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Lake Como Icons: Half-Day Cruise of Villas & Movie Magic

Lake Como, Italy

5
8 REVIEWS
8
PEOPLE
4h00
DURATION
With skipper
You will be accompanied by a skipper speaking English, Italian
Super Owner
Paolo is an experienced boat renter with excellent reviews and is committed to providing quality services

What's included

    Fuel
    Bottle Of Wine
    Swimming Stop
    Snacks

About the experience

Short on time but still dreaming of Lake Como’s luxurious side? This half-day tour offers the perfect taste of the lake’s timeless beauty, celebrity homes, and historic villas—all from the comfort of a private boat. Whether you're a film buff, architecture lover, or simply in search of elegance on the water, this curated route showcases some of the most iconic and picturesque locations along the lake’s western shore.

Your journey begins in Cernobbio, home to the world-renowned Villa D’Este, a favorite among American celebrities. Cruise past Villa Erba, once the residence of Luchino Visconti and featured in Ocean’s Twelve, and admire the classic lines of Villa Olmo. You'll then pass Villa Fontanelle, formerly owned by fashion legend Gianni Versace, and the famous Villa Oleandra, the summer retreat of George Clooney.

Continuing up the lake, the tour reaches Villa Balbianello, a jewel of the lake perched on a wooded promontory—known for its role in Star Wars and Casino Royale. The tour may also include a glimpse of Villa Cassinella, one of the most exclusive private estates on the lake. With views of quaint lakeside towns, lush gardens, and crystal-clear water, this experience is a luxurious window into the world of aristocrats, artists, and stars.

About the experience

Short on time but still dreaming of Lake Como’s luxurious side? This half-day tour offers the perfect taste of the lake’s timeless beauty, celebrity homes, and historic villas—all from the comfort of a private boat. Whether you're a film buff, architecture lover, or simply in search of elegance on the water, this curated route showcases some of the most iconic and picturesque locations along the lake’s western shore.

Your journey begins in Cernobbio, home to the world-renowned Villa D’Este, a favorite among American celebrities. Cruise past Villa Erba, once the residence of Luchino Visconti and featured in Ocean’s Twelve, and admire the classic lines of Villa Olmo. You'll then pass Villa Fontanelle, formerly owned by fashion legend Gianni Versace, and the famous Villa Oleandra, the summer retreat of George Clooney.

Continuing up the lake, the tour reaches Villa Balbianello, a jewel of the lake perched on a wooded promontory—known for its role in Star Wars and Casino Royale. The tour may also include a glimpse of Villa Cassinella, one of the most exclusive private estates on the lake. With views of quaint lakeside towns, lush gardens, and crystal-clear water, this experience is a luxurious window into the world of aristocrats, artists, and stars.

Organized by Lake Como Cruise
Verified boat
· Super owner · 9 reviews

Itinerary

Starting location:
Lake Como, Italy
Arrive back at:
Lake Como, Italy

5/5 · 8 reviews

Reviews are displayed in chronological order
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    arlin
    Date of the rental 7/15/25  ·  Date of the review 7/15/25

    Translated from Spanish

    everything was spectacular!! very enjoyable
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    mark
    Date of the rental 6/15/25  ·  Date of the review 6/16/25
    Superb boat and captain. Paola is kind and extremely knowledgeable having been born and raised in the area. He and his boat made for an epic day on the lake como. He did everything to assure our time was safe and enjoyable. Highest praise to our captain and smooth powerful boat!
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    Nathan
    Date of the rental 6/21/24  ·  Date of the review 6/23/24
    Paolo is a great Captain. He has spent his whole life on Lake Como so he is extremely knowledgeable. It was fun to get the history of the villas while also cruising with the music on and glass of wine in hand. Paolo also booked us a restaurant where we had the best pasta ever. I highly recommend Paolo for your time on Lake Como. Great communitcator as well.
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    Joanna
    Date of the rental 8/22/23  ·  Date of the review 8/22/23

    Translated from English

    Paolo was a very good host. Great information about life in Lake Como and its history. A lovely day thank you
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Reviews
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  • A
    arlin
    Jul 2025

    Translated from Spanish

    everything was spectacular!! very enjoyable
  • M
    mark
    Jun 2025
    Superb boat and captain. Paola is kind and extremely knowledgeable having been born and raised in the area. He and his boat made for an epic day on the lake como. He did everything to assure our time was safe and enjoyable. Highest praise to our captain and smooth powerful boat!
  • N
    Nathan
    Jun 2024
    Paolo is a great Captain. He has spent his whole life on Lake Como so he is extremely knowledgeable. It was fun to get the history of the villas while also cruising with the music on and glass of wine in hand. Paolo also booked us a restaurant where we had the best pasta ever. I highly recommend Paolo for your time on Lake Como. Great communitcator as well.
  • J
    Joanna
    Aug 2023

    Translated from English

    Paolo was a very good host. Great information about life in Lake Como and its history. A lovely day thank you
  • S
    sanjeev
    Aug 2023

    Translated from English

    Paolo is a superb skipper. Very patient and flexible. He reads the mood of the group and plans his iterinery to make the trip memorable. We had a blast in his boat. Highly recommend and would love to hire his boat again in our next visit to Como.
  • Ellen
    Aug 2023

    Translated from English

    Paolo and the boat were amazing! Very grateful for this amazing evening!
  • J
    Jenny
    Aug 2023

    Translated from English

    I hired Paolo to take me and my family for a 6 hour tour of Lake Como. He did a fantastic job and was very knowledgable. My entire family had a really good time. Paolo helped me figure out an itinerary and also made a lunch reservation for us at a restaurant on the lake. He was very responsive when I had questions before the trip. I highly recommend Paolo and would hire him again if we are ever back in the area.
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    Tigran
    Jul 2023

    Translated from English

    I am so glad we came across Paolo's listing. Communication was great prior to our meeting, he was very upfront with everything which I always prefer. We booked him for a whole day 10am-8pm, totally worth it. He was on time, had great information about the Lake Como and villas. We had an opportunity to walk around some of the places we were interested in. His recommendation for the restaurant in Como was also great. Overall all of us had a great time as we felt really welcomed. As we were approaching towards end of our day, it felt like we have known Paolo all of our lives, it was like saying goodbye to a friend. Highly recommend him! Marabyan Family
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    Sundip
    Jul 2022

    Translated from English

    Poalo was a fantastic host.

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Cancellation policy : Moderate
70% refund up to 10 days before arrival, excluding service fees and commission.
Booking conditions
Includes professional skipper

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