Excursions & day trips

Como Lake with Bellagio and Lugano day trip from Milan

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$140.00

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Language: English

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Duration: 10 hours

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Why you’ll love this…

Experience Lake Como, Lugano and Bellagio in the same day
Discover the only Lake Como tour that includes Bellagio and Lugano
Shop for chocolate in the charming lakeside town of Lugano, Switzerland

What to expect

Escape the urban hustle of Milan and venture into the tranquil countryside, just an hour away. Explore Lugano, Lake Como, and Bellagio with a knowledgeable English-speaking guide, ensuring an enriching experience with limited group sizes of 25 people or fewer.

Begin your journey in Como with a scenic 1-hour boat cruise along Lake Como, where you'll marvel at stunning landscapes and opulent villas, including former residences of celebrities like George Clooney. Enjoy refreshments onboard as you soak in the serene surroundings.

Arriving in Bellagio, known as the 'pearl of Lake Como,' you'll have free time for leisure and shopping before continuing to Lugano. Cross the Italian border into Switzerland and embark on a picturesque drive to the foot of the Alps, where Lugano awaits.

Explore Lugano's artistic and cultural treasures, from the historic Santa Maria degli Angioli Church to the elegant downtown shopping district, offering Swiss chocolate and luxury goods.

Conclude your day trip back in Milan, enriched by the highlights of Northern Italy and Switzerland. Experience the flexibility and relaxation of this Lake Como and Bellagio Day Trip, including Lugano.

What's included

Tour as per description
Expert, English-speaking guide
Tickets for Como Lake 2-hour cruise
Audio headsets so you can always hear your guide
All transfers in an air-conditioned coach

What's not included

Gratuities
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Food and drinks

Where

Piazza Sigmund Freud, 20124 Milan, Milano MI, Italy

Meeting point:

At Milan Porta Garibaldi Train Station, in front of the main entrance. Facing the Milan Porta Garibaldi Train Station main entrance, the meeting point is on the left side, just outside the station, in front of Briccocafé next to the stairs and under the covered roof. Arriving by metro: take the M2 (green-line) train to Garibaldi. Make your way to the train station main entrance. Arriving by taxi: ask the driver to take you to Stazione Garibaldi in front of the train station main entrance. Please, arrive 15 minutes before the scheduled time.

What to remember

Accessibility:

Not suitable for wheelchairs, strollers, and those with reduced mobility

Not allowed:

Any guest under the influence of drugs or alcohol or to any guest whose behaviour is disorderly, or poses a threat to other guests or staff

Know in advance:

Entrance into religious sites requires a strict dress code: knees and shoulders must be covered for both men and women. The tour operator cannot be held responsible for refused entry due to improper dress
Photography is generally permitted throughout the tour, although it is restricted in some churches
This tour requires a minimum of 4 people to operate
Please be advised that in the case of events beyond control, the local tour operator may need to adjust the itinerary to ensure the safety, quality, and satisfaction of your travel experience
Please note that on Sundays, this day trip takes you to Varenna instead of Lugano. Lugano's shops and restaurants are typically closed on Sundays, so this change to the itinerary ensures you enjoy an equally delightful experience
From March 18th, the ferry cruise will be replaced by a 1-hour private boat trip
The duration of the boat ride may vary in summer season and winter season
It is the responsibility of all visitors to ensure they check the official travel advice on the government websites
This service ends at Milan Cadorna train station around 7.00 pm
Please note that infants free of charge do not have a reserved seat on the bus.
You will not be able to join our tour if you have any luggage or suitcases with you as we do not have a storage space to accommodate items on our coaches. We are also unable to take responsibility for any baggage that would be left on the coach during your tour time.

Remember to bring:

Comfortable shoes, a hat, sunscreen and a bottle of water
Passport (it is mandatory to enter Switzerland with a passport)

Provider

City Wonders

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Anonymous
From United States of America - July 2025

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

Amato was a fantastic guide. His knowledge and friendly personality made the trip to Lake Como a wonderful experience. The scenery was breathtaking. ...
Anonymous
From United States of America - July 2025

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

Lovely day trip. Well organised. Sara was so knowledgeable and a pleasure to listen to!
Anonymous
From United States of America - June 2025

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

Highlight of the trip!
Paul
From United Kingdom - July 2023

Traveled as a couple

35 - 44 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
4/5

Overall the trip was good and worth doing , however Tui clearly lie in their description saying a maximum of 25 people as there was 50 on our trip wit ...
Anonymous
From Ireland - September 2018

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5
Anonymous
- March 2018

Great
Overall rated
4/5

Went with my family and we all agreed it was the highlight of our trip.

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