Villa d'Este from the water

Villa d'Este in Cernobbio is a 16th-century villa that has been a luxury hotel since the 1870s. Its gardens and the floating swimming pool face the lake, and the best view is from a boat. Every one of our tours from the Como branch passes in front of it, from €300 for the whole boat.

Villa d'Este in Cernobbio on the lake
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What you see from the boat

The long lakefront, the gardens climbing behind the villa and the famous pool on the water. A few minutes later come Moltrasio and, in Laglio, George Clooney's villa.

02

Staying at the villa?

Many guests of the hotels in Cernobbio leave from the public pier of Cernobbio, a short walk away. Write your hotel in the notes and the captain will confirm the best meeting point.

03

Which tour

Even the 1-hour tour passes Villa d'Este, Moltrasio, Laglio and Torno.

Good questions.

Can we visit Villa d'Este?

It is a private hotel: the gardens are for guests. From the lake you see it without restrictions.

How long does a tour from Cernobbio take?

From 1 hour; with 2 hours you reach the Nesso waterfall.