Italy · BOAT TOURS IN LAKE COMO
The 15 best boat tours in Lake Como you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Explore Como, Villa Olmo, and Bellagio on a full-day trip from Milan with a private Lake Como cruise and bilingual guide.
“Everything was perfectly executed by all the staff. Kudos for Lina and Fabrizio!”
Review of the Lake Como and Bellagio day trip from Milan, with a private boat cruise, Como sightseeing, seasonal timings, value, and practical tips.
“Lake Como is so beautiful! It is a long day so be prepared to bring your walking shoes. We were tired on the way home and didn't think we even wanted to stop at the town of Como but Anna made it so interesting that we were revived. It was well worth every minute.”
Cruise Lake Como from Milan, visit Como and Bellagio, and enjoy Alpine views, villas, free time, and guided transport for $78.
“Great trip. The actual time the bus left was communicated wrongly and rightly. It was the later time which was 45 mins later so hanging around early in the morning.”
Cruise Lake Como from Como with Prosecco, villa views, a friendly skipper, cushioned seating, and optional audio commentary.
“Mario the guide was fabulous! Very knowledgeable about Lago di Como and very informative boat ride! Loved the Prosecco and blankets to keep us warm!”
Cruise Lake Como from Como to Cernobbio, passing grand villas, celebrity homes, and elegant hotels on a relaxed 90-minute boat tour.
“Be careful of locals putting you off and drawing you away from where the meeting spot is, it's only because you're not choosing them to go with them. The meet spot is accurate so don't deter away from it. keep an eye out for the boats that's in the pictures. They turn up exactly 10 mins before your tour is due to start so stick around. The tour was great, got to see the scenery and admire the architecture of Como, though it was raining it was still a great afternoon and had the pleasure of being on the iconic Lake Como.”
See Como, Bellagio, and Lugano in one full day from Milan, with a scenic Lake Como cruise, free time, Wi-Fi, and border advice.
“This is a beautiful full-day experience. The scenery alone was breathtaking. The shopping and eating experiences were great. Our guide, Tatiana (Tati for short) was adorable, knowledgable and I was so impressed how she slipped form one language into another. The day started out a little disorganized but Tati very quickly got us together and on our way. She was humorous, patient and could speak on a number of subjects. Tati could not have been a more delightful guide. The whole experience was A+!”
Cruise Lake Como from Varenna past famous villas, Isola Comacina, Bellagio, and Villa Balbianello for $47, with a free audio guide.
“We booked this tour because of time constraints that made the ferry schedules along Como difficult for a DIY excursion, and the experience was just what we wanted. Leaving from Varenna allowed for beautiful views of the city, and the circuit around the lake was gorgeous. The boat was very nice and smooth, and it was easy enough to find the correct dock for pick-up.”
Cruise Lake Como in a private classic wooden boat, passing grand villas, Cernobbio, Moltrasio, and celebrity homes with prosecco.
“Highly recommend, what the highlight of our trip to Lake Como. Very romantic too + extra brownie points with this missus fella's. Get on it!”
Cruise from Bellagio past Lake Como villas, movie locations, gardens, and Isola Comacina on a flexible shared boat tour.
“trip was great despite cloudy weather. We could not hear announcer well, and although we scanned the link for the narration, it asked for a credit card, which we would not provide.”
See Bellagio, Lake Como, and Lugano in one day with boat views, a coach ride, free time, and practical border advice from Como.
“Ignacio was amazing, informative, friendly and thorough. We had a great time on our tour of touring.”
Review of a private Lake Como speedboat cruise from Como, with villas, Nesso gorge, swimming stops, local guides, price, and booking tips.
“This was AMAZING!! We had so much fun on this boat cruise. Stefano was a great driver and very knowledgeable about the area and the history of Lake Como, and very funny and nice. They were great to work with! The day and time we originally chose was raining really hard and cloudy, but they were easy to get ahold of and work with to switch the time to when the rain stopped. Everything worked out perfectly and they were very accommodating. Would definitely recommend this experience to anyone!”
Review of the Milan to Como and Bellagio day tour, with a Lake Como cruise, guided walks, practical tips, and honest drawbacks.
“Had an amazing trip with friendly and very knowledgeable guide. Would recommend this trip to anyone who wants to see Como and Bellagio and hear lots of useful information as you go round. Could not fault this trip. Ran like clock work and was great to get priority boarding on the boat and skip the long queue as the boat we got was sold out on the day. There was a group of 10 of us and everyone said what a fantastic trip this was.”
Cruise Lake Como from Como to Nesso with wine, villa views, swimming, and a small group aboard a Karnic boat.
“This was just a great experience, what a way to see Como from the water. We booked a private 2 hours trip, and our skipper Fabio was really welcoming, friendly, fun and knowledgeable. As a local, he clearly loves this area deeply, and he shared the history of the villas lining the lake, took us to the Nessa waterfalls and encouraged us to swim just of Villa Pliniana. We enjoyed a bottle of ice cold local wine, soft drinks for the kids, as we returned to the pier at Como. We would do again in a heartbeat.”
Explore Lake Como by private boat, with guided walks in Varenna and Bellagio, Villa Monastero, local lunch tips, and a small group of 10.
“Beautiful place and tour guide Michelle was fantastic unfortunately rain all day but we have a lot of fun”
Rent a license-free boat on Lake Como from Como and cruise to villas, villages, swimming spots, and Bellagio at your own pace.
“Renting a boat on Lake Como through Viator was amazing. The staff was friendly and knowledgeable, and the map made it easy to find highlights like Bellagio and swimming spots. Seeing the colorful houses along the mountainside was like being in a postcard. The only downside was the ladder—it was too small for my husband to get back on the boat easily. Otherwise, a fantastic way to experience Como!”
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