Prices checked on Sep 12, 2026Things to do in Lake Como
The beauties of Lake Como are of a large variety: tall mountains, charming villages, ancient churches and gorgeous villas. All of these are especially visible by the lake, being carefully hidden from the streets above. This unique tour will allow you to spot all these wonders, comfortably sitting on an exclusive and elegant Venetian boat leaving from Como, Cernobbio or Blevio. Your eyes will be blessed by the romantic light of sunset and your soul will be soothed by a glass wine, served onboard as an unforgettable aperitif.
Built between 1898 and 1901 under the direction of architects Angelo Savoldi and Giovan Battista Borsani, this majestic villa initially belonged to the Erba family, chemists from Milan. Carla, the daughter of Luigi, first owner of Villa Erba, married duke Giuseppe Visconti di Modrone; their son, the well known film director Luchino Visconti, also spent some time in this mansion and worked here at the editing of his movie "Ludwig".
The villa was built in 1787 by cardinal Angelo Maria Durini; later, it was bought by a Milanese politician, who hosted artists and intellectuals such as Alessandro Manzoni, Giovanni Berchet and Giuseppe Giusti. After a long period of decay, it was bought in 1974 by an explorer, Guido Monzino, who left it as a heritage to the Italian Fund for Environment.
A private evening cruise on lake Como lasts about 1h 30min. The itinerary has 2 stops.
Prices start at $674 per person for this Lake Como experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
The experience is available in EN, IT.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 6 travellers can book together.
Confirmation is sent by the operator within 24 hours of booking.
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 2 verified reviews; it is run by Book Your Italy. Most-mentioned highlights: A private boat and a skipper at disposal; A bottle of wine onboard, served with a dry snack.
WOW!! That’s all I can say about Claudia and the amazing experience on the lake… incredibly knowledgeable about many of the houses and it’s history… not the mention the special experience with your loved one. I cannot recommend her enough for your perfect Lake Como experience
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Excellent! The tour was really good and the guide was really friendly. The timing was perfect: we saw the sun setting on the lake and the some extraordinary villas.
Thanks a lot for your reviews. We are very happy to know that you really enjoyed your experience on Lake Como. Best regards, Stefano Costa (Book Your Italy Tour Operator)
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A private evening cruise on lake Como | 1h 30min | 5.0 (2) | $674 | |
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