Como, Bellagio & Varenna: Small Group from Milan with Boat Cruise
Overview
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10 hours 30 minutes
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Explore the most famous lake of Italy on an entertaining 10-hour guided tour in a very small group of 14 participants. Avoid any tourist traps, crowds & queues on a well-planned trip with a professional local guide. Admire the Alps, film locations & celebrity villas during the lake boat cruise.
You will meet your guide in Milan and take together an express train to Como.
Join a panoramic ferry cruise ride along the lake and immerse yourself in the lake's famous "golden triangle" section and visit Bellagio & Varenna.
Enjoy pre-booked & guaranteed seats during the boat cruise along the lake with priority skip-the-line access to the ferry.
Savour a lunch in a lake-view restaurant in Bellagio that your guide will suggest to you.
Admire the majestic historical villas of Lake Como during this entertaining day trip. In each village you will enjoy a mix of guided tour and free time.
Take the express train back to Milan with your guide. The tour will finish in Milan's Central Station.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
All time for transportation (train, ferry, subway, etc) is already included in the tour duration.
The tour programme & schedule can change for operations reasons (eg train strike, bad weather, force majeure, technical issues of the boat, etc)
At the end of the tour the group will normally take the train from Varenna to return to Milan, but if you wish you can stay in Varenna to spend more time there and take on of the next trains/buses by yourself (we will provide the tickets - this must be comunicated before 13:00 on the day of the tour)
During the summer period, there is a small beach in Varenna if you want to swim a little
The tour is always confirmed in case of rain. Tour duration is approx. 10 hours (the tours ends in Milan Central Station).
In the winter time (November-mid 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 (April-October) the tour starts 1 hour later (8:45 AM meeting point in Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II and 9:15 meeting point in Central Station).
It is possible to cancel free of charge only up to 24 hours before the tour, after that term it is not possible to cancel free of charge or modify the booking (for any reason). No-shows are non refunded. In order to cancel the booking, you need to do it from your account, please do not text us or call us to cancel the bookings - it can only be done by you personally from your account
If you wish to visit Last Supper on the day of the tour, please book it separately in the early morning or late eveving.
Bring an ID (passport, ID or driving license - an original, not a photo), this can be requested by train company
If you wish to visit Villa Cipressi (Gates of Heaven) or Villa Monastero during your free time in Varenna, you can buy the ticket directly there in the villa
Not suitable for travelers with mobility impairments
What To Expect
Milan
Express first class train ride from Milan to Lake Como (Como City)
Como
Como City. Take a walk in Como City with your guide and stop by the Duomo of Como. Como has a long history dated back even before Roman empire, was ruled by multiple Italian, German and Austrian emperors due to its strategic location. Admire the Duomo of Como, the last Gothic Duomo built in Italy and the most important religious site of the city. After that, you will join a stunning boat cruise along the lake that will start in Como City.
Options
MEETING POINT IN COMO CITY
Meeting point Como City: The meeting point in this option is in Milan at 10:20 AM in Como City, in front of the train station ''Como San Giovanni''. Starting point: Como S. Giovanni Train Station, P.le S. Gottardo, 22100 Como CO, Italy
PRIVATE TOUR
PRIVATE LUXURY BOAT RIDE: This tour version includes a private luxury boat ride for 1 hour with a captain PRIVATE GUIDE: This tour version includes a private guide only for your private group COMO CITY: Visit of Como City is not included in this tour version (instead you will enjoy a private boat ride & villa visit) HISTORICAL VILLA VISIT: This tour version includes a visit of a historical villa in Lake Como (the tickets are included in the cost)
MEETING POINT NEAR DUOMO
Meeting point Piazza Duomo: Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II in front of Louis Vuitton store (near Duomo) -https://maps.app.goo.gl/M5aKHyZivsyjzEbZ6 Starting point: Louis Vuitton, Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, 20123 Milano MI, Italy
MEETING POINT CENTRAL STATION
Meeting point Central Station: In front of Central Station of Milan near the Giant Apple Monument https://maps.app.goo.gl/wQPqbKiH2eJ8zRGq8 Starting point: Centrale Fs, Piazza Duca d'Aosta, 20124 Milano MI, Italy
What‘s Included
Priority skip-the-line access for boat cruise & guaranteed prebooked seats on the ferry to Bellagio
Professional local expert English-speaking guide to make your experience informative & entertaining
Lake Como boat cruise is included in the cost with guaranteed seats & reserved skip-the-line access
Train tickets (first class), ferry, subway & boat skip-the-line tickets are included in the cost
Visit Como, Bellagio & Varenna. Enjoy a balanced mix of free time and tour
❌ NO BIG GROUPS ➡️ SMALL GROUP ONLY ✅ 14 PEOPLE MAX
Stop by a lakeside restaurant in Bellagio to enjoy authentic Italian cuisine. Your guide will suggest you a couple of wonderful lake-view restaurants. Lunch cost is not included in the tour.
Last Supper Leonardo Da Vinci museum visit is not included in this activity
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
1,365 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
It was a long tour which...
yahya q,Jun 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was a long tour which was very well planed. The guide "Alessandre" was excellent. He kept everyone together at every stage of the multi destination tour.
This tour was absolutely epic!
Eric S,Jun 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide Antonella was OUTSTANDING! This tour was absolutely epic! I highly recommend it!
Super hot & crowded
Resort15442153172,Jun 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00Hot and crowded as hell. Should have avoided weekend. Butt recovering from Train delays. One SMALL group among many. Guide was great, made the trip enjoyable. Thanks Anna.
Lake Como
138nigelw,Jun 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Very enjoyable and relaxed tour. An unusually hot week in Milan, so a trip to the lake made a pleasant change. Beautiful scenery, and Alessandro was a knowledgeable and friendly guide. Would recommend.
The maximalist way to explore Lake Como with minimalist time.
Vacation587061,Jun 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The visit exceeded all our expectations. Our guide Alessandro was extremely knowledgeable and introduced us to the Como region in the most pleasurable way. I highly recommended this tour to people with limited time in the area.
Great day trip from Milan
xrayd0ct0r,Jun 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A long (11 h) but great day. An excellent day trip from Milan. Flawlessly organized. There’s a moderate amount of waiting in line for the ferry and train, which was unavoidable and proved to be wise as it allowed us great seats. Clearly highly expert guide who smoothed the path for us. Money well spent . The group size was perfect, big enough to have the advantage of a group without the drudgery of a large group.
Only way to do Lake Como
Michal T,Jun 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Amazing tour & guide (Antonella). Can’t recommend enough!! Don’t try doing Lake Como on your own… The lines for boats/ferries are insane and with this tour we were able to have a seamless, relaxing, and beautiful day exploring Lake Como. Antonella was so sweet and made sure we had the best seats, front of the line, and gave us all the tips. She even arranged for us lunch reservations and made sure my teenage daughter got to go for a dip in the lake like she wanted. It’s a long day, and the weather was hot, but we had a wonderful time!! Definitely book!
Our tour guide,...
Malgorzata K,Jun 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our tour guide, Alessandro was amazing. He was always making sure we had the best seats and views! The trip was wonderful and we enjoyed every minute of it.
Great tour of lake como
M3268MGkristinap,Jun 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour was amazing. It hit all the amazing stops and our guide Allesandro was the best! They handle all the train/bus and boat tickets and get you the best spots on each for views and pictures. I loved the tour and learned a lot about lake como and was amazed by the views.
Great way to experience Lake Como
Natalie M,Jun 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was a wonderful way to see a lot without tons of walking in the summer heat. We were able to explore at the three cities we stopped in (Como, Bellagio, and Varenna) or you could relax and sit. It was nice to have both options. Mrs Angela was a lovely guide and gave many great suggestions for things to do and places to eat.
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