Rent a boat on Lake Como for a 2-hour tour and enjoy an extended cruise along the western branch of the lake. Glide past charming lakeside villages and historic villas, reaching the picturesque village of Nesso, famous for its natural gorge and stone bridge.
Tour Details
Enjoy an exclusive two-hour tour to explore the stunning west branch of Lake Como and its iconic villas. You will cruise past the elegance of Cernobbio and Moltrasio, the romantic harbors of Blevio and Torno, and the peaceful charm of Carate Urio. You will admire Laglio, home to George Clooney’s Villa Oleandra, before reaching the spectacular Nesso waterfall with its ancient Roman bridge.
Below you’ll find descriptions of the places we pass by during the cruise — perfect for photos along the way.
Villa Olmo, Volta Monument, the Cathedral
Before getting offboard, you will be able to admire the beauty of Como center, with the exquisite Villa Olmo, the Volta monument and on the background the cathedral.
Villa d’Este, Villa Erba
On the way back, the last village before getting back to Como is Cernobbio, which has always been a famous holidays destination. Villa d’Este is the symbol of Cernobbio: it is a 16th century villa, now one of the most important 5-star hotel in Como and in Italy. A few hundred meters after, you encounter Villa Erba, which is a very beautiful building sorrounded by a huge park.
Villa Oleandra (George Clooney house), Villa Fontanelle
These three little villages have a huge concentration of 18th and 19th century villas, which can be spotted only from the lake by boat. The most famous is Villa Oleandra, now known for being George Clooney house in Como as his usual summer retreat. Villa Fontanelle is another very famous and beautiful estate (it was once Versace’s villa).
The Waterfall and the village
The hallmark of Nesso is the Orrido, the waterfall that forms the backdrop to one of the most romantic corners of the lake.
Villa Troubetzkoy, Mandarin Oriental Hotel Villa, Villa Pliniana
Blevio and Torno are the first villages after Como town. The shores are spotted with a multitude of villas from different ages. Among the most important, Villa Troubetzkoy; Villa Roccabruna, once a villa of a famous opera singer from the 19th century, recentently bought by luxurious Mandarin Oriental Hotel chain. Villa Pliniana, one of the oldest villas in Como, that hosted numerous historical personalities.
