Bellagio & Varenna Full-day Tour on Lake Como by private boat
Overview
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Discover the beauty of Lake Como on a small-group full-day tour connecting its most charming villages. Departing from Como, travel by private boat reserved exclusively for your group (a brand-new 10-passenger boat specially designed for guided tours), admiring mountain reflections and colorful lakeside towns. Reach Varenna, a peaceful village of narrow alleys and blooming balconies, and visit Villa Monastero, a lakeside villa known for its exotic plants, sculptures, and stunning terraces. After the visit, enjoy free time for lunch at one of Varenna’s authentic restaurants recommended by your guide. Continue to Bellagio, the “Pearl of Lake Como,” where elegant stairways, boutiques, and lake views await. End your day with a relaxing cruise back to Como, watching the afternoon light shimmer across the water.
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
Please note: Due to the high operational costs, a minimum number of participants is required for the tour to operate. If the minimum is not reached, we will contact you in advance to offer an alternative tour or date. This situation is very rare and has occurred only a few times in recent years. In the unlikely event of a technical issue with the boat, an alternative tour or date will also be offered, or a full refund provided.
Guests must arrange their own transportation to and from the meeting point at Como’s Piazza Cavour.
This tour is not suitable for guests staying in Bellagio or Varenna. Please consider other options that better match your location.
If you have trouble walking, do not book this FULL-DAY tour! Thank you.
Comfortable walking shoes and weather-appropriate clothing are recommended.
Absolutely not suitable for anyone with knee or back issues. The villages around Lake Como are built on steep terrain with uneven, sloped streets—good physical condition is essential. Please do not book if you're not prepared for this.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Admissions to Villa Monastero.
Transportation by private boat, reserved exclusively for your group.
Professional guide. This tour is conducted in English only.
Whisper audio system to clearly hear your guide throughout the tour.
Two villages. One timeless villa. An unforgettable day on the lake.
Small group of max. 10 guests.
Lunch is not included, offering you flexibility; we can reserve a table if desired.
Pick-up or drop-off, guests must reach the meeting point at Piazza Cavour, Como, on their own.
What To Expect
Piazza Cavour
Meet your guide at Piazza Cavour 26, Como. After a short briefing, aboard and begin your journey. Please arrive 15 minutes before departure.
Como
Enjoy a panoramic cruise aboard a private boat reserved exclusively for your group, passing mountain landscapes, elegant villas, and colorful villages while your guide introduces Lake Como’s history and culture.
Options
English tour
Reviews
302 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Beautiful place and tour...
Rafael M,
Oct 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Beautiful place and tour guide Michelle was fantastic unfortunately rain all day but we have a lot of fun
A fabulous experience ...
Gianna C,
Oct 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00A fabulous experience The tour guide was extremely knowledgeable friendly and went above and beyond to make sure our tour was exceptional I would not hesitate to recommend this tour and the tour guide to anyone who may be considering taking the tour It was conducted in a most professional manner and with exceptional knowledge of the subject The tour guide also provided extra information to make our stay in Como even more enjoyable
Francesca was a...
Cathy H,
Oct 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Francesca was a delightful and knowledgeable guide. Beautiful views and crisp day. Relaxed pace. Toured Lenno instead of Varenna
Ricardo was top notch
theal610,
Oct 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ricardo was an amazing guide. Highly recommend. He was very knowledgeable about the history and answered all of our questions. The ferry was a great chance to take pictures as well.
Outstanding
Sharon W,
Oct 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Guide was incredibly knowledgeable in archetecture, history, archeology and changing local customs. Fabulous
Everything was superb...
Alexandra T,
Oct 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Everything was superb from the meeting in the square to getting back to Como. Our guide spoke perfect English and had individual headsets so we could hear him well. He was so knowledgable and shared so much info. Agreed a few minutes it felt like we were out touring with friends. Recommend this tour so much!
Had a wonderful tour!
susangK8545UU,
Oct 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide was wonderful- she was ftom Milan and was very kind and lively and gave us lots of good information. I loved visiting the villa and having a fabulous lunch!
Highly recommend
24maryannp,
Oct 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great day seeing the sights in Lake Como. Ricardo was a great guide, very informative and ran at a good pace. Both towns were great. Ricardo made the experience with the ferry seamless (and it could be confusing!). Highly recommend!
Tour was excellent. Guide...
Smcinnis1127,
Oct 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Tour was excellent. Guide was very knowledgeable. Boat ride was enjoyable. Restaurant that guide picked was very good.
Perfect way to see Verenna and Bellagio from Como.
Suzanne D,
Sep 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00While staying in Como, this tour was the perfect way to also see Varenna and Bellagio. Ricardo was knowledgeable and enthusiastic. He recommended a delicious restaurant for the group in Bellagio and assisted with all logistics.
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