Private Sailing Boat Tour Lake Como: Sunset Wine & Swim

A hundred-year-old boat, three villages, and wine on the water at dusk.

A private guided sailing tour on Lake Como departs from Bellagio aboard a restored century-old boat, sailing to picturesque villages where you swim and enjoy Italian wine and appetizers as the sun sets. The guide speaks English, Italian, French or German and shares stories about the lake's famous villas and fishing villages. The tour runs two hours and includes wine, appetizers, water and beach towels.

Step-by-step itinerary

Sailing tour on Lake Como with aperitif

• Depart from Bellagio sailing south
• Discover villages Limonta, Lierna, Varenna
• Swim and enjoy wine at sunset
• Return to Bellagio and drop off

The experience

You board at Bellagio and choose your route: sail south toward Limonta, Lierna and Varenna, or north past Menaggio (where Villa Gaeta, the James Bond Casino Royale filming location, sits on the hillside), and on to Tremezzo with its Villa Carlotta gardens. The boat itself is the draw. A hundred years old, it carries the lake's history in its wood and rigging. Your guide offers context about the villas and villages as you move between them, but the rhythm is unhurried. This is not a checklist tour.

At one of the stops, you slip into the water for a swim while the boat rocks gently. Back on deck, a bottle of Italian wine and appetizers appear as the light softens toward sunset. The return to Bellagio takes you back as the day cools. Restrooms are on board, and towels are provided.

What’s included

• One bottle of selected Italian wine, appetizers and water.
• beach towels.
• on-board restroom access.
• live guide commentary in your choice of English, Italian, French or German.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, French, German 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 16 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Como Lake Sailing Emotions

Is this one for you?Book this if you're staying in Bellagio or can reach it easily by bus or taxi. The tour departs and returns there, so you avoid arranging a private transfer to a distant dock. The two-hour window fits a free afternoon without dominating your day.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, French, German 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.

Can I book this tour if I'm staying in a different town on Lake Como?

The tour departs and returns to Bellagio, so you'll need to arrange your own transport there. Public transportation options serve the area, or you can arrange a separate transfer.

What's the difference between the two sailing routes?

The southern route visits Limonta, Lierna and Varenna. The northern route goes to Menaggio and Tremezzo instead. Both include a swim stop and sunset wine service, and both take about two hours.

Is the wine and food included, or do I pay extra?

One bottle of Italian wine, appetizers and water are included in the tour price. Beach towels and restroom access on board are also part of it.

Can I bring children on this tour?

Yes, children are welcome. Infants must sit on an adult's lap, and the tour suits all fitness levels.