Lake Como boat tour: 4 hours with villas and Bellagio stop

A wooden boat, prosecco, and the villas that made Lake Como famous

A private 4-hour boat tour of Lake Como aboard a classic wooden motorboat, departing from Como and stopping for an hour in Bellagio, Varenna, or Isola Comacina. You pass Villa Balbianello (Casino Royale filming location), Villa Cassinella, and George Clooney's Villa Oleandra in Laglio, with time to swim in the lake's quiet waters and explore the village before returning.

Step-by-step itinerary

Private 4-hour Lake Como boat tour

• Board luxury wooden motorboat
• Pass historic villas and resorts
• Stop 1 hour in Bellagio or Varenna
• Relax, swim, or explore village
• Continue sailing past famous villas
• Return to Como via opposite bank

The experience

The boat is an eight-meter wooden vessel in dolce vita style, built for comfort and photographs. You'll have a Bimini top for shade, a refrigerator on board, and a bottle of prosecco included. The guide speaks English or Italian and points out the villas as you pass: Villa Balbiano (where scenes from The House of Gucci were filmed), Villa Cassinella from the 1800s, and Villa Balbianello, a 16th-century monastery turned five-star resort with gardens that appeared in Casino Royale. The boat holds a maximum of six passengers, so the group stays small.

You'll cruise past Laglio to photograph Villa Oleandra, George Clooney's summer home, then head toward Bellagio or Varenna (or Isola Comacina, depending on your choice). The one-hour stop lets you swim in the lake's calm waters, walk the village, grab Italian gelato, or sit down for lunch. On the return to Como, you take the opposite bank, seeing a different set of villas and the Mandarin Oriental resort across the water.

The boat is regularly inspected and equipped with full safety gear. Children can board from age four. Bottled water and USB chargers are available on board, and the wooden hull and open design make it easy to move around for photos or to step into the water during the stop.

What’s included

• Private transportation on a classic wooden motorboat.
• luxury service with a Bimini top for shade.
• one bottle of prosecco.
• bottled water.
• refrigerator.
• HI-FI system with USB charger.
• a live guide in English or Italian.

Information

Lasts 4h, from € 1,420 per group, with a live guide in English and Italian, as a private tour and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesNext departure: 11 Mar 20279 departing soon ›

GroupPrivate2 group tours ›

Live guideEnglish and ItalianOther languages ›

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

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Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Como Boat Rental

Is this one for you?Four hours leaves room for a morning or afternoon on the lake without consuming your whole day, but it's long enough to reach the famous villas, stop in a village, and swim. If you need a shorter outing or want to combine Lake Como with other activities in the region, this fills a half-day slot precisely.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Italian.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is Villa Balbianello and why is it famous?

Villa Balbianello is a 16th-century villa on Lake Como that was originally a monastery and is now a luxury five-star resort. It's known worldwide for its gardens and as a filming location for Casino Royale, where several scenes were shot on its grounds and waterfront.

Can I swim during the Lake Como boat tour?

Yes, the one-hour stop in Bellagio, Varenna, or Isola Comacina includes time to swim in the lake's quiet waters. The stop also gives you time to explore the village, have lunch, or try local gelato if you prefer not to swim.

How many people fit on the boat?

The wooden motorboat holds a maximum of six passengers, keeping the group small and intimate for the entire 4-hour tour.

Is there a bathroom on the boat?

There is no bathroom on board, so plan accordingly during the four-hour tour. The one-hour stop in the village gives you access to facilities on land.

What villas will I see on this Lake Como tour?

You'll pass Villa Balbiano (House of Gucci filming location), Villa Cassinella, Villa Balbianello (Casino Royale), Villa le Fontanelle (formerly Versace's), and George Clooney's Villa Oleandra in Laglio. The tour also passes the Mandarin Oriental resort on the return journey.