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Board a private ALFASTREET 25 at Sant'Agostino pier for a two-hour luxury tour of Lake Como. See grand villas, islands, and waterfalls up close with prosecco, a guide, and an option to swim—fuel and local taxes paid in cash.
Board a private ALFASTREET 25 at Sant'Agostino pier for a two-hour luxury tour of Lake Como. See grand villas, islands, and waterfalls up close with prosecco, a guide, and an option to swim—fuel and local taxes paid in cash.
A launch slips away from the Sant'Agostino pier and the lake inhales—cool air carrying the scent of linden and diesel. The ALFASTREET 25 glides along Como’s shoreline with a small group of six, hull cutting close to villas that read like chapters of local history: Villa Olmo’s neoclassical face, Villa Erba’s parkland, and the small, shuttered boathouses of Moltrasio.
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Operated by SuBacco Lake Como · Como, Lombardy
A launch slips away from the Sant'Agostino pier and the lake inhales—cool air carrying the scent of linden and diesel. The ALFASTREET 25 glides along Como’s shoreline with a small group of six, hull cutting close to villas that read like chapters of local history: Villa Olmo’s neoclassical face, Villa Erba’s parkland, and the small, shuttered boathouses of Moltrasio.
Lake Como is a glacial basin carved by ice and patience; cliffs and promontories keep the water sheltered and mirror-calm. From the deck a guide names features only visible from the lake—Villa Fontanelle, Villa Oleandra in Laglio and the volcanic remnant of Isola Comacina—placing modern celebrity and medieval fortress alike into context.
The tour is as much about perspective as speed: photographers frame the narrow inlet at Nesso, where waterfalls dare the visitor to look closer, and swimmers slip into cobalt pockets where the current feels like an invitation rather than a threat.
Practically, the private charter runs two hours from Via Lungo Lario Trieste and includes a glass of prosecco, bottled water and a stop for photos or a quick swim. Fuel and local taxes (€100) are payable in cash at the end. There’s no pickup service—arrive at the pier 10–15 minutes early, pack light, and bring a waterproof case for cameras.
This ride balances effortless luxury with the intimate geography of one of Europe’s most storied lakes: fast enough to see the highlights, slow enough to feel the place rearrange itself with each bend in the shoreline.
easy.
2 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels; mostly seated with optional short swims from the boat
No—the tour price excludes a mandatory fuel/tax fee of €100 payable in cash at the end of the tour.
The private charter holds a maximum of six people—one booking reserves the entire boat for your group.
Yes; the itinerary typically includes a short stop (for example at Nesso) where guests can swim from the boat if conditions allow.
No—the meeting point is the Sant'Agostino pier on Via Lungo Lario Trieste; guests must arrange their own transport to and from the pier.
Lake Como’s shoreline is dotted with villas that grew from Roman estates and Renaissance patronage; many current villas were expanded in the 18th–19th centuries as aristocrats built lakefront residences.
Boat tours should minimize idling near shallows and protected shorelines; favor captains who follow local guidelines to reduce wake and disturbance to shoreline habitats.
SuBacco Lake Como operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
A launch slips away from the Sant'Agostino pier and the lake inhales—cool air carrying the scent of linden and diesel. The ALFASTREET 25 glides along Como’s shoreline with a small group of six, hull cutting close to villas that read like chapters of local history: Villa Olmo’s neoclassical face, Villa Erba’s parkland, and the small, shuttered boathouses of Moltrasio.
A launch slips away from the Sant'Agostino pier and the lake inhales—cool air carrying the scent of linden and diesel. The ALFASTREET 25 glides along Como’s shoreline with a small group of six, hull cutting close to villas that read like chapters of local history: Villa Olmo’s neoclassical face, Villa Erba’s parkland, and the small, shuttered boathouses of Moltrasio.
Lake Como is a glacial basin carved by ice and patience; cliffs and promontories keep the water sheltered and mirror-calm. From the deck a guide names features only visible from the lake—Villa Fontanelle, Villa Oleandra in Laglio and the volcanic remnant of Isola Comacina—placing modern celebrity and medieval fortress alike into context.
The tour is as much about perspective as speed: photographers frame the narrow inlet at Nesso, where waterfalls dare the visitor to look closer, and swimmers slip into cobalt pockets where the current feels like an invitation rather than a threat.
Practically, the private charter runs two hours from Via Lungo Lario Trieste and includes a glass of prosecco, bottled water and a stop for photos or a quick swim. Fuel and local taxes (€100) are payable in cash at the end. There’s no pickup service—arrive at the pier 10–15 minutes early, pack light, and bring a waterproof case for cameras.
This ride balances effortless luxury with the intimate geography of one of Europe’s most storied lakes: fast enough to see the highlights, slow enough to feel the place rearrange itself with each bend in the shoreline.