Private boat tour Lake Como: Villas and mountains, 1 hour

Cruise past Como's grandest villas without leaving the boat

A private boat tour on Lake Como departing from Como town centre, where you and your group cruise the lake's clearest waters for one hour with an experienced crew. The route passes Villa Geno, Villa Troubetzkoy, Villa Cademartori (Mandarin Oriental), Villa Passalacqua and Villa Versace Le Fontanelle, Villa Pizzo, Villa d'Este, Villa Erba, and Villa Olmo, each one visible from the water. You customize the pace and stops according to what interests you most.

Step-by-step itinerary

Private boat tour on Lake Como

• Start tour in Como town centre
• Pass by Villa Geno
• Pass by Villa Troubetzkoy
• Pass by Villa Cademartori and Mandarin Oriental
• Pass by Villa Passalacqua and Villa Versace Le Fontanelle
• Pass by Villa Pizzo, Villa d'Este, and Villa Erba
• Pass by Villa Olmo
• End tour in Como town centre

The experience

If you have a free afternoon on Lake Como and want to see the villas without hiking or driving, this private boat does the work. The boat leaves Como town centre and follows the shoreline past seven named estates, each one a landmark of the lake's architecture and gardens. You stay on board the whole time (no docking, no walking), so you see them all from the water with the mountains as backdrop. The crew knows the lake and can adjust the route if you want to linger at one villa or skip ahead to another.

The boat itself is spacious and comfortable, with a restroom on board and towels provided. The experienced crew handles navigation and can answer questions about the villas and the lake. One hour is enough to see the major estates and get a sense of the lake's scale. It's not rushed, but it's not a full-day expedition either. Fuel is included in the price.

What’s included

• Private boat with experienced crew.
• tour customized to your preferences.
• towels.
• restroom on board.
• fuel surcharge included.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day11 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 19:00

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GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Italian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 25 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Boston Lake Como

Is this one for you?This is a private boat, so your group has it to yourselves and the crew adjusts the route as you go: ideal if you want to see the villas at your own pace without a fixed schedule or a group of strangers. The one-hour duration fits a free afternoon and gets you past all the major estates without a full-day commitment.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Italian.

What villas will I see on the Lake Como boat tour?

The tour passes Villa Geno, Villa Troubetzkoy, Villa Cademartori (Mandarin Oriental), Villa Passalacqua and Villa Versace Le Fontanelle, Villa Pizzo, Villa d'Este, Villa Erba, and Villa Olmo, all visible from the water as the boat cruises the lake.

Can I change the route or spend more time at certain villas?

Yes, the tour is customized according to your preferences, so you can ask the crew to adjust the pace or focus on the villas that interest you most.

Is there a restroom on the boat?

The boat has a restroom on board, and towels are provided for all passengers.

Can I bring small children or infants?

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, and infants are required to sit on an adult's lap. The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels.