Fifteen people, train and van in our Lake Como Day Trips comparison.
Trade-off: Two to book; minimum age twelve; stairs.
Last checked: September 24, 2026. Commissions never affect our verdicts.
A small group Lake Como day from Milan Central station by train or minibus, with a walk in Varenna, a public ferry hop to Bellagio and time in the villages before the return. Lunch at a lakeside restaurant is at your own cost, minimum age is twelve, and walking with stairs asks for decent fitness. 4.97 from 235 reviews at €85 per person.
A very Small-Group tour departing from Milan Central station for the transfer, either by train or by minibus, to Lake Como where we take a short walk in the charming village of Varenna and adjacent area. Afterwards we experience a 15 minutes public ferry boat cruise for another perspective of this landscapes beauty heading first to Bellagio, the "pearl of the Lake" and then to Menaggio (free time for lunch, at your own expense)!
Getting back in our minivan we drive along a panoramic section of the lake shore with spectacular view and after that we explore the nearby off-the-beaten-path region nestled in the breathtaking Alps mountains where sometimes we are able to do a short visit of a small local farmer or producer.
Finally we will drive along another section of the Lake and at some point we take the train for the return to Milan Central station.
| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This tour · #3 of 16 | €85 | 10h 30m | 4.97 (235) | 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 |
| Como, Bellagio & Varenna: Small Group from Milan with Boat Cruise | €99 | 10h 30m | 4.88 (1585) | shared |
Ranked #3 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 08:00. 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.
Meeting point by the boat pier at 09:30 am, BRING YOUR VALID PAPER PASSPORTS. Climb the stairs inside the Station all the way to the upper floor until you are right before the gates to enter the tracks and meet our guide just outside the entrance of the BISTROT CENTRALE at 08:00 (facing the gates to the right, at the end of the hall)
Open in Google MapsMeeting point by the boat pier at 09:30 am, BRING YOUR VALID PAPER PASSPORTS. Climb the stairs inside the Station all the way to the upper floor until you are right before the gates to enter the tracks and meet our guide just outside the entrance of the BISTROT CENTRALE at 08:00 (facing the gates to the right, at the end of the hall)
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
| 1+ days | Full refund |
| 0-1 days | No refund |