Best of Lake Como - Full day boat tour from Como

Highlights

  • Experience the best of Lake Como on this full-day tour. Start with a panoramic transfer by minivan to Tremezzo, where you take a private guided tour of Villa Carlotta and its amazing botanical gardens. Then relax while cruising on the waters of beautiful Lake Como, and listen as the tour guide points out impressive lakeside villas such as Villa del Balbianello, the Comacina Island, and Villa Melzi. Admire fine views over the surrounding peaks and bays. Then, explore the beautiful village of Bellagio and stop for lunch (not included). Mid-afternoon board our open-top water taxi to take an amazing cruise down the western branch of the lake to reach Como. The cruise gives you the chance to relax admiring the spectacular mountains and the stunning villas, once the homes of aristocrats, now the playgrounds for the jet set. Your guide shall be there to enhance the experience with the description of the villas and of the villages you encounter. Your tour ends back in Como.

Summary

Experience the best of Lake Como on this full-day tour. Start with a panoramic transfer by minivan to Tremezzo, where you take a private guided tour of Villa Carlotta and its amazing botanical gardens. Then relax while cruising on the waters of beautiful Lake Como, and listen as the tour guide points out impressive lakeside villas such as Villa del Balbianello, the Comacina Island, and Villa Melzi. Admire fine views over the surrounding peaks and bays. Then, explore the beautiful village of Bellagio and stop for lunch (not included). Mid-afternoon board our open-top water taxi to take an amazing cruise down the western branch of the lake to reach Como. The cruise gives you the chance to relax admiring the spectacular mountains and the stunning villas, once the homes of aristocrats, now the playgrounds for the jet set. Your guide shall be there to enhance the experience with the description of the villas and of the villages you encounter. Your tour ends back in Como.

Tour info

Duration
8 hours
Group Size
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Meeting Point
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Why take this tour?

Experience the best of Lake Como on this full day tour. Start with a panoramic transfer by minivan to Tremezzo, where you will take a private guided tour of Villa Carlotta and its amazing botanical gardens. Then relaxo while cruising on the waters of beautiful Lake Como, and listen as the tour guide points out impressive lakeside villas such as Villa del Balbianello, the Comacina island and Villa Melzi. Admire fine views over the surrounding peaks and bays. Then, explore the beautiful village of Bellagio and stop for lunch (not included). Mid afternoon board our open-top watertaxi to take an amazing cruise down the western branch of the lake to reach Como. The cruise will give you the chance to relax admiring the spectacular mountains and the stunning villas, once the homes of aristocrats, now the playgrounds for the jet set. Your guide shall be there to enhance the experience with the description of the villas and of the villages you shall encounter. End of Tour in Como at about 1645.

What’s included?

  • Minivan transfer from Como to the central part of the lake

  • thorough guided tour of Villa Carlotta and its amazing botanical gardens

  • one-hour shared Cruise on board a Venetian open top watertaxi to admire the central part of the lake

  • one-hour watertaxi cruise to admire the western branch of the lake, dotted with villas and villages

  • Entry/Admission - Villa Carlotta

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

  • Lunch

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 8h

  • Mobile tickets accepted

  • Instant confirmation

Cancellation Policy

    If you cancel at least 7 days in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.

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Lake Como For You

About operator:

Lake Como For You: you desire, we design, this is our motto. As locals and experts of Lake Como, we design diversified experiences, from food tours to boat tours, from bike tours to hiking tours, from cooking classes to wine tours. Whether it is walking in Bellagio, cooking in Como or shopping in Milan, we work to make every tour, every cooking class a memorable and cherished moment. Must-do’s or off-the-beaten-path , private or shared, bespoke or corporate events: we have them all!

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