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From Milan: Como & Bellagio with Private Lake Como Cruise

From Milan: Como & Bellagio with Private Lake Como Cruise - Getting from Milan without turning it into a stress test

1.From Milan: Como & Bellagio with Private Lake Como Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 9,788 reviews · from $112Our pick

Full-day Milan trip to Como and Bellagio with Villa Olmo gardens plus a private Lake Como boat cruise and guided city walk.

“The whole experience was amazing Lina our host was incredible. she took control of the party and talked us through everything. Christian the driver was a true professional. We felt so relaxed knowing that they had full control, making our one in a lifetime experience truly magical. Lina also gave food recommendations which we took up meaning we were able to eat the best food available. We would totally recommend this trip with others and hope that they had the magical pair of Lina and Christian. Thank you.”

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From Milan: Como, Lugano and Bellagio Exclusive Boat Cruise

From Milan: Como, Lugano and Bellagio Exclusive Boat Cruise - Milan Start Point and the Pace You Should Expect

2.From Milan: Como, Lugano and Bellagio Exclusive Boat Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 6,635 reviews · 11 hours · from $95

Milan to Como, Bellagio, and Lugano in one day with a private Lake Como boat cruise, Swiss chocolate time, and Wi‑Fi onboard.

“This day trip was fantastic! Our guide, Matteo, gave us essential information about each place without talking too much. We had little radios to listen to him, so he didn't have to yell at us. There was free time at each place to explore, which was great. Amazing day trip! I would highly recommend it to all 😃”

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From Milan: Como Private Boat, Bellagio and Lugano Day Trip

From Milan: Como Private Boat, Bellagio and Lugano Day Trip - Como time: cathedral sights and lakefront walking

3.From Milan: Como Private Boat, Bellagio and Lugano Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 6,271 reviews · 11 hours · from $78

Milan to Como, Bellagio, and Lugano with a private Lake Como boat cruise, guided walks, plus Switzerland border views.

“It was a very well spaced out day (no extra long journeys between) with beautiful destinations. Marina was so passionate about her job and seemed to really enjoy navigating a very large group. She was clear in her expectations which helped everyone keeping to time and destinations. A special mention to Kajool who was a friendly, fun driver - getting us everywhere safely!”

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From Milan: Lake Como Cruise, St. Moritz & Bernina Red Train

From Milan: Lake Como Cruise, St. Moritz & Bernina Red Train - Maloja Pass by coach: amazing views, but plan for motion on twisty roads

Lake Como & Bellagio Day Trip with Private Boat Cruise

Lake Como & Bellagio Day Trip with Private Boat Cruise - Como First: Sant’Abbondio and Time to Walk the Old Streets

5.Lake Como & Bellagio Day Trip with Private Boat Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 2,587 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $120

Guided day trip from Milan to Como and Bellagio with a private-group boat cruise, free time to wander, and big lake views.

“First, there is nothing “private” about this “private” cruise except for the 45-min ferry ride in Lake Comp. Everything else was done via public transportation with the public. The tour guide Majella (not sure about the spelling) shouts at the microphone, maybe she doesn’t know that a microphone amplifies voice. She’s not very friendly either — if you ask questions, she’ll either say “I already said that earlier” or “I’ll talk about it later”. Girl, we ask questions because we can’t understand you. None of that screaming makes sense. She made us take a picture of the map rather than giving us maps (what’s a few pennies worth of paper…”

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From Milan: Lake Como Cruise with Visits to Como & Bellagio

From Milan: Lake Como Cruise with Visits to Como & Bellagio - Meeting in Milan: Piazza IV Novembre and the Bus Ride Out

Lake Como: Shared Boat Tour with Prosecco Aperitif

Lake Como: Shared Boat Tour with Prosecco Aperitif - The boat experience: cushioned seating, canopy, and that smooth speed-boat rhythm

7.Shared Boat Tour with Prosecco Aperitif

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,452 reviews · 1 - 2 hours · from $53

Shared Lake Como speed-boat tour with Prosecco aperitif and phone audio. Cruise past Villa d’Este, Versace, Erba, and more in comfort.

“Alessandro was a great guide. Zipping around Lake Como in his speed boat looking at the grand houses and listening to his commentary was an amazing experience.”

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Milan: Lake Como Private Cruise, Bellagio & Lugano Day Trip

Milan: Lake Como Private Cruise, Bellagio & Lugano Day Trip - Private 45-Minute Lake Como Cruise: The Part You’ll Remember

From Como: Lugano and Bellagio with Enchanting Boat Cruise

From Como: Lugano and Bellagio with Enchanting Boat Cruise - The Enchanting Boat Cruise to Bellagio: Views, Photo Stops, and Real Relax Time

10.From Como: Lugano and Bellagio with Enchanting Boat Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 710 reviews · from $118

One day, two countries. From Como to Bellagio by boat, then Lugano in Switzerland with guided sights, free time, and onboard WiFi.

“My husband & I had a wonderful time exploring Lugano & Bellagio. It was absolutely beautiful. Our guide was fantastic; very friendly & happy to provide suggestions on other activities & restaurants around Como/Italy. Definitely worth the money.”

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Como, Lugano & Bellagio: Exclusive Cruise–Two Countries in a Day

Como, Lugano & Bellagio: Exclusive Cruise–Two Countries in a Day - Milan stop and the en-route storytelling: why you’ll still feel informed

11.Como, Lugano & Bellagio: Exclusive Cruise–Two Countries in a Day

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 690 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $97

One day in Como, Bellagio, and Lugano from Milan, with a Lake Como cruise, Wi‑Fi, and passport checks for Switzerland.

“From start to finish this tour kept us entertained. We had the pleasure of touring with Andrea and Klaus. Andrea kept the energy high starting at 830am. He instantly greeted us and made us felt welcome. I was so impressed by him translating the tour in English and Spanish for 11 hours straight. Never did he loose his momentum. Klaus drove us safely and smoothly. I felt so safe with these two. Andrea shared so many fun facts and where to get the best deals. This was a dream experience. We tour Como in the winter time and thought it wouldn’t be as great! It was perfect, not many tourist…”

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Lake Como Kayak Tour from Bellagio

Lake Como Kayak Tour from Bellagio - Briefing and paddle training: the part that makes the rest feel easy

12.Lake Como Kayak Tour from Bellagio

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 593 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $102Top rated

Paddle a self-guided kayak route around Bellagio’s peninsula on Lake Como, with a safety lesson, top views, and a small-group guide.

“Thoroughly enjoyed this experience. The water can get a little choppy, I thought it all part of the fun - but if you’re a nervous swimmer you might get anxious. However, our guide instilled confidence and the kayaks are very stable. The guide Michael (wrong spelling - sorry!) was informative and humorous but low key enough to allow us to enjoy the natural beauty all around. It was wonderful to see the towering cliffs and cloud wreathed mountains from a different angle. Great bit of exercise too!”

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Varenna: Lake Como Premium Shared Cruise

Varenna: Lake Como Premium Shared Cruise - Price and time: what you really get for about $47

13.Varenna: Lake Como Premium Shared Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 577 reviews · 50 minutes - 1 hour · from $47

Shared Lake Como cruise from Varenna with Bellagio views and famous villas like Villa del Balbianello, plus a free audio guide app.

“We booked this tour because of time constraints that made the ferry schedules along Como difficult for a DIY excursion, and the experience was just what we wanted. Leaving from Varenna allowed for beautiful views of the city, and the circuit around the lake was gorgeous. The boat was very nice and smooth, and it was easy enough to find the correct dock for pick-up.”

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Private Tour by Classic Wooden Boat on Lake Como

Private Tour by Classic Wooden Boat on Lake Como - How the Route Moves: Quick Passes, Big Views

14.Private Tour by Classic Wooden Boat on Lake Como

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 528 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $423

Private classic wooden-boat cruise on Lake Como with English guide, villa views, and onboard prosecco, for up to 6 people.

“Our boat was an impeccable classic wooden boat, perfect for Lake Como. Our Captain / Guide Austin was knowledgeable, friendly and took excellent care of us.”

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