Lake Como Sightseeing Small Group Cruise

Your tour begins at Gimbus, Via Fratelli Cairoli 21, Como

Start your tour at a small office in Como, with “front door” access to the lake. Follow a representative from the team to the pier, and step onto a smooth wooden boat before beginning your memorable cruise.

Cruise past Villa Olmo on Como’s waterfront

First, float by Villa Olmo, an 18th-century masterpiece featuring a massive column-lined facade and extensive lakeside gardens. Learn how this huge villa functioned as a prestigious retreat for emperors and world leaders throughout history.

Pass Cernobbio town’s grand villas and hotel façades

Next, glide past Cernobbio where historic estates and hotels line the water like lakefront castles. Your audio guide reveals the secrets behind every ornate gate and marble terrace. You will learn about the noble guests who have visited these massive retreats for centuries.

Spot Villa Oleandra, George Clooney’s lakeside home

Then, cruise past Villa Oleandra in Laglio, the famous estate owned by George Clooney. Your audio guide shares stories about the star-studded parties and paparazzi sightings that made this village famous. You will get a clear view of the gardens and the stone bridge.

Sail by small town of Torno’s steep lanes and modern lakefront hotels

After that, cruise past Torno, a village where stone houses climb a steep 45-degree incline from the harbor. You will see the twelfth-century Romanesque bell tower of San Giovanni and the sleek, modern facades of contemporary five-star hotels along the shoreline.