Classic boat tour on Lake Como
5
Classic boat tour on Lake Como
By La Dolce Vita Como Lake boat Tour
What is Travellers’ Choice?
Tripadvisor gives a Travellers’ Choice award to accommodations, attractions and restaurants that consistently earn great reviews from travellers and are ranked within the top 10% of properties on Tripadvisor.
About
Lowest price guaranteeReserve now & pay laterFree cancellation
Ages 0-120
Duration: 1h
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English, Italian, French
More
- WiFi on board
- Restroom on board
- Bottled water
What's not included- Different pick up points
- Start:
- Lungo Lario Trieste, 28, 22100 Como CO, Italy
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 345726P1- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travellers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 345726P1
From
₹32,030.64
per group (up to 6)
Select date and travellers
Similar experiences
Itinerary
- Lungo Lario Trieste, 28, 22100 Como CO, Italy
- Pass byLake ComoVilla TroubetzkoyVilla ErbaVilla CademartoriLaglioThe Spa at Mandarin Oriental, Lago di ComoVilla TavernaVilla Le FontanelleCernobbioVilla Olmo
About the operator
Don’t take it from us – here’s what people have to say about this operator:
- JmTucci0 contributionsComo for a dayFantastic experience! Request Fabrizio, he was an incredible pilot and tour guide. We saw everything we wanted to see! Thanks againWritten 17 July 2024
- Excited20090 contributionsA Great Way to Spend an HourWhat an experience and a great way to see a bit more of Lake Como. When we initially arrived it was a bit of a free for all as it seems lots of operators use the dock. We eventually spotted someone with a La Dolce Vita tee shirt and hat and shortly afterwards the boat arrived with the previous guests. We hadn’t booked the trip ourselves as it was part of a completion prize and had no idea what the trip had cost and to our surprise we were the only people on the trip. We left the dock and after a bit of paperwork we were underway. Our driver for the trip asked whether we wanted a leisurely trip or wanted to go fast too which our answer was fast! Now your answer at this point might not make any difference but we will never know. The trip was a rollercoaster ride around the lake with a number of stops along the way to give us some facts and knowledge of the area and was a great way to spend an hour and we would highly recommend. Our guide for the trip did introduce himself but rudely we forgot his name but I think everyone at the dock will know who he is with his musical entrance to the dock and his seemingly endless happiness and enthusiasm. He certainly enjoys his job.Written 29 May 2024
- jonasb2090 contributionsEven the one-hour tour is great!Very nice tour with a great guide. Great views even though we only took the one-hour tour. The boat was very comfortable for the six of us.Written 2 October 2023
- Havvad810 contributionsOur family trip to Lake ComoThis one hour boat ride with Francesco was the highlight of our trip to Lake Como! He was so friendly, kind, spoke great English and knew everything about the history of the Lake and hotels and Villas that line the mountains. We had the best time with Francesco and would do this again with him in a heartbeat!Written 28 September 2023
- Jacqui M0 contributionsBest way to see Lake ComoOur trip around Lake Como with Frank was amazing. We chose to customise our trip and Frank was very accomodating. We got picked up in Bellagio and then tour the Lake. Taking in all the sights on our way back to Como which included Varenna, Tremezzo, Villa Balbiano, Richard Branson’s Villa, George Cloney’s Villa, Nesso and more. He included a couple of last minute changes for the teenagers so they could swim. The boat was very equipped with everything you could need. Frank was very knowledgeable and his English was excellent. He was a great host and we would highly recommend Frank for a magical tour of Lake ComoWritten 11 September 2023
- TuomasP0 contributionsFun day with FrankFrank was an amazing host for this two hour tour. He knew all the places and interesting inside stories of lake Como, adapted the tour on the fly to our wishes, and it was great to get to know him a little bit as he is such a warm, fun and interesting guy to hang out with! We will definitely try to do his tours again!Written 10 September 2023
- meltemb9680 contributionsWeek-end à LeccoGreat tour ! It was very nice ! The weather was cool ! Boat on time. Merci Frank for all the comments and the pictures !Written 28 August 2023
- lauralT3173XG0 contributionsPerfect evening tour of Lake ComoA wonderful tour of Lake Como. Very informative and fun. We stopped by a bridge where people were jumping in and the younger kids jumped out of the boat and did the bridge jump too.Written 17 August 2023
- Inspire7192810 contributionsLake ComoWonderful day on the lake!! We saw so many beautiful stops and were told the history behind them. Wish it was longer!!Written 10 August 2023
- Spiros P0 contributionsThe bestIt was a very nice experience. The best you can get from a one hour tour in lake Como. The captain is a real professional, very polite and ready to answer to every question that is asked with a big smile. Thank you Frank for the beautiful experience.Written 7 August 2023
- EJV250 contributionsBook this tour if you have teensBook it today! Frank's boat tour of Lake como was our best day in Italy. We cruised, looking at villas, learning history from Frank. The best part was swimming and jumping off a bridge! Wonderful.Written 31 July 2023
- Lilian8290 contributionsBe careful find someone elseBe careful!! He does not like Americans…. I was planning my first time trip here with only being able to stay 1 day. I asked a couple of questions not knowing how transportation works and reading you can get stuck in the islands because the ferries don’t run so late anyway it started with Cristina giving me attitude because I asked questions regarding transportation I realized it wouldn’t work with my schedule so I asked if I could cancel literally the day I booked it!!! my trip being 1 month away and the owner Frank completely blew up on me told me he “couldn’t stand people like me” and he would keep my deposit because he had to message me regarding the booking. I’m not sure what I did wrong to deserve him talking to me the way he did; and I wouldn’t want to be in a tiny boat in another country with a person like that really scary. So be careful if I could give it zero stars I would! It’s not worth having the risk of ruining your trip!Written 18 July 2023
- Steven Z0 contributionsTHE BEST boat ride ever!Francesco was THE BEST. You should book this tour immediately. Very comfortable boat and an informative and beautiful tour of Lake Como. Really wonderful guide, great English, good sense of humor. We got to swim and see the sites. Couldn’t have been better!Written 10 July 2023
- mary2whit0 contributionsTwo hour cruise on Lake ComoFrank was a terrific guide! We had a blast. He showed us so many cool spots along the lake. We Highly recommend him!Written 30 June 2023
- aalokj20230 contributionsAmazing Tour - can not recommend enoughThis was an amazing tour and Frank was the perfect captain/guide to have on the boat. Firstly, Frank was at the decided location well ahead of time and upon boarding we could see the boat was very clean, well maintained, and in good shape to host even a larger group than ours (we were 5 people). Over the 2 hours the tour lasted we had the entire boat to ourselves and Frank delivered exactly what he promised. If you are deciding between the 1 hour and 2 hour tour - take the 2 hour tour. We saw a pretty decent chunk of the lake and were able to relax and stop at points along the way. We got amazing sweeping views of the lake. We visited some breathtaking spots that seem to be only accessible by boat. Also, we were able to jump off the boat and swim in the lake at two different locations. Frank also shared some historical facts about the famous villas. hotels, forts and properties on the lake. The tour is BYOB so make sure to bring any drinks you'd like to consume. Overall this tour is well worth the money. 5/5. I would recommend this tour to anyone who wants to get a true Lake Como experience.Written 27 June 2023
These reviews are the subjective opinions of Tripadvisor members and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Contribute
Most Recent: Reviews ordered by most recent publish date in descending order.
Detailed Reviews: Reviews ordered by recency and descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as waiting time, length of visit, general tips, and location information.
Popular mentions
5.0
81 reviews
Excellent
76
Very good
2
Average
0
Poor
0
Terrible
3
CMAC1113
Burlington, VT20 contributions
Sept 2022
This was one of the most disappointing tours I've ever booked via Trip Advisor. Our tour guide Frank was not at the dock at 10am - this is the hour we booked. We waited and asked the other boats around if they were him. I finally had to call via What's App after sending two messages that went unanswered. Frank then answered after two calls and had already left the dock with another group that was not us. After a ton of confusion and explaining that it was indeed us who booked the 10am, he told me that he would be turning around, at this point it was 10:15. My husband decided to move the car while we waited to a more secure parking spot. At 10:25 Frank arrived with the other couple who he mistakenly picked up and we boarded after waiting two minutes for my husband to come down the ramp. We at this point thought we would just take our hour long tour as that is what we booked and paid for in advance. Man were we mistaken. Frank immediately sped up the boat so we were literally sent backward while he made my husband sign a bunch of waivers with no clarity on what the actual trip would be. Frank continued to drive erratically, two of the buoys were left outside the boat and at one point one flipped around the engine and covered my mother in ice cold water and almost launched my 2 year old off the boat. She started to cry and was so frightened, as she should have been. He drove like this for 15 minutes until we got to George Clooney's mansion. We are Americans that have traveled all the way to Como, literally the last thing we want to see is a celebrity's home. We then were turned right around and sped back, just as erratically and out of control as the way out. Not once did Frank slow down, not once did he explain where we were, not once did he tell us that he was rushing back to the dock because he had an 11am tour booked. He promptly pulled up to the dock and shrugged and accused us of being late.
I understand that mistakes were made and maybe even a language barrier happened with the couple that got on board and Frank assuming they we us. But, when I asked for a refund or at least a 50% refund, I was berated via Whats app and blamed for all of this and told that "I need to get paid". SO BEWARE. Trip Advisor has also been zero help to correct any of this just saying the host denies the refund. So there you go folks, beware of this driver and beware of TripAdvisor's terms.
Most of all, if you have children, do not bring them on this boat. That was my biggest concern of all, putting a child at risk like that is completely inappropriate.
I understand that mistakes were made and maybe even a language barrier happened with the couple that got on board and Frank assuming they we us. But, when I asked for a refund or at least a 50% refund, I was berated via Whats app and blamed for all of this and told that "I need to get paid". SO BEWARE. Trip Advisor has also been zero help to correct any of this just saying the host denies the refund. So there you go folks, beware of this driver and beware of TripAdvisor's terms.
Most of all, if you have children, do not bring them on this boat. That was my biggest concern of all, putting a child at risk like that is completely inappropriate.
Written 15 September 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
“Dear Mrs Cheray Macfarland, it was right that I picked up a couple of American people instead of you, even though, at the question are you Cheray Macfarland they answered yes, we are!!. For this reason, I was in late at our appointment, but also you were in late at least about 10 minutes!! To complete the tour, I had to jump some stops and go directly at the end of the tour. The tour was completed anyway. I am sorry for the inconvenient caused you. Your husband simply signed the contract without signed any kind of waivers. In no way did my behaviour endanger your life and that of your family. As it is clearly written in the one-hour tour description George Clooney house is the destination of the tour, so I arrived at the destination and then I came back. I explained you a lot of things about the villas that we passed in front. It is true I jumped some stops were usually I speak about the lake, but unfortunately, I had to do other tours after yours. I publicly warn you to stop insinuating that I have caused physical harm to your family, otherwise, if you continue to damage my professional image, I will be forced to take legal action against you.”
Written 2 November 2022
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Mredtam9
4 contributions
Aug 2022 • Couples
We had an amazing experience with Francesco on his boat. He was really nice, took us to the most beautiful places on the lake, and explained us a bit of history of these beautiful houses around the lake.
We even had some Prosecco on board! Grazzie mille Francesco!
We even had some Prosecco on board! Grazzie mille Francesco!
Written 6 August 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
It was a great pleasure having you on board my friends. Special tour for special guys!!
Written 7 August 2022
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Kei F
4 contributions
Jul 2022 • Family
Our family had a fantastic time on the lake.The beauty is unparalleled and Frank is an excellent guide. His commentary was both humorous and insightful. We were also provided time to relax and marvel in the exquisite landscape. I highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for the premier experience on Lake Como.
Written 30 July 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
See you soon my friend I am sure you will come back !!
Written 3 August 2022
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
marium m
Canico, Portugal20 contributions
Jul 2022
Frank was a brilliant guide. Knowledgable and good humoured. The private tour meant we could jump into the lake which was appreciated in the hot weather! Beautiful villas and villages to look at from the boat. Highly recommend this boat tour!
Written 28 July 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Thank you my friends it was a pleasure having you onboard.
Written 28 July 2022
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Dimitris S
2 contributions
Jul 2022 • Couples
Beautiful boat ride! Frank was excellent, he was knowledgeable about cool parts of the area but also let us have down time. He let us swim and we extended our trip by an hour by asking him prior which I would highly recommend. Couldn’t have been better!
Written 27 July 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Thank you my friends.
Written 28 July 2022
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Darren S
1 contribution
Frank was a great host. We explained the history of some of the most famous homes and hotels around the lake. Our three young adult children got to ride on the front of the boat and really enjoyed it.
Written 31 May 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Thank you very much my friend it was a pleasure having you onboard.
Written 1 June 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Lynne G
1 contribution
Jun 2023 • Friends
One hour gives a taste of beautiful Lake Como but Francesco provided us with a great tour, stopping at several highlights along the way. I wish we could’ve spent all day with him!
Francesco
Francesco
Written 1 July 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Thank you very much my friend!
It was a pleasure having you on board, you won a special price for one day tour or an half day tour next year if you come back ! My best Frank
Written 2 July 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Megan A
1 contribution
Francesco was an amazing tour guide! The boat tour was so much fun and the sites were gorgeous. He showed us the main villas on the lake and made the experience so personable. He was so funny, let us play our own music, gave us suggestions for other activities in Como, and all around gave us such a memorable experience <3
Written 18 June 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Megan thank you very much, please come back in lake Como I will be weating fro you!!.
Written 18 June 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Jennifer H
5 contributions
Our trip to Como started off with delayed flights, missed connections, lost baggage, and a couple short but intense thunderstorms. Thank goodness for Frank! We had to reschedule our tour with him not once, but twice, and he was so willing to work with us to make sure we still got to enjoy this experience (even getting up extra early for an early morning ride to accommodate our departure schedule). He was knowledgeable about the history of the villas and the community, but more importantly he genuinely cared about making this the perfect experience for a one-in-a-lifetime trip. We would highly recommend this tour as part of your Lake Como trip! Thank you, Frank!
Written 25 June 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Ciao Jennifer thank you very much for your review, you and your family will be always welcome onboard!!!
Written 26 June 2022
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Food lover
14 contributions
Aug 2022 • Couples
I completely forgot to leave a review but this was a 10/10 experience and made the trip. Francesco communicated with us well the day before and on the day for pick up, he was also on time. We brought a bottle of wine wine with us and he provided glasses, he also allowed us to play our own music on his system. He also took us to a few famously known attractions along the lake.
Written 28 May 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Thank you so much my friend come back anytime.
Frank
Written 30 May 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
mmehra
Secaucus, New Jersey
Hi..we are just two with a 1 year old child. Do we have to book the entire boat or can we be a part of a group and just pay our share?
Written 8 August 2022
Ciao, è possibile sapere gli orari disponibili per sabato 23?
Written 19 July 2022
Showing results 1-3 of 3