Depart from Bellagio
Private boat tour from Bellagio
Start from the most famous village on Lake Como. From Bellagio you can cross to Varenna, cruise to Villa del Balbianello or explore the central lake at your own pace.
Depart from Bellagio
Why Bellagio is a magical departure point
Bellagio sits where the lake divides into two branches. From the water you understand the geography of Lake Como in a single view: Como to the south-west, Lecco to the south-east, and the Alps closing the horizon to the north.
A vintage wooden boat tour from Bellagio is ideal if you are staying in the village, if you arrive by ferry and want a private upgrade, or if you want to combine Bellagio with Varenna and Villa del Balbianello in one cruise.
Private boat tour from Bellagio
What you see from Bellagio
Punta Spartivento
The tip where the two branches meet, with open water in three directions.
Villa Melzi
The elegant lakeside villa and garden right at the entrance to Bellagio.
Varenna
A short crossing to the eastern shore and the coloured village at sunset.
Villa del Balbianello
Round the headland to the most iconic loggia on the lake.
Private boat tour from Bellagio
The villas you'll see
Your skipper slows down in front of each villa and explains what you are looking at.
- Villa del Balbianello · Lenno
- Late eighteenth-century villa built by Cardinal Durini on the Lavedo promontory; its loggia and gardens starred in Star Wars and Casino Royale.
- Villa Melzi · Bellagio
- Neoclassical villa built for Francesco Melzi d'Eril, Napoleon's vice-president in Italy; its English-style gardens are open to visitors.
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Plan your tour from Bellagio
- Boarding
- Bellagio public pier, your hotel jetty or Villa Melzi dock.
- Best duration
- 2 hours for Varenna and Balbianello, 3 hours for a full central-lake loop.
- Perfect for
- Bellagio-based guests who want a private cruise without returning to Como.
Book a private boat tour from Bellagio
Tell us when you are in Bellagio and how many guests, and we will design the perfect route.