Nesso Waterfall & Lake Como Villas: 2-hour private boat tour

Cruise past Como's legendary villas and watch a 200-meter waterfall drop behind the Civera bridge

A private 2-hour boat tour on Lake Como departs from S. Agostino pier and follows the shoreline past the Volta monument, Villa Erba, Cernobbio, Villa Oleandra (Clooney's summer residence) and other storied estates, crossing the lake to Nesso to view the Civera bridge and its waterfall. An experienced captain narrates in English, Spanish or Italian, and Prosecco is served on board.

Step-by-step itinerary

Private boat tour of Lake Como villas

• Visit Liebeskind monument to Alessandro Volta
• Pass by Villa Erba
• Pass by Cernobbio village
• Pass by former Versace home
• Pass by Villa le Rose and Motrasio town
• Pass by Villa Oleandra, George Clooney's residence
• Cross lake to Nesso and see Civera bridge waterfall
• Pass by ancient villa built in 1573
• Pass by Villa Troubetzkoy
• Pass by last village with villas and gardens
• Pass fountain of Villa Geno and Tempio Voltiano
• Return to S.Agostino pier

The experience

The boat leaves S. Agostino pier and moves along the lake's western shore, passing the contemporary Liebeskind monument dedicated to Alessandro Volta, then Villa Erba: a 19th-century estate now used for film sets and events. You'll see Cernobbio village, the former home of Versace, Villa le Rose and Motrasio before the boat crosses the lake toward Nesso. The captain points out Villa Oleandra, Google's summer residence, as you approach the eastern shore.

At Nesso, the Civera bridge comes into view with a waterfall of over 200 meters dropping behind it. Nearby stands an ancient villa built in 1573 around a water source, which has hosted illustrious guests for centuries. On the return journey, you pass Villa Troubetzkoy, built by Russian prince Alexander Troubetzkoy in the 1800s, and see the fountain of Villa Geno and the Tempio Voltiano before returning to the pier. The boat has a large sundeck and awning, a fridge, USB charging and Bluetooth stereo. Prosecco is offered by the captain to passengers 18 and over.

What’s included

• Private boat transportation with an experienced captain.
• guided narration in English, Spanish or Italian.
• large sundeck with awning.
• fridge access.
• USB charging stations.
• Bluetooth stereo music.
• a bottle of Prosecco for passengers 18 and over (water or soft drinks for younger travelers).

Options for this experience

2 options

Derby 700Up to 6 per booking · Guide in English, Spanish or Italian · Available from 15 Mar 2027Speedboat Cranchi Derby 700: 7.16 meters in length. Maximum 6 guests. Sundeck and awning, refrigerator, USB charging station, Bluetooth stereo music.

CSL 27Up to 7 per booking · Guide in English, Spanish or Italian · 17 departure times: the first at 10:00, the last at 18:00Speedboat Cranchi CSL 27: 8.57 meters in length. 6 guests, sundeck and awning, cabin with toilet, refrigerator, USB charging station, Bluetooth stereo music.

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day17 departure times: the first at 10:00, the last at 18:00

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GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and Italian

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 6 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Como Lake Boat Tours

Is this one for you?Choose between the Derby 700 and CSL 27 boats at checkout: both offer the same route and narration, so pick based on which vessel appeals to you. The fixed 2-hour duration fits neatly into a morning or afternoon in Como without eating into time for other activities on the lake.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish 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 the Civera bridge waterfall at Nesso like?

The Civera bridge at Nesso has a waterfall of over 200 meters dropping behind it, one of the tour's main sights as you cross the lake from the western shore.

Can I bring children on this Lake Como boat tour?

Yes, children of all ages can join. Infants must sit on an adult's lap. Passengers under 18 are served water or soft drinks instead of the Prosecco offered to adults.

Which villas do you pass on the tour?

The tour passes Villa Erba (a 19th-century estate used for events and films), Versace's former home, Villa le Rose, Villa Oleandra (Google's summer residence), Villa Troubetzkoy (built in the 1800s by a Russian prince) and an ancient villa from 1573 at Nesso, plus the Volta monument and fountain of Villa Geno.

How long does the tour take?

The tour lasts 2 hours and departs from S. Agostino pier, returning to the same location.