--- 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: 235 duration_minutes: 630 languages: [en] free_cancellation: true guidekin_pick: Fifteen people, train and van rank_in_category: 3 of 16 (Lake Como Day Trips) schedule_checked: 2026-09-24 data_updated: 2026-09-25 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 235 reviews at €85 per person. ## 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 - Age 12+: Minimum age is 12 years ## Key facts - Price: from €85 per person - Duration: 10h 30m - Rating: 4.97/5 from 235 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 100% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: LUCAfromITALY - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price ## 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: 2026-09-24 - 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 ## 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 16** | €85 | 10h 30m | 4.97 (235) | 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 | | [Como, Bellagio & Varenna: Small Group from Milan with Boat Cruise](/italy/milan/tours/como-bellagio-varenna-small-group-from-milan-with-boat-cruise/?format=md) | €99 | 10h 30m | 4.88 (1585) | shared | Ranked #3 of 16 in Lake Como Day Trips by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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