Lake Como: Private Luxury Yacht Tour & Villa Sightseeing

One Hour on Lake Como's Most Exclusive Shoreline

You board a newly built luxury yacht and spend one hour cruising Lake Como's most exclusive shoreline, passing Villa d'Este, George Clooney's villa, the former Versace estate, and seven other historic villas and villages. The boat is small and moves slowly enough that you see the architecture and the water clearly. Hotel pickup is included, and the whole experience keeps you off the crowded walking paths and on the water where the real view is.

Step-by-step itinerary

Private boat tour on Lake Como

• Board luxury yacht in Como
• Pass by Villa Olmo
• Pass by Villa Erba
• See village of Cernobbio and Villa d'Este
• Pass by former Versace villa
• View village with luxurious villas
• Pass by George Clooney's villa
• See isolated villa on Torno shores
• Pass by villas of Blevio and Mandarin Oriental hotel
• Enjoy Italian boating lifestyle for one hour

The experience

What happens when you realize the villas you're seeing from the water cost more than entire neighborhoods? That's the moment the boat slows down near Cernobbio, and your guide points out Villa d'Este: a 16th-century palace that's now one of Italy's most famous hotels, perched on the shore like it owns the whole lake. You're on a private luxury yacht, newly built in Como itself, and for the next hour you're moving through the kind of landscape that made Lake Como famous in the first place. The boat is small enough that you actually feel the water, not trapped in some floating hotel.

The tour moves along the shoreline hitting the spots that matter. Villa Olmo, an 18th-century mansion now owned by the municipality, sits pale and composed on one side. Then there's the village of Torno, where an isolated historical villa sits surrounded by its own huge park. The kind of place you'd need a boat just to reach properly. Your guide talks through the architecture and the history, but mostly you're just watching how the light hits the water and the mountains behind everything. The boat passes Blevio, where the Mandarin Oriental hotel used to be the villa of Giuditta Pasta, an opera singer whose name meant something once. It's the kind of detail that sticks with you after.

The part that gets people is Laglio: the village where George Clooney's villa sits on the water. You won't miss it because everyone on the boat suddenly stops talking and looks. There's also the former Versace family villa, and Villa Erba, a 19th-century estate that was used as a shooting location for Ocean's 12. None of these places feel like tourist attractions because you're seeing them the way the people who own them do, from the water, moving slowly, no crowds, no entry fees, no queues. The private yacht tour on Lake Como is exactly what it says: you're on the water, you're seeing the villas, and you're doing it without the noise.

The whole thing runs one hour, which sounds short until you're actually on the boat and realize how much shoreline you've covered. Hotel pickup is included, so you don't have to figure out how to get to the dock yourself. Bring sunscreen and a light jacket: the water reflects the sun hard, and the breeze picks up once you're moving. Book directly with the operator if you want to lock in a specific time. They fill up fast in summer.

What’s included

Your experience includes hotel pickup, one hour on a private luxury yacht, expert commentary on the villas and villages you pass, and views of Villa d'Este, Villa Olmo, Villa Erba, the former Versace estate, George Clooney's villa in Laglio, historic estates in Torno and Blevio, and the village of Cernobbio.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, Italian and Chinese

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

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.

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Il Medeghino

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to see Lake Como's most famous villas and shoreline without arranging your own boat or spending hours on crowded walking paths: the private yacht and hotel pickup handle both logistics, leaving you to watch the water and the architecture.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, Italian and Chinese.

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.

How long is the private boat tour on Lake Como?

One hour. The yacht departs from Como and covers the main villas and villages along the shoreline.

Is hotel pickup included?

Yes, hotel pickup is included in the tour price.

Can I see George Clooney's villa on this tour?

Yes, the boat passes Laglio, where his villa is located on the water.

What is the yacht like?

It's a newly built luxury yacht designed and made in Como, sized for small groups so you feel the water and see clearly.

Are children allowed on the boat?

Yes. Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller. The tour is not recommended for pregnant travelers or those with spinal injuries or cardiovascular concerns.

What villas will I see?

The tour includes Villa d'Este (16th-century palace, now a famous hotel), Villa Olmo (18th-century mansion), Villa Erba (19th-century estate, Ocean's 12 filming location), the former Versace villa, George Clooney's villa in Laglio, and historic estates in Torno and Blevio.

Do I need to be fit for this tour?

The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels. It's a boat ride with no walking or strenuous activity required.

What should I bring?

Sunscreen and a light jacket. The water reflects sunlight strongly, and there's a breeze once the boat is moving.

Is there a guide on the boat?

Yes, an expert guide provides commentary on the villas, architecture, and history as you cruise.

When should I book?

Summer fills up quickly. Book directly with the operator to secure your preferred time slot.