Lake Como Day Trip from Milan: Bellagio, Varenna & Boat Cruise
Overview
Escape Milan for a full day on Lake Como, visiting three of its most beloved towns: Como, Bellagio, and Varenna. Travel by air-conditioned coach and enjoy a scenic boat cruise across the lake, with views of grand villas and mountains rising from the water.
Start in Como, where an easy walking tour reveals elegant lakefront promenades and historic piazzas before you board the boat. Next comes Bellagio, nicknamed the "Pearl of Lake Como": wander its cobbled lanes, browse boutique shops, and enjoy free time for a lakeside lunch.
The final stop is Varenna, a quieter fishing village with pastel houses, narrow alleys, and postcard-worthy lake views.
With an official English- and Spanish-speaking guide (plus audio guides in French, German, Italian, and Portuguese), hassle-free transport, and free time to explore, this tour makes it easy to experience Lake Como's highlights in a single day from Milan.
What's Included
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Boat tour on Lake Como
- Gratuities
Meeting Location
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Como
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Bellagio
3 hours Admission Ticket Free
Cadenabbia di Griante
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Varenna
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: Will I get seasick on Lake Como Day Trip from Milan: Bellagio, Varenna & Boat Cruise?
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Activity code: C-2872P100
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Boat tour on Lake Como.
- Gratuities.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Lake Como Day Trip from Milan: Bellagio, Varenna & Boat Cruise is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Lake Como Day Trip from Milan: Bellagio, Varenna & Boat Cruise will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Boat tour on Lake Como
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers
