COMO BOAT TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Two Hours on Lake Como: A Compact, Cinematic Cruise Past Villas and Waterfalls
A personalized, two-hour boat tour from Sant’Agostino that passes landmark villas, lakeside villages and dramatic waterfalls—this guide explains what you’ll see and the practical details to plan it.
Two Hours on Lake Como: A Compact, Cinematic Cruise Past Villas and Waterfalls.
Embark on a tailored two-hour cruise from the Sant’Agostino floating pier in Como and glide past iconic villas, charming lakeside villages and sculpted contemporary monuments while an experienced captain shapes the route to your interests.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Villas, Villages and the Open Lake
The tour threads the first basin of Lake Como, offering uninterrupted views of 19th‑century villas and cultivated lakeside gardens as you pass Cernobbio, Moltrasio, Laglio and other characteristic villages.
Monuments and Film‑set Villas on a Pass‑By Route
This itinerary is organized as a sequence of pass‑bys— from the contemporary Life Electric monument to Villa Erba, Villa d’Este and Villa Pliniana—so you experience the shoreline’s highlights from the water without repeated landings.
Optional Drone Footage to Record the Cruise
For a small additional cost you can commission professional drone footage of your journey, a ready way to turn two hours on the lake into lasting visual memories.
What the day feels like
What Two Hours on the Lake Feels Like
The cruise is compact and cinematic: you depart from Sant’Agostino, cross open water and skirt the shoreline on a curated pass‑by route that compresses the lake’s architectural and natural highlights into a single, relaxed two‑hour loop.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this two‑hour cruise suits best—and who should seek alternatives.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The excursion is a two‑hour cruise that runs from Sant’Agostino pier; departures from other public or private piers in the first basin can be arranged on request.
Consider basic sun and rain protection for lake conditions; if you want recorded visuals of the trip, professional drone footage can be arranged for a small additional cost.
Boats have a maximum legal capacity of 7/8 people (including the captain); check any special needs in advance as infants must be held by a parent throughout the experience.
If weather prevents running the tour, the operator offers the same tour on another date or time or a full refund.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the tour?
The tour lasts two hours.
Where does the boat depart from?
Boats usually depart from the Sant’Agostino floating pier at Lungo Lario Trieste, 28, Como; departures from other public or private piers in the first basin can be arranged on request.
Can we customize the itinerary?
Yes—ride and stops can be customized to suit your needs and the operator will explain distances and help organize the cruise.
What is the maximum number of passengers?
The maximum legal capacity of the boats is 7/8 people, including the captain.
Are infants allowed?
Infants are admitted but must be held by a parent throughout the experience.
Can you film our cruise with a drone?
Yes—professional drone footage is available for a small additional cost.
What happens in bad weather?
In case of bad weather you can be offered the same tour on another date or time, or receive a full refund.