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15 Best Lake Como Day Trips from Milan

The Como day trips: Bellagio and Varenna trading charm across the water, private boats stitching the villas together and the lake an hour north by train. The day trip everyone extends next visit.

1.From Milan: Como, Lugano and Bellagio Exclusive Boat Cruise

Discover Italy and Switzerland in one day with this scenic tour including Lake Como, Bellagio, and Lugano. Enjoy exclusive boat rides, cultural sights, and stunning views for $130.

Most Popular★ 4.8

“This day trip was fantastic! Our guide, Matteo, gave us essential information about each place without talking too much. We had little radios to listen to him, so he didn't have to yell at us. There was free time at each place to explore, which…”

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2.From Milan: Como Private Boat, Bellagio and Lugano Day Trip

Discover the charm of Lake Como, Bellagio, and Lugano with this full-day Milan tour. Scenic boat rides, charming villages, and expert guides await you.

★ 4.8

“It was a great value for all day tour to visit the highlights. Good way to sample what is there and when you return you can spend time where you enjoyed most. Only bad thing is company sent email changing meeting time and place to…”

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

Discover Lake Como and Bellagio on a full-day tour from Milan, featuring a scenic cruise, charming villages, and expert guides, offering great value and authentic views.

★ 4.0

“We had a great day Beyond expectations!! Rafaelo was knowledgeable informative and engaging He went above and beyond to make this an amazing trip We were kept informed of our pick up time from our hotel Nice double decker bus with scenic ride to Bellagio…”

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

Discover Italy's Lake Como and Bellagio, then cross into Swiss Lugano on this full-day guided tour from Milan for stunning scenery, charming towns, and cultural highlights.

★ 4.5

“Perfect tour to cover Lake como, Bellagio and Lugano in a day. Our Guide Amato was both informative and funny, alongside excellent driver Oscar. Highly recommend!”

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7.From Milan: Lake Como by Private Boat, Bellagio & Lugano

Discover the beauty of Lake Como, Bellagio, and Lugano on a full-day guided tour from Milan, including a private boat cruise, scenic drives, and free time to explore.

★ 4.6

“Sara is an amazing tour guide who is clearly passionate about her work! The tour is well-organized. We spent the perfect amount of time in Bellagio and Lugano. :)”

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8.Lake Como & Lugano: Small Group, No Crowds, With Boat Cruise

Discover the beauty of Lake Como and Lugano on this small-group tour with boat cruises, scenic train rides, and charming village visits from Milan.

★ 5.0

“This was a fantastic day excursion! We had 2 days in Milan and knew we wanted to explore the area. We had heard wonderful things about both Lake Como and Lugano so we were thrilled that we found a day excursion that included BOTH!! I…”

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9.Bellagio & Varenna – Small Group Tour from Milan with Boat Cruise

Discover Lake Como’s highlights on a small-group tour from Milan, including Bellagio, Varenna, and a scenic boat cruise—perfect for authentic Italian scenery.

★ 5.0

“This was one of our favorite tours during our recent trip to Northern Italy. Our tour guide Antonella was great and took great care to make sure we got the best viewing spots on both boat rides. The scenery on Lake Como was incredible.”

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10.Lake Como, Bellagio with Private Boat Cruise Included

Discover Lake Como's beauty on a full-day guided tour from Milan, featuring scenic boat cruises, charming villages, and optional train adventures.

★ 4.5

“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…”

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12.Lake Como Kayak Tour from Bellagio

Experience Lake Como from the water with a guided kayak tour from Bellagio. Enjoy stunning scenery, expert guides, and a peaceful morning paddle for $86.89.

★ 5.0

“Excellent guide- very informative. A peaceful, kayak tour away from crowds with beautiful views of the surrounding area. Highly recommend.”

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13.From Milan: Small Group to Bellagio, Varenna and Bellano Gorge

Discover Lake Como’s highlights from Milan on a small-group tour. Visit Bellagio, Varenna, and Bellano Gorge, with scenic boat rides and expert guides for an authentic experience.

★ 5.0

“It's a very enjoyable tour. Lovely towns, beautiful scenery. Our guide, guili,was exceptional! Nice way to visit Lake Como for a day.”

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15.Lugano, Bellagio Experience from Como with Enchanting Boat Cruise

Discover Lake Como and Lugano with a full-day tour featuring scenic boat cruises, charming towns, and expert guides—perfect for lovers of natural beauty and culture.

★ 4.5

“I am writing this on behalf of my clients, M/M McCormick, had a wonderful trip. Everything could not have been better. Their guide, Andrea, explained everything and had a wondeful sense of humor. His English was very good. *****”

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More Lake Como Day Trips from Milan

5.0Private Cruise on Lake Como with Speedboat from 1H to 4H2 hours (approx.)$362.95 5.0The Best of Lake Como. Bellagio & Lugano Small Group Tour10 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$83.48 4.4From Milan: Como, Bellagio, Lugano Day Tour & Lake Cruise$135 4.9From Milan: Authentic Small Group Tour of Lake Como, Lugano$175 5.0Domaso: Wine Tasting at the Winery on Como Lake1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)$76.22 4.7From Milan: Como, Bellagio, and Lugano Exclusive Boat Tour10.5 hours$99 4.5Bellagio & Varenna Full-day Tour on Lake Como8 to 9 hours (approx.)$453.69 5.0Private Guided Tour by Speedboat on Lake Como from 1H to 4H4 hours (approx.)$362.95 5.0Lake Como: eBike City Tour Guided by an iPad and a Tour Leader3 hours (approx.)$96.79 5.0From 1H to 4H License Free Boat Rental 40cv Lake Como2 hours (approx.)$181.48 4.5Lake Como Food Tour – Eat like a real Local3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$89.53 5.02 hours Boat Rental Lake Como2 hours (approx.)$278.26 5.0Small group Pasta and Tiramisu class in Como3 hours (approx.)$229.87 5.0Lake Como Highlights – Villa Balbianello & Bellagio exclusive full-day tour8 hours (approx.)$302.46 5.0E-Bike Tour Lake Como and Swiss Vineyards3 hours (approx.)$175.43 5.0Italian Wine Tasting & Food Como Lake1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)$79.24 4.8Lake Como: Winery Tour with Wine Tasting1.5 hours$74 5.0Private boat tour from Bellagio, iconic villas and hidden gems2 hours (approx.)$387.15 5.0Home Cooking Class & Meal with a Local in Como3 hours (approx.)$107.68 5.0Classic boat tour on Lake Como1 hour (approx.)$362.95 5.0Lake Como Experience with boat and van Small-Group from Milan10 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$163.33 4.5From Milan: Exclusive Boat, Lake Como, Bellagio, and Lugano Tour10 hours (approx.)$141.19 4.5Lake Como: Shared boat tour and aperitif with Prosecco1 hour (approx.)$50.81 4.5Lake Como – Varenna & Bellagio Exclusive Full-Day Tour (max 8 p)8 hours (approx.)$266.16