From Milan: Lake Como Day Trip Bellagio and Villa Carlotta
Greco, Milan
A tour that will show highlights of central Lake Como on a day trip from Milan by train and public ferry boat. With a guide at your side, you’ll discover the best spots of this charming Italian lake.
Lake Como Day Tour from Milan with Guide and Ferry
This full-day tour from Milan includes a professional guide, train and ferry rides, and visits to Varenna, Bellagio, Tremezzo, and Villa Carlotta.
Highlights
- Cruise between Varenna, Bellagio, and Tremezzo by public ferry
- Free time in Bellagio for shopping and lunch
- Visit Villa Carlotta and explore its extensive gardens
- Full-day assistance from a professional guide
Description
Lake Como offers natural beauty, historic towns, and remarkable villas with gardens adorned by marble statues and exotic plants. Depart from Milan by train with your guide, reaching Varenna in approximately one hour. Varenna is a charming village on Lake Como’s eastern shore, known for its picturesque lanes and traditional fishermen’s houses.
From Varenna, take a public ferry to Bellagio, located at the lake’s central peninsula. Bellagio features quality hotels and restaurants, where you will have time for lunch and shopping at your own pace.
After lunch, continue by ferry to Tremezzo and Villa Carlotta. This transfer provides a relaxing afternoon cruise with views of mountains and grand villas. Villa Carlotta showcases an elegant Neoclassical interior, a sculpture gallery with works by Antonio Canova, and over 70,000 square meters of manicured gardens.
Your guide will accompany you back to Varenna for the train ride to Milan, concluding the tour.
Includes
- Professional full-day guide
- Round-trip train ticket from Milan to Varenna
- Daily public ferry ticket
- Entrance ticket to Villa Carlotta in Tremezzo
Excludes
- Private boat rides
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the tour start for a full refund.
For the best experience, bring comfortable shoes for walking and check the weather forecast before booking. Morning departures offer more time to explore each stop.
