Private boat tour Como to Nesso waterfall: Swim and prosecco

You can swim straight from the boat into Lake Como.

A private 3-hour boat tour departs Como and cruises to Nesso waterfall on Lake Como, passing lakeside villas and stopping for a swim. The boat carries prosecco, water, music and a USB charger. A guide in English or Italian narrates the route and the landmarks. You choose whether to take a dip in the water and receive a Polaroid photo to take home.

Step-by-step itinerary

Private boat tour from Como to Nesso

• Board private boat in Como
• Cruise past iconic villas
• Enjoy prosecco on board
• Listen to commentary on villas
• Take a refreshing dip in lake
• Arrive at Nesso waterfall
• Return to Como by boat

The experience

If you have a free afternoon in Como and no car, this boat leaves the waterfront and solves the transport problem at once. The tour runs three hours and stays on the water the whole time, so there's no walking or climbing involved. Just the boat, the lake and the villas that line the shore. A modern boat designed for comfort means you're not crammed in. There's room to move, music playing, and a fridge stocked with drinks.

The route heads north toward Nesso, where a waterfall feeds into the lake. Along the way, the guide points out the historic villas and their stories: the kind of lakeside architecture that draws people here in the first place. Midway through, the boat stops and you can jump in for a swim if you want. The water is the main event for many travelers. Prosecco comes included, so you can have a glass on deck before or after the water, depending on your mood. A Polaroid camera captures a moment to take home.

The boat carries everything you need: bottled water, USB chargers if your phone is running low, and a bar stocked with drinks beyond the prosecco. If you're traveling with children under 21, they get non-alcoholic drinks instead. Service animals are welcome on board.

What’s included

• Prosecco bottle.
• bottled water.
• USB charger.
• Polaroid photo memory.
• music and drinks on board.
• access to the fridge bar.
• swim stop in the lake.
• live guide commentary in English or Italian.

Before you book

Lasts 3h, runs every day, 9 start times, from € 750 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 timesEvery day9 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 19:00

Book up to2h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish 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.

Prices and times updated 16 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Private Boat Tour Como Lake RMDESIGN01

Is this one for you?The boat departs from Como's waterfront, so if you're staying in the city without a car, you walk to the dock and board directly: no transfers or logistics to arrange. The three-hour loop keeps you on the water the whole time, which suits anyone who wants the lake and the villas without hiking or navigating narrow streets.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Italian.

Can I swim during the 3-hour boat tour on Lake Como?

Yes, the boat stops during the tour and you can take a dip in the lake if you want to. Swimming is optional. You choose whether to jump in or stay on deck.

What's included in the private boat tour from Como?

The tour includes a bottle of prosecco, bottled water, music and drinks on board, a USB charger, a Polaroid photo memory, and access to the fridge bar. A live guide in English or Italian provides commentary on the villas and landmarks along the route.

Does the boat tour go all the way to Nesso waterfall?

The tour cruises from Como toward Nesso, where a waterfall flows into the lake. You see the waterfall from the boat and stop for a swim in the lake during the journey.

Is the boat comfortable for three hours on the water?

The boat is modern and designed for comfort, with space to move around, music, and drinks available throughout. It's suitable for all fitness levels, though it's not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries or pregnant travelers.

Do I need to arrange my own way to the boat in Como?

Public transportation options are available near the departure point. If you're staying in Como without a car, you can reach the waterfront by local bus or on foot depending on your hotel location.