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Como, Bellagio & Varenna: Small Group from Milan, Villas Cruise

4.8 Great 79 reviews
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10h
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English
Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before Instant confirmation Live guide

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Overview

Guidekin summary

A small group Lake Como day planned around ferry timings, with first class trains from Milan, skip the line boat entry, Como in the morning and Bellagio before Varenna, all with one guide. Lunch and drinks are your own, hotel pickup is not offered, and the group stays capped at fifteen. 4.77 from 79 reviews at €109 per person.

From the guide

Lake Como is one of Italy’s most beautiful corners — but in summer, the wrong timing can mean hours lost in ferry queues.

This small-group tour, limited to 15 guests, is planned by a guide who knows exactly when and where the crowds hit. You’ll reach Como in the morning, then explore Bellagio before continuing to Varenna. It’s the classic Lake Como day trip from Milan, with the timing planned to make the most of your day.

On the cruise from Como to Bellagio, you’ll see famous villas from the water — George Clooney’s home, Versace’s villa, Villa Passalacqua, voted the world’s best hotel, and filming locations from *House of Gucci*, *The Devil Wears Prada 2*, *James Bond* and *Star Wars*. Your guide will share the stories behind them.

In Bellagio, you can also visit Villa Melzi, one of the lake’s most spectacular gardens. Entrance is not included and the visit is optional.

Your train tickets and skip-the-line ferry boarding are arranged for you.

Compared with other Lake Como Day Trips

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #10 of 16€10910h4.77 (79)shared, max 15
Small-Group Lake Como & Lugano: 2 Countries in 1 Day, Boat Cruise€13910h4.96 (1544)shared
Small-Group Lake Como: Bellagio, Varenna, Hidden Gorge & Boat€11910h4.94 (860)shared
Small-Group Lake Como Experience with Boat and Van from Milan€8510h 30m4.97 (235)shared

Ranked #10 of 16 in Lake Como Day Trips by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €70 to €1039, median €113; typical length 10h. 3 of 16 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 16 Lake Como Day Trips

Schedule & Availability

Runs daily
Departs: 07:30
Available year-round

This tour runs daily, departing at 07:30. It runs year-round. These are the operator’s scheduled departures, not a live seat count: availability is confirmed at checkout. Schedule last checked September 24, 2026.

What's Included

Professional, English-speaking local guide with you all day
Skip-the-line boat entrance for the boat cruise
First-class train tickets (Milan ⇆ Lake Como)
Radio whispering system (if necessary)
✅ Small group, capped at 15 — never a big bus or a crowd to follow
A balanced day: guided touring plus free time to explore on your own

What's Not Included

Lunch and drinks — your guide will point you to the best lake-view spots in Bellagio
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Itinerary

Como Stop 1
Explore Como, Lake Como’s largest town, before the crowds arrive. Discover its historic Duomo, wander through cobblestone streets, and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the city in the morning.
1h
Villa Carlotta Stop 2
A grand 17th-century villa famous for its terraced botanical gardens and art collection, seen from the water.
Pass by
Villa del Balbiano - Complesso Architettonico di Ossuccio (ante 1778) Stop 3
The opulent palazzo from Ridley Scott's House of Gucci and The Devil Wears Prada 2 (2026) — one of the most lavish private estates on the lake.
Pass by
Villa Del Balbianello Stop 4
One of Lake Como's most iconic villas — the film setting for Star Wars: Attack of the Clones and the James Bond film Casino Royale, with dramatic gardens cascading to the lake.
Pass by
Laglio Stop 5
✅ Villa Oleandra George Clooney's celebrated Lake Como home, the villa that helped turn the lake into a global icon.
Pass by
Villa Le Fontanelle Stop 6
The lavish lakeside villa once owned by fashion designer Gianni Versace, who transformed it into one of the most glamorous private homes on Lake Como.
Pass by
Villa Erba Stop 7
A 19th-century estate used in Ocean's Twelve and in the famous Nespresso commercial with George Clooney.
Pass by
Villa Passalacqua Stop 8
A spectacular 18th-century villa-turned-hotel, recently crowned among the very best hotels in the world.
Pass by
Cernobbio Stop 9
Villa d'Este, Cernobbio A legendary 16th-century estate turned world-famous luxury hotel, set in vast lakeside gardens.
Pass by
Bellagio Stop 10
The "pearl of Lake Como." Wander its steep stone staircases, elegant gardens, and boutiques with your guide, with free time to explore and enjoy lunch at a lake-view restaurant your guide recommends
2h
Varenna Stop 11
Your last stop. Explore Varenna's romantic lakeside "Walk of Lovers," pastel houses, and cobblestone lanes with your guide, then enjoy free time before the crowds arrive. (Optional, on your own: the gardens of Villa Monastero)
1h 30m

Departure & Return

Start point

MEETING TIME: 7.25 AM - sharp on time PLEASE BE ON TIME LOCATION: THE SQUARE IN FRONT OF THE TRAIN STATION, NEXT TO THE GIANT APPLE IN THE MIDDLE OF THE SQUARE The guide will hold a stick with the Italian flag.

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End point

MEETING TIME: 7.25 AM - sharp on time PLEASE BE ON TIME LOCATION: THE SQUARE IN FRONT OF THE TRAIN STATION, NEXT TO THE GIANT APPLE IN THE MIDDLE OF THE SQUARE The guide will hold a stick with the Italian flag.

Additional Information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

1+ daysFull refund
0-1 daysNo refund
From € 109 / person