Private boat tour on Lake Como with skipper

Your own boat and skipper: 1 to 3 hours among the villas, prosecco included

Private boat tour on Lake Como, just for your group

Our private boat tour on Lake Como departs from the Como lakefront, on Viale Geno, with a professional skipper and no other passengers besides your group, up to 12 people. Choose the length: one hour for the villas of the first basin — Villa Olmo, Villa Erba, Villa d'Este — two hours to reach the Orrido di Nesso gorge, three hours to get to Bellagio and the centre of the lake. You plan the route with your skipper: photo stops, a summer swim, a detour to the villa you care about. Prosecco, water and soft drinks are always included, as are fuel and life jackets. It's the choice of couples, families, birthdays and groups of friends who want to enjoy the lake at their own pace.

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Pick the length: every departure is exclusively for your group

What our guests say

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Capitano Paulo was excellent. Two beautiful stops for a walk around (Bellagio and Varenna), a super tour of the lake and extreme value for money. No queues, easy getting on and off and 4 hours of great fun.

Salimar's reply

Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re delighted you enjoyed your 4-hour Lake Como tour with Captain Paolo, including the beautiful stops in Bellagio and Varenna. It’s great to hear you appreciated the smooth boarding, amazing views and excellent value for money. We hope to welcome you back soon!

Adam Sweeney23/10/2026Shared 3h Bellagio

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Wow… after being quoted crazy prices from people who are right on the end of the harbor at the ferry ticket office I walked straight up to the right following the water past the funicular. There was a young woman named…

Salimar's reply

Thank you so much, Michael, for such a kind review! 😊 We're delighted Emma and Mateo made you feel so welcome, and that you enjoyed the views from the water. Yes, we also offer private tours, so we'd love to welcome you aboard again on your next visit to Lake Como.

Michael M22/10/2026Private

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Giro in barca con Salimar da 10 e lode! Atmosfera rilassante, paesaggi da cartolina e un servizio curato nei minimi dettagli. Godersi il panorama del Lago di Como in totale relax, lontani dalla folla, è stato davvero il…

Salimar's reply

Thank you so much for such a wonderful review! We're delighted that the relaxing atmosphere, the scenery and our team made your Lake Como trip the highlight of your vacation 🌿 Sharing those peaceful moments with you was a real pleasure, and we can't wait to welcome you back on board soon.

clean Drip2.021/10/2026Shared 1h

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Departure times

Tour	Duration	Departures	Price
Private boat tour on Lake Como · 1 hour	1 hour	10:00–11:0011:00–12:0012:15–13:1514:30–15:3016:00–17:0018:20–19:20	from €252 per boat
Private boat tour on Lake Como · 2 hours	2 hours	10:00–12:0012:15–14:1516:00–18:00	from €495 per boat
Private boat tour on Lake Como · 3 hours	3 hours	10:00–13:0013:20–16:2016:00–19:00	from €720 per boat

Departures every day, all year round, at the same times.

Compare: which tour to choose

Format	Price	Price per	On board
Private boat tour on Lake Como · 1 hour	from €252	per boat	Professional skipper, Fuel, Life jackets
Private boat tour on Lake Como · 2 hours	from €495	per boat	Professional skipper, Fuel, Life jackets
Private boat tour on Lake Como · 3 hours	from €720	per boat	Professional skipper, Fuel, Life jackets

The price is <b>per boat, by group size</b>:

Duration	up to 5 guests	6–10 guests	11–12 guests
1 hour	€252 €280	€360 €400	€450 €500
2 hours	€495 €550	€702 €780	€882 €980
3 hours	€720 €800	€990 €1100	€1215 €1350

Even with a full boat, the per-head cost stays below many shared tours: split between twelve, one hour works out at about €38 each. Skipper, fuel, prosecco and soft drinks are always included. In the booking form the price updates by itself as soon as you say how many you are.

How much the private tour costs

Private boat tour on Lake Como · 1 hour★★★★☆4.4(16 reviews)1 hour · More details ›~~€280~~ €252-10%per boatBook

Private boat tour on Lake Como · 2 hours

Private boat tour on Lake Como · 2 hours★★★★☆4.4(16 reviews)2 hours · More details ›~~€550~~ €495-10%per boatBook

Private boat tour on Lake Como · 3 hours

Private boat tour on Lake Como · 3 hours★★★★☆4.4(16 reviews)3 hours · More details ›~~€800~~ €720-10%per boatBook

The private tour itinerary, hour by hour

First hour · the first basin

You leave the Como pier and within minutes Villa Olmo, Villa Geno and the historic mansions of the Cernobbio shore glide past, with Villa Erba and the view of the Duomo from the water.

Second hour · Torno and Nesso

The route follows the eastern shore: the stone roofs of Torno, the Mandarin Oriental seen from the lake and the Nesso gorge - the waterfall you cannot see from the road, but you can from the boat.

Third hour · Bellagio and the centre lake

With three hours you reach the tip of Bellagio, where the three branches of the lake meet: stop ashore on request, or take the wide route past the centre-lake villas.

Your personal touch

A photo stop in front of a villa, the spot where a friend proposed, a summer swim: tell your skipper at departure and the route adapts.

Bellagio boat tour › · Aperitivo cruise › · Sunset tour ›

The boat and the tour in photos

Salimar private boat on Lake Como during the tour with prosecco

Guests aboard the Salimar private boat in the first basin of Lake Como

Prosecco toast aboard the Salimar boat in front of the lake villas

The Salimar boat cruising towards Nesso with a toast on board

Sunset over the first basin of Lake Como from the Salimar boat

What you will see

The first-basin villas

Villa Olmo, Villa Erba and the mansions that made the lake famous, seen from the water.

The Nesso gorge

The waterfall that splits the village in two - the boat is the best seat in the house.

Bellagio and the centre lake

The 3-hour tour reaches the pearl of the lake, with a stop on request.

A route built around you

Photo stops, detours, a spot you care about: just tell the skipper.

Why go private

Only your group

Up to 11–12 guests, children included: the boat is yours for the whole tour.

Professional skipper

Drives, tells the stories and knows every corner of the lake.

Prosecco on board

The toast is included, with water, tea and soft drinks for everyone.

Made for occasions

Proposals, anniversaries, birthdays: at sunset the lake is at its best.

Frequently asked questions

How much is a private boat tour on Lake Como?

It depends on the length and on how many you are: up to 5 guests one hour starts at €280, 6 to 10 at €400, 11 and up at €500. The table above has every combination and the booking form updates the price as you set the group size.

How many people can join?

Up to 11–12 guests per boat, children included. Life jackets in all sizes on board.

Can we choose the route?

Yes, within the chosen duration: one hour covers the first basin, three hours reach Bellagio. Your skipper will suggest the best plan for the light and the traffic.

Is the prosecco included?

Yes, together with water, tea and soft drinks.

Where do we depart from?

From the Como lakefront, in the city centre: the exact point comes with your confirmation.

Is it right for a proposal?

It is the lake's classic: pick a sunset departure and let us know - the rest takes care of itself.

Another question?

Ask Emma, our assistant: it answers straight away, at any hour, about times, availability, prices and the meeting point. It hands over to a person when needed.

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