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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.

3.From Milan: Lake Como Cruise, St. Moritz & Bernina Red Train

Discover stunning lakes, Swiss Alps, and glamorous St. Moritz on a full-day tour from Milan featuring Lake Como, a scenic train ride, and Swiss mountain views.

★ 4.6

“Amazing! The whole trip was just magical. Extremely well organised, friendly & clearly spoken guide who was fluent in both Italian & English, welcoming bus drivers who drove carefully and we felt safe on the most trickiest of roads, including the Maloja Pass with 13…”

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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

“My friend and I had a great experience with Zani Tours operator. The hotel pickup was perfectly on time, the drive by bus to Lake Como was smooth and the guides did a fantastic job talking about the history of the place. Everything was well…”

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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

“It was a long day but worth it. The beauty of Lake Como and Bellagio exceeded my expectations. It was easy to cross over to Lugano, Switzerland which was a bonas. Two beautiful countries for the price of one!”

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6.From Milan: Private Boat to Como Lake, Lugano, and Bellagio

Discover Lake Como, Bellagio, and Lugano in one day with a private boat, scenic walking tours, and Swiss chocolates—all from Milan, for $130.

★ 4.8

“we first arrived in Lugano and it was very beautiful and quiet. The road was very beautiful as well with very nice view. The tour guider Amanto was very kind and helpful and told us a lot of tips and facts about the destination. Then…”

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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

“Our guide Marika was very nice, her stories were very interesting and I loved her sense of humour, she made the trip much more fun and interesting. Every activity started and ended on time, the bus was comfortable and the driver Cesare was great. The…”

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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

“Fantastic tour experience! Oleg was incredibly knowledgeable and guided our group effortlessly throughout the day. Traveling between destinations was smooth and hassle-free thanks to the comfortable trains—no traffic delays at all! It was a relaxed, stress-free day exploring two stunning locations. Thank you for making…”

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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 the best tours I ever went on! Alessandro was knowledgeable, organized, and very personable. The tour on the lake was gorgeous, and visiting the towns was a treat! I highly recommend this tour!!!”

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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

“Experience overall was good - didn’t stop by to see the Italian gardens and instead went past them with the boat. Coach trip on the way back had no breaks and was exhausting as long and cramped either not much room. Paid extra to have…”

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11.Como, Lugano & Bellagio: Exclusive CruiseTwo Countries in a Day

Explore Italy’s Lake Como and Switzerland’s Lugano in a single day with this full-day tour, including boat cruises, scenic stops, and expert guides.

★ 4.5

“Antonio was a wonderful guide who had a great personality and history of the areas. He was funny and knowledgeable. Definitely worth the money.”

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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

“This was so much fun!! Julia was the best tour guide!! My favorite was the gorge!! But Bellagio and Verena were also great!”

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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

“Hard to do if handicap. Our guide was very knowledgeable and accommodating especially to our friend who was semi handicap. I Would highly recommend this trip. All the town were magnificent and the boat ride was very pleasant and full with f great sites to…”

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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