Discover the Iconic Villas of Lake Como by Boat: Villa del Balbianello, Villa d'Este and more…

Come on board the Limotender and let our Lake Como villa boat tour turn the shoreline into a private red-carpet premiere. Whisper-quiet propulsion delivers you from one storied estate to the next while a steward tops up chilled Franciacorta and your concierge unlocks after-hours garden access. From Renaissance frescoes to James Bond or Star Wars film sets, each landing is timed to avoid the crowds and frame the perfect drone shot. Whether you seek botanical serenity, Hollywood lore or aristocratic grandeur, our villa boat tour distills centuries of art, intrigue and romance into a single, effortless glide.

Visit the Most Famous Lakefront Villas

Villa del Balbianello

Our Villa del Balbianello private tour grants exclusive mooring at the loggia where “Star Wars” and “Casino Royale” filmed their most romantic scenes - making this the definitive “Lake Como Star Wars” pilgrimage. Inside, Count Guido Monzino’s polar-expedition relics share space with 18th-century tapestries. A sunset aperitivo here, booked through us, feels like owning the set.

Villa d’Este

Once a Renaissance summer palace and now the world-famous hotel, Villa d’Este welcomes Limotender guests to its floating pool, Mosaic Garden and private Chef’s Table. Sip vintage Dom Pérignon where Greta Garbo once whispered “dolce far niente”, knowing your yacht is ready whenever you tire of marble colonnades and silk-lined salons.

Villa Carlotta

Built for a Prussian princess in 1690 and famed for its spring azalea explosion, Villa Carlotta pairs masterworks by Canova and Hayez with a 20-acre botanical park that cascades to the water’s edge. Arriving by Limotender, you disembark beneath marble stairways once trodden by European royalty, then wander terraces scented with citrus and ancient camellias - an impossibility for road-bound visitors.

Villa Monastero

A former Cistercian refuge stretching for a full mile along the Varenna shore, Villa Monastero offers Lombard-Gothic cloisters, a Nobel-winning physics conference hall and lake-level loggias that glow amber at dusk. Dock steps from the water stair, stroll palm-shaded paths, then pause for a curated Barolo tasting under the wisteria pergola.

Villa Olmo

Neoclassical symmetry greets you at Como’s civic jewel, where Napoleon and Metternich once dined amid trompe-l’œil ceilings. Your private guide reveals hidden frescoes and the secret lakeside tunnel before arranging a contemporary-art viewing in the seldom-opened attics - privileges reserved for Limotender guests alone.

Villa Melzi

Bellagio’s romantic promenade is anchored by Villa Melzi, an 1808 masterpiece set in English-style gardens. Land at the lily-pond jetty, admire Egyptian sculptures and the Moorish Kiosk, then follow plane-tree avenues to a private harp recital inside the orangery - an indulgence impossible on standard group tickets.

Villa Pliniana

Carved into a secluded cove, 16th-century Villa Pliniana enchants with its intermittent spring, chronicled by Leonardo da Vinci. Today it hosts only a handful of guests; arrive by Limotender, cross the vaulted loggia, and lunch on Michelin cuisine while symphonic waters rise and fall beneath the dining terrace.

Your Limotender Yacht Awaits

Every itinerary begins with a conversation: four-hour highlights run or a full-day odyssey linking all seven estates. Hand-stitched leather lounges, climate control, high-speed Wi-Fi and a sommelier-stocked cellar come standard, while options range from drone videography and saxophonist to helicopter pick-ups for alpine picnics. Discover all the onboard-services of Limotender. Low-emission engines and biodegradable courtesy kits honour the lake’s fragile beauty, and an onboard AED plus certified crew guarantee peace of mind. Transparent, all-inclusive pricing covers fuel, gourmet finger food and Mercedes transfers from villa or helipad by Moveolux.

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