Day trip

Explore Lake Como, Bellagio, and Varenna on a day trip from Milan. Admire the Alpine views and celebrity villas, embark on a boat cruise, and admire the beauty of the most historic villas of Como.

About this activity

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Duration 10 - 10.5 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Skip the ticket line
Live tour guide: English, Spanish, French, Portuguese
Pickup optional: Meet your guide right in front of the Louis Vuitton Store inside Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II (100 meters from Piazza Duomo) or in Central Station of Milan (near the huge apple statue). The guide will have a professional guide's bagde. One day before the tour we will provide you the exact name and the direct contact of the guide. A pickup in the hotel can be arranged as well upon availability.
Private or small groups available

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

Dimitra – Greece

A perfect tour with our perfect guide Franco! Definitely recommended!

Dimitra – Greece

Mira – Indonesia

Our tour guide Elma was fantastic. Our boat from Bellagio to Varenna was broken and she managed to make our travel smooth by using another mode of transportation (Ferry) we just had to wait an hour no big deal. When we arrive in Varenna, Elma also asked us if we would like to spend an extra hour there which was very considerate of her. Our train back to Milan also got cancelled that day but Elma was amazing, she guided us to the next available train. The trip was smooth because of her and even though we got delayed for around 2 hours (not the tour leader’s fault by any means) the trip still felt wonderful and not rushed. Recommended ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Mira – Indonesia

Itinerary

Starting/pickup location
Depends on the selected option
Train
(50 minutes)
Como
Guided tour, Free time, Sightseeing, Scenic views on the way (75 minutes)
Lake Como
Guided tour, Boat cruise, Scenic views on the way (105 minutes)
Bellagio, Lombardy
Lunch (45 minutes)
Optional, Extra fee
Bellagio, Lombardy
Guided tour, Free time, Sightseeing, Scenic views on the way (105 minutes)
Ferry
(15 minutes)
Varenna
Guided tour, Free time, Sightseeing (1.5 hours)
Train
(55 minutes)
2 drop-off locations:
La Mela Reintegrata, Centrale FS

Main stop

Other stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

Join a scenic boat lake cruise & admire historical villas with your guide
Enjoy an entertaining day trip from Milan in the company of a local expert guide
Discover the beauty of Bellagio & Varenna, the jewels of Lake Como
Visit Lake Como's most charming villages in a small group of maximum 12 people
Avoid any tourist traps, crowds & waiting lines in a small semi-private group

Full description

Explore the most famous lake of Italy on an entertaining 10-hour guided tour in a very small group (max. 12 people). Avoid any tourist traps, crowds and queues on a well-planned trip with a professional local guide. Admire the Alps, film locations & celebrity villas, the most beautiful historical villas and join a lake boat cruise. You will start your adventure near Piazza Duomo or Central Station in Milan where you will meet your guide - feel free to choose between two different meeting points. Then you will take an express train ride to Lake Como (50 min). You will enjoy a stunning ferry cruise ride along the lake with amazing picturesque views. Immerse yourself in the lake's famous "golden triangle" section, known for its remarkable villas, and breathtaking villages, such as Bellagio & Varenna. Discover quaint boutiques with local art and stop by a lakeside restaurant to enjoy authentic Italian cuisine. Your guide will suggest you a couple of wonderful lake-view restaurants and you will enjoy lunch in Bellagio. The tour includes a guided tour in different parts of Lake Como, including Bellagio & Varenna together with your guide to admire its picturesque cobblestone roads, curated gardens, beautiful historical villas and panoramic views. At the end of your trip, take the express train back to Milan together with your guide. The tour will finish in Milan's Central Station.

Includes

Lake Como boat cruise
Guided tour of Como, Bellagio, and Varenna
Skip-the-line ferry tickets in the Golden Triangle of Lake Como
Priority access for the boat cruise in Como
Guaranteed, pre-booked seats during the boat cruise in Lake Como
Free time in Bellagio and Varenna
All train tickets (first class)
All subway tickets

Food and drinks
Hotel pickup

Not suitable for

People with mobility impairments
Wheelchair users

Meeting point

Meeting point may vary depending on the option booked.

Important information

What to bring

Comfortable shoes

Not allowed

High-heeled shoes

Know before you go

Our tour includes pre-booked & guaranteed seats during the boat cruise with prioritary skip-the-line access to go on the boat. The program of the tour can change due to operations reasons (eg. train strike, weather conditions, etc). Kindly note that we do not recommend to bring baby strollers during the tour. In the winter time (November-March) the tour starts 1 hour earlier (7:55 AM meeting point in Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II and 8:15 meeting point in Central Station), while summer time (Aprile-October) the tour starts 1 hour later (8:55 AM meeting point in Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II and 1:15 meeting point in Central Station).

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From Milan: Small Group Como, Bellagio, Varenna, Boat Cruise