16 tours · €70–€1039 per person · ★ 4.8
The 16 Lake Como day trips from Milan here were picked by hand from every listing rated 4.5★ or higher. Prices run from €70 per person for a coach day with free time in Bellagio to €1039 per person for a private day that adds the Bernina train. Most trips pair the express train or a minibus with a boat crossing between Bellagio, Varenna and Menaggio, some cross into Switzerland for a stop in Lugano, and the small group versions cap the party at fifteen or fewer with reserved boat seats.
A quick way to choose: count the hours, because a Lake Como tour from Milan runs ten to thirteen hours door to door with the travel time inside, leaves early from the station or the Duomo and gets back after dark. Lunch is left out everywhere, the Swiss combos need an original passport or an EU identity card at the border, boats can be cancelled in bad weather, and a few small group trips set a minimum age and take no strollers. The best reviewed Lake Como day trips from Milan come first below.
Tours and prices on this page last updated September 26, 2026
Editorial picks checked: September 24, 2026 · Ranked by Rating weighted by review volume, then what the price covers and the conditions. Prices and ratings on tour cards are live. Commissions never affect the order.
We compared 16 Lake Como trips by villages, transport, included boat tickets, group format and total duration.
Choose Como and Lugano with train, cruise and funicular tickets, 10h at €139 per person; English only, lunch extra. 4.96 from 1,544 reviews.
Choose Bellagio, Varenna and Bellano gorge with first class train and boat, 10h–11h at €119 per person; English only. 4.94 from 860 reviews.
Choose Central Station for train and boat to Como, Bellagio and Varenna, max fourteen, 10h 30m at €99 per person; English only. 4.88, 1,585 reviews.
| Tour | Best for | Price | Rating | Duration | Trade-off |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small-Group Lake Como and Lugano | Two lakes, two countries | €139 per person | 4.96★ (1,544) | 10h | Lunch not included; stairs and cobbles |
| Small-Group Bellagio, Varenna and the Gorge | Villages and the gorge | €119 per person | 4.94★ (860) | 10h–11h | Minimum age six; no strollers |
| Como, Bellagio and Varenna Small Group | Fourteen people, low outlay | €99 per person | 4.88★ (1,585) | 10h 30m | Shown fare: Central Station; lunch extra |
| Lake Como Experience by Boat and Van | Fifteen people, train and van | €85 per person | 4.97★ (235) | 10h 30m | Two to book; minimum age twelve; stairs |
| Lake Como and Switzerland by Coach | Coach day with Lugano | €79 per person | 4.84★ (1,007) | 10h 30m | Standard excludes the cruise; ferry included |
| Como, Lugano and Bellagio Cruise Day | Como, Lugano and Bellagio | €95 per person | 4.75★ (1,714) | 11h | Guide may be bilingual; lunch extra |
| Bellagio and Varenna Day Trip by Coach | Coach and boat, Bellagio time | €79 per person | 4.96★ (95) | 10h | Boat transfers depend on weather; food extra |
| Private Lake Como Day for up to Seven | Private day, seven at most | €320 per person | 4.96★ (78) | 12h | Two to book; lunch extra; minimum age twelve |
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