Private Lake Como Wooden Speedboat Tour with Aperitif
Description
This experience is designed for those who love freedom of movement and speed and want to reach more places in less time, enjoying extraordinary views and relaxing stops in total privacy, aboard DARRAH, our elegant 1960s wooden speedboat, built by the famous Cadenazzi shipyard. What does the experience include: • aperitif on board with alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks; • Bluetooth audio system to accompany your trip with your music; • soft towels for bath breaks in the clear waters of the lake; • skipper’s stories about historic villas, villages overlooking the water and hidden corners. Perfect for couples, small groups or those who want to celebrate a special moment such as wedding proposals or photo shoots, this speedboat tour combines discreet luxury, relaxed pace and unforgettable scenery.
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Itinerary
During the tour you can admire some of the most iconic places on Lake Como, including: Bellagio • Villa Serbelloni (Rockefeller foundation) Fiumelatte • Fiumelatte Falls (the shortest river in Italy) Varenna • Villa Monastero • Villa Cipressi • Royal Hotel Victoria Menaggio • Villa la Gaeta (they shot some scenes of Casino Royale with James Bond) Santa Maria Rezzonico • Medieval Castle Cadenabbia • Villa Margherita (home of Giuseppe Verdi) • Villa Carlotta • Grand Hotel Tremezzo Tremezzina • Villa Sola Cabiati (home of Taylor Swift) • Villa del Balbianello • Villa la Cassinella (by Virgin's Richard Branson, they shot scenes from Succession) Sala Comacina • Medieval castle Ossuccio • Comacina Island Net • Nesso Falls Bellagio • San Giovanni • Villa La Placida (made famous by the performance of Lady Gaga during a wedding) • Loppia • Villa Trivulzio (historic Milanese family) • Villa Melzi and its gardens • Grand Hotel Villa Serbelloni
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Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(45)
Thank you! From the moment we booked, the service was exceptional! Our guide was really friendly and knowledgeable! A great trip @bellagiosailing
Thank you so much for your kind review! We are delighted to hear that you had such a wonderful experience with Bellagio Sailing. We truly appreciate your words about our service and your guide, we are happy to know that their friendliness and knowledge helped make your trip even more enjoyable. Thank you for choosing us for your Lake Como experience. It was a pleasure to have you on board, we hope to welcome you again in the future! Warm regards, Carlo and his team
We have had a wonderful experience beginning w Erica who greeted us w water and a bag w hats - assisted us onto beautiful wooden boat - jennifer our captain was amazing and lovely she explained thruout the trip which was 3 hours and went by in a flash - drinks and snacks were available and the most beautiful experience on Lake Como ! Thank you !!!!!
Hi Daisy, thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are delighted to hear that you had such a beautiful experience with us on Lake Como. It was a pleasure to welcome you, and we are happy that Erica’s warm greeting and little touches helped make the beginning of your journey even more special. We will be sure to share your kind words with Jenny, who will be thrilled to know that you enjoyed her explanations, company, and the time spent exploring the lake together. We are also very pleased that you appreciated the beauty of our wooden boat, the drinks and snacks on board and the overall atmosphere of your cruise. Creating unforgettable moments for our guests is what we love most. Thank you again for choosing Bellagio Sailing. We hope to welcome you back on board for another wonderful experience on Lake Como! Warm regards, Carlo and his team
From start to finish Geni made the experience authentic, fun, and almost magical as we bopped around the lake during golden hour. The boat was beautiful and fit all four of us plus Captain Geni wonderfully. She provided snacks and beverages and truly made the experience luxurious but so fun and relaxing. 10/10 stars could not recommend enough. My only regret is honestly not booking it longer than 2 hours.
Dear Madison, thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are truly happy to hear that you had such a special and memorable experience with Jenny on Lake Como. Golden hour is one of the most magical moments to be on the lake, we are delighted that you enjoyed the atmosphere, the beauty of the boat and the relaxing yet luxurious feeling of the experience. We will definitely share your kind words with Jenny, she will be thrilled to know that she helped make your time on board so enjoyable and authentic. Thank you also for your kind recommendation. We completely understand your feeling about wishing you had booked longer, Lake Como always seems to pass too quickly when you are enjoying it! We would love to welcome you back on board for a longer cruise next time, perhaps to discover even more of the lake’s hidden gems. Thank you again for choosing Bellagio Sailing, we hope to see you again soon! Warm regards, Carlo and his team
Four of us spent a wonderful couple of hours on the lake in a classic speedboat with plenty of aperitivo! Our skipper Eugenia was delightful company, sharing insights and stories with a smile, and ensuring we had the best possible experience - seeing the sights and enjoying a swim as well. Great memories for us all.
Dear Steve, thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are delighted to hear that you and your group had such a memorable time on Lake Como. It is fantastic to know that you enjoyed the aperitivo, the beautiful views, and the refreshing swim during the tour. We will be sure to share your kind words with Eugenia, she will be very happy to hear that her stories, knowledge and warm approach helped make your experience even more special. Creating unforgettable moments on the lake is exactly what we aim for and we are thrilled that you will take home such great memories. Thank you again for choosing Bellagio Sailing. We hope to welcome you back on board soon for another beautiful adventure on Lake Como! Warm regards, Carlo and his team
We had an amazing time! Friendly and courteous captain, excellent communication. This was a wonderful way to experience the sights of beautiful Lake Como!
Hi, thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that you had such an amazing time exploring the beauty of Lake Como with us. It's great to know that you appreciated the communication and that your captain helped make the experience so enjoyable. Thank you for choosing Bellagio Sailing. We hope to welcome you back on board for another unforgettable tour in the future! Warm regards, Carlo and his team
Carlo and his staff were very kind to us and made us feel so welcome! Highly recommend this private tour! So worth it!
Hi Tadeh, thank you so much for your kind words! It was a real pleasure to have you on board. I'm delighted to hear that you felt welcome and enjoyed your private tour. Your recommendation truly means a lot to me and the entire team. I hope to welcome you back to Lake Como for another unforgettable experience in the future! Warm regards, Carlo and his team
We had an amazing time on our 3 hour tour. Beautiful boat and great way to see the gems around the lake only visible by water. We loved the history, architecture, and fun facts our skipper Carlo shared along the way.
Hi Adam, thank you so much for your kind words! I'm very happy to hear that you enjoyed your time on the lake and that the tour was such a memorable experience. It was a pleasure to share with you some of Lake Como’s hidden gems, its fascinating history, beautiful architecture, and a few stories along the way. Thank you for choosing Bellagio Sailing and for spending part of your holiday with us. I truly hope to welcome you back on board in the future for another adventure on the lake! Warm regards, Carlo and his team
Such an amazing 2 hour tour in a wooden motor boat. From Erica & Fiona who helped to a to organise it to our Captain Carlo , whose knowledge and expertise was fantastic, the whole experience was more than we expected and has been a real highlight of our stay in Bellagio.
Hi Darryl, thank you so much for your kind words. It was truly a pleasure having you on board for this 2-hour tour, and I’m very happy to hear that the experience exceeded your expectations and became a highlight of your stay in Bellagio. Sharing the lake with guests like you makes my job really special, and I’m glad you enjoyed both the boat and the journey. I hope to welcome you on board again in the future. All the best, Carlo and his team
This was a fantastic introduction to Lake Como. You start at the Bellagio Sailing office which is on the quiet side of the Bellagio village away from the crowds. It’s a 20 minute hilly (lots of stairs) walk from the ferry but very pretty and quiet. We were asked our interests (cinema) and our guide tailored our tour to our interests. He took us past locations that appeared in various films as well as giving us histories of the Lake Como towns and villas. He provided prosecco, water and snacks. It was a beautiful sunny late afternoon and we did not get wet. You do have to remove your shoes while on the boat for safety reasons. Fantastic!
Thank you very much for your wonderful review. I’m really happy to hear that your introduction to Lake Como was such a positive experience and that you enjoyed the quieter side of Bellagio, as well as the tailored tour based on your interest in cinema. It was a pleasure to share the history of the lake, the villas, and the film locations with you while enjoying such a beautiful late afternoon on the water. I’m also glad you appreciated the aperitif on board and the comfort of the experience. Thank you again for your kind words, and I hope to welcome you back on Lake Como in the future. All the best, Carlo and his team
A truly unforgettable Lake Como experience We had a wonderful two-hour private wooden speedboat tour on Lake Como, and it was one of the highlights of our trip. Our skipper, Carlo, was absolutely amazing. His knowledge of the lake, the history of the area, the local villas, and all the small stories and details around Lake Como was truly impressive. What made the experience special was that it never felt like he was simply doing a job. It was very clear that this is his passion, and that he has a genuine love for Lake Como, its history, and its surroundings. The vintage wooden boat from the 1960s was beautiful and added so much charm to the tour. It made the whole experience feel elegant, authentic, and very special. Carlo created a relaxed, personal, and memorable atmosphere from start to finish. We learned a lot, saw beautiful places, and enjoyed the lake in the best possible way. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Lake Como, especially couples looking for something unique and romantic. Thank you, Carlo, for an exceptional experience.
Hi Konrad, thank you so much for this wonderful review. I’m truly happy to hear that your experience on Lake Como was one of the highlights of your trip. It was a real pleasure to have you on board and to share with you the history, stories, and beauty of the lake and its villas. I’m especially glad that you enjoyed the atmosphere on the vintage wooden boat—she really does add something special to the experience and helps make the tour feel more authentic and unique. Your kind words mean a lot to me, especially the fact that you felt the experience came from passion rather than work. That is exactly what I hope to share with every guest. Thank you again for your recommendation, and I hope to welcome you back on Lake Como in the future for another special moment on the water. All the best, Carlo and his team
