LA DOLCE VITA TOUR
private boat tour on Como Lake
2 HOURS BOAT TOUR
ON COMO LAKE
Embark on an enchanting two-hour boat tour of Lake Como, where the sparkling waters and majestic scenery unfold like a living postcard. As you glide across the lake, the gentle lapping of the waves sets the rhythm for a journey of discovery and relaxation.
From the comfort of your boat, sip on chilled Prosecco, its bubbles capturing the effervescent spirit of Italian luxury. With glass in hand, admire the grand villas and lush gardens that line the shores, each telling stories of aristocratic opulence and timeless elegance.
Midway through your voyage, anchor in a secluded cove embraced by the alpine landscape. Here, you’re invited to dive into the crystalline waters for a refreshing swim in the lake’s serene embrace. This blissful pause allows you to connect with the natural beauty of Como in the most intimate way.
As you continue your tour, the setting sun casts golden hues across the sky, creating the perfect backdrop for unforgettable memories. This boat tour isn’t just a trip across water; it’s an immersion into the heart of Lake Como’s breathtaking beauty, accompanied by the toast of Italian hospitality.
DETAILS
- Time: 2 hours
- Reserve now paying only a deposit: You'll pay the balance on board
- Start: Como dock
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Start and Drop-off point variation are possible but at the end of the timing tour the boat need to be at the Como dock.
Contact the Customer Service for more info
Eolo (up to 6 people)
€ 540, all inclusive
Invictus (up to 9 people)
€ 650, all inclusive (up to 5 people)
€ 810, all inclusive (more than 5 people)
TOUR STAGES
- Como public dock
- Blevio - Villa Cademartori - Villa Troubetzkoy - Oriental Manadarin Hotel - Villa Taverna
- Torno
- Villa Pliniana
- Faggeto Lario
- Nesso - Orrido
- Laglio - The George Clooney House
- Moltrasio - Villa Fontanelle
- Cernobbio - Villa d' Este
- Cernobbio - Villa Erba
- Villa Olmo
- Como public dock
TOUR DESCRIPTION
Explore stunning villas like Villa Troubetzkoy, the Oriental Mandarin Hotel in the renowned Villa Roccabruna, and the captivating Villa Taverna. Take a refreshing swim in Nesso or continue to Comacina Island. On the return journey, admire charming villas, castles, and hotels along the shore, including George Clooney’s residence in Laglio and Gianni Versace’s Villa Fontanelle in Moltrasio. Pass by historical gems like Villa D’Este and Villa Erba in Cernobbio before ending the tour with a visit to the historic Villa Olmo in Como. A voyage through elegance and history on the shores of Lake Como awaits you!
BLEVIO
Blevio and Torno are on the right side of the lake northwards after Como town. In this area there are many villas from different ages. Among the most important, Villa Troubetzkoy, belonged to a Russian prince. Villa Roccabruna, which has been recently converted in a hotel: the luxurious Mandarin Oriental Hotel.
VILLA CADEMARTORI
Eighteenth century building originaly owned by Artaria family one of the most famous publishing family of the time. It was for long time Artaria family holiday resort. In 1842 the german trader and banker Giorgio Mylius bought the Villa and proceeded to a full renovation. When Giorgio died, his second wife Sophie Elisabeth Vonwiller sold the villa to Corrado Cramer member of a very important milanese family owns of a textile industry. Recently, the Cademartori family, owners of one of the most important Italian food company, bought the Villa and used it as holiday resort for long time. In the eighties, the Villa went through the last renovation and shared into apartments.
TORNO
Villa Taverna is set in a panoramic location in the village of Perlasca, between Blevio and Torno. It was built by Count Paolo Taverna at the end of the eighteenth century. Taverna’s family then rented the villa to Francesco Melzi, who lived there while working on the construction of the nearby Villa Melzi.
VILLA PLINIANA
Villa Pliniana is a very old villa built in 1500 by Giovanni Anguissola, the governor of Como. He wanted a fortress-villa out of town. He named the building VILLA PLINIANA in honor of Plinio the famous writer, philosopher and roman governor. Villa Pliniana is located in a magnificent place and it hosted famous celebrities as Napoleon, Stendhal, opera composers as Bellini, Rossini and Liszt.
NESSO
Nesso is halfway along the road that connects Como with Bellagio. Doubtless is one of the most peculiar villages on Lake Como. The characteristic of Nesso is the Orrido. It is a beautiful waterfall coming down from the mountain into the lake. The best way to admire this corner of paradise is approaching it by boat. You will be able to enjoy the power of the water almost touching it by your hands.
COMACINA ISLAND
Comacina Island it was formerly a Roman fort and then a medieval settlement. It is the only island on Lake Como, it forms with the lakeshore a small and peaceful bay. You can visit the ruins following a walk through the woods but you have to pay an entrance ticket. Obviously, you can get to the island by ferry or private boat. La Locanda dell’Isola is a famous restaurant where you can taste the local specialties.
MOLTRASIO, CARATE URIO AND LAGLIO
In these three little villages there are a lot of 18th and 19th century villas. The best way to enjoy them is from the lake by boat. Villa Oleandra is famous because is the George Clooney house in Como, where he usually spends his summer holidays. Villa Fontanelle is another very famous and beautiful estate (it was once Versace’s villa).
VILLA D'ESTE
Villa d’Este is a wonderful 5-star hotel, one of the best in Italy. Built in the late 1500s, at the end of the 1800s it was converted into a hotel. Villa d’ Este has hosted the most famous politicians and actors of the world. With classic style, it allows guests to experience an atmosphere of other times.
VILLA ERBA
Villa Erba was built by the noble Erba family at the beginning of the 1900s. It is used for events and weddings and it is also an exhibition center. A glass complex put in a huge park is used for large events and fairs. Normally it is closed to the public and you can visit the villa only on the occasion of special events.The villa can be admired by boat from the lake.
VILLA OLMO
Villa Olmo owes its name to the pre-existing presence in the area of two distinct specimens of elm, very old and large. It was built in neoclassical style between 1782 and 1787 on behalf of Innocenzo Odescalchi, belonging to a wealthy family of the time. In 1925 it was sold to the Municipality of Como. Since then the Villa has been a prestigious venue for exhibitions, events and conferences.