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Private Boat Tour - Lake Como Bellagio

Recommended by 98% of travelers
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Lake Como, Italy
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10+ bookings last month.
  • 1 to 6 hours (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.9
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· Lester_P ·
Jul 2026
This is the best way to truly see Lake Como. Beautiful scenery and towns. Gives you the option to stop wherever you like. Knowledgeable guides.
· Wendy_G ·
May 2026
Luca was lknowlegeable, laid back, fun, and a great host and driver! We saw everything we wanted to see in 4 hours and ended our tour with a splash at the Nesso bridge! Would highly recommend!

Overview

Take a pass on the busy tourist ferries of Lake Como, and see the lake aboard a stylish private boat. Bookable for groups of up to seven, this private cruise is customizable with various durations, start times, and pickup points. As the skipper handles the boat, relax and admire sights like Villa del Balbianello, Villa Melzi Gardens, Villa Carlotta, and more.
  • Start from Lake Como's Bellagio, Menaggio, Varenna, or Tremezzo
  • Orient yourself around the towns and grand villas of Lake Como
  • Enjoy complimentary water, soda, alcoholic beverages, and towels on board
  • Sip drinks and admire the lakeside scenery as your skipper navigates

What's Included

  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Bottled water
  • Soda/Pop
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Towels

    Meeting and Pickup

    Meeting points

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    End point

    This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    Itinerary

    I Giardini Di Villa Melzi (Pass By)

    Nesso (Pass By)

    Orrido Di Nesso (Pass By)

    Isola Comacina (Pass By)

    Villa del Balbiano - Complesso Architettonico di Ossuccio (ante 1778) (Pass By)

    B&B La Cassinella (Pass By)

    Villa Del Balbianello (Pass By)

    Villa Carlotta (Pass By)

    SS340dir, 12 (Pass By)

    Varenna (Pass By)

    Bellagio (Pass By)

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Near public transportation
    • Infants must sit on laps
    • Most travelers can participate
    • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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    Featured review

    Donald_O
    We booked very last minute, our questions were answered via the online chat which made it very easy and we were very happy with the service…. We had a great two hour trip with a very experienced and informative captain…..gorgeous day on a gorgeous boat. Was a birthday present for our daughter who loved it, as did we. Very professional service, highly recommend and a highlight to our trip to Lake Como. Overall very welcoming and helpful people to deal with.

    Reviews

    4.9
    based on 63 reviews
    Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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    We had a wonderful time...

    Scott_B, Sep 2026
    We had a wonderful time on the boat with Luca as our captain. Luca was the best, funny and nice and informative. A lovely day on the water and so glad we did it. We would recommend Luca for a guided tour to all.

    Great experience. Luca...

    Pete_D, Sep 2026
    Great experience. Luca was a great guide and very knowledgeable about the lake and showed us all of the hot spots.

    If you want to see Lake Como by water, THIS IS THE TOUR FOR YOU! We loved it!

    Laura_M, Jul 2026
    If you will be visiting Bellagio or Lake Como, Italy, you MUST book a tour by water! Nick, our Captain for our private boat tour was so witty and well informed about everything on the Lake. He was born in Bellagio and lived there his whole life. He was able to share his lake with us in the way only a local could. We appreciated his kind and pleasant manner. 10 out of 10 - HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

    Highly recommended

    Lester_P, Jul 2026
    This is the best way to truly see Lake Como. Beautiful scenery and towns. Gives you the option to stop wherever you like. Knowledgeable guides.

    A great opportunity to spend quality time on Lake Como

    Jane_W, Jun 2026
    Our tour guide Gabriele was a delight! It was like being with a family member. He took us to a lot of places and explained the history of some of the old villas plus an insight into the luxury villa status of today. He also talked to us about growing up and living in this beautiful part of the world. As two retirees it was refreshing to spend time with a young man able to bridge the generations! Thank you very much!

    Absolutely recommend! Perfect way to see Lake Como!

    Wendy_G, May 2026
    Luca was lknowlegeable, laid back, fun, and a great host and driver! We saw everything we wanted to see in 4 hours and ended our tour with a splash at the Nesso bridge! Would highly recommend!

    Lake Como Boat Tour

    Frank_M, May 2026
    Our guide was very friendly and knowledgeable of the lake and various towns. He made our experience very enjoyable.

    Great tour of Lake Como!

    Mayra_L, May 2026
    We had such a fabulous time with Luca on a great 4 hour tour of Lake Como on a beautiful sunny day. Saw so many beautiful sights and the Prosecco was plentiful! Luca was very informative and entertaining.

    Don’t miss this great private boat tour

    Steven_S, Sep 2025
    Great trip around lake with highlights of Lake Como. Educational, fun, pricey — definitely worth every euro.

    Luca was a fantastic tour...

    Corey_S, Sep 2025
    Luca was a fantastic tour guide and made our tour of Lake Como an unforgettable experience! He was very easy to communicate with and I highly recommend him.

    Wonderful Experience

    Marianne_H, Aug 2025
    We had a wonderful experience with Yassine as our guide. He fit so much into an hour ride! The boat was beautiful and immaculate.

    We booked very last...

    Donald_O, Aug 2025
    We booked very last minute, our questions were answered via the online chat which made it very easy and we were very happy with the service…. We had a great two hour trip with a very experienced and informative captain…..gorgeous day on a gorgeous boat. Was a birthday present for our daughter who loved it, as did we. Very professional service, highly recommend and a highlight to our trip to Lake Como. Overall very welcoming and helpful people to deal with.

    Our private boat tour...

    Giuseppe_G, Aug 2025
    Our private boat tour with Captain Luca was unforgettable! The boat was pristine, the views were breathtaking, and Luca’s local knowledge made the experience extra special. He took us to stunning villas, hidden coves, and the best photo spots on the lake. Cruising with prosecco in hand while soaking in Lake Como’s beauty was pure magic. Highly recommend!

    Captain Yaseen (SP?) was...

    Jason_W, Aug 2025
    Captain Yaseen (SP?) was fantastic! Super friendly, made us feel at home, and ensured our family of 5 had the best time. Great boat, drinks, towels, and vibes. Highly recommend it if you are in the area ! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

    Great 2 hours spent !!

    Alexandra_R, Aug 2025
    Yassine was great. It was raining in the morning and he was flexible and changed the time at my request (so the weather would be better) and also changed the pickup location to be more convenient (also at my request since I picked one that was far from where we were). It was a real bucket list activity. A private trip around the lake just cannot be beat. The boat was very clean and comfortable. I’m so glad we did it. I also often get motion sickness but did NOT on the ride.

    Outstanding - an absolute must do!

    Luke_C, Jun 2025
    This was simply perfect. The views were breathtaking but the service was what elevated it from amazing to once in a lifetime… I proposed on the boat and Luca helped me pick the best spot to do it, filmed it, took photos and popped a bottle of fizz right after. He was the perfect host on his gorgeous boat. It extended further than that, as my fiancé left a piece of jewlery on Luca’s boat by mistake and he met us the following day to return it to us. If you want service that goes above and beyond, along with the stunning views, then Luca’s tour is an absolute must do, thank you Luca!

    Magical Day in lake Como, a must do

    Shahin_M, Jun 2025
    Family of 4 had a blast. Luca is a great guide, he is full of info and knowledge of history and general info about the area, the towns and patient with kids. Had Prosecco, water, soda, and fresh towels ready. He stopped at a nice swimming spot and we all jumped in the cold refreshing laje for swim. The boat ride around the lake was so nice, magical and unforgettable; we keep reviewing the pics and videos since then. He booked a table for us at a very nice restaurant in Como, a waited for us to be back. I would call this private boat ride a must do when visiting lake como. And don't do less than 5 hours. One highlight was that unlike most folks, Luca did not smoke on the job, and my family greatly appreciated this.

    A Great Boat Experience

    Monique_P, Jun 2025
    Luca was fabulous as our captain. The owner easily changed pick up and drop off locations to the village adjacent where we were staying. Luca is very knowledgeable about the area, easy to communicate with, and helpful all day. The scenery was beautiful. Our 5 hours flew by and I highly recommend this activity.

    We had a wonderful...

    Soojin_B, Jun 2025
    We had a wonderful experience on a beautiful comfy clean boat with our guide Yassine! Went on this tour with our 2 children and they immediately vibed with the ride. Yassine picked us up on time and talked with us about our interests to make an impactful itinerary for us. At the end we got dropped off at an entrance to a botanical garden. What an incredible view after view of Lake Como. When my husband was curious about a villa our guide steered extra distance to give us information. Great chatting throughout. Only regret is not bringing our swimming suits! There were couple spots that were absolutely chill and plunge worthy. Prosecco and sparkling waters provided were much appreciated. Highly recommend this tour.

    Best boat trip ever

    Marisa_M, May 2025
    We had the best boat trip with Luca!!! He was amazing showed us all around the lake and where to take a relaxing dip in the water! We got to play music & drink prosecco! 10000/10 would recommend booking Luca as your driver!!!

    Amazing Boat Tour

    Benjamin_W, May 2025
    Incredible tour. Yassine was very flexible and communicated consistently to make sure we were picked up in the right spot. Would highly recommend as it was an amazing time for my wife and I.

    Beautiful Lake Ride

    Barbara_A, Sep 2024
    This was a real high point for us. Our guide Gabriele was friendly, fun and informative. We thoroughly enjoyed our ride on the lake.

    Must do in Lake Como!!

    Ava_P, Aug 2024
    The most heavenly day on Lake Como! This was our favorite activity of our trip. The boat was the perfect size for our group of 4 to all lay out and enjoy prosecco while taking in the views. Our guide was fantastic and showed us good swimming spots and allowed us to get out and swim in the lake, pointed out famous villas and celebrity-owned estates, took photos for us, and more. Truly no more beautiful and fun way to see Lake Como!

    Amazing tour of Lake Como

    Jeffrey_A, Aug 2024
    Daniele was amazing. Very knowledgeable on the history along the lake. Took some amazing pictures for my wife and I. Took us to a great spot to swim for a bit. Absolutely amazing. Highly recommended if you want to get out on the lake.

    GREAT EXPERIENCE

    Talia_S, Jul 2024
    Lucas was amazing!! He really really went out of his way to give my family and I the best tour. He showed us all around and was so nice and accommodating.

    Amazing experience

    Liz_N, Jun 2024
    What a magical day! Luca was an amazing and knowledgeable guide. Highly recommend!! Great way to see all that Lake Como has to offer. (And the Rose’ was nice too!)

    Great time on the lake!

    Chris_W, Jun 2024
    Our family had a wonderful time on this tour. We decided to do the 3 hour option, which was enough time to see all of the amazing places on lake Cuomo. I highly recommend booking with Bellagio lake tours!

    Nice afternoon on Lake Como

    Christine_F, Jun 2024
    An enjoyable 2 hour boat ride on Lake Como. Luca offered us choices as to the itinerary and took us for a beautiful tour and told us about many of the gorgeous villas and gardens we passed.

    Amazing

    m4zrhc7mxj, May 2024
    Wonderful tour of Lake Como with a wonderful tour guide. Very communicative and responsive. Would highly recommend and was one of the highlights of our trip!

    Well worth it!

    Patti_D, May 2024
    Beautiful views & great commentary. I’m so glad we chose this tour. We would definitely recommend this.
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