Top 6 Boat Tours in Lugano

1.Lake Lugano Cruise to Morcote & Sightseeing

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 64 reviews · 5.5 hours · from $32Our pick

Panoramic Lake Lugano cruise to Morcote, winner of Most Beautiful Village. Stroll Lago Ceresio and Parco Scherrer in 5.5 hours.

“I've been on many similar tours to this in other countries and have really enjoyed them; however, this one fell flat for me. It took us a long time to even get on the boat, and most of the information shared with us wasn't super interesting. Our guide was also giving the tour in multiple languages, making it feel even slower than necessary and it was difficult to hear her. I would recommend using the ferry to organize your own tour of Morcote.”

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2.Guided Walking Tour to Gandria with Boat Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 35 reviews · 5 hours · from $25Best value

Guided Olive Tree Trail walk to Gandria, then a Lake Lugano boat cruise back to Lugano, with time to explore and grab lunch.

“La balade est très jolie néanmoins elle pourrait se faire plus rapidement afin d’avoir plus de temps pour de promener dans Gandria. On met environ 2h30 pour faire 6km, c’est beaucoup trop lent.”

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3.Lugano Lake: 1 hour Boat Rental

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 19 reviews · 1 hour · from $168

One-hour, no-license boat rental on Lake Lugano, central Lugano. Fuel included, small group up to 5, meet at Newave dock.

“Es gab gar keine Bootsfahrt ! Keine Hinweise, keine Uhrzeiten, nichts ! Schlechter geht’s nicht ! Ich will mein Geld zurück, weil es keine Leistung gab ! Viel wertvolle Zeit vergeudet !”

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4.Guided Walk from Lugano to Gandria promoted by Lugano Region – return by boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 15 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $26

A guided walk from Lugano to Gandria via the Olive Trail, with lake views and a boat return. English tour, great value.

“This tour was great value. Our guide had exceptional knowledge on the area and its history, a tour well worth doing.”

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5.Lugano Lake: 2 hours Boat Rental

★★★★★★★★★★3.4 · 9 reviews · 2 hours · from $271

Rent a license-free boat on Lake Lugano from central Lugano, with fuel included. 2 hours on the water for up to 5.

“We had an unforgettable time on Lake Lugano! The boat was spotless, comfortable, and everything was explained clearly before we set off. The owner was incredibly friendly and professional, making sure we felt confident and safe. Towards the end, it got a bit windy and tricky to handle the boat, but he managed everything so well and made sure we were okay. Truly a top-notch experience—highly recommended!”

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6.Lugano Lake: 3 hours Boat Rental

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 3 hours · from $349Top rated

Drive your own license-free boat on Lake Lugano from central Lugano. Fuel and insurance included, 3 hours, small group.

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