2026-07-23 · 5 min read

How much does a Lake Como boat tour cost? 2026 prices

Short answer: a boat tour in Como starts at €50 per person for the one-hour shared cruise and goes up to €550 per boat for the three-hour private route to Bellagio. In between there’s the right fit for couples, families and groups. Below: current prices, what’s always included, and some honest advice on choosing.

The prices, in plain sight

This table is always up to date: it’s the same data that powers bookings on this site, so what you see is what you pay. No surcharges on board.

What drives the price

Three things: duration (1, 2 or 3 hours of navigation), the formula (shared with other guests or a private boat all to yourselves) and the time of day — the sunset aperitivo cruise adds golden light at the same price as the shared hour. The route grows with the time: one hour covers the first basin and its villas, two hours reach Torno and Nesso, three hours go all the way to Bellagio with free time ashore.

Always included (zero hidden costs)

• Professional skipper and fuel
• Life jackets
• Prosecco and soft drinks (water, tea, Coca-Cola)
• Small groups: max 12 guests on board

Shared or private: which one?

Shared is the smart pick for couples and small groups: you only pay for your seats. Private wins when you’re many: with 5 people, the one-hour private (€250 per boat) already costs the same as shared — but the boat is yours, at your own pace. With 8-10, private always wins.

What about the public ferry?

The ferry is cheaper, but it’s transportation: fixed times, fixed stops, summer crowds. The speedboat is an experience: you glide beneath the villas, stop for photos, and the skipper tells you the lake’s stories. They’re two different things — many visitors use the ferry to move around and the speedboat to actually live the lake.

How payment works

You book online choosing date, time and guests: your card is only authorized, and the charge happens exclusively when we confirm availability. Plus, every confirmed booking earns you a 10% discount code (up to €20) for your next tour. Browse all tours on the Lake Como page.

Quick answers

Do kids pay? Yes, they take a seat — but for children under 3, message us on WhatsApp. Tips? Never required, appreciated if your skipper made you fall in love with the lake. Bad weather? We reschedule or cancel at no cost: the hold on your card is released immediately.

Ready to choose? Compare the tours on the Como page or ask our chat assistant: it knows prices and times in real time.