Lake Como Tour: Iconic Villas and Views

Discover Lake Como’s iconic villas on a 1-hour Venetian taxi boat tour. Enjoy stunning views and rich history with an engaging audio guide.

Duration: 1 hour, 15 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Villa Olmo - The first villa encountered on the boat tour, Villa Olmo is one of the most stunning villas in Como city, often used for exhibitions. It boasts a large garden filled with plants, making it an ideal spot for a picnic.
  • Villa Erba - A significant villa for the city, now serving as a venue for festivals and conferences, among other…
What's Included
  • Audio guide in multiple languages: Italian, English, French, Spanish, German, Portuguese, Arabic
  • Local captain (English-speaking)
  • Tour map provided
  • Onboard stewardess
What's Not Included
  • Food, drinks, tips
  • Anything not reported in “what is included”
  • The tour will take place when the minimum number of four people is reached
  • Bathroom not present at the meeting point
Additional Information

The 75-minute experience is structured with 60 minutes dedicated to a boat ride and 15 minutes allocated for embarkation and disembarkation procedures.
Discover the stunning beauty of one of the world’s most picturesque lakes with our shared boat tour, and relish the breathtaking views of Lake Como from an authentic Venetian boat. With the help of an…

Location
Gimbus
Via Fratelli Cairoli
Please come 20 minutes before the start of the activity in our office, a person from our team will accompany you to the pier to pick up the boat. The tour will still depart in case of long delay.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Anna_s
Oct 26, 2025
Short but sweet - I wish it was longer! But it was lovely. Just make sure you use the bathroom beforehand. No bathroom in board.
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Aris_l
Sep 30, 2025
Amazing - Very polite stuff, excellent views and amazing boat! 100% recommend the boat tour if you have 1 hour in Como.
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Sara_p
Sep 26, 2025
Great experience! - Amazing experience! The lake is absolutely stunning. Our captain, Giacomo, was fantastic and Marius, the onboard assistant, was friendly and fun. The audio guides made the tour even more engaging. Even on a cloudy day, this tour is definitely a must-do on Lake Como!
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Giacomofranco_p
Sep 26, 2025
Gimbus is a Game changer - Just WOW! Amazing experience! Boat is incredible and the feel of the lake is something you must try!!! Our Gimbus was MARIUS!!!! Never seen a guy with that passion! He was on fireeee!!! Top level service! I will come back for sure
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James_j
Sep 26, 2025
Super!! - Great experience, all very professional and kind, high standard boat. It was a great choice to see the most beautiful part of the lake in a short time. Recommended!
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Paolo_v
Sep 25, 2025
Only the best - Top top top. Great Experience. Thanks Pietro and Angelo for the best boat tour on Lake Como. Very special and Exclusive boat !
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Angelo_b
Sep 25, 2025
Great proposal! - Well-structured and well explained tour also thanks to the help of audio guides. The captain was very kind and always available. To try again.
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John_f
Sep 25, 2025
Perfect 1 hour excision. Incredible price in a gorgeous teak boat! - This experience is incredible. The boat is chic and comfortable. The 1 hour ride was the perfect amount of time to take in some beautiful sites. The audio guide was great. Highly recommend! 10/10
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Enrico_m
Sep 25, 2025
Tour on the lake - Very positive experience, much more than I expected! Beautiful tour on the lake. Top organization, experienced staff, kind, easygoing. To be repeated absolutely!
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Melanie_m
Oct 17, 2025
This tour is mostly... - This tour is mostly audio. Although the tour guide chimes in at times, you mainly Listened to a recorded tour. The boat ride itself is beautiful!
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