Lake Como & Bellagio Day Trip with Boat Cruise
Description
Take in the stunning scenery of world-famous Lake Como on this day trip from Milan, just a quick 1-hour drive away. Explore the fashionable lakeside town of Como, surrounded by snowcapped mountains and picturesque Mediterranean villas, and enjoy a breathtaking cruise along Lake Como. Dock at the enchanting village of Bellagio for free time to dine and shop; following this itinerary will help you make the most of your time on this beautiful lake.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Departure by bus from Milan to Como
Private boat cruise on the Lake : - 1 hour from November to March -2 hours from April to October Departure from Tremezzina
Villa Carlotta is a beautiful villa and botanical garden located on the shores of Lake Como in Tremezzo, Italy. It was built in the late 17th century by the Clerici family of Milan, and has been owned by the German Sachsen-Meiningen family since the 19th century
Villa del Balbianello is a historic villa located on a promontory on the shore of Lake Como, in the municipality of Lenno. It is one of the most popular tourist destinations on the lake, and is known for its beautiful gardens, stunning views, and fascinating history.
Isola Comacina is a small island located in the middle of Lake Como, Italy. It is the only island on the lake, and is known for its beautiful scenery, archaeological ruins, and artistic heritage.
Bellagio is a picturesque village located on the shores of Lake Como in Italy. It is known for its beautiful scenery, charming streets, and elegant villas. Stroll through its characteristic streets and stop in for a typical Italian lunch
After your 1-hour coach journey from Milan, start your tour of Como visiting the historic center and enjoy some free time to get to know the town and shop in the many local boutiques.
Return by bus from Como to Milan
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Hotel pick-up is available only from selected hotels. If your hotel is not listed, please make your own way to one of the designated meeting points. Important: for the hotel pick-up option, pick-up time starts from 07.30. Guests must be at their hotel lobby at this time, as the bus collects guests from multiple hotels.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The tour includes an English and Spanish-speaking tour leader.
- Explanations in other languages are available via the app
- The whole group will have a semi private boat
- The semmi private boat cruise could be suspended due to bad weather condition
- The itinerary is subject to change and reconfirmation due to technical or operational reasons.
- Please remember to bring a valid passport or ID document
Reviews(2,620)
Nice day - but description is misleading. Very short time on the semi-private boat - mostly on ferry but you do get to skip the ferry line. Wish the stop in Bellagio was longer. The stop in Como was pointless - should have made Bellagio longer.
We haven’t even started the tour itself, but the organization this morning has already been disappointing. Our instructions were to meet at 7:45 a.m. for an 8:00 a.m. pickup. After being picked up, we were taken to a second meeting point to collect additional passengers. Nearly 1 hour and 40 minutes after the original meeting time, we were finally leaving the city and beginning the actual journey. This seems like a very inefficient use of guests’ time. If multiple pickup locations are necessary, it would make more sense to either have one central meeting point or to pick up guests in an order that allows the tour to head out of town efficiently. Instead, a significant portion of the morning was spent waiting and backtracking. At this point, the poor logistics have already diminished my confidence in the tour operator. Travelers book day tours to maximize their limited vacation time, and losing nearly two hours before the tour even begins is frustrating. Based on this experience, I would recommend looking for a tour company with better planning and organization.
Good experience but understandable that you don't have too long to explore so at times felt a bit rushed. I didn't expect two ferry rides which were ok and probably my fault I thought it was a private boat experience but this was only for the first phase.
It was very beautiful to see. However, we could not hear the guide well on the boat with the headphones, which deprived us of information.
Excellent day trip! The tour guides were excellent with English and Spanish translations. The lake and mountainous views were breathtaking!!! Highly recommend this trip to anyone visiting Milan!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the Lake Como & Bellagio day trip and that our guides provided excellent service in both English and Spanish. The breathtaking views are indeed one of the highlights of this experience. We hope to see you again on another adventure with us!
We (family of 5 adults) recently took a tour of Bellagio in late May 2026. Simone and Michele were our tour guide and driver. Simone provide plenty of commentary during the tour which was much appreciated. The tour was both in Spanish and English. Highlights for me were the private boat to Bellagio and the free time to explore Bellagio (3 hours). The weather was beautiful. We also enjoyed the time to explore Como.
Dear Neil, thank you so much for this wonderful 5-star review! We are thrilled to hear that you and your family had such a great time on the Lake Como & Bellagio Day Trip. We will be sure to pass on your kind words to Simone and Michele — it is always lovely to know that our guides and drivers make such a positive impression. We are glad the boat trip to Bellagio and the free time to explore were highlights for you. We hope to welcome your family back on another tour very soon!
The guides were excellent, although the commentary in two languages got tiring after a while. There was a decent amount of walking. Bellagio was lovely, Varenna was nice but much too crowded for such a small place. Como was bigger than the others, and by then we were too tired (it was roasting hot that day) for us to look around. Ultimately we would have preferred a tour with more time on the lake and less at the towns.
Dear Andrew, thank you for taking the time to share your feedback on the Lake Como & Bellagio Day Trip! We are glad to hear that you found the guides excellent and that Bellagio was a highlight for you. We appreciate your honest comments about the bilingual commentary — we understand that switching between two languages can feel repetitive, and this is useful feedback we will consider for future tours. We also note your thoughts on the balance between lake time and town stops, and your suggestion regarding the itinerary is well taken. We hope the heat and the beautiful scenery still made for a memorable day, and we look forward to welcoming you back!
Great tour, the guides were knowledgeable and took care of us all day long. Happy to visit Cuomo and Bellagio. Only one thing I would like to point out was the guide presentation. One of them was not clean. Smell and his clothes did no look clean and presentable. I was sitting behind him and I had to spray some perfume to make it confortable.
Dear Norma, thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to share your experience! We are delighted to hear that our guides were knowledgeable and attentive throughout the day, and that you enjoyed visiting Como and Bellagio. We sincerely apologise for the discomfort caused by the presentation of one of our guides. Personal hygiene and professional appearance are standards we expect from all our staff, and we will address this matter promptly. Your feedback helps us improve, and we truly appreciate you bringing this to our attention. We hope to welcome you back for another wonderful tour!
This tour is definitely worth taking. You are taken to such beautiful place that need to be seen. The tour bus is very comfortable and our guide was so helpful. The bus driver was fantastic.
Dear Natasha, thank you so much for this lovely review! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the Lake Como & Bellagio Day Trip and that you found the scenery so beautiful. It is wonderful to know that our guide and driver made such a positive impression. We will be sure to pass on your compliments to the team. We hope to see you on another tour with us very soon!
It’s great experience , must be here in the months is may and June the weather is great for going around. The Bellagio is the best place for spending time
