Swap the city sights of Milan for the lakeside allure of Lake Como with this day trip from Milan. Showcasing the highlights of the glamorous northern lake, the excursion packs in a walking tour of Como town and a visit to Villa Olmo with a boat cruise to Bellagio and free time in Varenna. You’ll travel with a guide to get the lowdown on all the sights, and you’ll be back in Milan in time for dinner.

Relax in the comfort of an air-conditioned coach as you travel from Milan
Admire Lake Como’s pretty towns and luxury villas as you cruise to Bellagio
Spend time in neoclassical Villa Olmo and explore its pristine gardens
Use provided earphones to make sure you catch all the guide’s commentary

What's Included

Luxury air-conditioned coach trip
earphone set
1-hour lake cruise by private boat

Food and drinks
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off

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What To Expect

Broletto (Pass By)

Villa Olmo

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Operated by a multi-lingual guide
Dress code is smart casual
The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps

Be at the meeting point 15 minutes before the departure
Infants (free ticket) do not have their places booked; they must sit on their parent's lap
During the tour, you are given radio system to easily listen to the guide. In case of no return or lost device, you will be charged a 50€ penalty fee.
The itinerary is subject to change to guarantee the best experience.
The tour has to respect timetables, so it is mandatory to respect the times of the meeting points indicated by the guide in order not to get lost during the tour.
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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ariellegolightly

Had a great time, tour guide was knowledgeable and sweet. The locations were great. Will definitely recommend to friends and family!

Reviews

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Excellent tour experience!!!

ralph, Apr 2023

The tour guide was excellent, explained everything very well, the bus was first class. The tour guide was on time and polite. We were behind schedule because other tourists came late and at every stop they took a million pictures, even though the tour guide mentioned many times what time was the meeting… The bus ride, the boat ride, and Lake Como & Bellagio was an excellent experience!!! The restaurant’s there were excellent!!! Super delicious!

Lake Como Tour

Cathy_J, Mar 2023

This was a nice relaxing tour to Lake Como. We visited Como and the Cathedral, enjoyed a boat ride to Bellagio and Varenna. We were giving free time to visit both Bellagio and Varenna. This was a nice day trip from Milan and an introducion to the Lake Como area.

Wonderful day at Lake Como.

Richard_D, Mar 2023

This was a great trip. Our guide Simon was knowledgable and friendly and really helped make the trip memorable. Worth every penny as you stopped at multiple locations and enjoyed guided tours by bus, boat and foot as well as free time to explore. I can’t recommend this trip enough and in March the cost of the whole trip was less than the quote for car hire or private transfer and you definitely benefit from the tour guide and local knowledge.

Response from Host, Mar 2023

Dear Richard, We are very happy that you enjoyed the tour. and thanks also from Simone. Our tour guides are one of the highlights of our tours! Bye bye

An absolute dream trip!

sophia_d, Mar 2023

Wonderful bus ride the boat cruise to Lake Como and the other lakes. Bus to Tirano then got on the red train Bernino for the most amazing, idealic and picturesque ride through the Swiss Alps then bus back to Milan. Totally worth every penny, highly recommended!!

A good way to see Lake Como in one day

Lynn_R, Mar 2023

A well paced tour with plenty of free time to enjoy the sites. Our guide was friendly, knowledgeable and helpful.

Book without any hesitation.

Yusuf_M, Mar 2023

Very nice and pleasant ride. Recommend to everyone. Memorable. Well organized. Knowledgeable gide...

Response from Host, Mar 2023

Dear Yusuf, thank you so much for your review. We are very happy when our guests feel satisfied and enjoy our beautiful country. Hope to see you again soon.

Breathtaking views!

Steven_M, Mar 2023

Such a great trip! Beautiful views! Wish the sun would have been out but none the less. Our guide was awesome! Very knowledgeable and suggested great places at each stop

Response from Host, Mar 2023

Hello Steven, thank you very much for your comment. We really appreciate. Best regards

Nice tour

AnitaSosnovska_S, Mar 2023

Very well organized trip. We saw the beautiful places and appreciate our tour guides given information.

Wrong itinerary

Julie_B, Mar 2023

The tour guide was a nice woman, but difficult to hear. Viators itinerary was completely wrong though, it included 2 stops that were completely not included.

Response from Host, Mar 2023

Dear Julie, thank you for your notice. We don't know on which date you took part to the tour but probably was one day that was very windy and we ahd to change the program becuase it was not possible to sail in the center of the lake. For the safety of our customers we had to little change the program with the visit to a different village. Sorry about that but it was an unexpected situation. Best regards

Great package

Doreen_L, Mar 2023

We are happy with Our guide Claudia - her explanation in English is clear. We are happy with the package and the boat ride is made the tour worth it.

Response from Host, Mar 2023

Dear customer, thank you for your kind review our tour guide Claudia is a great part of our team. Best regards, Autostradale Viaggi

Beautiful tour

jennifersacct, Mar 2023

Beautiful views, relaxing boat tour around the lake. Comfortable bus with sufficient space. Enjoyed walking regions around the lake. Tour would be better if smaller group, not everyone was courteous of others or respectful of the time.

Response from Host, Mar 2023

Dear customer, thank you for your review. We are pleased to hear that you were able to enjoy the boat tour as well as being able to joy your free time by walking on your own.

Nice trip

Ming_L, Mar 2023

Enjoyed this wonderful trip. The tour guider was very responsible, for example, he got the meeting point early so we were able to find him easily. He explained everything clearly and told us a lot of stories about the lake Como. The boat we took also very good. The lake is beautiful. Highly recommended.

Response from Host, Mar 2023

We are so glad to read you enjoyed your trip! Doing it with a tour guide is a great plus since you feel taken care of and receving great insights of everything you see. Thank you

Good fun!

Theresa_D, Mar 2023

It was a good tour! Bellagio and the old town of Como is lovely! Our tour guide is very knowledgeable. This tour should be on your list when in Milan specially if it’s your first time to visit the city. It’ a good break from the city tour.

Phoning It In

Wendy_W, Mar 2023

The tour bus was cramped and claustrophobic. The lake was beautiful, but the tour guide was phoning it in. He narrated along the route, but it was hard to follow or relate what we were seeing at the moment to what he was saying.

Response from Host, Mar 2023

Dear customer, thank you for your feedback its very helpful for us to reinforce our quality service. Best Regards

A treasure in northern Italy

Lynne_A, Mar 2023

What a beautiful place! We say lovely villas, took a boat trip and saw several gorgeous towns. Our tour guide showed us all the right places and gave us information we never would have received.

Noof_A, Mar 2023

It was a fine trip - not very impressive. We went to see nice places but were mostly left on our own - the bus ride was unorganized and i was separated from my husband on the way back

Response from Host, Mar 2023

Dear customer, thank you for your feedback we will take it in consideration. best regards

It’s Ok

Rajesh_P, Mar 2023

I have full sympathy for the guide in view of her age but really this trip was more about getting on a bus to go to Lake Como, then to Bellagio, then to Varenna and exploring on your own.. the locations are good but I suspect the weather (great sunny day the day I went) had more to do it than the trip planners ..

Response from Host, Mar 2023

Dear customer, thank you for your feedback, it helps us to understand best how we can continue to better our services. Lake como is indeed beautiful on a sunny day. We hope you enjoy the rest of your staying. Best regards, Autostradale viaggi

Great experience

Fahd_E, Mar 2023

Sarah is a Very professionnal guide we enjoyed her company and explanations...(Hi from "the baby" who was aboard)

Well organized

Gizelle_Y, Feb 2023

Well organized tour. The tour guide is very knowledgeable and nice. This tour has around 50 participants.

Great tour

Mohsin_K, Feb 2023

Was a good experience. Franco was a good host. Was a little confusing having him do the tour in both English and then Spanish.

Response from Host, Mar 2023

Dear customer, our tour guide Franco is one of our best ones!! We imagine that you indeed had a lovely time. Thank you.

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