--- title: "Lake Como: Bellagio and Varenna Day Trip From Milan" lang: en type: tour city: Milan country: Italy price: 79 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.96 reviews: 95 duration_minutes: 600 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: Coach and boat, Bellagio time rank_in_category: 4 of 15 (Lake Como Day Trips) schedule_checked: 2026-10-03 data_updated: 2026-10-03 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/milan/tours/lake-como-bellagio-and-varenna-day-trip-from-milan/ --- # Lake Como: Bellagio and Varenna Day Trip From Milan **Guidekin's take:** A coach day from Milan to Lake Como that boards a boat at Bellano past the lakeside villas to Bellagio, with two hours free for lunch and the alleys, then a second boat to Varenna. Transfers and both boat legs are included, food and drinks are not, and boats can be cancelled in bad weather. 4.96 from 95 reviews at €79 per person. In our comparison: #4 of 15 in Lake Como Day Trips, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Depart from Milan by bus towards Lake Como. Upon reaching Bellano, board a boat to admire the historic coastal villas as you travel to Bellagio, the "Pearl of the Lake." Enjoy two hours of free time to wander through picturesque alleys and artisan boutiques, perfect for a scenic lunch. Afterward, take a boat to Varenna, a charming fishing village famous for its pastel-colored houses and the romantic "Lovers’ Promenade." Spend two hours soaking in the timeless atmosphere of this village before returning to Bellano by boat and continuing by bus to Milan, with an expected arrival in the evening. - Free time to explore Bellagio & Varenna - Travel from Milan in a private air-conditioned vehicle - Enjoy a boat ride to Bellagio - Learn about the history of Lake Como’s beautiful villas ## Before you book - Meeting point: BUS STOP next to Excelsior hotel Gallia… - Starts 08:25, 08:30: 2 departures a day - Food not included: bring or buy your own - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €69: ages 4 to 13 **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €79 per person - Duration: 10h - Rating: 4.96/5 from 95 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: TAOTRAVEL - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English - Start times: 08:25, 08:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-03 ## Reviews 4.96 from 95 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 95 of 95. - 5 stars: 91 (96%) - 4 stars: 4 (4%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ## What's included - Round-trip private transfer - Air-conditioned vehicle - Free time in Bellagio - Expert Travel guide - Return boat transfer from Bellano to Bellagio - Free Time in Varenna ## Not included - All items not mentioned in "inclusion" - Food and drink - Gratuities ## Itinerary 1. **Lake Como** (1h) - Departure from Milan comfortable air/conditioned bus/minibus and transfer to Lake Como 2. **Bellano** (1h) - Arrival in Bellano and transition from bus to boat. Cruise across the lake to admire the historic villas and coastal landscapes from the water. 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 Varenna 5. **Varenna** (2h) - Short boat crossing to reach this ancient fishing village. Key highlights: Stroll along the "Lovers' Promenade" (Passerella degli Innamorati) and explore the pastel-colored alleys during your free time 6. **Lake Como** (15m) - In the late afternoon, take the boat back to Bellano 7. **Milan** (1h) - In the evening Return to Milan ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 08:25, 08:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-03 - 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 Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap - Public transportation options are available nearby - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - No pets allowed - In the event of adverse weather conditions, boat transfers may be cancelled for safety reasons. ## Compared with other Lake Como Day Trips | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #4 of 15** | €79 | 10h | 4.96 (95) | 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 (1571) | 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 (865) | 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 (237) | shared | Ranked #4 of 15 in Lake Como Day Trips by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €68 to €1039, median €117; typical length 10h. 3 of 15 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/italy/milan/lake-como-from-milan/?format=md ## More in Milan - All Milan tours: https://guidekin.com/italy/milan/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/italy/milan/tours/lake-como-bellagio-and-varenna-day-trip-from-milan/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/italy/milan/?format=md