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title: Small-Group Lake Como Experience with Boat and Van from Milan
lang: en
type: tour
city: Milan
country: Italy
price: 85
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.97
reviews: 237
duration_minutes: 630
languages: [en]
free_cancellation: "true"
guidekin_pick: Fifteen people, train and van
rank_in_category: 3 of 15 (Lake Como Day Trips)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-03
data_updated: 2026-10-12
canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/milan/tours/small-group-lake-como-experience-with-boat-and-van-from-milan/
---

# Small-Group Lake Como Experience with Boat and Van from Milan

**Guidekin's take:** 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 237 reviews at €85 per person.

In our comparison: #3 of 15 in Lake Como Day Trips, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

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.

## Before you book

- Meeting point: Meeting point by the boat pier at 09:30 am
- Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers
- Starts 08:00: one departure a day
- Food not included: Possible lunch at a local restaurant
- Children from €70: ages 12 to 15

**Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point

## Key facts

- Price: from €85 per person
- Duration: 10h 30m
- Rating: 4.97/5 from 237 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: LUCAfromITALY
- Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: English
- Start times: 08:00
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-03

## Reviews

4.97 from 237 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 236 of 237.

- 5 stars: 232 (98%)
- 4 stars: 4 (2%)
- 3 stars: 0 (0%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 1 (0%)

## What's included

- ➡️ Small Bus
- English speaking Tour Guide 1
- Transport (train + van)
- ➡️ Small Group (max 15 people), INTIMATE Tour

## Not included

- ❌ NO big groups
- Gratuities
- Possible lunch at a local restaurant

## Itinerary

1. **Milan** (1h 10m) - Local train ride from Milan
2. **Varenna** (1h) - Visit of the charming little town of Varenna and surrounding!
3. **Varenna** (20m) - Ferry boat ride!!
4. **Bellagio** (1h 15m) - Explore this well-known town, the "pearl" of the Lake!
5. **Bellagio** (15m) - Ferry boat ride!!
6. **Menaggio** (1h 50m) - Free time for your own lunch and a short walk
7. **Lake Como** (45m) - Driving along part of the panoramic Lake shore with a short stop
8. **Valtelline Valley** (30m) - Short detour to this off-the-beaten-path region just next to the Lake
9. **Valtelline Valley** (45m) - If available, visit of either a local farmer or a cheese shop
10. **Lake Como** (30m) - Driving along another part of the Lake shore
11. **Lake Como** (1h) - Local train ride back to Milan Central station

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 08:00
- 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

Meeting point by the boat pier at 09:30 am
Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJC1rRJcQXhEcRWYKLTTIbMLM

Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Minimum age is 12 years
- BEING WALKING AND SOME STAIRS INVOLVED CLIENTS MUST BE IN GOOD PHYSICAL CONDITION. -----------------------------------------------WE ARE GLAD TO OFFER SUGGESTIONS, BUT WE ARE NOT INVOLVED IN TRANSPORTING YOU FROM YOUR ACCOMMODATION TO OUR MEETING POINTS. YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE IF YOU MISS THE ESTABLISHED TOUR DEPARTURE TIME

Booking asks for: dates of birth, weights, heights

## Compared with other Lake Como Day Trips

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #3 of 15** | €85 | 10h 30m | 4.97 (237) | 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 |
| [Lake Como: Bellagio and Varenna Day Trip From Milan](/italy/milan/tours/lake-como-bellagio-and-varenna-day-trip-from-milan/?format=md) | €79 | 10h | 4.96 (95) | shared |

Ranked #3 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.

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