Boat Tour on Lake Como with Views of Historic Villas and Villages
by La Dolce Vita Como Lake boat Tour
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This boat tour on Lake Como lasts about one hour and is suited for those who want to see the lake and its surroundings from the water. The tour normally departs from Como town but can also start from nearby villages such as Cernobbio or Blevio if selected and compatible with the tour length. The boat travels along the lake, passing by several historic villas and villages that cannot be seen from the shore. During the tour, you will pass Villa Troubetzkoy, built in 1800 by Russian prince Alexandre Troubetzkoy who used mines to clear rocks quickly. This villa is now a five-star hotel. You will also see Villa Erba, constructed by the Erba noble family in the early 1900s and used as a venue for events and exhibitions, visible only from the lake. The boat continues past Villa Cademartori, an 18th-century building once owned by the Artaria publishing family and later renovated into apartments. The tour also includes views of Villa Oleandra in Laglio, known as George Clooney’s summer residence. In Blevio, the Mandarin Oriental Lago di Como hotel occupies Villa Roccabruna, built in 1910 and renovated in 2010. Villa Taverna, located in Perlasca between Blevio and Torno, was built in the late 18th century and expanded in the 19th century and is now a private condominium. Further along, the tour passes Villa Le Fontanelle, a 19th-century neoclassical villa restored by Gianni Versace in the late 1970s, now owned by a Russian businessman. In Cernobbio, the boat views Villa d’Este, a Renaissance residence converted into a luxury hotel since 1873. Finally, the tour includes a look at Villa Olmo, a large neoclassical villa in Como, named for a notable elm tree that once stood in its park. The boat is equipped with bottled water, on-board WiFi, and restrooms. Alternative pick-up locations other than Como are possible but depend on the tour duration and distance from Como.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Lake Como
The tour generally starts in Como town, with views of villages and old villas along the lake. Departure from nearby villages such as Cernobbio or Blevio is possible if compatible with the tour length.
Villa Troubetzkoy
Built in 1800 by Russian prince Alexandre Troubetzkoy, who used mines to remove rocks quickly, earning the nickname "Disturber of rocks". Currently a five-star hotel.
Villa Erba
Constructed by the Erba family in the early 1900s, this villa is used for weddings, events, and exhibitions. It is normally closed to the public but visible from the lake.
Villa Cademartori
An eighteenth-century villa originally owned by the Artaria publishing family. It was renovated in the 1980s and divided into apartments, formerly used as a holiday resort by the Cademartori family.
Laglio
The village of Laglio is home to Villa Oleandra, known as George Clooney’s summer holiday residence.
Mandarin Oriental, Lago di Como piscina
Located in Blevio, this luxury hotel is housed in Villa Roccabruna, built in 1910 and renovated in 2010. It includes a wellness center, elegant rooms, two villas, a restaurant, and large gardens.
Villa Taverna
Situated in Perlasca between Blevio and Torno, Villa Taverna was built in the late eighteenth century and expanded in the nineteenth century. It is now a luxurious privately owned condominium.
Villa Le Fontanelle
Villa Fontanelle was built in the 19th century in neoclassical style by Lord Charles Currie. Gianni Versace purchased it in 1977 and restored it by December 1980, adding ornamental gardens, three cottages, a tennis court, and an approximately 800-meter lakefront façade. After Versace's death, the estate was sold to Russian restaurateur Arkady Novikov for 33 million euros.
Cernobbio
Villa d’Este is a Renaissance residence on Lake Como’s shore in Cernobbio, originally built as a summer residence for Cardinal Tolomeo Gallio and converted into a luxury hotel since 1873.
Villa Olmo
A large neoclassical villa in Como commissioned by the Odescalchi family. Named after a large elm tree that was once part of its park in the 19th century.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Boat Tour on Lake Como with Views of Historic Villas and Villages
by La Dolce Vita Como Lake boat Tour
Choose from 13 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€300Overview
This boat tour on Lake Como lasts about one hour and is suited for those who want to see the lake and its surroundings from the water. The tour normally departs from Como town but can also start from nearby villages such as Cernobbio or Blevio if selected and compatible with the tour length. The boat travels along the lake, passing by several historic villas and villages that cannot be seen from the shore. During the tour, you will pass Villa Troubetzkoy, built in 1800 by Russian prince Alexandre Troubetzkoy who used mines to clear rocks quickly. This villa is now a five-star hotel. You will also see Villa Erba, constructed by the Erba noble family in the early 1900s and used as a venue for events and exhibitions, visible only from the lake. The boat continues past Villa Cademartori, an 18th-century building once owned by the Artaria publishing family and later renovated into apartments. The tour also includes views of Villa Oleandra in Laglio, known as George Clooney’s summer residence. In Blevio, the Mandarin Oriental Lago di Como hotel occupies Villa Roccabruna, built in 1910 and renovated in 2010. Villa Taverna, located in Perlasca between Blevio and Torno, was built in the late 18th century and expanded in the 19th century and is now a private condominium. Further along, the tour passes Villa Le Fontanelle, a 19th-century neoclassical villa restored by Gianni Versace in the late 1970s, now owned by a Russian businessman. In Cernobbio, the boat views Villa d’Este, a Renaissance residence converted into a luxury hotel since 1873. Finally, the tour includes a look at Villa Olmo, a large neoclassical villa in Como, named for a notable elm tree that once stood in its park. The boat is equipped with bottled water, on-board WiFi, and restrooms. Alternative pick-up locations other than Como are possible but depend on the tour duration and distance from Como.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Lake Como
The tour generally starts in Como town, with views of villages and old villas along the lake. Departure from nearby villages such as Cernobbio or Blevio is possible if compatible with the tour length.
Villa Troubetzkoy
Built in 1800 by Russian prince Alexandre Troubetzkoy, who used mines to remove rocks quickly, earning the nickname "Disturber of rocks". Currently a five-star hotel.
Villa Erba
Constructed by the Erba family in the early 1900s, this villa is used for weddings, events, and exhibitions. It is normally closed to the public but visible from the lake.
Villa Cademartori
An eighteenth-century villa originally owned by the Artaria publishing family. It was renovated in the 1980s and divided into apartments, formerly used as a holiday resort by the Cademartori family.
Laglio
The village of Laglio is home to Villa Oleandra, known as George Clooney’s summer holiday residence.
Mandarin Oriental, Lago di Como piscina
Located in Blevio, this luxury hotel is housed in Villa Roccabruna, built in 1910 and renovated in 2010. It includes a wellness center, elegant rooms, two villas, a restaurant, and large gardens.
Villa Taverna
Situated in Perlasca between Blevio and Torno, Villa Taverna was built in the late eighteenth century and expanded in the nineteenth century. It is now a luxurious privately owned condominium.
Villa Le Fontanelle
Villa Fontanelle was built in the 19th century in neoclassical style by Lord Charles Currie. Gianni Versace purchased it in 1977 and restored it by December 1980, adding ornamental gardens, three cottages, a tennis court, and an approximately 800-meter lakefront façade. After Versace's death, the estate was sold to Russian restaurateur Arkady Novikov for 33 million euros.
Cernobbio
Villa d’Este is a Renaissance residence on Lake Como’s shore in Cernobbio, originally built as a summer residence for Cardinal Tolomeo Gallio and converted into a luxury hotel since 1873.
Villa Olmo
A large neoclassical villa in Como commissioned by the Odescalchi family. Named after a large elm tree that was once part of its park in the 19th century.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.