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Lake Como Day Trip from Milan by Train: Private & Personalized

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Milan, Italy
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10 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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Overview

Trade Milan’s busy streets for Como’s historic piazzas, mountain-framed waterfront, and lakeside villages. Discover the history behind the cathedral, explore streets alive with local shops and cafés, and take time to appreciate the scenery. In summer, a ferry ride reveals shoreline villas and towns from the water.

Before you meet, you’ll receive a short Personalization Form so we can tailor the experience to your interests and pair you with a local guide. The true luxury is having their expertise and undivided attention, with the flexibility to explore at your own pace and focus on what interests you most.

- Travel alongside your local guide, with return train tickets from Milan included
- Explore Como’s historic center and waterfront on foot
- Enjoy an included ferry ride during the summer months
- Discover Torno or Moltrasio, depending on seasonal connections
- Get local recommendations for lunch spots and places to explore

What's Included

  • Online Personalization Form sent after booking to tailor your experience
  • A ferry ride between lakeside towns during the summer months
  • Transportation cost to and from Como, which takes around 1 hour by train
  • Food, drinks, and attraction tickets
  • Transportation beyond the included return train travel and summer ferry ride
  • Gratuities (optional)
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Piazza Luigi di Savoia
1, 20124 Milano MI, Italy

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End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

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Milan (pass by)

Swap Milan’s busy streets for Lake Como’s mountain backdrop and waterfront towns. Meet your local guide at Milano Centrale and travel together by train to Como, where lakeside walks, lively piazzas, and views across the water await. Before you meet, you’ll receive a short Personalization Form so we can tailor the experience to your interests and pair you with a local guide. Your day allows time to explore, browse, and enjoy lunch at a spot that suits your tastes.The places below are examples rather than a fixed route or guaranteed stops. Your itinerary is shaped by your interests and pace, as well as train and ferry schedules, opening hours, weather, and local conditions. Return train travel is included, along with a ferry ride during the summer months.
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Como (pass by)

Get to know Como through its café-lined piazzas, stone-paved streets, and lakefront promenade. Admire the cathedral’s elaborate façade from the square, browse shopfronts in the historic center, and watch boats come and go along the waterfront. Your local guide shares the history behind the landmarks and offers a glimpse of daily life in a city where bustling shopping streets sit just a short walk from the lake.
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Lake Como (pass by)

During the summer months, take to the water on an included ferry ride between lakeside towns. Steep hillsides rise behind waterfront villas, while villages cluster around small harbors along the shore. Enjoy the breeze and changing views as your local guide points out landmarks along the way. The ferry route depends on seasonal connections and operating conditions, with the day planned to make the most of your time on the lake.
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Torno (pass by)

Boats bobbing near the harbor and narrow lanes winding between old buildings give Torno its inviting village atmosphere. Explore on foot with your local guide, find a favorite view across the water, and pause at a lakeside café or restaurant. Depending on your preferences and ferry connections, your day may feature Moltrasio instead. Your guide can recommend a lunch spot that suits your tastes and budget.
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Milan (pass by)

Settle into the train journey back to Milan after a day beside the lake. Your local guide accompanies you on the return journey and can share recommendations for restaurants and neighborhoods to explore during the rest of your stay. The day is planned around the available connections, and the experience ends at the original meeting point at Milano Centrale.
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • This is a private City Unscripted experience: real people, real connections.
  • After booking, you’ll receive a short online Personalization Form to share your interests, preferences, and must-sees. Your City Unscripted guide will personally reach out to create a customized itinerary that suits your style, whether you enjoy history, food, hidden gems, or cultural experiences.
  • Return train travel between Milan and Como is included, along with a ferry ride between lakeside towns during the summer months. Any additional public transportation or local taxis used between sites are payable separately, with costs discussed with your local guide after booking.

Frequently Asked Questions (8)

Q: Will I get seasick on Lake Como Day Trip from Milan by Train: Private & Personalized?

A: 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. Read more Feb 2023

Cancellation Policy

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

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Online Personalization Form sent after booking to tailor your experience
  • A ferry ride between lakeside towns during the summer months
  • Transportation cost to and from Como, which takes around 1 hour by train
  • Direct communication with your local guide for itinerary planning and recommendations
  • Private and personalized 10-hour experience with a local guide
  • Food, drinks, and attraction tickets
  • Transportation beyond the included return train travel and summer ferry ride
  • Gratuities (optional)
  • Hotel drop-off

Additional Info

Activity name

  • 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
  • This is a private City Unscripted experience: real people, real connections.
  • After booking, you’ll receive a short online Personalization Form to share your interests, preferences, and must-sees. Your City Unscripted guide will personally reach out to create a customized itinerary that suits your style, whether you enjoy history, food, hidden gems, or cultural experiences.
  • Return train travel between Milan and Como is included, along with a ferry ride between lakeside towns during the summer months. Any additional public transportation or local taxis used between sites are payable separately, with costs discussed with your local guide after booking.
  • Your itinerary is flexible, shaped by your preferences, train and ferry schedules, opening hours, weather, and local conditions to make the most of your day.

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