villas (1 hr): Villa Erba, Villa D'Este, Villa Versace, Villa Oleandra, and all other amazing Villas landmarks and landscapes

    Max 7 people

    Starting points:

    22012 Cernobbio, Province of Como, Italy

    Lungo Lario Trieste, 14, 22100 Como CO, Italy

    Mandarin Oriental, Lago di Como, Via E. Caronti, 69, 22020 Blevio CO, Italy

    Tavernola, Como CO, Italy

    Villa d'Este, Via Regina, 40, 22012 Cernobbio CO, Italy

  • Tailor-made Boat Tour (6 hr)

    Fully customizable Tour

    Duration: 6 hours: 6 hours "Free Riders" Boat Tour with free choice of routes, destinations and stops (up to Menaggio). Plan with the Captain !

    6 hrs Free Ride Tour: The boat is at your disposal for 6 hours with itinerary and stops at your choice (up to Menaggio). Plan with the Captain !

    Max 7 people

Traveller ratings

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Lake Como Boat Tours: options from 1 hour to a Full Day

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