About this tour
Cruise Lake Como's shoreline aboard a small group boat, stopping to swim and passing grand lakeside villas that define Italian elegance. This 90-minute tour sails past Villa del Balbianello, Villa Carlotta, Villa Melzi and four others, with Bellagio and Isola Comacina as focal points. You'll float past centuries of aristocratic architecture while sipping prosecco and nibbling grissini breadsticks, then slip into the water for a refreshing dip mid-journey.
Highlights
- Swim stop surrounded by Alpine peaks, 10–15 minutes
- Villa del Balbianello and five other grand lakeside estates
- Bellagio waterfront and Isola Comacina village views
- Prosecco and Italian grissini on board
- Small group setting, intimate pace
- Suitable for ages 12 and up
What to expect
You'll board a compact vessel and motor past Como's most celebrated villas, each perched on terraced gardens or rocky promontories. The guide points out architectural details and local lore as you drift past Belle Époque facades and manicured shorelines. Roughly midway through, the boat anchors in a sheltered cove where you can jump in for a swim—bring a towel and water shoes. The water is cool and refreshing year-round. Back aboard, refresh with a glass of prosecco or wine and crackling breadsticks whilst the boat returns to its starting point.
Good to know
Departures from Tremezzo; pickups from Varenna, Bellagio, Menaggio, Lenno or Bellano cost €20 extra per person (book 24 hours ahead). Not suitable for those with mobility constraints. Public transport serves the area. Children must be 12 or older.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.