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Gliding Lake Como: A Venetian-taxi Passage Past Clooney’s Villa
A shared, 75-minute cruise from Como that explores Lake Como’s famed villas and lakeside villages aboard an authentic Venetian wooden taxi with multilingual audio commentary.
Gliding Lake Como: A Venetian-taxi Passage Past Clooney’s Villa.
Embark from Como and slip out across the glassy expanse of Lake Como on an authentic Venetian taxi boat, guided by local captains and an onboard hostess while an audio guide in multiple languages narrates the histories of the shoreline’s grand villas and villages.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Authentic Venetian wooden taxi
Travel in style on a handcrafted Venetian wooden taxi boat with an onboard hostess and experienced local captains ensuring a comfortable, informative ride.
Villas and villages by the water
The route presents Lake Como’s most famous residences and shorefront villages — from Villa Oleandra (George Clooney’s residence) to Villa Erba, Villa d’Este, Villa Versace and the picturesque towns of Cernobbio, Torno and Blevio.
Multilingual audio guide and local insight
Follow the shoreline with an audio guide available in 10 languages and live answers from the onboard hostess and captains who speak Italian and English.
What the day feels like
What the cruise feels like
This is a compact, shared sightseeing cruise: 60 minutes of calm, lakeside passage framed by grand villas and scattered villages, bookended by 15 minutes for boarding and disembarking — designed to deliver the most iconic views of Lake Como with clear narration and local know‑how.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this cruise suits — and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Total scheduled time is 1.15 hours (75 minutes total): approximately 60 minutes on the boat plus 15 minutes for boarding and disembarking.
Departure location is Via Fratelli Cairoli 21, Como; arrive in good time for boarding.
Travel light: large luggage, baby carriages, electric wheelchairs and similar large items are not permitted. No alcoholic drinks, no smoking and no food on board.
This is a shared tour; a minimum of four people is required. Prices may vary depending on number of passengers, start time and day of the week. There are no hidden fees.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
What happens if it rains?
Tours operate rain or shine; the main issue is high wind which can force changes or cancellations.
What if the boat tour is cancelled?
If the operator cancels the tour you will receive a refund.
What language does the captain speak?
Captains speak Italian and English.
Is there an audio guide and in which languages?
An audio guide is included and is available in 10 languages.
Are there any items or passengers not allowed on board?
Several items and passenger types are restricted: no large luggage or bags, no baby carriages, no electric wheelchairs, no pets; smoking and food are not permitted onboard.
How long is the experience and how is the time divided?
The experience lasts 1.15 hours (75 minutes) total: roughly 60 minutes cruising and 15 minutes for boarding and disembarking.