Lake Como: Private Boat, Como & Bellagio from Milan
About This Experience
This day trip pairs a guided walk through the town of Como with the highlight every visitor remembers: a private boat cruise toward Bellagio. From Milan an air-conditioned coach brings you to Como, where your guide reveals the Cathedral, the lakeside promenade, and the quiet corners of one of Italy's most elegant towns.
Then you board your group's private boat and glide across the water toward Bellagio, with the guide pointing out Villa del Balbianello and the celebrity villas that line the shore. In Bellagio, the "Pearl of the Lake," around two hours of free time let you explore cobbled alleys, artisan boutiques, and lakeside cafés at your own pace.
It is an ideal first taste of Lake Como — a balance of guided storytelling on the water and freedom to wander on land, all arranged from central Milan.
Highlights
- Private group boat cruise past celebrity villas on Lake Como
- Guided walking tour of Como's centre and Cathedral
- Around 2 hours of free time in Bellagio
- Round-trip air-conditioned coach from central Milan
- Multilingual guide on board (English and Spanish)
What's Included
- ✓ Private group boat cruise on Lake Como
- ✓ Round-trip air-conditioned coach from Milan
- ✓ Multilingual guide (English/Spanish)
- ✓ Audio headsets
- ✓ Guided walking tour of Como
- ✓ Around 2 hours free time in Bellagio
Not Included
- Meals and personal expenses
- Hotel pick-up (central meeting point only)
What to Bring
- Passport or ID card
- Comfortable shoes for cobbled streets
Good to Know & Caveats
- Meet at Piazza della Repubblica 5 (Metro M3 Repubblica) and arrive 15 minutes early — the coach leaves on time.
- On selected days the route may add Lugano, Switzerland; you are told the day before and need a passport or valid ID.
- In adverse weather the private boat may be replaced by the public ferry; children under 3 travel free.
Not Suitable For
- Travellers with reduced mobility
- Wheelchair users
Meeting Point
Piazza della Repubblica at the corner of Via Turati, Milan (Metro M3 Repubblica), in front of the newspaper kiosk by the IP petrol station.
What Travelers Say
Rated 4.4/5 by 365 verified GetYourGuide travelers.
Perfect, Alejandro was very nice and polite. He knew all the things we wanted to listen and asked about. Give him a raise.
— Christodoulos, 2026-06
It was a really interesting and relaxed trip, we were well looked after and had enough time in each location. Will definitely go back to Como
— Heidi, 2025-06
Our day trip was great and we enjoyed Lake Como and like Bellagio. Our guide was very knowledgeable and so nice. We could not have asked for a better tour guide.
— Mary, 2025-04
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the boat cruise private?
The boat is reserved for your tour group rather than shared with the general public, though it is not a per-family private charter. In bad weather it may be replaced by the public ferry.
Could the tour go to Switzerland?
On selected departures the itinerary adds Lugano, Switzerland. If so you are notified the day before and must bring a passport or valid ID for the border.
How much walking is involved?
Expect moderate walking on cobbled streets during the guided tour of Como and your free time in Bellagio, so wear comfortable shoes.
