Very relaxing, informative and so visually stimulating! Our Captain Frank, a native of Como had answers for all our many questions. And being George Clooney fans, not only did we see his home, the Captain popped a bottle of champagne in front of George’s home and we held our glasses to toast a great actor with great taste.And the entire ride we listened to Sinatra and yaght rock. It was a perfect day.
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What's Included
Includes
- Bottled water
- WiFi on board
- Restroom on board
Excludes
- Different pick up points
Itinerary
A brief view of lake Como, you will be able to see villages set in the blue of the lake and prestigious old villas. The tour usually starts in Como town, but departure from the neighbour villages can be also arranged.
Villa Troubetzkoy, was built in 1800 by a Russian prince Alexandre Troubetzkoy. As many large rocks needed removing quickly, the Prince used mines which earned him the name "Turbascogli" or "Disturber of rocks". Now is a five stars hotel.
Villa Erba was built by the noble Erba family at the beginning of the 1900s. It is used for events and weddings and it is also an exhibition center. A glass complex put in a huge park is used for large events and fairs. Normally it is closed to the public and you can visit the villa only on the occasion of special events. The villa can be admired by boat from the lake.
Eighteenth century building originally owned by Artaria family one of the most famous publishing family of the time. Recently, the Cademartori family, owners of one of the most important Italian food company, bought the Villa and used it as holiday resort for long time. In the eighties, the Villa went through the last renovation and shared into apartments.
In Laglio there is Villa Oleandra famous because is the George Clooney house in Como, where he usually spends his summer holidays.
Located in Blevio, Mandarin Oriental Lago di Como boasts a wellness center, views of Lake Como, elegant rooms and suites, 2 independent villas, a refined restaurant and large gardens. The Oriental Mandarin Hotel is the beautiful Villa Roccabruna. It was built in 1910, commissioned by the family of Emilio Wild, an industrialist from Turin. During the second half of the twentieth century, Villa Roccabruna seemed to go into decline several times, almost reducing itself to a state of ruin. Later, in 2010 it was renovated and converted into a luxury hotel: the Oriental Mandarin Hotel.
Villa Taverna is set in a panoramic location in the village of Perlasca, between Blevio and Torno. It was built by Count Paolo Taverna at the end of the eighteenth century. In the nineteenth century the property was sold to the noble family Poldi Pezzoli, who enlarged it with the addition of two symmetrical wings connected to the main building by galleries. In Villa Taverna a large number of prominent personalities spent their sojourns. Today Villa Taverna is a luxurious and privately owned condominium.
Villa Fontanelle was built in the 19th century in a neoclassical style by the eccentric Lord Charles Currie. In 1977 it was bought by the Italian designer Gianni Versace that began to restore it to its neoclassical glory. The work, completed in December 1980 included a big ornamental gardens with three cottages, a tennis court, and an approximately 800-meter lakefront façade. After the Gianni Varsace death the property was sold and now the estate is owned by Russian millionaire restaurateur Arkady Novikov, who bought it for 33 million euros.
Villa d'Este, is a Renaissance patrician residence located on the shores of Lake Como in the municipality of Cernobbio. The building was originally intended as a summer residence for Cardinal Tolomeo Gallio. Since 1873, the complex has been used as a luxury hotel.
Villa Olmo is a neoclassical villa in Como. The imposing structure, commissioned by the family of the Odescalchi marquises of Fino Mornasco, is today the most important of the villas in the Como area.The curious name has been attributed to it due to a magnificent example of elm that was present in the park of the villa in the 19th century and which no longer exists today.
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Hello, I still remember my experience on this day; the driver - Frank of the LA DOLCE VITA was very rude to me towards the end of the cruise. Not only rude, but was very impatient…. I would not use him again.
It is a great experience and very informative. Frank the captain did a wonderful job of driving and explaining key landmarks
It was very fun. The captain is very competent and well prepared. He showed a lot of famous and beautiful buildings (for example the house of George Clooney). I highly recommend him to you.
We had a fantastic boat tour of Como with Fabrizio. He was very knowledgeable and fun on our tour. We highly recommend this boat tour.
We toured Lake Como in September 2023. Captain Frank was an excellent tour guide. He was funny and informative. I highly recommend him and his tour of Lake Como.
Everything was super!! It was very nice! The driver was excellent!! It was very organized and very nice
Fabrizio was fantastic, his narrative of the various villas made the trip much more interesting and informative.
Fabrizio was the perfect captain/guide. He was very knowledgeable about the Lake and the history. His boat was very nice and we had a great time touring the lake. I would highly recommend!
Fantastic trip with our guide Fabrizio that are fluent in english and knows the area very well. Great flexibility so he could cater for a swimming stop in the lake. Very nice trip and great value for money.
Everything was great. The boat and guide were great and exactly as advertised. The meeting place was easy to find and convenient. It could not have been a better experience.
Our tour guide texted and then called me, as we were having trouble finding the meeting place. He was very helpful. The boat driver gave us lots of information about the villas around the lake, and even some very interesting history! We really enjoyed our cruise!
The boat tour was excellent. Our guide was knowledgeable and fun. The weather was cold and stormy so our guide provided blankets to keep us warm. We highly recommend this tour.
Made a last minute booking as water taxis were full and few. What a great decision. We saw the entire lower part of the Como leg of the lake on a fast boat with many stops to tell us what we were seeing. Local captain.
Our captain was simply the best, I forgot his name but he had the best long hair and an incredible attitude to support it 😃 he was very insightful and a delight to be with
This sucked. It was not a classic boat. I want my money back. It was raining and should have been cancelled.
Had a fabulous tour with Volter today. He was informative, hilarious and so much fun. Was a cold day, but it was such a great trip. Thanks Francesco for informing us and making it happen. Such a great day.
Frank was amazing such a wonderful person full of knowledge and information. I would recommend this tour and definitely Frank to everyone
Frank was absolutely amazing with his detailed information and history of Lake Como Highly recommend This tour and ask for Frank
Lovely hosts and really enjoyed the tour. Instructions beforehand were very clear and Frank was very helpful.
We had a wonderful time with Frank! This is a great way to spend a little time on the water if you don't want to be out there all day. Frank was funny, knowledgeable, and took us around to see so many beautiful buildings. Highly recommend!
We had the best time with Frank. Our reservation was for 5:00 and he pulled up to the dock at 4:55. We hoped in, and off we went. It was the perfect time of day as the sun was beginning to go down and the lake seemed quiet. Frank would slow down to answer our questions (we had many, Do regular people live in Lake Como, Do you have forest fires, does it snow here, etc). We had a blast and would do it again. Highly recommend.
What an amazing cruise! We recommended it to friends who booked the same cruise. Definitely recommend it to others!
Fun way to start our Como experience. Saw the South part of the lake and some memorable mansions of celebrities.
Great tour with a great guide. Managed to visit many beautiful villas in just one hour with great guidance.
Frank was so great! He gave us tidbits and jokes about all of the local history, fun facts, and peak points! We were even able to bring a bottle of wine to enjoy while out on the water. Our ride was cut a bit short due to the weather, but appreciate the care for our safety!
Frank was very accommodating, friendly and knowledgeable. Would definitely recommend him for a Lake Como cruise!
Oh my gosh - where do we begin?!? **JUST DO THIS!! BOOK THIS CRUISE** On the spur of the moment, we booked a 1 hour cruise on Lake Como with Frank. It turned out to be one of the MOST FABULOUS things we have EVER done!!! Frank is **Amazing**. His personality is over-the-top. He's passionate, he's energetic, he's super fun, and he's outrageously funny!!! His boat is very nice and easily held us 4 passengers. Pure comfort. It was evening and the sun was setting. We boarded the boat and within 5 minutes, Frank was jetting us across Lake Como. As we passed by the breathtaking sites and homes, we truly felt like celebrities! Frank then took the time to stop and show us many sights and also give us commentary on what we were seeing. He is both an outstanding boat captain and a natural born tour guide. He genuinely loves what he does - and it clearly shows. We simply could not get enough of him!!! When all was over, we hugged Frank - a LOT. Then we all hugged each other -- spontaneously celebrating the **unforgettable experience** which we had just lived. Do yourself a favor and book Frank to take you. Trust me, you will never regret it. We will forever have lasting memories of our cruise on Lake Como. And, we will **NEVER** forget Frank. Love that man!!! So again, **JUST BOOK THIS**. You'll see....
All the women swooning over George Clooney’s house. And, we saw Santa Claus on a boat. “Frank” was friendly, knowledgeable and funny. A great host.
This boat tour was the highlight of our trip to Como. Frank gave us an insightful tour of the local area, and he was incredibly friendly and fun. He even encouraged me to face my fears and sit at the front of the boat; I’m so glad that I did as it was one of the best life experiences I’ve ever had! The boat was absolutely beautiful. We couldn’t recommend Frank’s tour enough! Thank you Frank!
Lovely private tour with Frank, the captain of La Dolce Vita. He’s an expert at navigating the lake and shared many details of the villas and their history. Easy access on and off, right from the Como waterfront.
Frank was great, knowledgeable and made it a very enjoyable day in Lake Como. Trip was an excellent way to get out on the lake. Thanks Frank.
We had a great time with Frank! He made our one hour around Lake Como very enjoyable! It was a great way to see everything in a short amount time.
It’s worth your time and money. We recommend it highly. The experience delivered what was promised. It’s a great way to see the lake from a different pint of view.
Just an amazing experience and love the explanations and expressions given, also did not hesitate to help is taking pictures in a diva way
Francesco is knowledgeable, speaks English and absolutely fun loving, if there was a ten star review I would put it, I highly recommend him.
Amazing tour and perfectly timed with the sunset. Francesco was wonderful at helping with my nervous mum (she doesn’t like water or boats). He was an amazing guide with lots of character and had some many facts about all the villas. He also took the best photos on the boat and helped with posing. Would recommend this tour to anyone in Lake Como.
This was a great experience! Guide was awesome, very friendly addressed all our questions. Def. a must and worth it!
Great knowledge about the area. Kind, thoughtful and experienced. Thank you Frank for the amazing experience.
Great experience! Lovely day with Frank giving some great detail on the villas of Lake Como. Recommend it 100%
Frank is a very experienced boat captain. We had a very memorable trip on Lake Como. I would highly recommend La Dolce Vita to anyone who wants to experience Lake Como.
Highly recommend the experience. Frank was very nice and reached out beforehand with the itinerary of the tour. He took us around some of the most famous villas around Lake Como, helped us take photos and overall made the boat ride very pleasant!
We had a wonderful time. Frank was a great tour guide. It was the highlight of our visit to Como. I recommend this trip to anyone visiting Como or Milan.
Frank was a great host! We really enjoyed the tour - big pleasure. He showed us the most beautiful villas and also took some great photos of us. Very funny, charming guy. All the best from Julia, diva from Vienna (and her gang)
Francesco was fantastic! And the boat was spacious, comfortable and clean …amazing for a couples boat trip even with two couples. Will definitely do it again.
Frank was amazing! Great tour. Would recommend to anyone looking to take a boat tour of the lake. Frank was extremely nice, punctual and helpful.
What a great boat tour of Lake Como. Highly recommended if you are looking for a great experience and wonderful memories. Frank was really nice and very knowledgeable of the sites on water. He was also kind to reschedule our tour for another day due to bad weather the day of. Thank you for a wonderful experience!
Frank was wonderful! Very nice and very informative. The boat is comfortable and accommodating. And of course the lake is very beautiful
Frank, the driver, was very kind and funny. The boat ride was breezy and bumpy. Best part was when we got to stay on the front of the boat, tho a bit more bumpy. Wish we saw more villas and got more facts about them, other than that the villa is a hotel.
Amazing experience around lake como with some quick stops at beautiful villas. It a relaxing hour and one we won’t forget.
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