Lake Como Tour: Villas and Scenic Views

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Explore Lake Como’s stunning villas on a private boat tour with multilingual captains. Choose your boat and enjoy an unforgettable journey.

Duration: 1 hour

Cancellation: 24 hours

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Highlights

Menaggio - seen from the lake, is a unique emotion; you will also discover the beautiful colors of the village.
Villa Maresi di Griante - We sail in front of Villa Maresi, which was built on the ruins of an ancient medieval castle and is part of the fortification system dating back to the Franco-Hispanic war that ended in 1529. Pompeo Maresi…

Menaggio - seen from the lake, is a unique emotion; you will also discover the beautiful colors of the village.
Villa Maresi di Griante - We sail in front of Villa Maresi, which was built on the ruins of an ancient medieval castle and is part of the fortification system dating back to the Franco-Hispanic war that ended in 1529. Pompeo Maresi bought the ruins and began a restructuring that maintained the appearance of a fortified structure. The project was entrusted to engineer Giacomo Mantegazza, who was sent to Britain at Maresi’s expense to study the English Gothic Revival style, which he considered the most fitting for the restructuring.
Villa Margherita Ricordi - We sail in front of Villa Margherita Ricordi, the place where the famous lyric composer Giuseppe Verdi wrote “La Traviata,” thanks to the inspiration of the amazing Lake Como.
Cadenabbia di Griante - We sail in front of Villa Margherita Ricordi, where Giuseppe Verdi wrote the famous opera “La Traviata.” We will also sail in front of the Grand Hotel Cadenabbia, where Mary Shelley stayed for several years.
Villa Carlotta - We sail in front of Villa Carlotta, with its amazing gardens famous for the flowering of azaleas. It was the home of the Princess of Orange-Nassau, who donated it to her daughter as a wedding present.
Tremezzo - We sail in front of the village with its Belle Époque residences and the Grand Hotel Tremezzo. The Grand Hotel is now very famous around the world, also because Taylor Swift chose it for her Italian holidays.
Grand Hotel Tremezzo - One of the most iconic hotels on Lake Como, where actors and singers like to stay.
Villa Sola Busca - complesso - Villa Sola Busca, or Villa Sola Cabiati, was the residence of a Duke and is now the “dépendance” of the Grand Hotel Tremezzo. This is the place where the famous singer Taylor Swift used to stay after her Italian concerts in 2024.
Villa del Balbianello - We sail in front of Villa Balbianello, the famous set of Star Wars and 007 Casino Royale movies. You can enjoy the amazing park and very beautiful buildings.
San Giovanni, Bellagio - We sail in front of the charming village with its church. We will also see Vela Placida with its amazing gardens.
Bellagio - We will pass in front of the beautiful village of Bellagio, known all over the world for its beauty. You can admire the beautiful promenade and little amazing streets.
Parco di Villa Serbelloni - We sail in front of Villa Serbelloni and its magnificent park. In the past, many famous people visited, just like Leonardo da Vinci, John Fitzgerald Kennedy, and the Queen of England.
I Giardini di Villa Melzi - Villa Melzi’s gardens are one of the most beautiful parks in Italy. The residence of the Duke Melzi D’Eril offers beautiful properties. You will enjoy the beautiful garden from the lake with an absolutely amazing perspective.
La Punta Spartivento - We sail in front of “Punta Spartivento” (windshed tip), the tip that “divides” the lake into three branches. It is amazing to see the wider nature of the site.

What's Included

Private Driver, tourist guide and gasoline included
Wi-Fi
Carbonated beverages
Bottled water
Snacks
Alcoholic beverages

What's Not Included

Gratuities

Additional Information

On a private boat tour, explore stunning villas and iconic spots around Lake Como, including Bellagio and Villa Balbianello. Enjoy the journey on a comfortable powerboat with Captain Hellen and Captain Vol, who will guide you on an unforgettable adventure, showcasing the lake’s beauty from the best vantage points. The captains are fluent in English,…

Location

Viale Benedetto Castelli, 5

Viale Benedetto Castelli

The boarding dock is located between number 5 Viale Benedetto Castelli and the corner with Via Mylius. If you will provide us your whatsapp number we will contact you as soon as we will approach the pier. https://maps.app.goo.gl/coyQFG7CaAHhxJht8 Here the link to find the pier with google maps;

Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings

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Lucas_m

Apr 23, 2026

Wouldn’t change a thing. - This was a birthday gift for my mom and it didn’t disappoint. The boat was beautiful and the tour was expansive. We did the two hour tour and I’d say that was about right. We stayed in Menaggio and it was a short walk to the boat. Roberto was very accommodating and had prosecco, water and other snacks for us. Much better than a cramped tour boat.

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Herve_r

Apr 17, 2026

Great tour - Very friendly and pleasant. Excellent explanations. Great tour We spend a very good time with your family

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Jennifer_m

Apr 9, 2026

Roberto was fantastic.... - Roberto was fantastic. Even with the one hour tour, we felt like we got to see lots of interesting and beautiful sites along the lake. Roberto was informative and a great guide. We also enjoyed Presecco and the beautiful boat.

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Vita_j

Sep 9, 2025

Amazing private boat tour - We had an amazing time on our private boat tour! Helen and Roberto were so friendly and knowledgeable about Lake Como and its history. They were also extremely communicative beforehand and willing to adjust the time of our tour based on the weather. We learned a lot and enjoyed the beautiful views!

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Amy_g

Sep 7, 2025

Great boat tour - This was the highlight of our activities at Lake Como. Hellen and Roberto were great communicators before the trip and even reached out to move our pickup time around due to weather. We were picked up in Menaggio (just a few minutes from our hotel) and enjoyed the tour and learned a lot about the area. Would definitely recommend and use them again if we ever travel back to Lake Como.

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Alicanteirenemcl

Jun 30, 2025

Great day out on Lake Como - Great Day out with Helen and Roberto Helen’s infectious enthusiasm and Roberto’s skill and knowledge made for a great trip.

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Lexism33

May 17, 2025

Beautiful Tour! - This tour was so awesome. Our Guide Roberto was very informative and kind! The boat is beautiful and the complimentary Prosecco while exploring the lake was a perfect touch.

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569davinah

May 7, 2025

10/10 Fantastic Lake Como Experience - The boat tour with Roberto was amazing! You could tell that he puts his heart into his work and his passion for the lake was truly inspiring. He was not only informative, but also incredibly friendly and warm, which made the whole tour very special. We felt like we were in great hands, laughed a lot and enjoyed the beautiful landscape. Would do it again at any time!

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190rachelew

Apr 4, 2025

Wonderful Experience! - This tour was wonderful! Our guide was friendly, knowledgeable, and funny. He did really great with our two young kids. The tour itself was fantastic. The Prosecco and snacks were a great bonus! Our favorite part of our time in Lake Como.

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