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About Activity
What's Included
Includes
- Bottled water
- Restroom on board
Excludes
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- In front of Bar Lario
Return
- In front of Bar Lario
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, belonged to a Russian prince Alexandre Troubetzkoy. As many rocks crowded the shore where Troubetzkoy wished to build his residence, he ordered to blast many mines to level the ground faster, deserving the nickname of Prince "Turbascogli" ("Rocktroubler").
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. Normally it is closed to the public and you can visit the villa only on the occasion of special events.
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.
This village became famous because in the area there is Villa Oleandra the George Clooney villa in lake Como.
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. Today Villa Taverna is a luxurious and privately owned condominium.
Mandarin Oriental, Lago di Como is a five-star resort located in the picturesque village of Blevio, on the eastern shore of Lake Como. Villa Roccabruna, the Mandarin Oriental Hotel, was built in 1910, commissioned by the family of Emilio Wild, an industrialist from Turin.
Villa Pliniana was built in 1573 around the spring that carries the same name. The name “Pliniana” is inspired to the famous naturalists native of Como, Plinio the Elder and Plinio the Younger, whom, first described the spring and its peculiar intermittence in the first century A.D.
Nesso is one of the most characteristic villages on Lake Como, located approximately halfway along the road that connects Como with Bellagio. The hallmark of Nesso is the Orrido, the waterfall that forms the backdrop to one of the most romantic corners of the lake.
Villa d’Este is considered one of the most beautiful architectural works of the sixteenth century. It is a wonderful 5 star hotels one of the best in Italy. Built in the late 1500s at the and of the 1800s it was converted into a hotel.
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.
An historical villa from the 1700s. Now it is the Como town hall. Villa Olmo is also used for events and exhibitions.
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We had a fabulous 2 hour boat tour around the southern section of Lake Como. Our Capatin was very knowledgeable and professional and made us feel very welcome and answered all our questions. We would highly recommend using La Dolce Vita, the boat was very clean and well maintained and the service was excellent.
Fantastic experience, Driver- Walter was very engaging,funny, knowledgeable. Frank the owner or booker also very knowledgeable. Thank you for a wonderful experience.
We were fortunate to be able to spend our time with Walter. He was very knowledgeable about the history of the lake. Furthermore, he made the tour very entertaining and thoroughly enjoyable. He was also very helpful in assisting us in obtaining a taxi for later. We are fully appreciative of Walter. The tour is located in Como, so if you are staying somewhere else along Lake Como, you will need to allow time to get there.
Our 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 Como
Frank 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!
Lovely location but for the cost the guide (Frank) should have offered a lot more in the way of a guided tour with more detail. The most annoying issue was that Frank spent a large potion of the tour taking bookings on his phone whilst driving the boat.
Great tour ! It was very nice ! The weather was cool ! Boat on time. Merci Frank for all the comments and the pictures !
A 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.
La Dolve Vita was such a memorable experience. Frank is so knowledgeable about the Villas and the Como history. He remembered my Son on his 21st birthday with champagne. Would highly recommend La Dolce Vita as an essential excursion
Wonderful day on the lake!! We saw so many beautiful stops and were told the history behind them. Wish it was longer!!
Frederico was wonderful! He pointed out interesting villas & the history behind them. Stopped by George Clooney’s villas as well as Versace’s villa & a few other famous ones. We all had a fabulous time. Highly recommend!
We had two amazing hours with Frank. His knowledge was impressive and the whole experience was amazing. We definitely recommend this trip to everyone!
Be 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!
We had the best time! Frank and his boat were perfect for the 5 of us. He showed us all of the sites on the lake. He was fun with a great personality and full of good information. He also communicated clearly as to where to meet him and even sent pictures of the pier location. We highly recommend him and would absolutely book with him again.
Frank was a terrific guide! We had a blast. He showed us so many cool spots along the lake. We Highly recommend him!
Was one of the highlights of our trip. Frank was super knowledgeable and catered to our family from 19 to 86 years old. Highly recommend.
This 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.
Frank was amazing and gave us a wonderful tour of Lake Como! Highly recommend! He was super-professional and very knowledgeable!
Frank was an incredible host and guide. His energy and enthusiasm elevate the experience to another level.
The boat ride with Frank was absolutely amazing. From start to finish Frank was kind, knowledgeable and friendly. We traveled the lake and saw so many amazing spots. Frank made this experience one of a kind and we are so thankful for him. If you are in Lake Como, you need to book this experience.
Francesco was a great guide and we had so much fun on our tour with him! We were staying mid-lake and spent most of our time in that area, so we hadn't had a chance to explore Como and it's surrounding villages - it was a treat to get to see them from the water and learn more about some of the notable villas. I especially enjoyed Nesso and seeing the waterfall in person! Thanks for making our last day at Lake Como perfect, Francesco!
Our boat tour was a lot of fun and a great way to see Lake Como. Francisco was a really friendly, wonderful tour guide/captain. We didn’t think to bring drinks and snacks but that would have been nice if it is allowed. I highly recommend it!
We booked 2 hour tour on a boat La Dolce Vita with Francesco for 6 people around lake Como. What a nasty rude man! He started 15 min late and brought us back 15 min earlier. We asked for the safety wests, since last week another boat drowned, and several people were killed. He rudely replied, that he does not have any safety wests, and as a captain he knows best. When one of the passengers wanted to go inside of the cabin because he did not feel good on the top of the boat, Francesco refused to let him inside. Our private local tour guide had to jump between two groups of people to explain the same thing twice because Francesco would not let her to come closer to us, and we could not hear much. We had absolutely no safety because boat had no safety wests, no safety belts, and nothing to really hold on to. Sometimes Francesco was stepping away from the stealing wheel, even when the speed was very high. Please be careful booking with this person! This is the accident waiting to happen! Even our local your guide got in to the argument with this man and told us that she had never seen such a nasty captain on Lake Como!
Francesco was great! Very friendly and knowledgeable.Great boat, new and clean! We definitely recommend Francisco Lombardi’s boat tour!
Frank is amazing. Very funny and takes great care of you. It was the best 2 hours on our trip! Best regards Linda with family.
We had a great tour of the lake and surrounding villas. Frank was a fantastic host. The weather was a bit dicey before we left but he assured us the weather was clearing up and ride would be smooth. He was right! The sun came out and it was beautiful.
Franco was a great guide. Showed us some beautiful villas and shared his knowledge of the area. He was very engaging and made the trip quite enjoyable.
Francesco was an amazing guide. He was extremely knowledgeable and a lot of fun to be around. He regaled us with lots of anecdotes and stories about each villa and the lake.
Frank is awesome!!! It was the highlight of our trip! He’s so nice and knowledgeable!! Worth penny; you will not regret! Book now!
I had actually booked with someone else, and because of possible rain, I reached out to them asking about possible accommodations. *Crickets* after multiple attempts and much frustration, I found Frank and I am so glad that the universe led me to him because our experience has been spectacular. Frank was so responsive from the moment I booked the boat, which is refreshing! He navigates the boat well, so you are in great hands! He is knowledgeable and knows the area well. The scenery is breathtaking so having a great navigator is a must. We didn’t opt to jump in the water since we had dinner plans that evening and didn’t bring a change of clothes, but there is that option and you can definitely plan ahead and bring your swim suit. This a great experience that shouldn’t be missed when you are visiting Lake Como. Book with Frank and you surely won’t be disappointed!!
Best part of the trip to Lake Como was the private boat ride to view the lake. Beautiful sights! Frank was knowledgeable about the many beautiful houses and towns. BYOB.
Wanderful tour!! We had so good time with Frank a very sociale and nice Person! A confortabile boat for sunbathing with the possibilità of and awning in the hottest hours!! Have fun!!!
Awesome tour with Frank! We admired the great villas and beautiful spots. Frank was so nice, we had drinks and snacks on board. He is a vary truly friend man, two hours flew away! He took time to show us around and stopped for us to take photos. We recommend this lovely captain!
Great time with friends! Very comfortable boat for 6 people with beach in front Francesco very friendly, who knows well the good places and beautiful houses around the lake The ideal excursion to discover all the beauty of Lake Como!
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