MILAN
The Milan classics, and the best way to do each.
The 15 most popular cruises & boat tours for visitors to Milan. The ones worth building a morning or a day around, with prices, running times and who you book through.
Private Lake Como cruise plus Como and Bellagio from Milan. Guided walks, Villa Olmo gardens, scenic drives, and free time.
Most Popular“Overall tour very good. Cómo and Bellagio worth seeing and the boat ride was lovely. Bus ride from one village to the other wonderful”
From Milan, ride a private bus to Lake Como, Bellagio, and Lugano with an exclusive boat cruise and free Wi‑Fi.
“fantastic trip, very highly recommend. fabulous guide and perfect amount of time on and off the bus.”
11-hour day trip from Milan to Como, Bellagio, and Lugano with guided sights and private Lake Como boat cruise for $78.
“My daughter and I loved this tour - highly recommend!”
From Milan: Lake Como cruise, St. Moritz time, and the Bernina Red Train through Swiss Alps. Boat, bus, and rail in one day.
“Beauty was everywhere. Simone and Biaggio were a great guide and driver. Enjoyed my time very much.”
Cruise Milan’s Navigli canals by electric boat for 50 minutes, guided by QR audio, passing Darsena, Vicolo dei Lavandai, and Leonardo’s Conchetta.
“I thoroughly enjoyed the cruise and the time was perfect with the beautiful sunset to top it off,”
Hop-on hop-off boats from Stresa to Isola Madre, Isola dei Pescatori, and Isola Bella. Flexible island time and great views.
“Great way to see the Barromean Islands. The boats ran every ~30 minutes, so we never had to wait long, and there was always space for all the passengers.”
Sail Milan’s Navigli canals for a slow 50-minute aperitivo cruise with wine or spritz plus finger food and optional audio notes.
“I had a great time with my boyfriend. It was a really romantic experience. He proposed to me while we were on the boat tour! The drinks were very tasty. So was the finger food. The lady playing the violin made the whole experience the best. Thank you!”
Milan to Lake Como with a guided walk in Como, free time in Varenna and Bellagio, and an exclusive private cruise.
“I am so glad I took this trip; it was so memorable. The travel was not bad at all we had good rest times between time off the bus. I can't even tell you how wonderful our guide was, and he was translating in 3 different languages, He kept all of us connected. The beauty…”
Lake Como and Bellagio in one day from Milan, with guided Como time and a private boat cruise for scenic villa views.
“Maybe because our tour was in the off season, our English speaking tour was combined with a Spanish tour. The going back and forth between languages was distracting and the info we received limited. Our tour guide, though nice, was difficult to understand and unclear with info like meeting places. I have been on lots…”
From Milan, tour Como and Bellagio plus a Lake Como cruise with Wi‑Fi and expert commentary, with flexible free time.
“It was a really great day. The whole trip was very well organized. Our guide Adriano was energetic, attentive and fun.”
Milan to Lake Como, Bellagio, and Lugano with a private boat cruise, guided walks, and Swiss chocolate tasting.
“The day was fantastic, I really enjoyed it and our tour guide was really good and interactive.”
Shared Lake Como boat tour with Prosecco aperitif, small-group vibes, and optional smartphone audio on a first-basin cruise.
“Fantastic tour led by Alessandro! He’s a brilliant guide with lots of knowledge and made the whole trip super enjoyable!! I would definitely recommend.”
Milan to Lake Como and Lugano with a private boat cruise, Bellagio time to wander, Swiss lakeside strolls, and easy coach travel.
“I highly recommend the tour to Bellagio and Lugano! Our guide, Sara, was fantastic—she shared really valuable information throughout the trip that made the experience even better. Bellagio is absolutely beautiful; getting lost in its charming little streets is a must. The views of the lake are stunning, and everything Sara explained along the way…”
A full-day Lake Como trip from Milan with a guided Como walk, private boat views, plus Bellagio and Varenna by ferry and foot.
“For off season duration can be reduced or more activities included, without crowds and traffic on the roads and most of bellagio closed, we tend to get done faster”
Small-group train and boat day from Milan to Lake Como and Lugano, mixing guided history, villa views, and free time.
“Chiara Lupo made it an excellent experience. Have never been to Italy before, let alone Lake Como and she was professional, energetic and very knowledgeable”
From the Duomo to the lakes, and every way to see them.
