Lake Como can feel daunting to explore independently, with public transport from Milan hard to navigate alone. That’s why, with a local guide, we’ll take you to renowned spots like Bellagio and Varenna, avoiding the stress of traffic and delays by traveling smoothly by train, so you can relax and immerse yourself in the heart of this stunning region. Enjoy a cruise across sparkling waters and experience the magic of Lake Como on this semi-private, stress-free adventure.
What's included
Expert, English-speaking guide
Round-trip first-class train and ferry tickets
90-minute boat cruise
Visit Como, Bellagio, and Varenna
Guide tips
Lunch
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Itinerary
Meet your guide near Milan Central Station
Your Lake Como adventure begins near Milan's bustling Central Station. Your guide greets you with a friendly smile and introduces your small group before boarding a first-class express train for the scenic 50-minute ride toward the Alps.
Explore Como
Step off the train into Como, a lakeside city with roots stretching back to pre-Roman times. Wander narrow marble streets while your guide shares stories of the city's past. Pause at the Duomo Cathedral, Italy's last Gothic cathedral, before continuing through Piazza San Fedele to the waterfront at Piazza Cavour.
Cruise Lake Como past celebrity villas and film locations
Board your boat for a 90-minute cruise along the glittering lake. Glide past Villa Olmo's neoclassical gardens, Villa Erba from Ocean's Twelve, and the luxurious Villa d'Este. Continue past Villa del Balbianello, featured in Casino Royale and Star Wars, while the Alps rise dramatically behind you.
Visit Bellagio
Your cruise ends in Bellagio, the village nestled in the lake's famous golden triangle. Stroll cobblestone streets lined with boutiques and soak in waterfront views. Enjoy free time for an authentic Italian lunch at a lakeside restaurant recommended by your guide.
Discover the quiet charm of Varenna
After lunch, ferry across to Varenna, a peaceful village on the eastern shore. Narrow alleys wind between pastel-colored houses draped with flowers. In your free time, visit Villa Monastero's botanical gardens or climb up to Castello di Vezio, a medieval castle with panoramic lake views.
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Started rough and finished beautifully!
Kayvan L.
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June 19, 2026
We showed up early at the meeting point and saw all of the tour guides arrive and leave with their groups, but none of them had us listed as part of their group. We had our email confirmation showing the tour company etc, but did not have a name of our tour guide. Finally one tour guide, Elma, was kind and professional and said she would not leave us behind. She took matters into her own hands and got us to join her group. Elma, showed true customer-obsession in ensuring we were not left behind, even though, we were not officially on her list. Once this mixup was behind us, we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and the beautiful scenery of Lake Como. The towns were stunning and left us wanting to go back!
Lake Como, Bellagio, Varenna tour
Judy F.
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May 27, 2026
The tour guide was very kind & gave us a lot of information that was great! Loved everything we saw on this tour. The train ride back, on the other hand, was a nightmare. I understand that Italian trains can be somewhat not on time, but this went beyond being late. We met at 6:15p for our train, & I just got to my hotel @ 10pm! The train ride back just didn’t show up & no one knew what was going on. We waited (in the heat-I know that can’t be changed) for over 2 hours without knowing why the train was that late. It wasn’t the tour guides fault either, & he handled himself well. Then I find out that Friday the trains are striking (they do this every month). Unfortunately, it just happens that I thought I would try a train instead of flying from Milan to Zurich for another tour that I can’t miss. Now I have that to figure out. I don’t understand the logic of shutting down the trains & totally inconveniencing people’s travel schedules.
I have only used the Tour Guy for tours & have always enjoyed them. I have done several before & have another two this trip. Thank you …
Outstanding!
Heather V.
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May 26, 2026
Mauro was an awesome guide. He made sure we were together & had a great time despite the crowds & various modes of transportation. Plenty of free time to explore. So much to see! Lake Como was Beautiful! We had a wonderful day!
A Rainy Start, A Beautiful Day on Lake Como
Pi-Yu C.
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May 16, 2026
It started out with heavy rain, but luckily we were on the train and boat during the worst of it. Our guide, Francesco, went above and beyond to find us great seats on both the train and the boat. We visited three beautiful places — Como, Bellagio, and Varenna. After lunch, the sun came out, and we were able to fully enjoy the lake. We really appreciate our guide Francesco. His caring and kindness made the trip so much more enjoyable.
Anna
anna N.
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May 12, 2026
Outstanding tour. Tour guide interacted with all of us on a one on one basis. All the destinations were wonderful, a glorious sight to be seen.
Wonderful day at Lake Como
Leeanne A.
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May 06, 2026
We had a fantastic trip to Lake Como. Our guide, Antonella Boccuto, was amazing. She is super friendly and enthusiastic. Despite rainy weather, she made the trip bright and fun. She is super knowledgeable and told us lots of interesting information about the lake, the towns, the villas and the history. She is very familiar with the area and the logistics and always got us to the front of the line for the ferries and the trains. Our seats were always top tier. She also gave us great suggestions for lunch restaurant and pastry shops! The lake is beautiful and the towns we visited, Bellagio and Varrona, are so cute and fun for shopping and dining. We would highly recommend this trip, especially with Antonella!
Alessandro was fantastic
TRACY B.
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April 17, 2026
Alessandro was fantastic
Monica B.
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March 26, 2026
Great guide & day!!
Lisa Y.
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March 17, 2026
As 2 Texans traveling in Milan for the first time, we had the best time!!! Salvo was a great guide & gave us so much information!! Loved it!!
Greg L.
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October 27, 2025
Magnificent Views
Julie B.
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October 05, 2025
🇮🇹✨ Alessandro was a magnificent guide 🙌 2-hr ferry to Bellagio ⛴️ (wish it was 1, but I read previous reviews and knew this) — Bellagio so charming 💐, Varenna stunning views 🌄 best enjoyed from a café ☕️💛
A very busy day
Hal B.
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September 20, 2025
Emma was personable and informative; she was calm and kept the group together without making us feel constrained. The tour was probably as much as (or more than) we could have accomplished in a day on our own. Most people slept on the bus ride back to Milan! We were exceptionally grateful that the tour arranged all the transportation; it saved us a lot of time and stress.
The tour was advertised as “semi-private” and was limited to 12 people. However, we travelled on ferries with the masses and returned to Milan on a bus with 2 other groups so it hardly felt “semi-private”.
Jeremy R.
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September 17, 2025
Wonderful!
Jessica Z.
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September 09, 2025
We had a lovely with tour with Anna in Como, Bellagio and Varenna! She was very knowledgeable and friendly. We had a small tour of 13 guests which was great BUT perhaps I didn't read the description well enough, I was under the impression the boat tour would also be that small but the boat tour and ferry rides were absolutely packed with a ton of other people. Again, maybe this was a mistake on my part but I do with that had been a little more clear. Purchasing tickets with the Tour Guy was a breeze and again, Anna was a fantastic guide.
Anthony H.
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August 14, 2025
Angela was great! She knew all the tips to get through the crowds. I highly recommend.
Very Good Way to Spend the Day
Shan M.
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August 11, 2025
Lake Como, Bellagio day trip
Cindy B.
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August 09, 2025
Lovely tour. The guide was able to problem solve and think on her feet when the train portion of our trip cancelled. I was stressed for her but she pulled it off by connecting to a train in a different station and salvaged the day. All in all, a good day
Corey L.
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August 07, 2025
Good tour.
Gregory K.
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June 28, 2025
Worth the money to see it all. Angela was a super host and provided a lot of insight along the way. It’s a long day for sure but so much is seen. Next time will do a shorter tour with more time to spend roaming in the cities.
Stephanie W.
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June 27, 2025
Joseph H.
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June 16, 2025
Elbris P.
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June 08, 2025
Indhira T.
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June 04, 2025
Lake Como
Linda A.
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May 27, 2025
We had a wonderful day. A little too crowded but we made it through. Our guide, Mauro, was wonderful. He had a lot of info and good advice.
