A small island with a long history
In the Middle Ages the island was a fortified refuge, destroyed in the 12th century in the wars between Como and Milan. Today you can walk among the ruins of its churches, surrounded by olive trees.
Isola Comacina by private boat
Isola Comacina is the only island of Lake Como, in front of Ossuccio and Sala Comacina on the western shore. It has the ruins of medieval churches and a historic restaurant, and is reachable only by boat. Our private tours pass it together with Villa del Balbianello, from €800 for the whole boat.
Always aboard.
Private boat and captainA local captain at the helm, nobody aboard but your group.
Drinks aboardProsecco.
FuelAlways in the price. The farthest piers add a pick-up supplement.
Rain coverBad weather? Another day, or a full refund.
The route.
Villas and Balbianello, 3 hours: an example route. It changes with your pier, the weather and what you want to see.
- 0:00From your pier, e.g. Cernobbio
- 1Villa d'Este
- 2Moltrasio
- 3Laglio · Clooney's villa
- 4Nesso waterfall
- 5Isola Comacina
- 6Villa del BalbianelloCasino Royale (007) and Star Wars
- 3:00Back to your pier
Lunch on the island
The Locanda dell'Isola Comacina has served the same menu for decades. Booking is essential: tell us in the notes and the captain will drop you at the island and pick you up.
Around the island
The tour continues to Villa del Balbianello, a few minutes away, and from the centre of the lake you can add Villa Carlotta and Bellagio.
At a glance.
- Price
- from €300 per boat
- Guests
- Venetian water taxi: up to 16; Motorboat: up to 11
- Included
- Captain, fuel, prosecco
- Pick-up
- Carate Urio, Moltrasio, Cernobbio, Torno, Laglio, Brienno, Lezzeno, Tremezzo, Lenno included; Como +€20, Bellagio +€50, Menaggio +€50, Varenna +€50 pick-up supplement
- Languages aboard
- EN, IT
- Payment
- deposit to confirm, rest on the day
- Bad weather
- new date or full refund
Updated October 2026
Good questions.
Can we stop on Isola Comacina?
Yes, the captain can drop you at the island's landing; the time ashore counts within your tour.
Is there an entrance fee?
The island has a small landing and visiting fee in season; check on arrival.