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Lake Como, Bellagio and Lugano from Milan with Private Boat Tour

3.741 reviewsDay trips

  • 10 hours
  • Free cancellation up to 24h before
  • Guided in English
  • Instant confirmation

Highlights

Departure from Milan by air-conditioned coach to Lake Como, where the day begins with a relaxing cruise surrounded by historic villas, lush gardens, and dramatic mountain scenery. After the cruise, the tour reaches Bellagio, known as the “Pearl of Lake Como,” famous for its cobblestone streets, artisan shops, and beautiful lake views. The journey then continues across the border to Lugano, an elegant Swiss town where you can enjoy free time to stroll along the lakeside or along Via Nassa, a renowned shopping street. Finally, the tour returns to Italy with a visit to Como, a historic lakeside town known for its charming old center, medieval walls, the impressive Como Cathedral, and its long tradition of silk production. The day ends with a comfortable coach return to Milan.

Inclusions

What's included

  • Private boat ride for the group on Lake Como
  • Visit of Como
  • Visit of Bellagio
  • Professional tour guide
  • Visit of Lugano

What's not

  • Food and drink
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel drop off
  • At the moment it is not possible to start the tour directly from Como

Itinerary

  1. Departure by bus from Milan to Como

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  2. The tour continues with a 1-hours cruise on the lake. Admire the lakeside villas and keep an eye out for Villa d'Este at Cernobbio, a luxurious hotel set in tropical gardens. The view is always impressive since mild Mediterranean climate ensures an abundance of exotic and rare plants to thrive year-round.

    1 h

  3. 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

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  4. 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.

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  5. 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

    2 h

  6. Continue on your panoramic coach journey around the side of Lake Como. Admire the lakeside villas and the majestic mountain scenery before crossing the Swiss border.

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  7. With your guide, explore the pedestrianized center. See Via Nassa, which was formerly where the women of the city weaved the nets for fishermen and is now a sophisticated shopping street. Visit the shoreside Casinò Lugano.

    1 h

  8. From Lugano, take your bus reach the Mediaval Como. Your knowledgeable guide will lead you around the medieval streets to reach the impressive Duomo, the Cathedral. After the walk you will have some free time to enjoy Como’s historic center and shop in the many local boutiques.

    1 h

  9. Return by Bus from Como to Milan

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Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

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Know before you go

Meeting point
Corner with Foro Buonaparte 10, departure from bus stop next to the agency. Please be ready at the meeting point 15 minutes before the departure of the tour.
Pickup
Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
Ticket type
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group size
Up to 50 travellers
Operated by
Zani Viaggi
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Passport or ID card required
  • The private boat cruise could be suspended due to bad weather condition

How it compares in Milan

  • Its from-price is 63% below the median of the 227 day trips we list in Milan.
  • Its length is typical for the group.
  • By number of reviews it ranks 41 of 227.
  • The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Milan

Milan is Italy's stylish northern powerhouse of fashion and design, with a soaring Gothic cathedral, Leonardo's Last Supper and canal-side evenings.

The Duomo, a forest of white marble spires and statues that took centuries to complete, dominates the city centre, and its roof terraces put you among the pinnacles. Beside it, the glass-roofed Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II leads to La Scala opera house, and the Sforza Castle holds museums including Michelangelo's final sculpture, the Rondanini Pietà.

Top-ranked sights in Milan: Milan Cathedral (Duomo di Milano), Da Vinci's Last Supper (Il Cenacolo), La Scala (Teatro alla Scala).

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