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The 15 Best Lake Como Day Trips

34 tours  ·  from $46

The lake is a Y and the ferries are the only sensible way across it. These 15 cover Bellagio, Varenna and the villa gardens, with prices, departure points and which ones leave you enough time to eat lunch sitting down.

From Milan: Como & Bellagio with Private Lake Como Cruise - Como: a useful first look at the lake
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From Milan: Como & Bellagio with Private Lake Como Cruise

1.Como & Bellagio with Private Lake Como Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 9,788 reviews · from $112Our pick

Travel from Milan to Como and Bellagio with a bilingual English or Spanish guide, walking through Como, visiting Villa Olmo’s garden, and cruising Lake Como by private boat. Guides such as Lina, Franco, Marina, and Viviana have earned praise for clear commentary and helpful local tips.

“The trip was great. Our guide, Marina, was amazing, very funny. Beautiful views and a well organized experience. I strongly recommend this trip!”

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From Milan: Lake Como & Bellagio DayTour with Private Cruise - From Milan to Como by air-conditioned coach
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From Milan: Lake Como & Bellagio DayTour with Private Cruise

2.Lake Como & Bellagio DayTour with Private Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 2,830 reviews · from $111

Travel from Milan to Como, Varenna, and Bellagio with an English or Spanish guide. You’ll tour Como, cruise Lake Como by private boat, ride public ferries, and enjoy free time for lunch and shopping. Guides have included Monica, Anna, Silva, Alessio, Lina, and Simone.

“A brilliant day tour to a beautiful place. Bus was on time and comfortable. Driver Hamad and our tour guide were both very friendly and helpful.”

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Lake Como & Bellagio Day Trip with Private Boat Cruise - The coach ride from Milan to Como
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Lake Como & Bellagio Day Trip with Private Boat Cruise

3.Lake Como & Bellagio Day Trip with Private Boat Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 2,587 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $120

Travel from Milan by air-conditioned coach to Como, cruise Lake Como from Tremezzina to Bellagio, and explore both towns with a guide. The boat ride lasts one hour in winter and two hours from April to October. Guides may include Sarah, Anna, Angelo, or Raffaele.

“Lake Como is so beautiful! It is a long day so be prepared to bring your walking shoes. We were tired on the way home and didn't think we even wanted to stop at the town of Como but Anna made it so interesting that we were revived. It was well worth every minute.”

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Italy and Switzerland Day Trip: Lake Como, Bellagio & Lugano from Milan - The morning ride north from Porta Garibaldi
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Italy and Switzerland Day Trip: Lake Como, Bellagio & Lugano from Milan

4.Italy and Switzerland Day Trip: Lake Como, Bellagio & Lugano from Milan

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,042 reviews · 10 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $83

Travel from Milan to Lake Como and Lugano by air-conditioned coach, with a 45-minute private boat cruise and free time in Bellagio and Lugano. English-speaking guides such as Amato, Sara, and Monica have led departures, while headsets help you follow along in a group of up to 55 people.

“12/26/25- Our tour of Lake Como, Bellagio, and Lugano was overall very enjoyable. Transportation was excellent—clean, modern, and comfortable, truly 5-star service. The only issue we experienced was with the tour guide’s English. Although we selected an English-speaking tour, the guide was not very fluent, which made explanations difficult to understand at times. A guide with stronger English skills would have greatly improved the experience”

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From Milan: Lake Como Cruise with Visits to Como & Bellagio - The bus ride north from Milan
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From Milan: Lake Como Cruise with Visits to Como & Bellagio

5.Lake Como Cruise with Visits to Como & Bellagio

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,943 reviews · 10 hours · from $78

Spend 10 hours exploring Como and Bellagio from Milan, with a Lake Como boat ride, free time in both towns, and commentary from guides such as Anna, Matteo, Dali, and Carolina. Choose a public boat for a longer lake crossing or a private cruise for a more exclusive ride.

“Kiara was very kind and told many-many interesting information and details about italian history. +1 she gave us many tips whick kind of foods and where should we try it”

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Lake Como: Shared Boat Tour with Prosecco Aperitif - Starting at Sant’Agostino in central Como
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Lake Como: Shared Boat Tour with Prosecco Aperitif

6.Shared Boat Tour with Prosecco Aperitif

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,452 reviews · 1 - 2 hours · from $53

Set out from Como’s Sant’Agostino dock on a small shared boat with guides such as Mario, Alessandro, and Sebastian. Sip Prosecco, pass Villa d’Este, Villa Erba, Villa Pizzo, and celebrity homes, and use optional audio commentary for extra detail. Expect cushioned seats, a canopy, and a friendly, social ride.

“Mario the guide was fabulous! Very knowledgeable about Lago di Como and very informative boat ride! Loved the Prosecco and blankets to keep us warm!”

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From Milan: Lake Como, Bellagio & Varenna with Private Boat - Como gives you the first taste of the lake
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From Milan: Lake Como, Bellagio & Varenna with Private Boat

7.Lake Como, Bellagio & Varenna with Private Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,187 reviews · from $111

Spend 11 hours exploring Lake Como from Milan by air-conditioned coach, private boat, and public ferry. Visit Como, Bellagio, and Varenna with an English or Spanish-speaking guide. Guides such as Anna, Monica, Lina, and Inna have been praised for clear timing, local tips, and friendly help.

“Our tour guides Monica and Anna were awesome! They were really engaging and knew so much about Lake Como and the surrounding towns. They also went out of their way to make sure we could get seated at a restaurant in Bellagio, and they even called to make restaurant reservations after the tour. Highly recommend!!”

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Small-Group Lake Como & Lugano by Swiss Train + Boat Cruise - The Lake Como cruise and its famous villas
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Small-Group Lake Como & Lugano by Swiss Train + Boat Cruise

8.Small-Group Lake Como & Lugano by Swiss Train + Boat Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,084 reviews · 9 to 11 hours (approx.) · from $168Top rated

Travel from Milan to Como and Lugano with an English-speaking guide and a group capped at 12 people. You’ll cruise Lake Como past famous villas, explore Como and Torno, ride the Lugano funicular, and have free time for lunch, shopping, and Swiss chocolate.

“Our tour guide Micky was fabulous! We covered a lot of ground in a relatively small amount of time, with great narrative. Easy train to Como, nice walk around followed by boat trip on Lake Como and stop at quaint village of Torno. Back to Como for lunch/shopping on our own. Then train to Lugano and quick tour with Micky, allowing time on our own for shopping (chocolate for us) and/or stop for a glass of wine. Very nice day tour with plenty of time to enjoy the ambiance of the places visited.”

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Lake Como and Bellagio with Private Boat Cruise Included - Leaving Milan by air-conditioned coach
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Lake Como and Bellagio with Private Boat Cruise Included

9.Lake Como and Bellagio with Private Boat Cruise Included

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 944 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $119

Travel from Milan by air-conditioned coach to Como, Villa Olmo, Lake Como, and Bellagio. A bilingual guide such as Andrea, Lina, or Franco leads the day in English and Spanish, with earphones for commentary. You get a one-hour private-boat cruise, a walking tour in Como, and free time in Bellagio.

“It may seem like and early morning for the trip - but I can tell you - well worth it! Our tour guide was funny, informative and very chatty which made the trip! We were only in Milan for 3 days - but so glad we did this to Lake Como! Highly recommended!”

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Como: Lake Como Shared Boat Tour - Como’s cathedral, Voltiano Temple, and Villa Olmo
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Como: Lake Como Shared Boat Tour

10.Lake Como Shared Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 804 reviews · from $56

Take a 90-minute shared boat ride from Como with an English or Italian-speaking guide. See Villa Olmo, Villa d’Este, Villa Erba, Villa Pizzo, Villa Fontanelle, Villa Oleandra, and more. Guides such as Daniele add useful villa stories, while the small boat leaves plenty of room for photos.

“The tour guide was amazing! The driver and tour guide were so friendly and created such a fun atmosphere. Definitely recommend!”

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Lake Como Kayak Tour from Bellagio - Villa Serbelloni and the Rockefeller Foundation Park
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Lake Como Kayak Tour from Bellagio

11.Lake Como Kayak Tour from Bellagio

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 593 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $102

Set out from Pescallo with guides such as Michele, Michael, Michaela, or Daniele for a 90-minute paddle around Bellagio’s peninsula. After a short safety lesson, you’ll see Villa Serbelloni, Punta Spartivento, Varenna, and the Alps from a stable open-deck kayak. Expect some splashing.

“What a great experience! Our guide was wonderful and helped with everything. A relaxing and unique way to experience the beauty of Bellagio!”

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Varenna: Lake Como Premium Shared Cruise - Finding Dock 1 in Varenna
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Varenna: Lake Como Premium Shared Cruise

12.Lake Como Premium Shared Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 577 reviews · 50 minutes - 1 hour · from $47

From Varenna’s Dock 1, cruise past Villa Melzi, Villa Balbianello, Villa Balbiano, Isola Comacina, and Villa Carlotta. This 50-minute to one-hour panoramic ride uses a skipper and optional app commentary in five languages. Bring your own headphones, and arrive early for the best chance of an outdoor seat.

“Stunning setting. The boat was comfortable and the staff very pleasant and helpful.”

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Small-Group Lake Como – Bellagio, Varenna & Hidden Waterfall - Varenna: one hour in a postcard village
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Small-Group Lake Como – Bellagio, Varenna & Hidden Waterfall

13.Small-Group Lake Como – Bellagio, Varenna & Hidden Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 541 reviews · 10 to 11 hours (approx.) · from $143

Travel from Milan with a small group of up to 15, using trains and boats to reach Varenna, Bellagio, and Orrido di Bellano. Guides such as Giulia, Mari, Amato, and Monica lead the day in English, with free time for cafés, shops, gardens, and lakeside views.

“What an amazing day. Ricardo was a fantastic guide! Very helpful, friendly and engaging. And the breathtaking scenery! Wow! Visits to beautiful little towns along the way, fabulous pasta and Prosecco, shopping. What more can I say?”

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Private Tour by Classic Wooden Boat on Lake Como - Leaving Como beside Life Electric
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Private Tour by Classic Wooden Boat on Lake Como

14.Private Tour by Classic Wooden Boat on Lake Como

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 528 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Cruise Lake Como from Como to Carate Urio in a private classic wooden boat for up to six people. Guides such as Andrea, Thomas, Aston, and Edoardo share villa stories, play your music by Bluetooth, and serve prosecco. The four-hour route focuses on Como’s western shore.

“Groovy cool experience. Very cool boat and tour guide. I did not care to hear about an American actor’s property on Lake Como.”

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Bellagio: Lake Como Shared Boat Tour - The opening view of Villa Melzi and Bellagio
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Bellagio: Lake Como Shared Boat Tour

15.Lake Como Shared Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 496 reviews · from $45Best value

From Bellagio, cruise past Villa Melzi, Villa Balbianello, Villa Carlotta, Villa Balbiano, and Isola Comacina. Your skipper speaks Italian and English, while an optional app audio guide adds commentary in four languages. Choose to return to Bellagio or ask about disembarking in Tremezzo.

“Loved this boat tour! Incredible, breathtaking views! The tour guides were friendly and accommodating and the boat was lovely and comfortable. Highly recommend - great way to see all the amazing views around the lake!”

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