How Much Does a Private Boat Tour on Lake Como Cost?

2026 prices · all-inclusive · no hidden fees · up to 6 guests

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The short answer

A private boat tour on Lake Como with Lake45 costs between €250 and €1,250, all-inclusive, depending on duration: from a 1-hour cruise at €250 to a 6-hour journey at €1,250. The price is per boat, not per person — one rate covers your entire group of up to 6 guests, including the licensed skipper, fuel, live commentary and a welcome aperitivo. There are no extras at the dock.

Full price list · 2026 season

Every tour, every price

TourDurationPriceRoute highlights
Lake Essence1 hour€250Central-basin highlights: Villa del Balbianello, Bellagio, Villa Carlotta
Lake Charm2 hours€470The most booked: adds Villa Balbiano (House of Gucci) and Isola Comacina
Sunset Tour2 hours€500Golden hour with premium Prosecco and Aperol Spritz on board
Lake Heritage3 hours€700Adds the villages of Varenna and Menaggio
Sail & Dine3 hours€750Evening cruise plus gourmet dinner at a lakeside restaurant (dinner not included)
Lake Wonders4 hours€900The full journey, including the Orrido di Nesso gorge
Sunset & Dine4 hours€1,000Sunset cruise plus fine dining (dinner not included)
Lake Indulgence5 hours€1,100Half day with a lakeside lunch stop (meal not included)
Lake Prestige6 hours€1,250The most complete experience, from Balbianello to Villa d'Este

Tailor-made experiences are quoted individually, starting from €250. Restaurant meals on dining experiences are paid directly at the restaurant.

Per boat, not per person

Why private can cost less than you think

Because every Lake45 price covers the whole boat, the per-person cost drops with your group size: the 2-hour Lake Charm at €470 works out to about €78 per person with 6 guests — for a completely private experience with no strangers, no fixed route and a skipper who adapts the journey to you. Shared group boats sell cheaper seats, but you trade away the privacy, the flexibility and the route itself; bare boat rentals may look similar per hour, but fuel, skipper and commentary are rarely included — and without a skipper you miss the stories that make the lake worth seeing.

What's in the price

All-inclusive means all-inclusive

Payment by credit/debit card or PayPal with instant confirmation. Cancellation: 100% refund up to 7 days before the tour, 50% between 7 days and 24 hours, non-refundable within 24 hours.

Questions about prices

Pricing FAQ

How much does a 2-hour private boat tour on Lake Como cost?
With Lake45, a 2-hour private tour costs €470 (Lake Charm) or €500 for the Sunset Tour at golden hour. The price is per boat for up to 6 guests, all-inclusive: skipper, fuel, live commentary and a welcome aperitivo.
Is the price per person or per boat?
Per boat. Every Lake45 tour is private, so one price covers your whole group, up to 6 guests. For example, the 2-hour Lake Charm at €470 works out to about €78 per person with 6 guests — for a fully private experience.
What is included in the price?
Everything: the private boat, fuel, a licensed skipper, live commentary on the villas and history, and a welcome aperitivo on board (Italian wine or Aperol Spritz; premium Prosecco on the Sunset Tour). There are no extras at the dock.
Are there any hidden costs?
No. Lake45 publishes all prices and charges one transparent, all-inclusive rate. The only costs not included are restaurant meals on the dining experiences (Sail & Dine, Sunset & Dine, Indulgence, Prestige), which you pay directly at the restaurant, and pickup from docks outside the free-pickup area.
Is hotel pickup included in the price?
Pickup is free from the docks of Tremezzo, Lenno and Bellagio — including partner hotels such as the Grand Hotel Tremezzo and Grand Hotel Villa Serbelloni. Other docks around the lake can be arranged for a supplement.
What is the cancellation policy?
Cancel up to 7 days before the tour for a 100% refund, or between 7 days and 24 hours before for a 50% refund. Same-day cancellations and no-shows are non-refundable. Payment is by credit/debit card or PayPal, with instant confirmation.
How much does it cost to propose on a boat on Lake Como?
A standard private tour starts from €250, and many couples propose on the €500 Sunset Tour. Lake45 also arranges full proposal experiences — photographer, flowers, restaurant booking and drivers — priced on request as a tailor-made package.

Ready to compare experiences? See the complete guide to private boat tours on Lake Como, our Sunset Tour, or the full boat tour FAQ.

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