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3 hours Lake Como private boat tour and photo shoot

New To The Site! Lake Como, Italy

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3 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Overview

The destination of this boat tour is the center of Lake Como where Villa del Balbianello is located. During this experience, you can access this wonderful attraction with priority and directly from the lake (The entrance ticket costs 13 euros per person). The tour of the villa can last up to an hour. During this private boat tour the captain takes wonderful and professional photographs of you. The images are delivered in 24/48 hours in high resolution with a private online gallery. The cruise to this famous Villa lasts 3 hours in total and allows you the privilege of observing the most exclusive and famous places on Lake Como. This itinerary is the most complete and requested on Lake Como. You will sail aboard a safe boat. It is an American boat of the famous Boston Whaler shipyard equipped with a new 150 hp Mercury engine. The captain is an expert on the place. The captain is a professional photographer. You will take home an unforgettable memory.

What's Included

  • Bottled water Fresh bottled water and soft drinks
  • Professional photo shoot for free
  • Life jacket, rainproof and windproof jackets
  • Villa Del Balbianello
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Meeting and Pickup

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The captain is waiting for you in advance at the meeting point. You can communicate with him by phone for any need.

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This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

What To Expect

Villa Olmo (Pass By)

Villa Olmo is a neoclassical villa in Como, designed by the architect Simone Cantoni. The imposing structure built by the Odescalchi family is one of the most important.
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Villa Erba (Pass By)

Villa Erba is one of the most important villas on Lake Como. It was built between 1894 and 1898 to a design by architects Angelo Savoldi and Giovan Battista Borsani. The client was Luigi Erba, brother and heir of Carlo, one of the leading pharmaceutical industrialists of the time.
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Villa d'Este (Pass By)

Villa d'Este is a Renaissance patrician residence located on the shores of Lake Como in the municipality of Cernobbio. Both the villa and the 25-acre park that surrounds it have been modified from the building originally intended as a summer residence for Cardinal Tolomeo Gallio. Since 1873, the complex has been used as a luxury hotel.
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Villa Pizzo (Pass By)

Villa Pizzo is a wonderful complex of buildings situated in a lovely location. It was built in the 1600s. Today, it hosts high-level private events. Singer John Legend got married here in 2014.
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Villa Le Fontanelle (Pass By)

Villa Fontanelle is located in Moltrasio. In 1977 it became the home of fashion designer Gianni Versace. Versace's house hosted famous people such as Madonna, Elton John, Sting, Lady Diana, and many others. Versace was killed in Miami in 1997 and the villa was bought by a Russian millionaire.
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Villa Passalacqua (Pass By)

The villa was built towards the end of the eighteenth century at the behest of the Odescalchi family. This building was also home to Winston Churchill. Today it is owned by the De Santis family, it is a luxury Hotel Rèsidence. Villa Passalacqua won the award for the best hotel in the world.
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Villa Castello di Urio (Pass By)

The Castle of Urio is an ancient noble residence built between the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, built by the Della Porta family on the ruins of a pre-existing fortification. A wonderful Italian garden adorns the terrace in front of the villa. The building was purchased by the LVMH group.
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Laglio (Pass By)

Villa Oleandra is a historic residence of the eighteenth century located on Lake Como in the locality of Laglio. The mansion is known to have been owned since 2002 by actor George Clooney who bought it for $10 million from the family of entrepreneur Henry John Heinz, the king of ketchup.
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Laglio (Pass By)

Villa La Punta is owned by the Russian banker Igor Kogan. It is located at the narrowest point of Lake Como, only 650 meters.
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Isola Comacina (Pass By)

The Comacina island is a strip of land (length 600 m, width 200 m, perimeter 2 km) surrounded by Lake Como. It is the only island in the entire lake. Every year the traditional feast of St. John takes place here, with a solemn procession of boats and the traditional fireworks display on the lake.
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Villa del Balbiano - Complesso Architettonico di Ossuccio (ante 1778) (Pass By)

Villa Giovio Balbiano is a historic residence in Ossuccio on Lake Como. In 1980 the villa became the property of the Canepa family of textile industrialists. In 2011 it was taken over by a Russian real estate developer. After being used as a venue for luxury events, in 2021 the Villa del Balbiano was used for the filming of the film House of Gucci, directed by Ridley Scott.
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Villa La Cassinella (Pass By)

Villa La Cassinella was designed by the architect Mantegazza in 1926. The villa can only be reached by lake and is said to belong to Richard Branson, owner of Virgin Atlantic. This house can be rented and accommodates up to 12 people.
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Villa del Balbianello

Villa del Balbianello is a historic building located in Lenno, on the shores of Lake Como. The villa is located at the tip of the Lavedo peninsula. Fondo Ambiente Italiano owns the complex. It is the most visited villa on Lake Como. Two of the most watched films of the last twenty years have been set: Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones (2002) and 007 – Casino Royale (2006).
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40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Orrido Di Nesso (Pass By)

The Orrido di Nesso, The Civera Bridge, is a rocky canyon. It is formed by the confluence of the waters of the Tuf and Nosee streams, which flow into Lake Como creating a waterfall. This is a fascinating place and one of the most visited on Lake Como.
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Villa Pliniana (Pass By)

It is a mysterious and fascinating villa built in 1973. There are stories of secret passages and a trapdoor where the owner, Count Anguissola, made his enemies fall. Behind the loggia flows a particular spring of water that changes during the day.
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Torno (Pass By)

Villa Comalcione was the villa of Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi
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il Sereno Hotel (Pass By)

Il Sereno, one of the most popular luxury hotels on Lake Como. A modern building with a charming design with a panoramic infinity pool overlooking the lake. Inside there is one of the best restaurants on Lake Como, "Il Serano al lago" restaurant.
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Villa Mia (Pass By)

Villa Mia is one of the holiday residences of the King of Saudi Arabia.
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Torno (Pass By)

Torno is one of the most characteristic and quiet villages on Lake Como. It is famous for the fantastic sunsets that can be seen from its square.
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Blevio (Pass By)

Villa Belvedere is a stunning neoclassical villa with an elegant and refined access portal. Alessandro Manzoni spent his summer holidays here.
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Mandarin Oriental, Lago di Como (Pass By)

Villa Pasta and Roccabruna were owned by the soprano singer Giuditta Pasta, who inspired "La Norma" by Vincenzo Bellini. Today it is a luxury hotel, Mandarin hotel Lake Como, with a floating pool and one of the best spa.
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Blevio (Pass By)

Villa Belgiojoso in Blevio owned by Oleg Boiko, the forty-two-year-old king of Eastern European casinos. He had bought it by shelling out 15 million euros.
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Villa Troubetzkoy (Pass By)

It is the only property on Lake Como that has an authentic elevator that connects the villa-chalet to the lake.
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Como (Pass By)

Villa Geno is a wedding venue overlooking Lake Como. Villa Geno is a late-neoclassical villa, designed by the architect Giacomo Tazzini.
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: Will I get seasick on 3 hours Lake Como private boat tour and photo shoot?

A: If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy. Read more Feb 2023

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • Bottled waterFresh bottled water and soft drinks
  • Professional photo shoot for free
  • Life jacket, rainproof and windproof jackets
  • Bluetooth stereo system
  • Sun awning and towels
  • Taxes and fuel included
  • Refrigerator
  • Villa Del Balbianello

Additional Info

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

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American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

Free Cancellation

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).
  • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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