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The best days out from Milan.
The 15 most popular lake como boat rentals & private cruises around Milan. The ones worth building a day around, with prices, run times and who to book through.
Lake Como, Bellagio, and Lugano in one long day from Milan, with a private boat cruise, guided stops, and Swiss border crossing.
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Milan to Lake Como with private boat cruise, a Como walking tour, and free time in Varenna and Bellagio for photos, views, and easy pacing.
“Great guide, very organized, going beyond his role to make everybody feel welcomed and cared for!”
Milan to Lake Como and Bellagio by bus and private boat cruise, with villa-viewing stops, Como sightseeing, and free time.
“Lovely excursion. Nice bus ride out of Milan and a wonderful trip around Lake Como. Our guide, Sarah, was wonderful.”
Private boat on Lake Como, plus Lugano and Bellagio from Milan, with coach comfort, guided walks, and Swiss chocolate.
Private Lake Como cruise plus Bellagio and Lugano in one day from Milan. English guide, coach comfort, and free time on two lakes.
“I highly recommend the tour to Bellagio and Lugano! Our guide, Sara, was fantastic—she shared really valuable information throughout the trip that made the experience even better. Bellagio is absolutely beautiful; getting lost in its charming little streets is a must. The views of the lake are stunning, and everything Sara explained along the way…”
Milan to Lake Como: guided Como, private boat to Bellagio, and a Varenna stroll. Villas, ferry views, 11 hours.
“Our tour guides Monica and Anna were awesome! They were really engaging and knew so much about Lake Como and the surrounding towns. They also went out of their way to make sure we could get seated at a restaurant in Bellagio, and they even called to make restaurant reservations after the tour. Highly recommend!!”
Milan to Lake Como and Bellagio with a private boat cruise, Como walk, and Villa Olmo gardens. Long bus day, big views.
“The tour guide was excellent and made meet up instructions very clear. The beauty of Lake Como is amazing! The boat ride allowed us to see the lake from a different perspective. The bus rides are long but worth the effort.”
Paddle a small-group kayak around Bellagio’s peninsula, learn safe strokes, and enjoy quiet lake views plus Alps panoramas in 1.5 hours.
“Excellent guide- very informative. A peaceful, kayak tour away from crowds with beautiful views of the surrounding area.”
Private classic wooden boat tour on Lake Como with an English guide, villa sighting stops, and comfort for up to 6.
“This is the absolute best! Do the 4 hour one! We had beautiful tour of the lake, got to spend time in bellagio and then drive by Varenna. We did an hour in Bellagio rather than two shorter stops in each. Absolutely amazing!”
Private boat on Lake Como plus guided Como, Bellagio, and Lugano from Milan. Two countries, one long day, strong value.
“The admin person (I think it was Debrah) send two WhatsApp messages to remind and provide detailed information about the meeting place which I appreciatedvvery much. When we reached the meeting point early, there were already many buses waiting there but we couldn't find the bus we were assigned. I messaged Debrah and she responded…”
Private speedboat cruise on Lake Como for groups up to 5, passing grand villas and Nesso, with a local captain and optional swim stops.
“Captain Stefano was fantastic! Super friendly, knowledgeable, and shared great information the whole way. He made our Lake Como boat tour such a memorable experience — highly recommend!”
Private boat and guided walks in Varenna and Bellagio, plus Villa Monastero gardens, for small groups on Lake Como.
“Beautiful place and tour guide Michelle was fantastic unfortunately rain all day but we have a lot of fun”
Private 4-hour Lake Como speedboat tour with Pietro & Federica: villa views, swim stops, and movie-set scenery, in English.
“Walking around town before our boat trip helped us find the dock. Pietro & Frederica, having grown up in the area had a lot of knowledge about the lake. From folklore to local traditions as well as all the villas around the lake.”
Private vintage wooden Cadenazzi speedboat on Lake Como. Cruise by Villa Balbianello, Bellagio, and Carlotta with a friendly captain.
“Daniel our boat captain was the best, making sure we knew about the history of the villas and each city. He also gave us some recommendations on places to eat near by. Fully recommended!!!!”
Drive your own Lake Como boat (no license), cruise villas and towns near Como, and even reach Bellagio, with fuel included.
“Amazing experience, staff were very helpful and friendly. I proposed to my partner on the boat in the middle of Como lake as the sun was setting - was incredible.”
The city's masterpieces, the lakes an hour north, and every way to reach them.
