Lake Como: 2-Hour Luxury Speedboat Private Tour
Description
Book an exclusive yacht experience to discover the wonders of the most elegant of Italy’s lakes. Enjoy breathtaking sceneries of waterfalls, villas, gardens, and historic towns, admire sights that are inaccessible by car or ferry, swim in magical waters while tastins delicious Italian prosecco. Relax while the captain will take care of the boat and its guests, entertaining them with interesting stories and anecdotes on the visiting places, and making the cruise an unforgettable moment. The tour is entirely customizable, places and duration of the stops can be arranged or planned ahead with the captain. THE BOAT Elegant and with an unmistakable Italian style, the Jeanneau Runabout 755 embodies the retro charm of the wooden boats of the last century. 8 meters (26.5ft) in length, it stands for its sleek lines and high levels of comfort and performance. An original day cruiser ideal for enjoying day trips without passing unnoticed.
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Itinerary
(South Tour) A 18th-century villa now owned by the municipality of Como and used as venue for conferences, painting exhibitions, cultural and musical events.
(South Tour) A majestic classic villa owned by famous Italian movie director Luchino Visconti and shooting location for Oceans’ Twelve.
(South Tour) An elegant village on the lake, boasting a sheltered bay which is the nest of the majestic Villa d’Este Hotel, the epitome of luxury and refinement.
(South Tour) The nice villas of Blevio, including the famous Mandarin Oriental hotel, once property of worldwide known opera singer Giuditta Pasta. for whom Bellini wrote the lead role in La Sonnambula.
(South Tour) A charming hamlet dominated by Villa Pliniana - a historical Italian palazzo from the 16th century, offering exquisite views of the lake and the surrounding mountains - and the Il Sereno, hotel designed by world-renowned studio Patricia Urquiola and reinterpreting the rationalism of Giuseppe Terragni ‘s Casa del Fascio, with a contemporary accent.
(South Tour) A cozy town, surrounded by crystalline waters and home of many luxurious properties including Villa Fontanelle – formerly of the Versace family – and 5-star hotel Villa Passalacqua, a home built in the 18th century by one of Como’s leading noble families and counting Winston Churchill and Napoleon Bonaparte among its guests.
One of the most beautiful properties on Lake Como, it was built in 1787 on a pre-existing Franciscan monastery and later inherited by the FAI (National Trust for Italy) with the aim of protecting and enhancing Italy's historical, artistic and landscape heritage. Offering dramatic views of Isola Comacina and the western shore of the lake,the villa is now a venue for private events such as weddings, ceremonies and movies such as Star Wars II and James Bond 007 Casino Royale. The tour will also touch Villa Balbiano, an historic building, popular wedding location and set of The House of Gucci movie.
A charming village famous for the several villas - including most famous George Clooney's Villa Oleandra - and the historic Cantiere Ernesto Riva, a shipyard crafting wooden boat since 1771. The tour will continue through Brienno, Argegno, Colonno and Sala Comacina.
The iconic spot with the waterfall and the Civera, a bridge of medieval origin conneting the two sides of the gorge. A natural canyon in the rocks, dug by two rivers that confluence there, where the strength of the water through the centuries has opened a deep break in the stone resulting in a 200m-high waterfall and making it a marvelous place for swimming.
The one and only island on the lake, it is separated from the mainland by the “Zoca de l’Oli”, a stretch of crystalline waters that is the perfect spot for swimming or sipping a glass of prosecco in total tranquillity.
(North Tour) An elegant village nestled in a natural bay - nicknamed “Gulf of Venus” (“Golfo di Venere”) for its undisputed beauty - washed by calm waters and kissed by the sun all day, surrounded by olive trees and tons of other luxuriant Mediterranean essences.
(North Tour) A picturesque village overlooking Bellagio and famous for the Grand Hotel Tremezzo, a 5-star luxury hotel, and Villa Carlotta, a villa open to the public, with one of the most beautiful gardens of all Italy.
(North Tour) Built in 1808-10 for Duke Francesco Melzi d’Eril , Vice-president of Napoleon’s Italian Republic, this elegant and sober villa and its gardens are a splendid expression of the Neoclassical style and have been declared a national monument. Among the artists contributing to the decoration sculptor Antonio Canova and botanist Luigi Villoresi, who shaped the park of the Royal
(North Tour) Named "The Pearl of the Lake", and located in the centre of the lake, Bellagio is known for the narrow-stepped alleys, passages and arcades, and local craft shops. Among the famous landmarks Villa Serbelloni, an illustrious 5-star hotel chosen by Winston Churchill, Roosevelt, the Rothschilds, J.F. Kennedy, Clark Gable
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Pickup and drop off other than the standard meeting point are always available. contact us for details.
- Alcoholic beverages will not be served to minors under the age of 18
Reviews(12)
The tour with Alessandro was the highlight our our trip to beautiful Lake Como! He was friendly, knowledgeable, and warm and we were able to see so much of the lake in the time we had. I reached out to him directly at the suggestion of our Airbnb host and he was very helpful with arranging the booking for the best time.
Alex did an excellent job. He was very knowledgeable of the sites and was very personable. I would highly recommend that you book with him.
Hello Michael, Thanks for your kind words, it was fantastic to have you all and we really had a special sunset tour. Hope the rest of your Italian trip goes well and wait for you to be back and visit the Moto Guzzi museum together.
Alex was a great guide and worked to get us to farther parts of the lake so we could see more of the great sites, towns, and landscape. He was knowledgeable and very comfortable to be around. Not too intense. Just right. Very good tour!
Dear Tod and Jennifer, Thanks for your kind words, and for being fantastic guests. Best wishes, Alex
Great tour, Alex was awesome, very knowledgeable, 10/10 experience. Local recommendations were great as well, highly recommend!
Dear Matt, Thanks for your kind review, the pleasure was mine in having you and Elisabeth onboard, and hope we can visit other nice locations of the lake when you come next to Lake Como. Take care, Alex
We booked a private 2-hour trip with Alex in August 2025, and it was the absolute highlight of our time on Lake Como. His boat is beautiful, comfortable, and clearly cared for, which set the tone for a perfect afternoon on the water. What really made the experience stand out, though, was Alex himself. He’s incredibly knowledgeable about the lake—its history, villas, and hidden spots—and he shared fascinating stories in such an engaging way. We came away not only having seen the most stunning corners of Como, but also with a real understanding of its culture and heritage. The trip felt customized to us, with Alex adjusting the route and pace depending on our interests. Whether we wanted to linger near a villa, stop for photos, or just take in the scenery, he made it easy and relaxed. If you’re looking for something personal, informative, and unforgettable, I couldn’t recommend Alex and his tour more highly.
Dear Ashish, It was an absolute pleasure to have you and Melissa as guests: your company was very delightful indeed. It is an honour to know you enjoyed the cruise and thanks for your generous words. Thank you also for trusting the suggested itinerary change: we managed to avoid the rain going south to then head back to the most beautiful part under a shining sun. Take much care and enjoy the rest of your holiday trip in Italy. Alex
We actually did a 2.5 hour sunset cruise. It was amazing! Alex is wonderfully kind and very knowledgeable of the area. This was one of the highlights of our trip! I would recommend Alex for a trip like this!
Thank you Julie, what a fantastic night out. I really enjoyed the time with you, Lisa, Josh and Tim as a "simple" cruised turned into a party, and what a party!. Take care, Alex
Alex is amazing! I highly recommend this tour. It was a highlight of our recent trip to Italy and Lake Como. Rain was predicted for the day of our tour but Alex reached out to me in advance to reschedule it so we could have the best experience possible. We learned a ton, saw so much, and he is an absolute pleasure to be around. The owner of our Airbnb was happy to hear that our tour was scheduled with him because he is truly the best! We valued that local perspective and it was spot-on! You won’t be disappointed. We can’t wait to go back and experience a different part of the lake with him too.
Thank you so much for the lovely words Stephanie, much appreciated. The weather did not help us out, but we really worked together to make this happen. And honestly, we could have gotten more out of it! Thank you again for being special guests, it indeed makes the difference and I am saying it genuinely and not for pandering. All the best to you, Kristin, Mark and Jae. Alex
What a lovely way to see como from the POV of a local and learn so much in a short time. Our captain was wonderful and knew all the spots to take great photos. 11/10
Magnifique! Just perfection! Alessandro is fabulous & his boat is a beauty 😍He showed us hidden gems & all the pearls of beautiful Lake Como! He’s extremely knowledgeable & warm. He had the best stories of all the villas & shared legends of Como. We had a delicious swim in cobalt water & Prosecco bubbles. Couldn’t have been better!!! The best way to enjoy Lake Como! Cannot give Alessandro’s tour enough superlatives! Prego muchissimo!
The pleasure was all mine Zoe, in having you and your beautiful family as guests. As said, it works both ways, wonderful people make a cruise turn into fantastic. And of course, thanks for the review and superlative words within. Very best, Alex
This tour was amazing! Alex is an excelent guide, very knowledgabe and polite. The boat was a beautiful beige color, and he also showed us the most interesting views from the lake! We felt very safe at all time and he really made it special for us, I am very happy, because I came to visit Como lake on my birthday ☺️ Thank you! I can recommend this tour 1000% to anyone who wants to have a private luxury experiance!
Dear Milda, It was an absolute pleasure to have you and Dzeneta onboard: when you have amazing people like you both, the cruise becomes no longer a duty and you enjoy the same quality time as the guests. Thanks for taking the time to write the review and hope you had a safe flight back to Dubai.
