Lake Como: Personalized Private Boat Tour with Local Captain

Loveno Sopra Menaggio, Milan



Discover Lake Como's iconic villas and hidden gems on a private boat tour. Admire Villa d'Este, Villa Erba, and Villa Fontanelle, and learn about the lake's history from your local captain.

Highlights

  • Discover Lake Como's iconic villas and hidden gems on a private boat tour
  • Admire Villa d'Este, Villa Erba, and Villa Fontanelle from the water
  • See the famous Villa Oleandra, owned by George Clooney
  • Customize your route and stop for a swim or to take photos
  • Learn about the lake's history and legends from your local captain

Description

Meet your captain in Torno, one of the most authentic and charming villages on Lake Como. Climb aboard a modern, spacious, and comfortable boat, ideal for couples, families, and small groups. Set off on a private boat tour of Lake Como and discover the lake from an exclusive perspective.

Admire historic villas, luxury hotels, small villages, waterfalls, and places only accessible by water. See Villa d'Este, Villa Erba, Villa Fontanelle (the famous villa of Gianni Versace), Villa Oleandra (George Clooney's villa), the Passalacqua Hotel, Villa Pliniana, the Nesso waterfall, and the picturesque Ponte della Civera.

On longer tours, reach Bellagio, Comacina Island, Villa del Balbianello, Tremezzo, Menaggio, and Varenna. Customize the route according to your interests, stop for a swim, relax on board, take photos, or simply enjoy the scenery.

As you cruise, listen to your captain, a local born and raised on Lake Como, share stories, curiosities, legends, and traditions of the area, offering an authentic perspective that goes beyond the classic tourist tour.

Includes

  • Private boat tour
  • Local captain as guide
  • Customizable itinerary

Excludes

  • Food and drinks

Important Information

  • Tour starts from Torno
  • Modern and spacious boat
  • Suitable for couples, families, and small groups

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

Frequently Asked Questions

The tour starts in Torno, a charming village on Lake Como near Milan.
Yes, you can customize the route and choose stops for swimming or taking photos.
A local captain with knowledge of Lake Como's history will navigate the boat.
You can see Villa d'Este, Villa Erba, Villa Fontanelle, and Villa Oleandra, George Clooney’s residence.
Yes, the boat is spacious and comfortable, ideal for couples, families, and small groups.
No boating experience is needed as the local captain handles all navigation.
Tour duration varies, so check the website for current options and hours.
Yes, you can stop at select spots to swim in the lake.
The tour uses a modern, spacious, and comfortable boat suitable for small parties.
Torno is about a one-hour drive north of Milan along Lake Como’s shore.

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