Lake Como Private Day Trip from Milan with Boat Tour
Explore Villa del Balbianello and Bellagio with hotel pickup and an expert guide
If you're staying in Milan and craving a day on Lake Como, this tour is made for you. Your private driver and guide handle everything from your hotel door. A boat then carries you to the center of the lake and on to Villa del Balbianello, where you'll explore antique-filled rooms and terraced gardens seen in Star Wars and Casino Royale. Afterward, a relaxed lunch break in lakeside Bellagio rounds out the day. It's the easiest way to swap Milan's streets for villa gardens and lake views.
What You Get With This Tour
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Cruise Italy's most cinematic lake
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Expert English-speaking guide
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Hotel pickup and drop-off in Milan
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Round-trip car transfer to Lake Como
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Scenic Lake Como boat tour
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Villa del Balbianello entry tickets
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Private experience
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Guide tips
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Food and drink
Tour Itinerary
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Your tour begins at your hotel in Milan
Your private guide and driver meet you at your hotel in Milan, so there's no meeting point to find. Settle into the car and leave the city's traffic behind as you head north toward the foothills of the Italian Alps. -
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Board your boat on the shores of Lake Como
After a short drive, you'll reach the lakeside port where your boat is waiting. Lake Como has drawn wealthy Romans, poets, and film stars to its shores for 2,000 years, and the best views of it are from the water. -
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Cruise to the heart of Lake Como
Out on the open water, your boat heads to the center of the lake, where three long branches meet beneath steep green mountains. Watch pastel villages and centuries-old villas slip past along the shoreline as you go. -
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Step inside Villa del Balbianello
Next, the boat docks at Villa del Balbianello, built in 1787 for a cardinal on a wooded peninsula. Inside, tour rooms filled with antiques and maps from its last owner, an explorer who led Italy's 1973 Everest expedition. -
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Wander the terraced villa gardens
Outside, terraced gardens of clipped hedges and sculpted plane trees spill toward the water. Star Wars fans may recognize the hilltop loggia from a secret wedding scene, and James Bond recovers here in Casino Royale. -
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Break for lunch in lakeside Bellagio
Your boat then carries you to Bellagio, nicknamed the Pearl of the Lake for its mountain setting and grand villas. Pause for a relaxed lunch break and stroll stepped lanes lined with cafes, trattorias, and shops. -
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Your tour ends where you first began
After lunch, your driver meets you in Bellagio for the comfortable ride back to Milan. Relax as the lake fades behind you, and arrive at your hotel with a camera full of villa gardens and mountain views.
Additional Information
Discover what to expect, what's included, and everything you need to know before booking.
Good to know:
Accessibility: Unfortunately, this tour is not wheelchair accessible, as it includes boat transfers and stepped paths at Villa del Balbianello and in Bellagio. Please contact us if you have questions or concerns about your mobility.
Please note: The itinerary of a private tour can be adjusted to your needs. Please reach out if you do not see a start time that fits for your party. We would be happy to check with our ticketing team to see if we can accommodate you.
Lunch: Lunch is not included on this tour. You'll have time to enjoy a meal at your own pace in Bellagio.
Hotel pick-up: Please include your accommodation details in the "additional info" section during checkout.
Your tour includes:
Expert English-speaking guide
Private tour for your group only
Hotel pickup and drop-off in Milan
Private round-trip car transfer to Lake Como
Boat tour of Lake Como
Entry to Villa del Balbianello and its gardens
Guided visit to Bellagio
Free time for lunch in Bellagio
What to bring:
Valid ID
Comfortable walking shoes
Camera
Water bottle
Money for lunch
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Customer Reviews
It's true what they say about Bellagio being straight out of a fairy tale land. My eyes were filled with the gorgeous surroundings and I really did feel like a movie star cruising around in the VIP boat. We went out to the center of the lake and I really felt like I was in the middle of a Utopia land. Great lunch, great guide, awesome experience!
This tour was unbelievable. It was one of the most beautiful places we've ever been and the boat ride was really the perfect way to experience it. I can't recommend this tour enough, it was so worth it and everyone we spoke to at the Roman Guy was very helpful. 5 stars!
We had an amazing time with my family on this private tour! It was great and much easier with the kids to have a private car & boat, to visit and enjoy every bit of the day in our own way! I'd recommend this tour to everyone, definitely a must-do.
My wife and I had a wonderful time, being picked up with a private car and then sail across the lake with a private boat was the cherry on top of our honeymoon. If you are looking for a romantic experience in a beautiful setting with breath taking views this is the tour for you!
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this tour family friendly?
Yes, this tour is family friendly with no minimum age. Kids tend to love the boat ride and spotting Star Wars filming spots at Villa del Balbianello, though the villa and Bellagio include some stepped paths.
What if I have concerns about my mobility on this tour?
Unfortunately, this tour is not wheelchair accessible, as it includes boat transfers and stepped paths at Villa del Balbianello and in Bellagio. Please contact us if you have questions or concerns about your mobility.
Is hotel pick-up included in this tour?
Yes, hotel pick up and drop off is included on this tour. Please include your accommodation details in the "additional info" section during checkout. Hotel pick up and drop off cannot be included if the proper information is not provided. If you need to change your accommodation info or you were not able to include it during checkout, please contact us so we can make the proper arrangements with our partners.
Is entry to Villa del Balbianello included?
Yes, entry tickets to Villa del Balbianello are included, so you'll explore both the villa's antique-filled rooms and its terraced gardens with your guide.
Is lunch included?
Lunch is not included, but you'll have time for a relaxed lunch break in Bellagio, where cafes and trattorias line the lakeside lanes.
Can the itinerary be adjusted?
Yes, as this is a private tour, the itinerary can be adjusted to your needs. Please reach out if you do not see a start time that fits for your party, and we'll check with our ticketing team to see if we can accommodate you.
How much walking is involved?
Most of the walking happens inside Villa del Balbianello, through its terraced gardens, and along Bellagio's stepped lanes. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
