Lake Como, Bellagio & Varenna Day Tour from Milan

From€129
8 hours
Milan, Italy

About this activity

Experience the beauty of Lake Como with guided tours of Bellagio and Varenna, including free time for exploration and shopping.

Highlights

  • Scenic drive through the Italian countryside
  • Guided tour of Bellagio's charming streets
  • Free time to explore Varenna's lakeside beauty
  • Stunning views of Lake Como's villas and gardens
  • Opportunity to shop for local crafts and souvenirs

Full description

Discover the enchanting beauty of Lake Como on this full-day tour from Milan. Begin with a scenic drive through the picturesque Italian countryside, arriving in Bellagio, known as the 'Pearl of Lake Como.' Enjoy a guided tour of its charming streets, lined with boutiques and cafes. Then, take a short ferry ride to Varenna, a quaint lakeside village offering stunning views and a relaxed atmosphere. You'll have free time to explore, shop for local crafts, or savor Italian cuisine at a lakeside restaurant. This tour offers a perfect blend of guided insights and personal exploration, ensuring a memorable day in one of Italy's most beautiful regions.

Included / Excluded

  • Round-trip transportation from Milan to Lake Como
  • Guided tours of Bellagio and Varenna
  • Free time for shopping and dining in Bellagio and Varenna
  • Meals and beverages

Itinerary

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Enjoy a walking tour in the caharming historic centre, discover the beautiful squares: Piazza Cavour, Alessandro Volta and San Fedele. Take some picture at the 12th-century city walls and admire the Gothic cathedral.

Duration: 1 hourAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
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After a 2 hours cruise boat, which would take along the shores your will get to Bellagio, one of the most romantic cities in Italy. Situated where Lake Como divides into 2 branches, Como and Lecco, Bellagio offers amazing panoramas. It is renown for its wonderful villas and parks, beautiful Italian and English gardens.

Duration: 3 hoursAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
3

A health resort and a holiday place for travellers, Cadenabbia is famous for the great beauty of the scenery and of the vegetation. A favoured travel destination of the British since the 19th century, it is the site of one of the first Anglican churches built in Italy.

Duration: 1 hourAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
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Discover the charming lakeside village of Varenna, a hidden gem on Lake Como. Stroll through its picturesque streets, lined with colorful houses and historic buildings. Enjoy a guided visit to Villa Monastero, with its stunning botanical gardens and breathtaking lake views. Walk along the famous Passeggiata degli Innamorati, a romantic lakeside promenade, and explore the Church of San Giorgio, rich in history and art. Savor a traditional Italian aperitivo at a cozy café overlooking the water.

Duration: 1 hourAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE

Meeting point

Start Location

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Important information

Know before you book

  • Tour operates rain or shine; dress appropriately for the weather
  • Confirm the meeting point and time upon booking
  • Be aware that some areas may have uneven terrain

Know before you go

  • Wear comfortable walking shoes for exploring the towns
  • Bring a camera to capture the scenic views
  • Check the weather forecast and dress accordingly

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 1 days before the activity starts

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Accessibility

  • Stroller Accessible
  • Service Animals Allowed
  • Easy Public Transport
  • Infants Required On Laps

Traveler reviews

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Not What I Expected

Visited Lake Como, Bellagio, and Varenna. We were dropped off in each place and left on our own, very little explanation of sites given. Tour was given in Spanish and English, which was very confusing and disconcerting. It was good to see the sites but the tour was, overall, disappointing.

Elaine_GOct 18, 2025VIATOR

Great work by Amgelo

Great experience. Angelo and Donolo were great. Angelo the guide made it a very pleasant experience. He had good rapport with the boat and dock supervisor and made our travel a very special one!

Santhana_NOct 4, 2025VIATOR

Georgeous views - Long day

The area covered is BEAUTIFUL!! Trip is in both Spanish and English at the same time which can be annoying. Bus ride up the coast of lake Como is beautiful, but if traffic is bad it can significantly lengthen the trip. Tour doesn't arrive back in Milan until around 6:30 pm, if everything goes well.

Dwight_BSep 23, 2025VIATOR

Too Much Bus Time!

This experience was not what we expected! We spent about half of the trip on the bus (about 5 of our 11 hours) and had no time in Lake Como (aside from a drive through which included lots of bumper to bumper traffic), had less than 2 hours free to roam in Lake Bellagio and then 1.5 hours to walk around old town Como. We knew is advance that the Varenna stop was cancelled, but this was not how we wanted to spend our last day in Italy:( Also, beware there was no working bathroom on the bus and one off our jaunts was 2 hours with no stops!

Allison_GJun 20, 2025VIATOR

Lovely Day

Mario was the perfect guide through Como and Bellagio! And Bellagio itself was a dream. This was the perfect day trip for a mom and two teens. The only reason I didn’t give it 5 stars was that the other guide who gave a lot of the details during the bus ride would often trail off mid-sentence or start to describe something and then stop abruptly without ever finishing.

mcculj1May 18, 2025VIATOR