Lake Como, Bellagio, and Lugano Bus Day Trip

Name: Lake Como, Bellagio, and Lugano Bus Day Trip
Start: 2025-07-08T09:00:00.000+03:00
End: 2025-07-08T19:00:00.000+03:00
Location: Milan

In a single day, see the best of Italy and Switzerland. Join a tour of Lugano, Lake Como, and Bellagio in a small group led by a local guide who will provide insightful commentary throughout your trip. Observe the uncomparable Chiesa di Santa Maria di Loreto church during the calm walking on your own.

10 hrs 30 min

Group size up to 30 persons

Mobile ticket

English

Full refund for cancellations up to 24 hours

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund

What is included in activity

English-speaking guide

Headsets (if needed) to hear your guide

Ticket for a Lake Como boat cruise

Free time in the towns of Lugano and Bellagio

All transfers by air-conditioned bus

What is not included

Gratuities

Hotel pick-up and drop off

Food and drinks

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Details

Traveling in air-conditioned comfort, you can escape the bustle of Milan for a relaxing tour of the countryside of northern Italy and southern Switzerland.

Relax as you enjoy stunning lake views and villas in the mountains. You'll be in Switzerland in less than an hour, passing through the Italian border before taking a scenic drive to the Alps' base.

Lugano, with its breathtaking views and excellent shopping options, should be your first stop on your fantastic vacation. Take a leisurely stroll through the town to the Chiesa di Santa Maria di Loreto church if you're looking for artistic culture.

Make your way to the beautiful downtown shopping area, which is full of inviting shops, rich Swiss chocolate, and fine luxury goods, for a little bit of retail therapy. The famous city of Bellagio, also known as the "Pearl of Lake Como," is next.

When you arrive in Bellagio, take advantage of your free time to explore the city and shop, or just unwind and savor some authentic Italian fare in the most quaint bars and restaurants. Continue by coach to Lake Como after taking photos and taking in the charming atmosphere of the town.

When you get there, take a leisurely cruise on the lake for a once-in-a-lifetime chance to look at the stunning landscapes and famous villas. Lake Como is a well known vacation spot for stars and famous people. Throughout the cruise, your guide will point out George Clooney's villa and other villas that served as film sets for Star Wars and James Bond. In time for dinner, the bus will bring you back to Milan's downtown.

Important information:

Government-imposed COVID restrictions for entering countries and venues (like negative COVID test, booster shot, vaccine certificate with a QR code) may change with little notice; it is the responsibility of all visitors to ensure they check the official travel advice on the government websites
The duration of the Lake Como cruise may vary depending on the season (2-hour cruise April — October, 50-minute cruise November — March)
Entrance into religious sites requires a modest dress code. Shoulders and knees must be covered for both women and men
This tour involves a fair amount of walking. Please wear comfortable shoes
Most of visitors will not need to have a visa to enter Switzerland; a passport will be enough to enter the country. Please the website information (https://www.bfm.admin.ch/bfm/en/home/publiservice/weisungen-kreisschreiben/visa/liste1_staatsangehoerigkeit.html) and decide if you may need a visa or not
This is a small group tour of maximum capacity of 25 people (it is fewer on the walking sections of the guided tour)

What to bring:

Comfortable shoes

Not allowed:

Luggage or large bags
Baby strollers
Baby carriages

Online Booking

Price
Children (Age 2-14)	€104 per person
Infant (Age 1 and younger)	€0 per person
Adult (Age 15-99)	€114 per person

For any payment method you must book a ticket through the booking form below and receive confirmation by e-mail and (or) SMS.

What places you will see

• Lake Como
• Lugano
• Bellagio

Activity book period

You can book tour up to 6 hours in advance.

Languages in what activity is performed

English

How long your tour will be

10 hrs 30 min

Photos

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Reviews by travellers

4.8 out of 5

1086 reviews

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Vivaldo L.

The trip was a once in a lifetime experience and worth every penny! Oleg was a very resourceful and knowledgeable tour guide who knew a lot of facts about each area we visited. The tour was very well organised and very on time at each location we went to. If any questions were asked they were always answered! Just make sure to arrive on time, if you are running late by 5mins or so when arriving then you may miss the tour!

2 days ago

Germano T.

Overall great experience. The boat trip on Lake Como was a bit of a let down. It was just the standard ferry that goes from city to city on the lake. We had to wear our headsets to hear any sort of information about what we were passing by. And because it was just the standard ferry some of the group had to sit on the lower deck and could barely see anything. I would still recommend doing this, purely because I imagine the logistics of planning a day trip like this would be quite the pain. The guides were great!

3 days ago

Edilberto L.

it was a road trip mostly. we couldn't have enough time on the places we visited, just 40 mins to 1h30m so I can't say I had fun but the places we have been was very great. the history and culture the guide told us along the way was informative and fun. but I wish I had more time on the cities we have been

5 days ago

Isabella B.

Overall a great trip. Tour guide and bus driver were thoughtful and provided great insight to the destinations. Spent an hour in Lugano before proceeding to Lake Como. The boat ride at the end of the day was long and hot as there were limited outdoor seats, but that had nothing to do with the tour company. Easy to navigate meeting times and multiple boat transfers with the talented guide. Long day with a lot of walking but an incredible experience.

9 days ago

Sara P.

Best day trip I’ve ever done. Would highly recommend, packed so much into one day. Lugano, Bellagio and Lake Como are all beautiful. The guides Sonia & Valentina were great. Just the perfect amount of interaction without being over the top. They also provided some great recommendations along the way. Despite being a long day, it’s worth every minute.

9 days ago

Nicole I.

What a wonderful day trip! I highly recommend this trip. We were unable to stop in Lugano due to the city being closed for security reasons surrounding a conference that was being held regarding Ukraine recovery, but we received a partial refund. That just meant we had extra free time in both Como and Bellagio which were wondering. The boat tour portion was wonderful and relaxing with drinks on board for purchase. Fabrizzio was our guide and he was wonderful!

11 days ago

Aristide F.

Tour and tour guide were terrific. However, I paid for the tour twice by mistake. Once on Sept 22 USD 116.61 on Amex ending...5005 and on Sept 24 USD 112.31 on Master Charge ending....5650. Please credit payment to my Master Charge A/C for USD 123.31 and confirm. I brought the duplicate payment issue to the attention of the tour guide and she made a note that there was only one participant on the tour Sunday, Sept 25. Thank you. Francis Bruno

11 days ago

Ilva N.

The tour was very informative and we got to visit beautiful places! The time in each area was perfect for free time to explore on your own. The Lake Como boat tour was an added bonus too and even got to see where some famous people have lived! Would definitely recommend this tour for anyone. Easy location to meet the group and I was always kept informed throughout the journey of meeting times and whereabouts.

15 days ago

Cornelia M.

Sonia and Valentina were amazing tour guides, the best I've had from many tours. The driver Claudio was very capable. Tour is organised well, with ample time in Lugano and especially Bellaggio. Como cruise was also nice and informative. Boat is a bit crowded but thats expected. Overall highly recomended

22 days ago

Ausiliatrice C.

The day was lovely We particularly liked Lugano. Disappointed about the boat trip. I read, and was mentioned on the coach, that we would have famous houses pointed out, but the boat trip was a communal one with other travellers from Bellagio to Como, with no mention through our headsets.