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Lake Como and Switzerland: Bellagio & Lugano Tour With Boat Ride

4.8 Excellent 1007 reviews
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10h 30m
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English
Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before Instant confirmation Live guide

Ratings & Reviews

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Guidekin's take

Coach day with Lugano in our Lake Como Day Trips comparison.

Trade-off: Standard excludes the cruise; ferry included.

Last checked: September 24, 2026. Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Overview

Guidekin summary

A coach day from Milan that ferries you to Bellagio for free time on the lake, with an optional hour long boat ride from Argegno, then crosses into Switzerland for Lugano. Round trip transfers and the Bellagio ferry are included, food is not, and a passport or EU ID is needed for the border. 4.84 from 1,007 reviews at €79 per person.

From the guide

Enjoy a guided group tour to explore the best of Lake Como and Switzerland. Departure from Milan by private air conditioned vehicle. Arriving at Lake Como you'll take the ferry to reach Bellagio, your travel guide will tell you about the history of the various beautiful villas - Spend 2 Hours to visit the "pearl of Lake Como"
Visit the elegant city of Lugano

Highlights:

• Enjoy a guided group tour
• Relaxing round trip by private bus/minibus
• Visit the beautiful town of Bellagio
• Spend free time in the beautiful Lugano
• Lake Como Ferry transfers included
• Lake Como Boat Ride included (Spring option)

Tour options

The operator sells this tour in 3 versions. Prices are the operator's current list for two travellers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date and party.

STANDARD TOUR

from €79 / person
Guide: English

Free Time in Bellagio

What this option includes

Free Time in Lugano

Lake Como Ferry Transfer: Round-trip Lake Como ferry transfer

Duration: 10 hours

English Speaking Tour Leader

Air conditioned veichle: Round-trip transportation by air-conditioned bus/minibus

1 Hour Boat Ride Option

from €89 / person
Guide: English

Free Time In Bellagio

What this option includes

Free Time in Lugano

Duration: 10 hours

1h Boat Ride: Boat ride from Argegno to Bellagio

Ferry Transfer: 15 Min Ferry Transfer from Bellagio to Menaggio/Cadenabbia

Air-conditioned bus/minibus: Round-trip transportation by air-conditioned bus/minibus

English Speaking Tour Leader

PRIVATE TOUR OPTION

from €990 / person (for 2+ people)
Guide: English

Visit of Bellagio & Lugano

What this option includes

Hotel Pick-up & drop off

Duration: 10 hours

Private tour

Private transportation

Private travel guide

Compared with other Lake Como Day Trips

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #9 of 16€7910h 30m4.84 (1007)shared
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 #9 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
Departures: 07:40, 07:45, 07:46, 08:20, 09:00, 09:10
Available year-round

This tour runs daily, departing at 07:40, 07:45, 07:46, 08:20, 09:00, 09:10. 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 25, 2026.

What's Included

Return ferry transfer from Menaggio/Cadenabbia to Bellagio
Bus/minibus Round-trip transfers from Milan
In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Free time in Bellagio
1h Boat ride from Argegno to Bellagio(if selected the option)
English speaking expert Travel guide
Free Time in Lugano

What's Not Included

Gratuities
Food and drink
All items not mentioned in "inclusion"

Itinerary

Lake Como Stop 1
Departure from Milan comfortable air/conditioned bus/minibus and transfer to Lake Como
1h
Lake Como Stop 2
Boarding the ferry and transfer to Bellagio.
15 min
Bellagio Stop 3
Arrived in Bellagio and free time on the "pearl of Lake Como", famous tourist center topped by a characteristic fortress, typical for its lively and steep streets of the historic village, in addition to the rich villas in the surrounding area
2h
Lake Como Stop 4
Boarding the ferry and transfer to Menaggio/Cadenabbia
15 min
Porlezza Stop 5
Travel by bus to Lugano and visit of the most important city of the Canton Ticino. Stroll through the elegant streets of the city and don't miss tasting the famous Swiss chocolate.
Pass by
Lago Di Lugano Stop 6
Walk along the lakefront promenade to enjoy breathtaking views of the surrounding Alps and the city.
1h 30m
Lungolago Stop 7
Enjoy a scenic walk along the lake with breathtaking views of the mountains and nearby towns.
15 min
Milan Stop 8
In the evening Return to Milan
1h

Departure & Return

Start point

BUS STOP next to Excelsior hotel Gallia Piazza Duca d' Aosta corner with Piazza IV Novembre (Subject to different notice)

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End point

BUS STOP next to Excelsior hotel Gallia Piazza Duca d' Aosta corner with Piazza IV Novembre (Subject to different notice)

Additional Information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • No pets allowed
  • A current valid passport or EU I.C. is required on the day of travel
  • In the event of adverse weather conditions, boat transfers may be cancelled for safety reasons.
  • Shops may be closed on Sundays and public holidays.

Cancellation Policy

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

1+ daysFull refund
0-1 daysNo refund
From € 79 / person