Depart from Bellagio for a suggestive boat trip to discover the wonders of Lake Como. Sail through spectacular views and enchanting villages like Varenna, where elegant historic villas tell centuries of history, including Villa Monastero. Continue along Villa Carlotta, famous for its lush gardens, and Villa del Balbianello, made famous by films such as Star Wars and Casino Royal. See dream homes like Villa Balbiano, known for being the backdrop to House of Gucci. The journey ends with a stop at Isola Comacina and a passage in front of Villa Melzi, set in a green and well-kept landscape. IMPORTANT INFORMATION - On the boat there is a billboard with instructions to download the audio guide app - Headphones for the audio guide are not provided *We inform you that on weekends, due to the large turnout and the restrictive embarkation and disembarkation times on the piers, the tour may be shorter than the 90 minutes communicated.
In demand: 31 of the next 90 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 7.
Villa Melzi d’Eril, located in Bellagio, is a historic private residence now used as a museum. Belonging to the Melzi d’Eril family, today to the Gallarati Scotti branch, the entire estate has been declared a national monument.
Villa del Balbianello is a historic residence located in Lenno, along the western shore of Lake Como. It stands on the extremity of the peninsula of Lavedo, a suggestive promontory covered with vegetation that juts into the waters of Lake Como and that owes the name of “Balbianello” to this villa.
Villa Balbiano, a jewel of Lake Como dating back to the late sixteenth century, is one of the most refined locations for exclusive weddings. The villa overlooks the lake and boasts an elegant Italian garden with breathtaking views. The interiors, rich in art and period furnishings, express all the charm and glamorous style that have made her famous in magazines such as Harper’s Bazaar and Vogue US.
Grand Hotel Tremezzo, built between 1907 and 1910, is an iconic Art Nouveau hotel on the shores of Lake Como. Officially inaugurated on 10 July 1910, it welcomed an elite international clientele from the very beginning, embodying the refined spirit of the Belle Époque.
Villa Carlotta, a historic residence on Lake Como, was built in the seventeenth century by Marquis Giorgio Clerici. Having become the property of illustrious figures such as Sommariva and Princess Marianna of Prussia, it is named after her daughter Charlotte. Today it is a famous museum with botanical gardens and works of art that tell centuries of beauty and culture.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Bellagio : Lake Como Shared Boat Tour lasts about 1 hour. The itinerary has 5 stops.
Prices start at $46 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.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 11:30 AM, 11:35 AM, and 3:40 PM.
Children aged 4–12 pay from $28, adults from $46. Infants go free.
It can: 31 of the next 90 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is Look for the orange flag or set the following coordinates: 45.98300541272358, 9.256692075171067. Remember to arrive 10 minutes before departure with the QR code on your booking voucher. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN, IT, FR, ES.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 100 participants.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
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The boat ride around Lake Como was beautiful. However, there was no narration so we had no idea what we were looking at. There were mansions and villas, but we don’t know what they were so in my opinion it wasn’t really a tour. It was a boat ride. It was beautiful to be on the lake.
Ask where the QR code is located. This was not clear. Beautiful lake and surrounding towns. Boat was clean.
Thank you for your kind feedback! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the beautiful Lake Como scenery and surrounding towns, and that you found the boat clean. Regarding the QR code, we’re sorry that its location was not clear. For clarification, the QR code is displayed at the van at the meeting point, on the tripod at the boarding point, and in several clearly visible locations on board the boat. We appreciate your feedback, as it helps us make the information even clearer for our guests. We hope to welcome you again on Lake Como in the future!
Fantastic relaxing ride on Lake Como Bellagio and around the lake- simply breathtaking - I highly recommend
Unfortunately feel deceived by this listing. The picture shows a small wooden boat which seemed like it would be shared with 6-8 other people. In reality, this is more like a ferry sized boat that could fit 50+. We booked this for our honeymoon thinking we were getting an intimate experience. The boat was nice enough but feels dishonest, there is nothing showing a ferry boat in the photos and the advertised wooden boat is very misleading. The audio self guided “tour” is essentially a 1 minute explanation (on your phone) at each villa with nothing in between. Wouldn’t recommend unless you know what you’re in for and okay with that.
We waited in sweltering heat, but the boat did not come. When it did arrive, it could not dock because it has to use the public pier and that was apparently full. A person who was also waiting then called, and we received the message that the boat would be back in 15 minutes. After another 30 minutes, we called again. They wanted to contact the captain and check in. The tour was then canceled via WhatsApp. But only to the person who had also called. We are still waiting, 90 minutes later, for a cancellation. Now it means chasing after one's money. An hour later, we saw the boat dock in Menaggio after all. It was apparently possible after all. A ruined morning. Too bad. This company is not recommended. Their communication is abysmal.
Fine boat trip of about 1.5 hours from Bellagio to Varenna, and from there around part of the lake. Pickup was punctual at the agreed time, with pre-ordered tickets no trouble at all. At the village of Varenna people are still crammed onto the boat, so make sure you have a nice spot. Exactly when we thought we had seen it we headed back to the coast, so was a perfect round for us.
Trip cancelled no email notification and no refund still Hope to try it another time when iam in the area
Sooo easy, straight forward booking this boat tour on Lake Como in Bellagio Italy. I ALWAYS USE TRIP ADVISOR !!! It was exactly what we wanting!! EXCELLENT, Thank you I highly recommend this boat tour !!
I booked this tour through GetYourGuide, but the review is directly with the local Bellagio Boat Prescriber, who runs the Service. Unfortunately, the experience was not satisfactory. You can follow an audio guide via a QR code, but in practice the experience was confusing and poorly cared for. No map or clear indication of the stops on the tour is provided: you never really know where you are or which villa you are looking at. This makes it difficult to follow the audio guide consistently and fully enjoy the ride. In addition, the tour did not entirely follow the planned route: after Villa del Balbianello, the boat turned back, skipping other villas indicated in the guide, such as Villa Balbiano. I expected a more fluid and immersive experience.
In living room in Bellagio you have to take a ride on the lake! And this boat is large, comfortable and spacious, with both outdoor (sun!) and Covered berths. There are 2 toilets and the bar (very expensive!!). It is not true that you have to book online, you can do it at the desk by paying by card. The tour should last 90 minutes (70 on weekends) but ours lasted 70 even on Monday... A handy app describes the various villas. Bring your earphones! To be done. Fair price.
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