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“Did not find anything negative, Ms Lina and Mr. Fabrizio showed great professionalism, were very hospitable, always helpful. Arrivederci Lina e Fabrizio!”
From Milan, ride a private bus to Lake Como, Bellagio, and Lugano with an exclusive boat cruise and free Wi‑Fi.
“This day trip was fantastic! Our guide, Matteo, gave us essential information about each place without talking too much. We had little radios to listen to him, so he didn't have to yell at us. There was free time at each place to explore, which was great. Amazing day trip! I would highly recommend it…”
11-hour day trip from Milan to Como, Bellagio, and Lugano with guided sights and private Lake Como boat cruise for $78.
“Marina and Tadju were fantastic. It was an amazing trip! I highly recommend this - defo worth the value it was a fantastic day!”
From Milan: Lake Como cruise, St. Moritz time, and the Bernina Red Train through Swiss Alps. Boat, bus, and rail in one day.
“Defo worth the money. Daniele was excellent as well as the drivers. Best to right side of bus and left of train (lovely views on both but left has the big bridge near the end). Although long day, not stressful and actually we didn’t have the 3hr at the end. It was broken up at…”
Cruise Milan’s Navigli canals by electric boat for 50 minutes, guided by QR audio, passing Darsena, Vicolo dei Lavandai, and Leonardo’s Conchetta.
“Really nice boat trip, it was very short but sweet trip a perfect activity to do when you have a little time, after a meal our or on a hot day want a little cruise along the canal it’s really beautiful.”
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.
“A nice time on the canal. Very little interaction with the crew.”
Milan to Lake Como with a guided walk in Como, free time in Varenna and Bellagio, and an exclusive private cruise.
“Monica and Sara were so lovely & everything went great”
Lake Como and Bellagio in one day from Milan, with guided Como time and a private boat cruise for scenic villa views.
“Lake Como was fantastic. Thoroughly enjoyed. Maybe our last stop we could have missed because there wasn’t a lot of time. Anna Angelo and Victor did a great job. Driving on some of the hills was beautiful but scary. Victor was a great driver”
From Milan, tour Como and Bellagio plus a Lake Como cruise with Wi‑Fi and expert commentary, with flexible free time.
“Superb tour of Lake Como and Bellagio.. witnessed the serene beauty of the lake and the mountains .. thanks to our tour guide Francesca for giving us the best experience!! A must visit for sure 😇”
Milan to Lake Como, Bellagio, and Lugano with a private boat cruise, guided walks, and Swiss chocolate tasting.
“This was a great value for the money. I felt like I saw the best of Italy in just one day. Amatto was excellent in guiding and providing information. Giuseppe our driver was amazing. I would definitely book this tour again.”
Shared Lake Como boat tour with Prosecco aperitif, small-group vibes, and optional smartphone audio on a first-basin cruise.
“our capitano Alessandro was the best!! He gave so many informations, was funny and a good driver!!!”
Milan to Lake Como and Lugano with a private boat cruise, Bellagio time to wander, Swiss lakeside strolls, and easy coach travel.
“It was great, the view of the lake, the experience”
A full-day Lake Como trip from Milan with a guided Como walk, private boat views, plus Bellagio and Varenna by ferry and foot.
“Our tour guides Monica and Anna were awesome! They were really engaging and knew so much about Lake Como and the surrounding towns. They also went out of their way to make sure we could get seated at a restaurant in Bellagio, and they even called to make restaurant reservations after the tour. Highly recommend!!”
Small-group train and boat day from Milan to Lake Como and Lugano, mixing guided history, villa views, and free time.
“Tour guide worked very hard, communicated very well. The only problem I had was an extreme stair climb.”
From the Duomo to the lakes, and every way to see them.
