Lake Como Tour: Scenic Views and Local Flavors

Escape the city on a small-group guided tour from Milan to Lake Como. Explore charming villages, enjoy scenic views, and indulge in local cuisine.

Duration: 10 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Milan - Enjoy a local train journey from Milan
  • Varenna - Discover the delightful town of Varenna and its surroundings!
  • Varenna - Experience a ferry boat ride!
  • Lake Como - Drive along a portion of the Lake’s shoreline
  • Lake Como - Consider dining at a traditional restaurant for lunch!
  • Valtelline Valley - Discover this…
What's Included
  • Transport
  • English speaking tour guide
What's Not Included
  • ❌ NO big groups
  • Gratuities
  • Possible lunch at a local restaurant
Additional Information

A delightful small-group tour departs from Milan Central Station, offering a transfer by either train or minibus to the picturesque Lake Como. Upon arrival, participants enjoy a leisurely stroll through the enchanting village of Varenna and its surrounding areas. Following this, a 15-minute public ferry boat cruise provides a unique perspective of the…

Location
Centrale FS
Piazza Duca d'Aosta
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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N5185ymcraigp
Mar 11, 2026
One day Lake Como Trip - Perfect Trip! Luca was very knowledgeable and the best guide! Trip logistics were perfectly timed! Would recommend to anyone!!
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N5185ymcraigp
Mar 9, 2026
Perfect Trip! - Luca was Awesome! All the stops, history shared, time to explore on our own, and especially the logistics (Ferry rides, train rides from Milan, and van tour all planned by Luca), could not have been more perfect. Our weather was not great but Luca had it covered and made the trip perfect. Thank you Luca!
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Christine_f
Mar 8, 2026
A great day in the lakes. - Paola communicated well and the day went smoothly. The driver picked us up from the station in a clean and comfortable van. There were many high lights during the day and we moved at a comfortable pace. We enjoyed the day and had a great experience learning about the region and what it had to offer.
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David_s
Mar 5, 2026
Unforgettable Lake Como experience - This is a very good tour that I will recommend to friends and family. It was well organized and very informative. Our guide Paola was excellent. She was very knowledgeable and answered any questions we had and shared so much information about each of the villages we visited. There is even an amazing stop at the end at a beautiful wine and cheese shop. I will do this tour again and am very happy that i took this day trip.
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Behram_d
Mar 4, 2026
Great experience - Excellent experience -- Luca provided excellent instructions, as well as excellent commentary of all the areas we drove through -- he is a local and has lived in the area his entire life, though he lived for a few years in the USA couple of decades ago so his English is also perfect. Perfect experience.
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Jeanette
Feb 28, 2026
Switzerland small group trip - Luca was an amazing guide. We loved the small group tour.
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248behramd
Feb 27, 2026
Great tour to Lake Como - Excellent experience. Highly recommended. Luca was friendly, knowledgeable about many topics and showed us unique perspectives based on our interests. Our tour was to Lake Como from Milan. Will be contacting Luca again in the future when we are in Northern Italy to experience his other tours in Northern italy, where he was born and has lived for many decades. Just fyi Luca speaks fluent English as well. We are tourists from California.
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876satnamp
Feb 21, 2026
Wonderful day trip to Lake Como - We enjoyed a wonderful tour with Luca to Lake Como! There was a change of train schedule due to the Olympics and his team handled it smoothly. He was knowledgeable, pleasant and friendly. We also had a fantastic driver in the Laje Como area and was able to visit a real working farm. It was a perfect day!!
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Yct2026
Jan 20, 2026
Exceptional experience with local expert - If there had been a six-star option, we would have given it without hesitation. We are a family of three from Singapore, and Luca, the owner of the travel agency, was our guide. Pre-tour communication was clear. Luca arranged for a guide to meet us at Milan, and he was already waiting when we arrived in Varenna by train. From there, we visited Varenna, Bellagio, and Menaggio in his clean and comfortable van, boarding and disembarking ferries - a novel experience for us. Throughout the journey, Luca shared thoughtful insights about Lake Como’s history, geography and daily life. He recommended a wonderful local restaurant and stopped by a local cooperative where we sampled cheese and purchased wine and regional products. He even made a special detour to show us the Cranchi Yacht headquarters after learning about my boating interest. The pace was never rushed; instead, it felt personal, relaxed and genuinely curated. His attention to detail truly stood out when he dropped us off one stop before Varenna so we could secure seats on a busy train on our return journey to Milan - something only a local expert would think of. Choose this tour if you want to go beyond postcard views and truly understand Lake Como - its people, economy, history, and its character. It was an exceptional experience from start to finish.
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Petersb5969ef
Jan 9, 2026
Lake Como tour - Great tour. Beautiful scenery. Visited a dairy farm and had some cheese tasting at the end. 🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂
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From $133
up to 5 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).