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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.
“A very well organised tour and plenty of time allocated to wander around the towns we visited. The tour guide was informative and the audio guide headsets were ideal to hear the information provided. The private boat trip around Lake Como was stunning and we were lucky to have good sunny weather. Be aware that…”
Milan to Lake Como and Bellagio by bus and private boat cruise, with villa-viewing stops, Como sightseeing, and free time.
“Itinerary was all wrong”
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.
“We had a great day, and saw most of the lake whether by coach or boat! We were part of a large group, but the 2 guides handled it very professionally and were both very helpful with where we could visit/eat/shop in our free time at each stop. Would definitely 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.
“The tour was great, but pls note that you might get wet clothes from the waves. The guide was nice and the surroundings really beautiful.”
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.
“We had such an amazing trip from start to finish, Lina and Christian were great. Lina was brilliant at pointing out things of interest and bravo to Christian who managed to drive down some very tight roads. Grazie.”
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.
“Great time- did the two hour tour. Guides were very knowledgable about the area and showed us the main highlights of the area”
Private vintage wooden Cadenazzi speedboat on Lake Como. Cruise by Villa Balbianello, Bellagio, and Carlotta with a friendly captain.
“Terrific day on the beautiful lake! David was knowledgeable and we had a great day!”
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.
