Private Wooden Boat Tour Lake Como: Open Bar & Villa Views

The only wooden boat of its size on Lake Como, with a crew that knows every villa and village by name.

A private tour on a historic wooden sailboat on Lake Como, departing from Argegno and passing Villa Balbianello, Villa Carlotta, and villages including Bellagio and Tremezzo. The boat carries a skipper and local guide. Unlimited prosecco, wine and soft drinks are included, along with onboard shower and bathroom access. Choose between a 2-hour or 4-hour tour, with group sizes of up to six or ten passengers.

Step-by-step itinerary

Lake Como private wooden boat tour

• Depart from Argegno village
• See Colonno, Sala Comacina, Ossuccio, Isola Comacina
• Stop for swimming
• View Ossuccio medieval village and bell tower
• Pass Villa Balbiano, Villa La Cassinella, Villa Balbianello
• Travel towards Lenno gulf
• Pass Tremezzo lakeside town
• See Lenno, Tremezzo, Villa Carlotta park and museum
• Cross lake to Bellagio and see village and villas
• View San Giovanni and Lezzeno villages

The experience

You board a wooden boat built entirely by hand (the only one of its size on Lake Como), and leave Argegno, a village that doubled as a film set for Murder Mystery and Mr and Mrs Smith. A skipper handles the sail while a local guide narrates the route in English or Italian. The boat carries two crew members throughout, one steering and one attending to guests, so someone is always watching the water and the people on deck.

The route passes five villages in sequence: Colonno, Sala Comacina, Ossuccio (with its thousand-year-old bell tower), Lenno, and Tremezzo. You'll see Villa Balbianello, which appeared in Star Wars Episode II and Casino Royale and now operates as a historical museum; Villa La Cassinella, the filming location for the Succession TV series; and Villa Carlotta, which sits on a gulf and includes a botanical park and sculpture museum. The boat stops for swimming in the water, and a pause at Bellagio lets you see the village and Villa Melzi from the deck. The boat handles any weather (rain, strong winds), so the tour runs regardless of conditions.

The wooden boat itself is the experience. It has a large sundeck in front, a sunbathing area behind, and covered space for shade. A shower and bathroom are onboard. The open bar runs all day with prosecco, wine, soft drinks and water: no limits, no separate charges. A cabin with a bed is available if anyone needs to rest or if you're traveling with small children. You can arrange a paid shuttle from your hotel or location to the boat, and a professional photographer can join the tour for an agreed fee.

What’s included

• Access to the onboard bathroom and shower.
• unlimited open bar service with prosecco, wine, soft drinks and water.
• beach towel.
• a skipper and local guide in English or Italian.
• the private wooden boat itself with large sundeck, sunbathing area and covered space.

Options for this experience

4 options

2H Tour 6paxUp to 6 per booking · Guide in English or Italian · Available from 1 Apr 2027Number of passengers: up to 6 people. Duration: 2 hours

2H tour for 10 passengersUp to 10 per booking · Guide in English or Italian · Available from 1 Apr 2027Number of passengers: 7 to 10 people. Duration: 2 hours

4H tour for 6 passengersUp to 6 per booking · Guide in English or Italian · Available from 1 Apr 2027Number of passengers: up to 6 people. Duration: 4 hours

4H tour for 10 passengersUp to 10 per booking · Guide in English or Italian · Available from 1 Apr 2027Number of passengers: 7 to 10 people. Duration: 4 hours

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 timesNext departure: 1 Apr 2027

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.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Como Lake Xperience Argegno boat tour charter

Is this one for you?Choose the 2-hour tour if you have a free afternoon and want to see the main villas and villages without committing a full day. Pick the 4-hour option if you're staying longer and want time to swim, relax on deck and linger at each stop. Groups of up to six travel more intimately. Groups up to ten work well for families or friends splitting the boat cost.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English 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.

How long does the wooden boat tour on Lake Como take?

The tour runs either 2 hours or 4 hours depending on which option you book at checkout. Both cover the same villages and villas. The longer tour allows more time at each stop and on the water.

What's included in the open bar on the boat?

Prosecco, wine, soft drinks and water are unlimited throughout the tour. All beverages are high-quality products with no separate charges. Everything is included in your ticket price.

Can I swim during the tour?

Yes. The boat stops for swimming in the lake, and you can jump in from the deck. Bring a swimsuit and towel. Beach towels are provided onboard.

Does the tour run if the weather is bad?

The wooden boat sails safely in rain and strong winds, so the tour operates in most weather conditions. The covered deck area provides shelter if you need it.

What is Villa Balbianello and why does it matter?

Villa Balbianello is a historical museum and lakeside villa that appeared in Star Wars Episode II and the James Bond film Casino Royale. You'll see it from the boat as the guide explains its history and film connections.

Is there a bathroom and shower on the boat?

Yes. The boat is equipped with both a bathroom and shower onboard, along with refrigerators and a cabin with a bed if anyone needs to rest during the tour.