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The 15 Best Tours in Lake Como

33 tours  ·  from $46 a head

Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 tours in Lake Como justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.

From Milan: Como & Bellagio with Private Lake Como Cruise - Meeting the coach in Milan
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From Milan: Como & Bellagio with Private Lake Como Cruise

1.Como & Bellagio with Private Lake Como Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 9,788 reviews · from $112Our pick

Travel from Milan to Como and Bellagio by luxury bus, with a guided walk, Villa Olmo gardens, and a one-hour private Lake Como cruise. You get free time in both Como and Bellagio, plus clear commentary in English or Spanish. Guides such as Lina, Franco, Marina, and Andrea have led recent departures, though names vary.

“Overall tour very good. Cómo and Bellagio worth seeing and the boat ride was lovely. Bus ride from one village to the other wonderful”

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Lake Como & Bellagio Day Trip with Private Boat Cruise - Starting in Como: cathedral, old streets, and shopping
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Lake Como & Bellagio Day Trip with Private Boat Cruise

2.Lake Como & Bellagio Day Trip with Private Boat Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 2,587 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $120

Travel from Milan to Como, cruise Lake Como by private boat from Tremezzina, and spend free time in Bellagio and Como. The boat ride lasts one hour in winter and two hours from April to October. English guiding is guaranteed, though winter departures may combine languages.

“My friend and I had a great experience with Zani Tours operator. The hotel pickup was perfectly on time, the drive by bus to Lake Como was smooth and the guides did a fantastic job talking about the history of the place. Everything was well organized. 100% recommended.”

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From Milan: Lake Como Cruise with Visits to Como & Bellagio - Bellagio, with two hours to explore
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From Milan: Lake Como Cruise with Visits to Como & Bellagio

3.Lake Como Cruise with Visits to Como & Bellagio

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,943 reviews · 10 hours · from $78

Spend 10 hours exploring Lake Como from Milan with a guide such as Anna, Matteo, or Carolina. Visit Como and Bellagio, cruise past villas and mountain views, and travel by air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi. Choose a two-hour public boat ride or a shorter private cruise for a more exclusive outing.

“Kevin is THE BEST with a lot of knowledge.He was the ONLY tour guide that explained things and described what we saw through the whole excursion.Thank you Kevin!Worth it”

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Lake Como: Shared Boat Tour with Prosecco Aperitif - Finding the dock at Sant’Agostino
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Lake Como: Shared Boat Tour with Prosecco Aperitif

4.Shared Boat Tour with Prosecco Aperitif

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,452 reviews · 1 - 2 hours · from $53

Set out from Como’s Sant’Agostino dock on a one-hour shared boat ride past Villa d’Este, Villa Erba, Villa Versace, Villa Pizzo, and lakeside villages. Your skipper, often Alessandro, Mario, or Sebastian, adds local stories and humor. Enjoy Prosecco or a soft drink, cushioned seating, a canopy, and optional audio commentary.

“Alessandro was a great guide. Zipping around Lake Como in his speed boat looking at the grand houses and listening to his commentary was an amazing experience.”

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Como: Lake Como Shared Boat Tour - Finding Como S. Agostino pier
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Como: Lake Como Shared Boat Tour

5.Lake Como Shared Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 804 reviews · from $56

Join Bellagio Boat Service for a 90-minute shared cruise from Como. A guide such as Daniele explains the villas and landmarks as you pass Villa Olmo, Villa d’Este, Villa Erba, Villa Pizzo, and George Clooney’s Villa Oleandra. Expect a small, comfortable boat, photo stops, and commentary in English or Italian.

“We loved it, thanks to the captain & the tour guide who threw in some cool facts about the villas & even offered to take a photo for us. Worth every penny.”

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Como, Lugano & Bellagio: Exclusive Cruise–Two Countries in a Day - The cruise is the day’s main event
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Como, Lugano & Bellagio: Exclusive Cruise–Two Countries in a Day

6.Como, Lugano & Bellagio: Exclusive Cruise–Two Countries in a Day

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 690 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $97

Travel from Milan to Como, Bellagio, and Lugano on an 11-hour guided day trip. You get an exclusive Lake Como boat cruise, free time in each town, English or Spanish commentary, Wi-Fi, and a guide such as Alex, Alice, Andrea, or Dalia. Bring your original passport if you are not an EU citizen.

“Very nice trip. Lake Comi is beautiful and we thoroughly enjoyed Bellagio.. Lugano was also interesting. Tour guide, Andre, did a good job with a large bi-lingual crowd. Bus driver navigated the narrow streets well.”

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Lake Como Kayak Tour from Bellagio - Before the paddle: arrival, briefing, and equipment
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Lake Como Kayak Tour from Bellagio

7.Lake Como Kayak Tour from Bellagio

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 593 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $102Top rated

Set out from Pescallo near Bellagio in an open-deck kayak with a local guide such as Michele, Michaela, or Daniele. After a short safety lesson, paddle around the Bellagio peninsula past Villa Serbelloni, Punta Spartivento, Villa Fanny, and the Grand Hotel Villa Serbelloni. Expect gentle exercise, striking views, and a good chance of getting wet.

“The guide Michele was very knowledgeable and explained everything really well . All done at your pace . Very professional and safe .”

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Varenna: Lake Como Premium Shared Cruise - Finding Dock 1 in Varenna
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Varenna: Lake Como Premium Shared Cruise

8.Varenna: Lake Como Premium Shared Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 577 reviews · 50 minutes - 1 hour · from $47

From Varenna, cruise past Villa Carlotta, Villa del Balbianello, Villa Balbiano, Isola Comacina, Bellagio, and Villa Melzi. The 50-minute to 1-hour panoramic ride uses an app-based audio guide, so bring headphones. It is a sightseeing circuit, not a villa tour or guaranteed seat.

“Very well managed , on time and not crowded. All sites were well covered with pointers and boat speed was very well managed .”

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Private Tour by Classic Wooden Boat on Lake Como - Cernobbio, Villa d’Este, and Villa Pizzo
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Private Tour by Classic Wooden Boat on Lake Como

9.Private Tour by Classic Wooden Boat on Lake Como

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 528 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Set out from Como with a private captain and guide such as Andrea, Thomas, Aston, or Edoardo. This four-hour wooden-boat cruise passes Life Electric, Villa Olmo, Villa Erba, Cernobbio, Villa d’Este, Villa Pizzo, Villa Le Fontanelle, Villa Passalacqua, and Carate Urio. Expect a polished boat, villa stories, music, and time on the water.

“Eduardo made our experience unique! He is such a good host and a very kind person! Thank you Eduardo, we will surely recommend this experience to our friends and family!”

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Bellagio: Lake Como Shared Boat Tour - From Lido di Bellagio to Villa Melzi
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Bellagio: Lake Como Shared Boat Tour

10.Bellagio: Lake Como Shared Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 496 reviews · from $45Best value

From Lido di Bellagio, you cruise past Villa Melzi, Villa del Balbianello, Villa Carlotta, Villa Balbiano, and Isola Comacina. An app provides audio commentary in four languages, but bring your own headphones. The shared boat normally lasts 90 minutes and may include a Tremezzo stop.

“Loved this boat tour! Incredible, breathtaking views! The tour guides were friendly and accommodating and the boat was lovely and comfortable. Highly recommend - great way to see all the amazing views around the lake!”

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Lugano, Bellagio Experience from Como with Enchanting Boat Cruise - Cruising toward Bellagio on a scheduled ferry
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Lugano, Bellagio Experience from Como with Enchanting Boat Cruise

11.Lugano, Bellagio Experience from Como with Enchanting Boat Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 458 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $117

Travel from Como to Bellagio and Lugano with an English or Spanish-speaking tour leader, coach transfers, and a scheduled boat ride on Lake Como. You’ll get about an hour in each town, with the longest scenic stretch on the lake. Guides such as Andrea, Adriano, Chiara, and Silvia are praised for clear commentary and useful local tips.

“Great way to mindlessly get around and see some sights. For the price it was fine. The guide was very nice.”

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Private Cruise on Lake Como with Speedboat from 1H to 4H - Cernobbio and the villas of the western shore
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Private Cruise on Lake Como with Speedboat from 1H to 4H

12.Private Cruise on Lake Como with Speedboat from 1H to 4H

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 391 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Set out from Como in a private speedboat for up to five people. Over two hours, your captain can show you Villa Olmo, Cernobbio, Laglio, Nesso, Torno, Villa Pliniana, and Como’s lakeside villas. Guides including Alberto, Stefano, and Alice are praised for local stories, flexible timing, and friendly service.

“Stefano was amazing!!! What a day on lake Como, do not miss out and make sure to ask for the best local captain around!”

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From Milan: Como & Bellagio Day Tour & Scenic Lake Cruise - Como Cathedral and the old center
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From Milan: Como & Bellagio Day Tour & Scenic Lake Cruise

13.Como & Bellagio Day Tour & Scenic Lake Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 352 reviews

Spend 10 hours exploring Como and Bellagio from Milan with an English or Spanish-speaking guide. You will tour Como Cathedral and old streets, cruise past lakeside villas, and wander Bellagio’s steep lanes. Guides such as Clara, Antonio, Stefano, and Anna have been praised for clear commentary and careful organization.

“Excellent tour, great logistics. The 2-hour boat cruise was amazing. Mara ( the guide tour) provided was all the time providing valuable information. She was nice , knowledgeable and very friendly. I highly recommend this tour”

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Domaso: Wine Tasting at the Winery on Como Lake - Three Wines with a Full Table of Local Food
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Domaso: Wine Tasting at the Winery on Como Lake

14.Domaso: Wine Tasting at the Winery on Como Lake

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 351 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $76

Visit Azienda Agricola Sorsasso in Domaso for a family-led cellar tour and tasting of three local wines. Silvia and her family explain the winery’s story and production methods before serving wine with cold cuts, cheese, bread, olive oil, and other regional foods on a terrace above Lake Como. Allow extra time, as tastings often run longer than 90 minutes.

“The host was fabulous. The wines were very nice and the food was great. Visiting a small family run business was excellent. We would highly recommend this tour.”

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Lake Como: 2h Shared Boat Tour with Wine Tasting - Meeting at Sant’Agostino pier in Como
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Lake Como: 2h Shared Boat Tour with Wine Tasting

15.2h Shared Boat Tour with Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 313 reviews · from $134

Join SuBacco for a two-hour shared boat tour from Como aboard a new Karnic SL651. An English or Italian-speaking captain, often Luca, Fabio, or Leonardo, guides you past famous villas, Nesso waterfalls, and Villa Pliniana, with wine, music, and a possible swim. The boat holds no more than eight people.

“It was so much fun! Cloudy day but the guide and the wine made it so much fun!! xo”

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New in Tours in Lake Como

★ 5.0Taste of Lake Como: 4 Wines Paired with Local Cheese CharcuterieFrom $79197 reviews
★ 5.0Small group Pasta and Tiramisu class in ComoFrom $229210 reviews
★ 5.03-Recipe Italian Cooking Class in Como – Cesarine Best NYT HostsFrom $107186 reviews
★ 5.0E-Bike Tour Lake Como and Swiss VineyardsFrom $175204 reviews
★ 5.0Classic boat tour on Lake Como184 reviews
★ 5.0Lake Como Highlights – Villa Balbianello & Bellagio exclusive full-day tourFrom $302207 reviews
★ 5.02 hours Boat Rental Lake Como212 reviews
★ 5.0Private boat tour from Bellagio, iconic villas and hidden gems187 reviews
★ 4.63-Hour Boat Rental185 reviews
★ 4.2Villa del Balbianello Gardens with Ferry TicketsFrom $66206 reviews
★ 4.8Winery Tour with Wine TastingFrom $74194 reviews
★ 4.5Motor Boat Rental220 reviews

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