half day private boat tour on Lake Como

4.9
(13 reviews)

4 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English and 2 more

A private boat tour to discover the beauties of Lake Como for a group of up to 7 people.
A boat ride on Lake Como is an unforgettable experience. The lake is nestled between the Alps, the beautiful mountains that surround northern Italy and offers breathtaking views in every direction.

During the boat ride, you can stop at different points to admire the natural and historical beauty of the region. For example, you could stop at Villa del Balbianello, a splendid historic villa located on a hill, to explore its gardens and discover the panoramic view of the lake.
The real pleasure of a boat ride on Lake Como is enjoying the surrounding landscape, admiring the mountains, traditional houses and ancient villages. It would be a relaxing and enjoyable experience that will surely stay in your memory forever.

What's Included

Bottled water
snacks and fruits
Skypper and fuel
Prosecco Italian Wine

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
You can choose from multiple locations at checkout.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 4 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    We will see the splendid Villa D'Este. Historical villa of the sixteenth century, today one of the most famous five-star luxury hotels in the world

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2

    We will see Villa Fontanelle. In the 1970s it was bought by the Italian designer Gianni Versace, founder of the iconic Versace fashion house.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3

    We will see the Villa Oleandra – famous for having passed from the property of the Heinz family to the home of the well-known American actor George Clooney.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4

    We will see the Villa Pliniana – historic villa built in 1573 and famous for having inspired great scientists over time including Leonardo da Vinci. Now it has become an exclusive location for weddings and events.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5

    We see the spectacular waterfall called Orrido di Nesso – a small village famous because a spectacular waterfall flows from the heart of its land with a drop of over 200 meters.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6

    We will see the Villa la Cassinella – a villa that can only be reached from the lake. Awarded among the 10 most exclusive residences in the world. Once owned by the Como-born architect Dr. Mantegazza, today it belongs to the Australian tycoon Richard Branson, an English entrepreneur and owner of the Virgin Group brand. We will see the Villa Balbianello – Wonderful residence located on the gulf of Venus of Lenno with a breathtaking panoramic view, donated by the mountaineer explorer anthropologist Guido Monzino to the Italian Environmental Fund. It has been used several times to shoot spectacular scenes in blockbuster films such as Casino Royale, 007 and Star Wars.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 7

    We will see Isola Comacina – the one and only island of Lake Como on its territory some ruins dating back to the Romanesque era are still visible.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 8

    The pearl of Lake Como, located in a spectacular position exactly at the intersection of the two internal branches of the lake, famous for its 5-star hotels such as the Villa Serbelloni.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 9

    We will see the Villa Rocca Bruna – once belonging to the famous opera singer Giuditta Pasta, the building today is one of the most exclusive resorts on Lake Como: the Mandarin Hotel Oriental.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 10
    Como

    Como the city that gave birth to the famous scientist Alessandro Volta to whom the architect Daniel Libeskind dedicated his famous monument "the life Electric" in 2015

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 11

    We will see the Villa Carlotta – 17th century villa, famous both for the art collections kept inside but, above all, for the splendid botanical garden that surrounds it.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Crissi sul Lago

Tags

Nature and Wildlife Tours
Half-day Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Architecture Tours
Water Tours
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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