Nice and compact tour to see the lake and closeby attractions. Captain Alessandro was such a great host telling about the sights, with a bit of singing on the way :) Boat was nice, clean and safe.
From Bellagio: Lake Como boat tour with Varenna stop · 2 hours · with prosecco
★ 5.01 reviews
The tour at a glance
A shared tour of 2 hours with 4 stops along the way, including Villa del Balbianello · Comacina Island · Villa La Cassinella. Stop at Varenna (1 hour). Prosecco aperitif and soft drinks on board, skipper included. Small group, up to 12 people.
Tour details
Free cancellationUp to 12 hours before departure
CompanySalimar
DepartureBellagio, Via Lungo Lario Manzoni 38 (pontile Hotel Splendid)
Groupfree time in Varenna (1 hour)
ReviewsGetYourGuide 4.6 (2.208)Viator 4.5 (390)TripAdvisor 4.8 (208)Google 4.7 (171)
DurationThe tour lasts 2 hours, including the hour in Varenna.
Departures
What's included
- Professional skipper with commentary in English and Italian
- Fuel
- Life jackets
- Prosecco or a soft drink
- Hotel transfer
- Food
- Entry tickets to the villas
- Walking guide during the stop
Read the reviews · ★ 5.0 (1)
★★★★★
GetYourGuide
GetYourGuide traveler12/10/2026Shared 2h Bellagio-Varenna
This tour's itinerary
- 1Boarding: Bellagio, Hotel Splendid pier
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5Varenna1 hour
- 6Return: Bellagio, Hotel Splendid pier
10 min sailing
5 min sailing
3 min sailing
15 min sailing
10 min sailing
Order and stops may change with wind and waves: the skipper decides to show you the best of it.
Why choose Salimar
Free cancellation
Cancel up to 12 hours before the tour for a full refund.
Over 10 years of experience
Local skippers who know every corner of the lake and the coast.
Over 20,000 happy guests
Verified reviews on Google, Tripadvisor and GetYourGuide.
Meeting point
Bellagio, Via Lungo Lario Manzoni 38 (pontile Hotel Splendid)
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a boat licence?
No: every tour comes with a skipper. Only the licence-free rental in Como has you driving, within the legal limits (40 hp).
Where do the Como tours depart from?
From the Salimar pier at Viale Geno 12, on the Como lakefront next to Villa Geno, a 10-minute walk from Piazza Cavour. Please be there 15 minutes before departure.
What is included in the price?
Always included: professional skipper, fuel, life jackets in every size, prosecco and soft drinks. In Sardinia, snorkeling masks too.
Will we see George Clooney's villa?
On the 2-3 hour tours we pass Villa Oleandra in Laglio, seen from the water respecting privacy. The 1-hour tour stays in the first basin.
Is it suitable for families and kids?
Yes, the tours are suitable for all ages. Life jackets are provided on board.
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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What our guests say
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Nice and compact tour to see the lake and closeby attractions. Captain Alessandro was such a great host telling about the sights, with a bit of singing on the way :) Boat was nice, clean and safe.
GetYourGuide traveler12/10/2026Shared 2h Bellagio-Varenna
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