Lake Como Tour: Iconic Villas and Views

Discover Lake Como’s iconic villas on a 1-hour Venetian taxi boat tour. Enjoy stunning views and rich history with an engaging audio guide.

Duration: 1 hour, 15 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Villa Olmo - The first villa encountered on the boat tour, Villa Olmo is one of the most stunning villas in Como city, often used for exhibitions. It boasts a large garden filled with plants, making it an ideal spot for a picnic.
  • Villa Erba - A significant villa for the city, Villa Erba is now utilized for festivals and conferences, among…
What's Included
  • Local captain with English language
  • Stewardess on board
  • Blanket on request
  • Arrive 25 minutes before the start of the tour at the meeting point: Via Fratelli Cairoli 21, Como
  • Audio guide in Italian, English, French, Spanish, German, Portuguese, Arabic, Chinese, Hindi, Russian
What's Not Included
  • Anything not reported in “what is included”
  • The tour will take place when the minimum number of four people is reached
  • Bathroom not present at the meeting point
  • Minimum age : 3 years
Additional Information

The entire experience lasts 75 minutes, with 60 minutes allocated to navigation and 15 minutes for embarkation and disembarkation procedures.
Explore one of the world’s most captivating lakes with our shared boat tour and be mesmerized by the stunning views of Lake Como aboard a genuine Venetian boat. With the included audio guide, you can delve into the…

Location
Gimbus
Via Fratelli Cairoli
The meeting point is at our office in Via Fratelli Cairoli 21, Como. You can search Gimbus on Google Maps Check-in opens 25 minutes before boat departure and closes 15 minutes before. Unfortunately, there is no bathroom available at the meeting point.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Sonyac387
Apr 2, 2026
Nice Boat ride to give you a perspective of the lake from the water. - This was a nice boat ride that pointed out some interesting homes and hotels in Lake Como. It was a beautiful day. This was a nice experience. It was easy to book and meeting place was easy to find.
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Tracy_t
Mar 24, 2026
Beautiful boat ride - The scenic boat ride is enjoyable. The guide was friendly and informational. There were no beverages provided, however.
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Nomad62453543432
Mar 16, 2026
Fun! - Super trip! Great way to see the architecture and experience the lake. Audioguide portion was so-so.
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Erica_m
Mar 1, 2026
Beauty from Start to Finish - This tour was the perfect start to my Italian vacation with my first stop being in Como. The experience from start to finish felt like luxury. The boat is beautiful and the guide was so friendly and knowledgeable.
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862anaf
Feb 10, 2026
SPECTACULAR! Can't lose - It was a spectacular experience! The tour itself is something wonderful, who goes to Como really has to do this tour. The sympathy of everyone was 5 stars!
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Astra_t
Jan 4, 2026
Como Boat Trip - Friendly guide, lovely boat. Great little tour. Highly recommend to anyone wanting to see the beauty of the lake.
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Anna_s
Oct 26, 2025
Short but sweet - I wish it was longer! But it was lovely. Just make sure you use the bathroom beforehand. No bathroom in board.
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Aris_l
Sep 30, 2025
Amazing - Very polite stuff, excellent views and amazing boat! 100% recommend the boat tour if you have 1 hour in Como.
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Marie_a
Nov 12, 2025
Nice walk on a beautiful lake! - Beautiful walk, well organized, very friendly companion Beautiful villas to discover! Recommend
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Melanie_m
Oct 17, 2025
This tour is mostly... - This tour is mostly audio. Although the tour guide chimes in at times, you mainly Listened to a recorded tour. The boat ride itself is beautiful!
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From $53
up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).