Italy · BOAT TOURS IN LAKE COMO
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 boat tours in Lake Como worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Review of a full-day Milan tour to Como, Villa Olmo, Bellagio, and Lake Como, with a private boat cruise, guide tips, price advice, and FAQs.
“Bellagio was amazing. We were able to see so many things on this tour because it is all day”
Review of the Lake Como and Bellagio day trip from Milan, covering the boat cruise, free time, guides, transport, price, and practical tips.
“Well organized, informative, scenic. Enjoyed the experience of the road trip combined with boat ride”
Review of a 10-hour Lake Como trip from Milan, with Como, Bellagio, lake cruising, Wi-Fi, transport, guides, costs, and practical tips.
“A very well plamned day.. Driver was ver nice and so was the bus. Our Guide Matthew was just amazing. He ensured information was shared and did the whole tour with humour. Loved being a part of his tour.”
Cruise Lake Como’s first basin by small boat, sip Prosecco, see grand villas, and get practical tips on guides, comfort, value, and meeting point.
“Great tour, our guide Mario was excellent very knowledgeable and made the trip enjoyable. Highly recommended”
Review of Como’s 90-minute shared Lake Como boat tour, covering villas, meeting point, guides, value, itinerary, and practical tips.
“Lovely tour, guide and driver were nice. Good value for money.”
Review of the Como, Bellagio, and Lugano day trip from Milan, with cruise details, timing, border rules, costs, tips, and honest drawbacks.
“Don’t trust Hotel Suisse for lunch in bellagio, they charged us 20 euros more without telling us for truffle shavings on fettuccini”
Review of the Varenna Lake Como cruise, with villa views, Bellagio scenery, audio guide tips, seating advice, and honest value notes.
“we are a group of 7 and we really enjoyed the boat ride especially its peak season and the ferry tickets and line is crazy so we opted for this experience than going to bellagio, actually we thought that we will hop off but just aboat ride cruise. it was a great experience!”
Cruise Lake Como in a private wooden boat, passing grand villas, Cernobbio, and Versace’s former home with prosecco and local guides.
“Communication with the boat driver before the ride was reliable. Tomas was on time, a seasoned boat driver, warm and friendly, and provided a smooth but energetic ride on the lake (kids never scared nor nauseous). Tomas is local to the area and full of interesting stories about the famous villas we stopped at to view from the water. The wooden boat was beautiful in traditional Venetian style. Although not listed on the Viator website, towels were available in case you would like to go swimming in Lake Como. An unforgettable day - great experience and highly recommend!!”
Bellagio boat tour review covering villas, movie locations, audio guide, seating, timing, value, and tips for seeing Lake Como from the water.
“It looks like they learn their lesson from previous comments. They add guide to their tour which was nice surprise.”
Review of the Como to Bellagio and Lugano day trip, with ferry views, Swiss free time, costs, passport rules, and practical tips.
“Not the experience we had enticipated. Not as much as an enchanting boat cruise as advertised. We spent most of the trip on a bus and felt as though we had little time to explore. During the tour, the audio transmitters/receivers didn't work for the majority of the trip so it wasn't a guided tour. I came away from the trip with the same information I had entering it. The boat cruise was actually on the public ferry boat which can be very crowded and difficult to find seating outside with a view. If I was to go again, I would book a space on the ferry and navigate the…”
Review of a private Lake Como speedboat cruise from Como, with famous villas, Nesso gorge, swimming stops, local guides, and practical booking tips.
“A wonderful tour of lake como with and excellent guide Alberto. He was born there and knew everything about the lake. He was through and thoughtful! Would recommend this tour to anyone visiting the beautiful Lake Como.”
Review of the Milan to Como and Bellagio day tour, including the lake cruise, bus travel, guide quality, timing, value, and practical tips.
“Sonia and the driver were fantastic! The boat ride was long and full be sure to find seats right away or you won’t be able to sit. Sonia had fantastic bakery and restaurant recommendations. Plenty of time in each place.”
Review of SuBacco’s two-hour shared Lake Como boat tour, with villa views, Nesso waterfalls, swimming, wine, guide tips, and honest costs.
“Excellent tour! Leonardo was an amazing tour guide! Highly recommend this boat tour. Beautiful sights!!”
Review of Lake Como’s Bellagio and Varenna boat tour, with Villa Monastero, expert guides, practical costs, walking demands, and booking advice.
“Everything was superb from the meeting in the square to getting back to Como. Our guide spoke perfect English and had individual headsets so we could hear him well. He was so knowledgable and shared so much info. Agreed a few minutes it felt like we were out touring with friends. Recommend this tour so much!”
Review of Lake Como’s private Cadenazzi wooden boat tour, with Villa Balbianello, Bellagio, swimming stops, guide tips, and practical details.
“Awesome. Our guide was friendly and knowledgeable. Would recommend 10/10”
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