Group sailing tour from Varenna
A shared outing for up to seven guests, setting off from Varenna in the morning or afternoon, with aperitivo and Prosecco on board. Good for couples and friends who want a small crowd.
Varenna · Experiences & tours
Fauno Sailing, Varenna
Small-group and private sailing trips on Lake Como, led by a local skipper, with an Italian aperitivo and Prosecco served on board.
Photo © Fauno Sailing
- WhereMolo Riva GrandeDepartures from the Varenna pier, with private tours from other piers
- Experiences & toursSailing boat toursGroup and private sailing trips with aperitivo
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Opening hoursMorning 10:00–14:00
Afternoon 15:00–18:00 - Contact+39 375 95 58 718Phone and WhatsAppOfficial website ↗
Why go
About Fauno Sailing
Fauno Sailing runs sailing tours on Lake Como aboard LinaChiara, a 10-metre Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 32 with room for up to seven guests. The pace is relaxed and the idea is simple: real sailing with a small group, an easy conversation on deck and no ferry crowds, with towels the only thing you need to bring.
The skipper and owner is Ricky, known as Fauno, who grew up near Milan and has sailed since the age of ten. A certified F.I.V. instructor, he came back to Lake Como after several seasons in Sardinia and shares the stories, the Italian culture and the lifestyle of the lake with guests on every outing, in an informal and friendly way.
Main services
What Fauno Sailing offers
Services from the official website.
Private sailing tour
The whole boat for your own party, with the length, route and pace chosen by you. Boarding is from Varenna, Bellagio, Menaggio or Tremezzo, and aperitivo and Prosecco are included.
Private sunset sail
A three-hour evening cruise timed to the golden hour, when the lake grows calm and quiet. Aperitivo and Prosecco are served on board, a good fit for romantic or special occasions.
Full-day private tour with lunch
Seven hours on the water with a scenic sail, a swim stop in a quiet spot and a typical Italian lunch served on board. Vegetarian options are always available for guests.
Wine tasting sail with sommelier
A private sail hosted by the skipper and a certified sommelier, with a tasting of four or six wines and an aperitivo platter. Made for curious travellers who enjoy wine and conversation.
Photo © Fauno Sailing
Services and facilities
Good to know at Fauno Sailing
- Max 7 guests
- Skipper included
- Aperitivo and Prosecco on board
- Vegetarian options
- Safety equipment included
- Swim stop when conditions allow
Gallery
Inside Fauno Sailing
Photo © Fauno Sailing
Photo © Fauno Sailing
Photo © Fauno Sailing
Photo © Fauno Sailing
Practical information
Fauno Sailing: address, opening hours and contacts
Address
Molo Riva Grande, 23829 Varenna LC
Phone+39 375 95 58 718
Opening hours
Hours from the official website:
| Day | Morning | Afternoon |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 10:00–14:00 | 15:00–18:00 |
| Tuesday | 10:00–14:00 | 15:00–18:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00–14:00 | 15:00–18:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00–14:00 | 15:00–18:00 |
| Friday | 10:00–14:00 | 15:00–18:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00–14:00 | 15:00–18:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00–14:00 | 15:00–18:00 |
Location
- Contacts
- Contact the business directly by phone, WhatsApp, email or its website. Holiplanet does not take bookings or payments for it.
Getting there
How to get to Fauno Sailing
From Como centre (Piazza Cavour)
About 27 km in a straight line: by car, bus or ferry.
From Bellagio
About 3.2 km in a straight line: by car, bus or ferry.
From Varenna
On foot: 190 m, about 3 min walk.
Straight-line distances from OpenStreetMap data (© OpenStreetMap contributors); road distances are longer and walking times are approximate.
Around the area
Near Fauno Sailing: sights, restaurants and hotels
City Guide · Things to do
Sights near Fauno Sailing
Lake Como villas, villages and viewpoints with their own Holiplanet page, nearest first.
90 m away
Varenna
Painted fishing-village houses on Lake Como's eastern shore
4 km away
Bellagio
The pearl of Lario, where Lake Como's branches meet
4 km away
Menaggio
A lakefront village and ferry hub with trails behind it
4.8 km away
Villa Carlotta
A lakeside museum and botanical garden in Tremezzo
8 km away
Villa del Balbianello
A loggia on a wooded promontory, reached on foot or by boat
26.2 km away
Funicolare Como-Brunate and Brunate
Seven minutes from the lake to the balcony of the Alps
26.9 km away
Duomo di Como (Como Cathedral)
A marble façade and Juvarra's dome, minutes from the lake
26.9 km away
Piazza Cavour and the Como Lakefront
Como's lakeside living room and the walk to Villa Olmo
27.3 km away
Como Old Town Walls (Città Murata, Porta Torre and Broletto)
Roman grid, medieval walls and Porta Torre in 1.5 hours
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On the Lake Como map
City Guide · Where to eat
Restaurants near Fauno Sailing
Lake Como restaurants with their own Holiplanet page, nearest first.
170 m away
Varenna
La Scarpetta
A small family-run pasta place in Varenna where a short menu of fresh handmade pasta is made daily, with sauces meant for the bread.
1.2 km away
Varenna
Hosteria del Platano
A village osteria above the eastern shore of Lake Como, serving slow, homemade cooking and the lake view from its terrace.
5.7 km away
Lierna
Sottovento Lago di Como
A lakefront restaurant in Lierna with a big terrace facing Bellagio, relaxed service and simple, modern cooking built on local ingredients.
6.2 km away
Bellagio
Trattoria Baita Belvedere
A family-run trattoria in the woods above Bellagio, with a terrace view over the lake and the Prealps and a menu rooted in Lombard tradition.
9.5 km away
Bellagio
Polentoteca Chalet Gabriele
A stone-and-wood chalet at 1,012 metres, serving polenta with a view over Lake Como and the Alps.
24.8 km away
Brunate
La Polenteria
A mountain restaurant above Lake Como where polenta is stirred in a copper pot and served steaming at the table.
26.8 km away
Como
Crotto del Sergente
A Como restaurant serving the traditional dishes of its own land, with a large wine cellar and two welcoming dining rooms.
27.1 km away
Como
Ristorante Canottieri Lario
A first-floor restaurant with a panoramic terrace right on Lake Como, serving revisited Mediterranean cooking with Lariana traditions.
27.4 km away
Como
Terrazza 241
A rooftop restaurant and lounge bar at Hilton Lake Como, open all year with a glass-walled greenhouse and views over the lake.
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On the Lake Como map
City Guide · Where to stay
Hotels near Fauno Sailing
Hotels, resorts and villas with their own Holiplanet page, nearest first.
460 m away
Vezio
Hotel Il Portichetto
A scattered hotel in the hill village of Vezio above Varenna
2.9 km away
Bellagio
Grand Hotel Villa Serbelloni
A neoclassical lakeside villa in Bellagio with gardens
5.3 km away
Above Bellagio, on the Ghisallo climb
Hotel Il Perlo
A family-run hotel on the hillside above Bellagio
7.6 km away
Bay of Venus (Golfo di Venere)
Albergo Lenno
A family-run lakefront hotel on the Bay of Venus in Lenno
10.3 km away
Bagnana, Lezzeno
Filario Hotel & Residences
A modern lakefront hotel in Lezzeno with 13 rooms
24.2 km away
Como
Villa d'Este
A historic lakeside grand hotel in Cernobbio, with 151 rooms
24.7 km away
Como
Hotel Asnigo Cernobbio
A 30-room hotel in Cernobbio with a lake-view terrace
25.6 km away
Brunate
Bellavista Boutique Hotel Brunate
A small Art Nouveau hotel and family-run restaurant beside the Brunate funicular
26 km away
Via Cernobbio
Hotel Villa Flori
A 19th-century villa in its own park above Lake Como
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On the Lake Como map
City Guide · Experiences
Tours and experiences
Boat tours, seaplane flights, cooking classes and wine tastings with their own Holiplanet page.
150 m away
Varenna
Lake Como Boat
Self-drive motorboats and private classic-boat cruises from Varenna, past the villas of central Lake Como.
230 m away
Varenna
Taxi Boat Varenna
Shared and private boat cruises from Varenna, with a licensed captain who knows the lake and its villas well.
3.2 km away
Bellagio
Enoteca Cava Turacciolo
A restored 18th-century stone cellar in Bellagio where sommeliers guide you through local and Italian wines with cured meats and lake fish.
4.8 km away
Bellagio
Bellagio Boat Tour
Private boat tours on Lake Como with a professional captain, leaving from Bellagio and tailored to your pace.
13.9 km away
Argegno
B&S Boat Service
Private boat tours on Lake Como with a local captain, from a base in Argegno, with itineraries shaped around your group.
21.8 km away
Moltrasio
Como On Boat
Private boat tours on Lake Como, from one to four hours, starting in Como or Cernobbio and passing the lake's best-known villas and villages.
26.7 km away
Como
Lake Como Experiences & Boat Tours
Private boat tours on Lake Como with an English-speaking captain, from a two-hour cruise to a full day on the water.
27.3 km away
Como
Aero Club Como (seaplane flights)
Take off from the water of Lake Como with an instructor and see the lake from the cockpit of a seaplane.
27.3 km away
Como
PastaClass.it Como Cooking Class
Small-group fresh pasta classes and cooking demos in Beatrice's home, a few steps from Como Cathedral, ending with a shared meal.
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On the Lake Como map
City Guide · Beyond the lake
Day trips from Lake Como
Milan, Bergamo and the lake villages by train or ferry.
City Guide · about 40 min by train
Milan
The Duomo, the Last Supper, Brera and the Navigli
City Guide
Bergamo
The walled Città Alta, its funicular and the Venetian walls
By ferry
Bellagio
The pearl of Lario, where Lake Como's branches meet
By ferry
Varenna
Painted fishing-village houses on Lake Como's eastern shore
By ferry or on foot from Lenno
Villa del Balbianello
A loggia on a wooded promontory, reached on foot or by boat
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All day trips
Lake Como City Guide
Holiplanet Journal
Latest from the Journal
Stories and practical guides about Lake Como and Milan.
Holiplanet Journal
Varenna, Italy: What to See on Lake Como and How to Plan Your Visit
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Milan to Lake Como: How to Do a Day Trip by Train and Ferry
Holiplanet Journal
The Story of Como, Told Through Silk
Holiplanet Journal
Milan in a Weekend: Leonardo’s Masterpieces, Hidden Courtyards and Where to Eat
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All stories
Holiplanet Journal
Straight-line distances from OpenStreetMap data (© OpenStreetMap contributors).
Questions
Fauno Sailing: frequently asked questions
Where does the group tour leave from?
Group tours board at Molo Riva Grande in Varenna. Private tours can start from Varenna, Bellagio, Menaggio or Tremezzo, and other piers are possible on request.
How many people can come on board?
The boat takes up to seven guests, so the group tour stays small and unhurried.
What is included in the price?
The tour includes a professional skipper, fuel and insurance, safety equipment and an Italian aperitivo with Prosecco and soft drinks. Lunch is added on the full-day tour.
What should I bring?
A personal beach towel is the one essential item, as towels are not provided on board. Sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and a light jacket are also recommended.
In which months do the tours run?
Group morning tours run from April to October and afternoon tours from May to September. Private tours are offered from April to October.
Can I celebrate a special occasion on board?
Yes. Private tours and custom events are often chosen for birthdays, proposals and celebrations, and the experience can be personalised on request.