Overview
If you want to fully experience the poetry of Lake Como, there is no better boat to capture its essence. A dive into the past and history...
We will take you aboard our 1957 all-wooden Swiss Craft on a breathtaking tour......
The 2-hour tour is one of the best that allows you to enjoy every single moment
- Recommended by 98% of travelers
- Badge of Excellence
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Bottled water
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
Boarding at the pier in front of the Lario bar
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What to expect
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Villa Olmo
of monumental dimensions, it has a slightly raised central body, punctuated by columns decorated with roundels depicting Plato, Solon, Thales, Socrates and Pythagoras, the work of the Ticino sculptor Francesco Carabelli.
It houses the museum dedicated to Alessandro Volta, inventor and citizen of Como -
Villa Erba
it is a place of great historical importance, home to the Museum of Luchino Visconti's Rooms, as well as an exhibition and conference centre. Overlooking the lake, it is located in a wonderful centuries-old park and a green area overlooking the lake which once served as a riding track is also part of the property.
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Villa D'Este Golf Club
Villa d'Este is considered one of the most beautiful works of architectural art of the sixteenth century. Designed by Pellegrino Pellegrini known as "Il Tibaldi", a famous architect of the time, the villa is immersed in a 10-hectare park with centenary plants where you can admire Pellegrino Pellegrini's Nymphaeum, the Fountain of Hercules and the Temple of Telemachus. In its halls you can admire fascinating works of art, including some from the French school, others from the school of Canova, as well as decorations by Andrea Appiani.
Luxury hotel for 150 years -
Villa Le Fontanelle
It is a yellow, four-storey building, built in the first half of the 19th century in neoclassical style by the eccentric Lord Charles Currie, a visiting Englishman who, like many, fell in love with Lake Como
Famous residence of Gianni Versace who purchased it in 1970 -
Villa Passalacqua
A pearl set on the left shore of the western branch of Lake Como, Villa Passalacqua in Moltrasio is one of the points of reference for luxury hospitality in Como. Born as a private residence of the Odescalchi family, the residence has in fact become a sumptuous hotel after being owned for more than a century by the Lucini Passalacqua family who hosted personalities such as Churchill, Torelli Viollier and Bellini here.
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Villa ai Cedri di Carate Urio (fine sec. XVIII)
The current villa stands on an ancient 18th century residence. Almost radically modified in its symmetry at the beginning of the 19th century by the Sormani counts, who wanted to give the villa a strong connection with the surrounding nature. Furthermore, the greenhouses, stables and armory were created from scratch.
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Villa Castello di Urio
The Urio Castle is an eighteenth-century structure that can also be reached by lake using the public dock located 100 meters from the Castle. An enchanting and evocative place, host your wedding reception in its lush Italian park and refined interiors.
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George Clooney House®&©
Villa Oleandra in Laglio, a small and quiet town in the province of Como, is a luxury residence overlooking the western branch of the lake which, for many years now, has been the place where George Clooney loves to take refuge, away from the limelight and chaos Hollywood
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Nesso
Nesso is a small village between the mountain and the lake characterized by a suggestive gorge that cuts the town in two. In the Nesso ravine two streams meet and flow into the lake after a spectacular 200 meter waterfall.
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Villa Pliniana
Villa Pliniana, a stunning 16th-century Italian palace set on 16 lakefront acres on legendary Lake Como. The private Villa Pliniana estate has 18 bedrooms, a private boat dock, helicopter landing pad, spa, large gardens and Sereno Hotels amenities.
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il Sereno Hotel
Il Sereno brings a new era of luxury to the shores of Italy's iconic Lake Como. Awarded the title of "Most Anticipated New Luxury Hotel Opening of 2016" by Luxury Travel Advisor Magazine and No. 1 Hotel. 1 in Italy by Travel & Leisure Worlds Best Awards 2021, Il Sereno's ethos of understated elegance presents a freshness to this established destination
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Torno
Torno, a town in the province of Como, is 6 kilometers from the capital and sits on a promontory that juts out over the waters of the Lario, closing the first basin in a picturesque amphitheatre.
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Villa Taverna
Villa Borromeo - Tavern in Torno - Como It stands on land owned by Odescalchi, the family of Benedetto, who became pope with the name of Innocent XI (1676-1689). It was built during the eighteenth century, in neoclassical style, by the Tanzi counts. Cesare Cantù describes it in detail, praising the beauty of the park: Its main pride is the gardens, artistically arranged on the slope from the high road to the lake...
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The Spa at Mandarin Oriental, Lago di Como
Villa Roccabruna is spread over two floors, surmounted by a terrace ending with a roof terrace. The upper floor is plastered, while the base and ground floor have exposed stone (serizzo in the lower part, Sarnico limestone in the upper part).
Now Mandarinn Hotel 5 stars -
Villa Troubetzkoy
built in the mid-nineteenth century, it owes its name to the Russian prince Alexander Troubetzkoy
The prince demolished an extensive cliff with dynamite and for this reason he was called the "turbascogli" by the Blevians. The villa has very sloping pitches with characteristic dormer windows and the bold lift, which from the Como road descends to the lake, is an important testimony of "jugendstil" architecture
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/Rome).
Additional Information
- The boat has all the safety equipment for all passengers, adults and non-adults
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 6 travelers per booking
FAQs about 2-hour private tour by wooden boat on Lake Como
Can I cancel 2-hour private tour by wooden boat on Lake Como for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 2 hours.
Where does it start?
Boarding at the pier in front of the Lario bar
What's included?
- Bottled water
Which places does it visit?
It visits Villa Olmo, Villa Erba, Villa D'Este Golf Club, Villa Le Fontanelle, Villa Passalacqua, Villa ai Cedri di Carate Urio (fine sec. XVIII), Villa Castello di Urio, George Clooney House®&©.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English, Italian, Spanish.
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