Como, Bellagio & Varenna: Small Group from Milan with Boat Cruise
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Is Como, Bellagio & Varenna: Small Group from Milan with Boat Cruise worth booking?
Como, Bellagio & Varenna: Small Group from Milan with Boat Cruise is a 10.5-hour experience in Lake Como, Italy, from $153 per person. It scores 94 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “90+ Club”, based on a 4.9/5 rating across 1,509 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing. It sits in the Outty 90+ Club, the top tier of everything we rank.
- Outty Ranking
- 94 / 100
- Rating
- 4.9/5 (1,509)
- Duration
- 10.5 hours
- From
- $153 per person
Explore the most famous lake of Italy on an entertaining 10-hour guided tour in a very small group of 14 participants. Avoid any tourist traps, crowds & queues on a well-planned trip with a professional local guide. Admi
What you get
About this experience
Explore the most famous lake of Italy on an entertaining 10-hour guided tour in a very small group of 14 participants. Avoid any tourist traps, crowds & queues on a well-planned trip with a professional local guide. Admire the Alps, film locations & celebrity villas during the lake boat cruise. You will meet your guide in Milan and take together an express train to Como. Join a panoramic ferry cruise ride along the lake and immerse yourself in the lake's famous "golden triangle" section and visit Bellagio & Varenna. Enjoy pre-booked & guaranteed seats during the boat cruise along the lake with priority skip-the-line access to the ferry. Savour a lunch in a lake-view restaurant in Bellagio that your guide will suggest to you. Admire the majestic historical villas of Lake Como during this entertaining day trip. In each village you will enjoy a mix of guided tour and free time. Take the express train back to Milan with your guide. The tour will finish in Milan's Central Station.
What's included
Included
- Priority skip-the-line access for boat cruise & guaranteed prebooked seats on the ferry to Bellagio
- Professional local expert English-speaking guide to make your experience informative & entertaining
- Lake Como boat cruise is included in the cost with guaranteed seats & reserved skip-the-line access
- Train tickets (first class), ferry, subway & boat skip-the-line tickets are included in the cost
- Visit Como, Bellagio & Varenna. Enjoy a balanced mix of free time and tour
- ❌ NO BIG GROUPS ➡️ SMALL GROUP ONLY ✅ 14 PEOPLE MAX
Not included
- Lunch
- Last Supper Leonardo Da Vinci museum visit is not included in this activity
What you'll see and do
Milan
Express first class train ride from Milan to Lake Como (Como City)
40 minutes here
Como
Como City. Take a walk in Como City with your guide and stop by the Duomo of Como. Como has a long history dated back even before Roman empire, was ruled by multiple Italian, German and Austrian emperors due to its strategic location. Admire the Duomo of Como, the last Gothic Duomo built in Italy and the most important religious site of the city. After that, you will join a stunning boat cruise along the lake that will start in Como City.
45 minutes here
Lake Como boat cruise
100 minutes here
Villa Olmo
Admire the Alps, film locations & celebrity villas during the lake boat cruise. Start the lake boat cruise from Como City. Firstly, you will be able to admire Villa Olmo and Villa D'Este. Villa Olmo was constructed after Villa d’Este in 18th century with neoclassic design. Its beauty is complemented with extensive and elegant lake front symmetric gardens, sculptures, fountains and immense English garden in the back.
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Cernobbio
After Villa Olmo, you will pass near Cernobbio and Villa D'Este, a 15th-century villa, originally called Villa del Garovo. It is a Renaissance patrician residence & a park of approximately 100,000 square meters. Villa D'Este was converted into a luxury hotel for the royal people in 1873 and since then kept the name Villa d'Este because of the apparent connection with the famous Villa d'Este in Tivoli in Rome. In 1925 the famous director Alfred Hitchcock made his movie The Pleasure Garden in this location. In June 2009, it was selected as the best hotel in the world by the Forbes magazine.
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Lake Como
Pass by in front of George Clooney's famous Villa Oleandra.
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Torno
Admire Torno, one of the most charming villages of Lake Como. It hosts Villa Pliniana, which took its name from Pliny the Elder, who was originally in Como. Pliny the Elder was a Roman Empire author, naturalist, natural philosopher, and naval and army commander (in the Roman Empire), and a close friend of the emperor Vespasian. He wrote the encyclopedic ''Naturalis Historia'' (Natural History), which became an editorial model for the future encyclopedias.
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Villa Erba
Used as a location for the movie ''Ocean 12'' with Brad Pitt, George Clooney & Julia Roberts, this famous villa was originally built in late 19th century by Luigi Erba, brother of the prominent Italian businessman Carlo Erba (founder of the Erba pharmaceutical company), to express his grandiosity.
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Villa Carlotta
Villa Carlotta is an important villa and a botanical garden in Tremezzo town on the left shore of Lake Como. Today the villa is also a museum, whose collection includes works by various sculptors. The villa was built in the late-seventeenth century by Marquis Giorgio Clerici of Milan.
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Villa Del Balbianello
James Bond Casino Royale & Star Wars film location. Villa del Balbianello is one of the most famous villas of Lake Como and is also an important film location, where such movies as James Bond Casino Royale & Star Wars were filmed. This villa is particularly famous for its elaborate terraced gardens.
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Bellagio
Your boat cruise will end in Bellagio, the jewel of Lake Como. You will immerse yourself in the lake's famous "golden triangle" section, known for its remarkable villas, and breathtaking villages. Discover quaint boutiques with local art and stop by a lakeside restaurant to enjoy authentic Italian cuisine. Your guide will suggest you a couple of wonderful lake-view restaurants.
110 minutes here
Bellagio
Enjoy a quick ferry ride from Bellagio to Varenna
15 minutes here
Varenna
After lunch in Bellagio, you will take a ferry to Varenna together with your guide and discover this ancient village with your guide. Enjoy a guided tour with your guide and free time (during which you can visit Villa Monastero or Gates of Heaven) After visit of Varenna, you will take the train back to Milan together with your guide.
90 minutes here
Stazione Centrale
Express first class train ride from Varenna (Lake Como) to Milan
55 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Lake Como
Your guide will meet you in front of Central Station of Milan near the giant apple statue (https://maps.google.com/maps?q=45.48495101928711%2C9.203128814697266). The guide will have a professional guide's badge. A day before the tour we may also share the exact name & direct contact of the guide.
Meeting point
Lake Como
Your guide will meet you in Como City, directly in front of the train station Como San Giovanni. The guide will have a professional guide's bagde. One day before the tour we will also provide you the exact name & direct contact of the guide.
Meeting point
Lake Como
Your guide will meet you in Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II (near Piazza Duomo) in front of Louis Vuitton store. The guide will have a professional guide's bagde. One day before the tour we will also provide you the exact name & direct contact of the guide.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
The tour will end in the Central Station of Milan.
Options you can book
PRIVATE TOUR
PRIVATE LUXURY BOAT RIDE: This tour version includes a private luxury boat ride for 1 hour with a captain PRIVATE GUIDE: This tour version includes a private guide only for your private group COMO CITY: Visit of Como City is not included in this tour version (instead you will enjoy a private boat ride & villa visit) HISTORICAL VILLA VISIT: This tour version includes a visit of a historical villa in Lake Como (the tickets are included in the cost)
MEETING POINT CENTRAL STATION
Meeting point Central Station: In front of Central Station of Milan near the Giant Apple Monument https://maps.google.com/maps?q=45.48495101928711%2C9.20312 Starting point: Centrale Fs, Piazza Duca d'Aosta, 20124 Milano MI, Italy
MEETING POINT NEAR DUOMO
Meeting point Piazza Duomo: Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II in front of Louis Vuitton store (near Duomo) -https://maps.app.goo.gl/M5aKHyZivsyjzEbZ6 Starting point: Louis Vuitton, Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, 20123 Milano MI, Italy
MEETING POINT IN COMO CITY
Meeting point Como City: The meeting point in this option is in Milan at 10:20 AM in Como City, in front of the train station ''Como San Giovanni''. Starting point: Como S. Giovanni Train Station, P.le S. Gottardo, 22100 Como CO, Italy
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 14 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Memento Italy In Style
Know before you go
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- All time for transportation (train, ferry, subway, etc) is already included in the tour duration.
- The tour programme & schedule can change for operations reasons (eg train strike, bad weather, force majeure, technical issues of the boat, etc)
- At the end of the tour the group will normally take the train from Varenna to return to Milan, but if you wish you can stay in Varenna to spend more time there and take on of the next trains/buses by yourself (we will provide the tickets - this must be comunicated before 13:00 on the day of the tour)
- During the summer period, there is a small beach in Varenna if you want to swim a little
- The tour is always confirmed in case of rain. Tour duration is approx. 10 hours (the tours ends in Milan Central Station).
- In the winter time (November-mid March) the tour starts 1 hour earlier (7:55 AM meeting point in Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II and 8:15 meeting point in Central Station), while summer time (April-October) the tour starts 1 hour later (8:45 AM meeting point in Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II and 9:15 meeting point in Central Station).
- It is possible to cancel free of charge only up to 24 hours before the tour, after that term it is not possible to cancel free of charge or modify the booking (for any reason). No-shows are non refunded. In order to cancel the booking, you need to do it from your account, please do not text us or call us to cancel the bookings - it can only be done by you personally from your account
- If you wish to visit Last Supper on the day of the tour, please book it separately in the early morning or late eveving.
- Bring an ID (passport, ID or driving license - an original, not a photo), this can be requested by train company
- If you wish to visit Villa Cipressi (Gates of Heaven) or Villa Monastero during your free time in Varenna, you can buy the ticket directly there in the villa
- Not suitable for travelers with mobility impairments
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 1,495 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
7 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
5 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Photo opportunities
4 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Organization
4 mentionsPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Food and drink
2 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Traveler reviews
1,495 verified traveler reviews for Como, Bellagio & Varenna: Small Group from Milan with Boat Cruise. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Very nice .
Was good experience.Enjoyed it so much , good and scenic views from the lake , the small towns were nice ..
via Viator
Amazing day out
What an amazing day out. Franchasca, our guide was very knowledgeable about the whole history and areas around the lake. The views where stunning
via Tripadvisor
An efficient way to explore Lake Como
Thanks to Alessandro's meticulous scheduling and care, the entire day trip was comfortable and enjoyable. On top of that, his extensive knowledge and detailed explanations made the trip even better. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone, though it was quite hot due to the time of year.
via Tripadvisor
Pleasant Day and pleasant pace
Angela was a very good guide who kept us informed and organized. She knew how to keep us close on the train cars. 1st class on these regional trains is not quite as nice as longer rides and seats are not assigned but it was still a plus. Angela also knew to get us inside 1st floor of the boat on the best side and near large clear windows. Never felt the need to go upstairs. Just a great day all around. Bellagio and Varenna were true highlights. Sunny and 86F when we went.
via Viator
Lazy day on Lake Como
This was an excellent tour, relaxing, informative and well presented. Our guide Martino was very good making sure we go our seats on the train, reserved a restaurant for lunch and generally took care of us.
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 10.5 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $153 to $399
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 528
- Verdict
- 90+ Club
Why this scores 94
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Como, Bellagio & Varenna: Small Group from Milan with Boat Cruise: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Lake Como.
How much does Como, Bellagio & Varenna: Small Group from Milan with Boat Cruise cost?
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Prices start at $153 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Lake Como usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Como, Bellagio & Varenna: Small Group from Milan with Boat Cruise take?
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Plan for about 10.5 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Lake Como is not rushed.
Is Como, Bellagio & Varenna: Small Group from Milan with Boat Cruise worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 94 out of 100, which we label "90+ Club". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.9/5 across 1,509 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable most popular in Lake Como, and how flexible the cancellation terms are. Scoring 90 or above puts it in the Outty 90+ Club, the top tier of everything we rank.
Can I cancel or reschedule Como, Bellagio & Varenna: Small Group from Milan with Boat Cruise?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Como, Bellagio & Varenna: Small Group from Milan with Boat Cruise suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 10.5-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Como, Bellagio & Varenna: Small Group from Milan with Boat Cruise?
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Around 528 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Lake Como can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Lake Como and add a light layer if any part of the 10.5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Como, Bellagio & Varenna: Small Group from Milan with Boat Cruise start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Lake Como within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Lake Como?
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On Outty we rank every Lake Como experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Small-Group Lake Como & Lugano: 2 Countries in 1 Day, Boat Cruise, Small-Group Lake Como: Bellagio, Varenna, Hidden Gorge & Boat, Small-Group Lake Como Experience with Boat and Van from Milan. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Lake Como?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Lake Como?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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