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Private Boat Tour on Lake Como from Bellagio and Varenna

Recommended by 100% of travelers
Lake Como, Italy
  • 1 to 7 hours (approx.)
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Set sail aboard a private motorboat with a skipper who will take you around Lake Como’s best sights. Feel the wind in your hair as you cruise across the water to visit Bellagio, Varenna, Villa Carlotta, Villa Balbianello, and many others. As you relax, admire the mountainous scenery and enchanting Italian architecture. Choose from various departure timings and tour lengths to suit your vacation.
  • Escape busy crowds and explore Lake Como by boat
  • Private tour for a personalized experience
  • Photograph panoramic scenes from the comfort of the boat
  • Keep hydrated with bottled water

What's Included

  • Bottled water

    Meeting and Pickup

    Meeting point

    • Piazza San Giovanni Battista
      Piazza S. Giovanni Battista, 22021 Bellagio CO, Italy

      See you in San Giovanni (Bellagio)! The meeting point is at the Canottieri( SAN GIOVANNI) . Facing the lake, directly in front of the Canottieri building, you will find our boat with the "Bellagio Boat Tour" logo and the captain waiting for you.

    End point

    This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    Itinerary

    San Giovanni Beach (Pass By)

    I Giardini Di Villa Melzi (Pass By)

    Bellagio (Pass By)

    Villa Carlotta (Pass By)

    Villa Del Balbianello (Pass By)

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Near public transportation
    • Infants must sit on laps
    • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
    • Most travelers can participate
    • Di norma si riceve la conferma entro 24 ore dalla prenotazione, in base alla disponibilità
    • Siete pregati di presentarvi al punto d'incontro con 10 minuti di anticipo rispetto all'orario di partenza.
    • 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

    Janelle_M
    Denis was a knowledgeable tour guide who took his time and shared many stories and perspectives we just would not have known had we done this on our own. They were also kind enough to pick us up in Varenna, where we were staying.

    Reviews

    4.9
    based on 58 reviews
    Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

    The only way to experience Lake Como!

    Fernando_T, Jul 2026
    A fantastic experience, our captain had excellent knowledge, stopped to take plenty of pictures & ensured my Champagne was always topped up. Highly recommended.

    A private boat trip from...

    Jiju_G, Jun 2026
    A private boat trip from Lake Como to Bellagio and Varenna was the highlight of our Como trip. Our skipper was friendly and knowledgeable, the views were stunning, and having our own boat beat any crowded ferry. Bellagio’s cobbled lanes and Varenna’s pastel waterfront were both gorgeous, and the pacing was relaxed and flexible. One tip: the meeting point was a little tricky to find — signage was minimal and we wandered a bit before spotting it. Message ahead for exact directions and you’ll be fine. Highly recommended

    Don’t miss this incredible tour!

    William_W, Jun 2026
    Denis gave us an incredible tour of Lake Como. Very knowledgeable, friendly, patient and willing to take lots of pictures of us (no need for selfies). He grew up in the area and is very well versed on the area.

    Denis was a knowledgeable...

    Janelle_M, Sep 2025
    Denis was a knowledgeable tour guide who took his time and shared many stories and perspectives we just would not have known had we done this on our own. They were also kind enough to pick us up in Varenna, where we were staying.

    Since we are staying in...

    Sheryl_W, Jun 2025
    Since we are staying in Varenna, our concierge arranged for the boat tour to leave from Varenna. We greatly enjoyed the boat tour and would recommend it.

    Would recommend

    Selena_G, Jun 2024
    Great tour. Just the right amount of time on the water. Our captian was knowledgeable about the area and very professional.

    Fantastic boat tour

    Jenifer_R, Jun 2024
    Our family of 4 had a great time on our boat tour. Our boat Captain Eduardo showed us a lot of historical and famous locations on the lake.

    Great boat ride!

    Shannon_K, Oct 2023
    This boat tour was so fun! Our boat driver took some great photos for us on our phone. He stopped at villas and talked about them. He also took us to one of the places on our list to see that was close enough.

    A day on lake Como

    Sam_B, Sep 2023
    Eduardo drove us around Lake Como stopping at many cities, sites and villas. He explained a little history about each site including some villas of the famous.
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    up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

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