Lake Como & Lugano tour from Milan: Bellagio by ferry

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Duration10h 30m

GroupUp to 45

LanguagesEN

Mobile ticketAccepted

Two lakes, two countries, one day without driving

This guided day tour from Milan crosses Lake Como by ferry to Bellagio, then continues to Lugano in Switzerland, with all transport by air-conditioned bus and boat included. You get roughly two hours to walk Bellagio's steep streets and villas, then time to stroll Lugano's lakefront and Swiss shops before returning to Milan in the evening. An English-speaking guide travels with the group throughout.

10h 30m

Step-by-step itinerary

Lake Como and Lugano tour

Depart from Milan by bus
Board ferry to Bellagio
Free time in Bellagio
Board ferry to Menaggio/Cadenabbia
Travel by bus to Lugano
Stroll Lugano city streets
Walk along lakefront promenade
Enjoy scenic lake walk
Return to Milan in evening

The Experience

The day starts with pickup from Milan in an air-conditioned minibus heading toward Lake Como. Once you arrive at the shore, you board a ferry for the crossing to Bellagio — the "pearl of Lake Como" — where the guide points out the historic villas and fortress that line the water. You have roughly two hours of free time to walk the narrow streets of the old village, explore the waterfront, or sit at a café without any schedule pressing you forward.

After Bellagio, a second ferry takes you to Menaggio or Cadenabbia, where the bus picks you up again for the drive into Switzerland. Lugano, the main city of the Canton Ticino, is where you spend the afternoon. The guide leads a stroll through the elegant streets, and you're free to taste the local Swiss chocolate or browse the shops along the way. The lakefront promenade runs along the water with views of the Alps and the surrounding towns — it's a natural place to walk and take in the landscape without a guide narrating every detail.

An optional one-hour boat ride on Lake Como (available if you select that option at checkout) can replace one of the ferry transfers, giving you time on the water instead of just crossing it. The return journey to Milan happens in the evening, arriving back after roughly 10 and a half hours away from the city. A valid passport or EU ID is required for entry into Switzerland.

What’s included

Return ferry transfers from Menaggio or Cadenabbia to Bellagio.
round-trip air-conditioned bus transport from Milan.
free time in Bellagio to explore the village and waterfront.
guided stroll through Lugano's streets and lakefront promenade.
English-speaking guide for the full day.
optional one-hour boat ride on Lake Como (if selected at checkout).

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPublic transport nearby

Operated by TAOTRAVEL

Is this one for you?Your guide handles the route and buses while you explore Bellagio's villas and Lugano at your own pace—no car rental or ferry navigation needed.