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.
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.
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 | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This tour · #9 of 16 | €79 | 10h 30m | 4.84 (1007) | shared |
| Small-Group Lake Como & Lugano: 2 Countries in 1 Day, Boat Cruise | €139 | 10h | 4.96 (1544) | shared |
| Small-Group Lake Como: Bellagio, Varenna, Hidden Gorge & Boat | €119 | 10h | 4.94 (860) | shared |
| Small-Group Lake Como Experience with Boat and Van from Milan | €85 | 10h 30m | 4.97 (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
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.
BUS STOP next to Excelsior hotel Gallia Piazza Duca d' Aosta corner with Piazza IV Novembre (Subject to different notice)
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
| 1+ days | Full refund |
| 0-1 days | No refund |