Como : Lake Como premium shared cruise

2.3(4 reviews)Lake Como, ItalyOperated by Bellagio Boat Service
  • Duration1 hour 30 min
  • GroupShared · max 100
  • TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
  • LanguagesGerman, English, Italian
  • BookingInstant confirmation

About this activity

Set sail from Como and discover the most exclusive Lake Como : historic villas, residences of international stars and postcard landscapes in one boat tour.

It starts from the Como shore with an immediate view of the Duomo and the Volta Temple, before skirting Villa Olmo, a neoclassical icon of Lake Como.

The first stop is Cernobbio, where three absolute icons parade: Villa d'Este, a historic palace that has become one of the most luxurious hotels in the world; Villa Erba, location of the film Ocean's Twelve; and Villa Pizzo, the setting for John Legend's wedding.

The tour continues with some of the lake's most famous and desired villas: Villa Fontanelle, which belonged to Gianni Versace, and Villa Oleandra, the famous summer residence of George Clooney.

On the opposite bank you can admire Villa Pliniana, directly overlooking the water, and two addresses of international luxury hospitality: the Hotel Sereno and the Mandarin Oriental. The return to Como flows between Villa Trubetzkoy and the fountain of Villa Geno.

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What to expect

1 hour 30 min6 stopsShared tourMax 100 travellers
  1. Pass by

    Villa Olmo is one of the most famous neoclassical residences on Lake Como. Built at the end of the 18th century by the Odescalchi family, it stands directly on the shore of the lake with an English park and an imposing facade that is reflected in the water. Today owned by the Municipality of Como, it hosts exhibitions and cultural events of international appeal. It is one of the first iconic views that can be admired sailing north from Como.

  2. Pass by

    Villa Erba is a nineteenth-century Villa overlooking Lake Como, in Cernobbio, surrounded by a centuries-old park of great charm. It was the summer residence of director Luchino Visconti, who spent his childhood there — a detail that feeds its aura of sophistication and history. Today it is one of the lake's main convention and exhibition centers, and owes part of its international fame to being the location of the film Ocean's Twelve (2004).

  3. Pass by

    Villa d'Este is one of the most exclusive and celebrated hotels in the world, located in Cernobbio on the shores of Lake Como. Built in 1568 as a cardinal's residence, it became a royal residence and since 1873 has been a luxury hotel that has welcomed illustrious guests for over 150 years. With its Italian gardens, fountains, floating pool on the lake and sumptuous interiors, it embodies the very idea of Italian elegance in the world. It is regularly ranked among the best hotels on the planet.

  4. Pass by

    Villa Fontanelle is one of the most iconic residences on Lake Como, immersed in the greenery of Moltrasio overlooking the water. Built in the nineteenth century, it owes its international fame to Gianni Versace, who chose it as a summer residence and made it one of the symbols of the link between the lake and the world of fashion and luxury. The property, with its park and characteristic tower, is one of the most photographed and recognizable views of the western shore of the Lake.

  5. Pass by

    Villa Taverna is one of the most fascinating neoclassical villas in Torno, a small village perched on the eastern shore of Lake Como. Its origins date back to 1611, with successive expansions in the eighteenth century giving it its present appearance: central body, two side wings connected by galleries and a large English park of about four hectares overlooking the lake. Among its most illustrious guests, Francesco Melzi d'Eril, vice president of the Cisalpine Republic, who resided there during the construction of the nearby Villa Melzi. During the nineteenth century it passed to Poldi Pezzoli and later to Trivulzio, accumulating centuries of Lombard aristocratic history. It is now included among the Places of the Heart of the FAI.

  6. Pass by

    Mandarin Oriental, Lake Como is located in Blevio, on the eastern shore of the lake, inside Villa Roccabruna, an eighteenth-century mansion full of history. Here the composer Vincenzo Bellini wrote two of his most famous operas — La Sonnambula and Norma — guest of soprano Giuditta Pasta, who owned it. After centuries of history, the Villa has been restored and entrusted to the Mandarin Oriental group, which has transformed it into one of the most exclusive hotels in Lake Como: 75 rooms and suites spread over nine historic buildings, where neoclassical architecture dialogues with a contemporary aesthetic of oriental refinement.

Pickup & meeting point

There is no pickup — all travellers meet at the start point.

Start

Pier Como S. Agostino, Via Lungo Lario Trieste 28 (opposite Bar Lario). Coordinates : 45.815461, 9.082991 The staff is recognizable by the fluorescent green jackets. Please arrive 10 minutes before departure with the voucher QR code. The boat arrives just before the departure time.

End / drop-off

Pier Como S. Agostino, Via Lungo Lario Trieste 28 (opposite Bar Lario). Coordinates : 45.815461, 9.082991 The staff is recognizable by the fluorescent green jackets. Please arrive 10 minutes before departure with the voucher QR code. The boat arrives just before the departure time.

What's included

Included

  • APP with free Audio Guide
  • Restroom on board

Not included

  • Tips
  • Earphones for listening to the free audio guide

Good to know

Accessibility & suitability

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Traveller requirements

  • Minimum 1 traveller per booking
  • Maximum 15 travellers per booking
  • At least one adult must be included in the booking
  • Age bands: Infant (0–2), Child (3–13), Adult (14–64)

Languages

Audio
German, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Guide
English, Italian

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 1+ days before100% refund
  • 0–1 days before0% refund
  • This experience requires good weather. If it's cancelled due to poor weather, you'll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Important booking information

Confirmation
Confirmed immediately after booking.
Tickets
One per booking
Local time zone
Europe/Rome
Product code
458312P2

What you'll be asked when booking

  • Age of each traveller
  • Date of birth
  • First name of each traveller
  • Last name of each traveller
  • Any special requirements

Traveller reviews

2.3/ 54 reviews
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Ratings aggregated from Viator (3) and Tripadvisor (1).

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