--- title: Lake Como and Switzerland: Bellagio & Lugano Tour With Boat Ride lang: en type: tour city: Milan country: Italy price: 79 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.84 reviews: 1007 duration_minutes: 630 languages: [en] free_cancellation: true guidekin_pick: Coach day with Lugano rank_in_category: 9 of 16 (Lake Como Day Trips) schedule_checked: 2026-09-25 data_updated: 2026-09-25 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/milan/tours/lake-como-and-switzerland-bellagio-lugano-tour-with-boat-ride/ --- # Lake Como and Switzerland: Bellagio & Lugano Tour With Boat Ride **Guidekin's take:** 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 1007 reviews at €79 per person. ## Overview 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) ## Before you book - Meeting point: BUS STOP next to Excelsior hotel Gallia… - 6 start times: between 07:40 and 09:10 - Food not included: bring or buy your own - Strollers OK: infants accepted ## Key facts - Price: from €79 per person - Duration: 10h 30m - Rating: 4.84/5 from 1007 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 97% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: TAOTRAVEL ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | STANDARD TOUR | €79 / person | English | Free Time in Bellagio 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... | | 1 Hour Boat Ride Option | €89 / person | English | Free Time In Bellagio 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:... | | PRIVATE TOUR OPTION | €990 / person (for 2+ people) | English | Visit of Bellagio & Lugano Hotel Pick-up & drop off Duration: 10 hours Private tour Private transportation Private travel guide | ## What's included - Return ferry transfer from Menaggio/Cadenabbia to Bellagio - Bus/minibus Round-trip transfers from Milan - 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 ## Not included - Gratuities - Food and drink - All items not mentioned in "inclusion" ## Itinerary 1. **Lake Como** (1h) - Departure from Milan comfortable air/conditioned bus/minibus and transfer to Lake Como 2. **Lake Como** (15m) - Boarding the ferry and transfer to Bellagio. 3. **Bellagio** (2h) - 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 4. **Lake Como** (15m) - Boarding the ferry and transfer to Menaggio/Cadenabbia 5. **Porlezza** (pass by, no stop) - 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. 6. **Lago Di Lugano** (1h 30m) - Walk along the lakefront promenade to enjoy breathtaking views of the surrounding Alps and the city. 7. **Lungolago** (15m) - Enjoy a scenic walk along the lake with breathtaking views of the mountains and nearby towns. 8. **Milan** (1h) - In the evening Return to Milan ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 07:40, 07:45, 07:46, 08:20, 09:00, 09:10 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-25 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point BUS STOP next to Excelsior hotel Gallia Piazza Duca d' Aosta corner with Piazza IV Novembre (Subject to different notice) Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJyfA7BtDGhkcRR00smxcsVnw ## Good to know - 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. ## Compared with other Lake Como Day Trips | 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](/italy/milan/tours/small-group-lake-como-lugano-2-countries-in-1-day-boat-cruise/?format=md) | €139 | 10h | 4.96 (1544) | shared | | [Small-Group Lake Como: Bellagio, Varenna, Hidden Gorge & Boat](/italy/milan/tours/small-group-lake-como-bellagio-varenna-hidden-gorge-boat/?format=md) | €119 | 10h | 4.94 (860) | shared | | [Small-Group Lake Como Experience with Boat and Van from Milan](/italy/milan/tours/small-group-lake-como-experience-with-boat-and-van-from-milan/?format=md) | €85 | 10h 30m | 4.97 (235) | shared | Ranked #9 of 16 in Lake Como Day Trips by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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