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The 15 Best Lake Como Day Trips from Milan

70 tours  ·  ★★★★★★★★★★ 4.6 average  ·  from $79

Forty minutes north and the city is gone. The 15 below come in three shapes: train-and-ferry days that leave you free, small-group runs that add Bellagio and Varenna, and private boats. Prices, departure points, and how much of the day is actually on the water.

Milan to Lake Como Day Trips

From Milan: Lake Como & Bellagio DayTour with Private Cruise - From Milan to Como by air-conditioned bus (and how to enjoy it)
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From Milan: Lake Como & Bellagio DayTour with Private Cruise

1.Lake Como & Bellagio DayTour with Private Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 2,830 reviews · from $111.89Our pick

Milan to Lake Como and Bellagio with a guided Como walk, private boat cruise, and free time in Varenna and Bellagio.

“Monica was amazing. I don’t say that lightly. She was so entertaining & you can tell she genuinely enjoys what she does. I also really appreciated how safe the drivers were considering the narrow roads. By the end, I felt like I had a friend for life and I was genuinely sad to say bye to my Tourguide.”

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Italy and Switzerland Day Trip: Lake Como, Bellagio & Lugano from Milan - Coach comfort, headsets, and how to avoid a “long day” mood
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Italy and Switzerland Day Trip: Lake Como, Bellagio & Lugano from Milan

From Milan: Private Boat to Como Lake, Lugano, and Bellagio - Getting from Milan to Como, with a coffee-and-views reset
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From Milan: Private Boat to Como Lake, Lugano, and Bellagio

From Milan: Lake Como, Bellagio & Varenna with Private Boat - Como city center, where sunset makes the walking easier
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From Milan: Lake Como, Bellagio & Varenna with Private Boat

Small-Group Lake Como & Lugano by Swiss Train + Boat Cruise - Como walk and funicular views, the best way to start on Lake Como
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Small-Group Lake Como & Lugano by Swiss Train + Boat Cruise

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,084 reviews · 9 to 11 hours (approx.) · from $168.09Top rated

Small-group Milan day trip to Lake Como and Lugano: guided walks, 1-hour villa boat cruise, funicular ride, and Swiss lakeside time.

“Great trip! Mike definitely went above and beyond to make the experience nice for our small group. Was great to see some locations that were less touristy, and we had enough time at each location to enjoy what they had to offer.”

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Bellagio & Varenna: Small Group Tour from Milan with Boat Cruise - The 50-minute lake cruise: villas, Alps views, and film locations
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Bellagio & Varenna: Small Group Tour from Milan with Boat Cruise

From Milan: Small Group Como, Bellagio, Varenna, Boat Cruise - Como on foot, with just enough time to orient yourself
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From Milan: Small Group Como, Bellagio, Varenna, Boat Cruise

7.Small Group Como, Bellagio, Varenna, Boat Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 967 reviews

Small-group day trip from Milan to Lake Como, Bellagio, and Varenna, with reserved boat seats and guided villa views.

“Antonella was absolutely wonderful! She was so kind, knowledgeable, and made sure we were well taken care of throughout the entire Lake Como trip. Her passion for the area and thoughtful attention to detail made the day truly special. We felt welcomed, relaxed, and learned so much. Thank you, Antonella, for an unforgettable experience — highly recommend!”

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Lake Como and Bellagio with Private Boat Cruise Included - Como and the lake cruise: where the storytelling matters
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Lake Como and Bellagio with Private Boat Cruise Included

8.Lake Como and Bellagio with Private Boat Cruise Included

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 944 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $119.48

A full day from Milan to Lake Como and Bellagio with a 1-hour private boat cruise, guide narration via earphones, and guided city walking.

“Our hostess Lina was sweet and ran the tour very timely. It is rather long by bus but to be expected. Just enough time to “taste” each stop. We took Lina’s recommendation and tried the tableside prepared fettuccine at Suisse restaurant in Bellagio, It did not disappoint!”

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Small-Group Lake Como – Bellagio, Varenna & Hidden Waterfall - Varenna at a relaxed pace, plus quick orientation from your guide
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Small-Group Lake Como – Bellagio, Varenna & Hidden Waterfall

From Milan: Bellagio & Lugano with Lake Como Private Cruise - Riding out of Milan on a panoramic lake road
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From Milan: Bellagio & Lugano with Lake Como Private Cruise

10.Bellagio & Lugano with Lake Como Private Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 470 reviews · from $113

Milan to Como, Bellagio, and Lugano with a private Lake Como cruise, guided walks, and free time for shopping and photos.

“We loved this trip. A great day out and great value for money. Our guide Andrea was excellent, very friendly and knowledgeable. From pick up the day ran smoothly. We had adequate time at each stop and Andrea provided some great advice and recommendations to help us get the most out of our day.”

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Lake Como and Switzerland: Bellagio & Lugano Tour With Boat Ride - Bellagio free time: villas views, the fortress vibe, and steep streets
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Lake Como and Switzerland: Bellagio & Lugano Tour With Boat Ride

From Milan: Como, Bellagio, Lugano Day Tour & Lake Cruise - Como on foot: Piazza Volta, Piazza Cavour, and the Cathedral
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From Milan: Como, Bellagio, Lugano Day Tour & Lake Cruise

12.Como, Bellagio, Lugano Day Tour & Lake Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 381 reviews · from $135

Day trip from Milan to Como, Bellagio and Lugano with guided tours and a Lake Como cruise. Bilingual guide and radio service.

“Andres was our tour guide and he was amazing! Very knowledgable and nice! Would highly recommend the tour, great way to see many places all in the same day.”

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From Milan: Small Group Tour of Lake Como, Lugano & Pre Alps - Como on foot: Roman roots and celebrity villa spotting
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From Milan: Small Group Tour of Lake Como, Lugano & Pre Alps

13.Small Group Tour of Lake Como, Lugano & Pre Alps

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 335 reviews · from $136

Small-group Milan day trip to Lake Como and Lake Lugano by Swiss Express, with a Lake Como cruise, chocolate tasting, and possible Lake Lugano swim.

“We booked the small group tour to Lake Como and Lake Lugano with the amazing Amato as our tour guide in mid-May 2025. Weather was sunny and warm. Amato's friendly manner immediately put everyone in our small group at ease. Amato was a fantastic guide, sharing his extensive knowledge of the area, and giving lots of helpful tips about traveling in Italy. Throughout the day, he made sure to choose walking routes that avoided steps whenever possible, for one of our group with mobility problems. Both Lake Como and Lake Lugano were breathtakingly lovely and picturesque. Plenty of time was allowed to explore both of these magical places. The train…”

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From Milan: Como, Bellagio, and Lugano Exclusive Boat Tour - Getting There from Milan: Piazza IV Novembre and the Morning Pickup Reality
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From Milan: Como, Bellagio, and Lugano Exclusive Boat Tour

14.Como, Bellagio, and Lugano Exclusive Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 325 reviews · 10.5 hours · from $99

One guided day from Milan to Como, Bellagio, and Lugano with a coach ride and Lake Como boat cruise, plus walking tours and free time.

“We really enjoyed our daily excursion. Our guide Michael was really helpful, pleasant and funny! He gave us helpful tips for each place visited and he explained in detail all the highlights. Even thought we experienced a huge delay due to the traffic (perhaps an accident had occurred) the guide and the bus driver adjusted the programm so that we don't miss to see/visit anything. Definitely recommended!”

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From Milan: Full-Day Trip to Como and Bellagio - Como walking tour: cathedral streets and easy free time
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From Milan: Full-Day Trip to Como and Bellagio

15.Full-Day Trip to Como and Bellagio

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 238 reviews · 10 hours · from $81

Coach trip from Milan to Como and Bellagio with a guided Como walk, Lake Como boat cruise, and free time, plus Wi-Fi on board.

“Como lake and Bellagio are such beautiful places!! Really enjoyed swimming in Bellagio shore and meeting my bus seat mate. This experience was absolutely amazing, mostly because of the guide - Chiara - she took care to check each person in the group and passed on various interesting pieces of information. She helped me find a Kodak camera because my phone died, very kind of her. Also spoke to friends who did the same tour, on the same date, and they didn't have the same good experience as I.”

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