The 5 Best 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, a Most Beautiful Village winner. Explore arcades, Parco Scherrer, then sail back to Lugano.

“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

Walk the Olive Tree Trail from Lugano to Gandria, enjoy a car-free lakeside village, then cruise back by boat.

“He was very knowldeable of the area and its history. He also shared personal stories of his family. He was open to all our questions and encouraged us to ask them. He also had a good sense of humour! Thanks Jason!”

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3.Lugano Lake: 1 hour Boat Rental

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

License-free 1-hour boat rental on Lake Lugano from central Lugano, fuel included, up to 5 people. Self-paced views.

“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.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. Two hours of freedom for groups up to five.

“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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5.Lugano Lake: 3 hours Boat Rental

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

Cruise Lake Lugano in a license-free boat from central Lugano. Fuel and insurance are included, with a simple briefing for up to 5.

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