Lugano, Como & Bellagio day trip from Milan: Guided boat tour

One day crosses two countries on Lake Como and into Switzerland.

A guided day trip from Milan to Lugano, Como and Bellagio combines a walking tour of Como's historic center, a one-hour panoramic cruise across Lake Como, and a guided introduction to Lugano before free time in each town. The tour includes a bilingual leader in English and Spanish, bottled water, and Wi-Fi on the boat and bus. Lunch is on your own.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Como, Bellagio, and Lugano

• Meet tour leader in Milan
• Guided walk in Como historic center
• Free time in Como
• Scenic cruise on Lake Como
• Explore Bellagio with guide
• Free time in Bellagio
• Bus to Lugano, Switzerland
• Guided walk in Lugano
• Free time in Lugano
• Return to Milan by bus

The experience

You meet your tour leader at the Morandi & Veditalia bus stop in Milan in the morning and travel by air-conditioned coach to Como. A guided walk through the historic center orients you to the town, then you have free time to browse the boutiques, sit at a café, or simply wander the streets. The real centerpiece is the boat: you board for a one-hour cruise across Lake Como, watching villas and mountains rise from the water as you drift toward Bellagio.

Bellagio sits at the point where two arms of the lake meet, and the tour leader shows you its most recognizable spots before releasing you to explore on your own: time enough for lunch, shopping, or a walk along the waterfront. After that, a short boat ride takes you back to the mainland, where you board the bus again for the crossing into Switzerland. Lugano is the final stop: another guided walk through the city center, then free time to relax by the lakeside, browse the luxury shops, or taste Swiss chocolate before the return drive to Milan.

The tour runs nine hours door to door. Wi-Fi works on both the boat and the bus, and the coach is air-conditioned. A passport is required to cross into Switzerland. Lunch is not included in the price, so you'll eat on your own in Bellagio or Lugano.

What’s included

• Tour leader in English, Spanish and Portuguese.
• bottled water.
• Wi-Fi on the boat and bus.
• air-conditioned coach.
• earpiece for hearing the guide.
• guided walks in Como, Bellagio and Lugano.

Before you book

Lasts 9h, runs every day at 08:30, from € 70 per person, with a live guide in English, Spanish and Portuguese and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:30

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (2 to 11 years) · Infant (under 2): free

GroupUp to 40

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and Portuguese

Audio guideEnglish, Spanish and Portuguese

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Morandi Tour

Is this one for you?The shared coach and boat mean you travel with other guests, and the fixed itinerary moves the group through all three towns in one nine-hour day. Choose this tour if you want the route and the stops decided for you, with a guide handling the navigation and the commentary while you focus on the views and the towns themselves.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and Portuguese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (2 to 11 years); Infant (under 2): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is the boat ride on Lake Como actually like?

The cruise lasts about an hour and travels across the open water between Como and Bellagio, passing historic villas and mountain scenery along the shoreline. It is a panoramic route, not a stop-and-start tour, so you spend the time on deck watching the landscape unfold.

Do I need a passport for this tour?

Yes. The tour crosses the border into Switzerland to reach Lugano, so a valid passport is required for all travelers.

Is lunch included?

Lunch is not included. You eat on your own during the free time in Bellagio or Lugano, giving you the choice of where and what to eat.