Lake Como Boat Tour: Elegance, History & Iconic Views

Highlights

• Iconic Villas
• Duration
• Bottled Water Included

What's included

Itinerary

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   Villa Olmo

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   A symbol of Como’s aristocratic past, this grand neoclassical villa welcomed figures like Napoleon Bonaparte and Ugo Foscolo. Today it embodies the elegance and intellectual spirit of Northern Italy, with its monumental façade opening onto perfectly ordered gardens by the lake.

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   Villa Erba

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   Childhood home of visionary director Luchino Visconti, this villa carries the soul of Italian cinema. Surrounded by majestic gardens, it reflects the artistic heritage of a country where beauty, storytelling, and history are deeply intertwined.

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   Stop 3

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   Originally constructed in 1568 as a Renaissance cardinal’s residence, it later became a luxury hotel in 1873. For centuries it has welcomed royalty, aristocrats, and global icons, preserving a tradition of timeless Italian elegance.

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   Stop 4

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   With origins in the 15th century, it is among the oldest residences on the lake. Its gardens evolved over centuries, embodying the Italian art of landscape: where history, nature, and noble life flow seamlessly toward the water.

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   Villa Le Fontanelle

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   Made legendary by Gianni Versace, this villa is pure Italian glamour. Here, fashion, art, and lifestyle merged into an iconic vision of la dolce vita, attracting celebrities and defining Lake Como as a symbol of refined luxury.

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   Villa Passalacqua

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   Originally built in the late 18th century (around 1787) by Count Andrea Lucini Passalacqua, this grand villa once hosted composer Vincenzo Bellini, who found inspiration here. Today it has been transformed into one of the most exclusive boutique hotels on Lake Como, where aristocratic history meets intimate, refined Italian hospitality.

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   Torno

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   A picturesque lakeside village with medieval origins, Torno captures the authentic soul of Lake Como. With its narrow stone streets, historic churches, and quiet piazzas, it offers a timeless glimpse of Italian life, far from the glamour yet deeply rooted in tradition and understated beauty.

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   Stop 8

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   Built by the Russian prince Alexander Troubetzkoy, this villa reflects the international allure Lake Como has always held. Its eclectic style and secluded position tell a story of noble escape, diplomacy, and the quiet luxury sought by Europe’s elite.

Before you go

Location