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Boat Tour Lake Como: the 10 best

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- Brendan M.
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venerdì 4 set 2026, 14:203 hours
Such a fun experience spending a few hours on the lake with Como Boat Life’s service. Nice modern boat, easy to self-drive and very helpful staff. Highly recommend!
- Eduardo T.
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giovedì 3 set 2026, 15:304 hours - Private 4h tour - In my Boat (Private tour)
- Russell T.
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mercoledì 2 set 2026, 10:304 hours - Private 4h tour - In my Boat (Private tour)
Davide was amazing and so was the catamaran tour! Highly recommend to anyone with kids who wants a nice gentle ride and scenic tour of Lake Como!
- Yehoshua S.
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martedì 1 set 2026, 17:002 hours
- SHEILA N.
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lunedì 31 ago 2026, 10:005 hours
The boat was perfectly clean and operated well. All the staff were friendly and accommodating. I think I might have been charged €10 extra for the petrol. I think she told me it was 45. But I was charged €55. ...more
- Nicolas V.
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sabato 29 ago 2026, 12:004 hours
Big recommendation to rent a boat to cruise Lake Como. Thanks to Luca and everyone at Team Como Boat Life for the stressfree and welcoming experience - this was truly a lot of fun!
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Lake Como and Boat Tours: what to know

The Lake Como offers various boat tours to visit the characteristic villas and towns that make it one of the most famous lakes in Europe. Among the most iconic are the Boat tours from Bellagio or boat tours from Menaggio, or boat tours from Como, Varenna and Cernobbio. Some boat tours, such as the Ville tour from Como, are specially made to visit some of the most famous villas such as Villa Rotonda, Villa Olmo, Villa Erba, Villa d'Este, Villa Pizzo, Villa Melzi, Villa Cipressi and Villa Balbianello directly from the lake.

Often, boat tours offer the possibility to organize also Tours with aperitifs directly on board, to enjoy an intimate atmosphere with a view of a breathtaking landscape. On Lake Como è it is also very fascinating to take a Sailboat Tour which allows you to visit the lake aboard fantastic boats with full sails.

The price of a Lake Como boat tour è varies and depends mainly on the duration of the tour and whether it can be done exclusively, without other people on board. Usually, the price range è between 60€ and 150€ per person for one-hour tours.

Discover the best boat tours on Lake Como, one of the most beautiful places in all of Lombardy, just a few kilometers from Milan, Varese, Bergamo and Monza.

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Experiences near Como

Half-day catamaran tour on Lake Como

Tremezzo (CO), Lombardy

5 (22)

Half-day catamaran tour on Lake Como

This experience allows you to have a unique experience aboard the first catamaran on Lake Como.

You'll find a living area in the stern and a large, sprung sunbathing net in the bow that will allow you to relax.

On board you will begin a slow and pleasant cruise to Comacina Island, passing some of the most famous villas around the lake: Villa Balbianello, Villa Cassinella, Villa Monastero.

On reaching Comacina Island for a short scenic stop with a chance to take a few dips you will set off again in the direction of Bellagio, which you will sail along and then stop for a longer stop during which you will be served an aperitif with typical Italian products and good wine.

At the end of the cruise you will sail between Bellagio, Varenna and Menaggio and return to the port of departure.

Group Tour

You will share the catamaran with other people, just like a real boat party, to have a good time between music and an aperitif with local products and wine.

You can choose whether to relax on the overflow net on the water, launch yourself with dives or try the SUP experience.

Two departures are planned for the group tour: from Tremezzo or Laglio.

Private tour

You will have the opportunity to discover the hidden coves of Lake Como in tranquility and in the company of your family or friends.

This exclusive experience will allow you to feel like you are in your own personal boat, but with the comfort of having a skipper at your complete disposal.

For the private tour you can choose the departure location by contacting the facility following your reservation.

Da 160€a persona
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Exclusive aperitif on a Sailing Boat at Lake Maggiore

Angera (VA), Lombardy

5 (4)

Exclusive aperitif on a Sailing Boat at Lake Maggiore

Sailing Aperitif at Lake Maggiore departing from Angera is a great opportunity to enjoy a relaxing moment while enjoying aperitifs and appetizers overlooking the lake. You will have a choice of 3 different tour options:

Sunset Tour

The Sunset Tour includes passing under the Fortress of Angera, a salute to the San Carlone, and a view of Arona's lakeside promenade. Samples of local dishes accompanied by cocktails will be served. The tour lasts 3 hours.

Half-Day Tour

The Half Day Tour includes passing under the Fortress of Angera, a salute to the San Carlone, and a visit to the Gulf of Quassa, where it will be possible to admire the openness of the lake that stretches as far as the eye can see to about its halfway point. The last stop before returning to port will be the Pantegora islet, with the Rocca as a backdrop. Included is a 50cl bottle of water, a few savories, and coffee on the way back to port. The tour lasts 4 hours.

Full Day Tour

The Full Day Tour will depart by h 10:00 am. Upon arrival you will be offered a welcome coffee and then depart north. You will admire the Lombard coastline called the "flowery shore" because of its vast vegetation, and, after about an hour's navigation, you will arrive below the Hermitage of St. Catherine where you can make a brief stop to photograph the monastery that has risen sheer above the eastern shore of Lake Maggiore . The navigation will continue to the Gulf of Quassa, where it will be possible to take a swim, have lunch and relax. Around 6:30 p.m. an aperitif is planned under the Fortress of Angera, and then return to port. The tour lasts 8 hours.

Da 350€a gruppo

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