The 13 Milan Boat Tours That Earn Their Price

1.Como Private Boat, Bellagio and Lugano Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 6,271 reviews · 11 hours · from $78Our pick

Travel from Milan Central to Como, Bellagio, and Lugano in one long, well-organized day. An English-speaking guide such as Luca, Amalia, or Marina leads the outing, while a private boat cruise adds the best views of Lake Como. Bring your passport for Switzerland.

“Brilliant day trip, wish we could use the toilets on the coach but otherwise, great. The guide Monica and driver Manuela were fantastic and held a lot of knowledge. Best day of our holiday, from us both sisters.”

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2.Navigli Canal Boat Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★3.3 · 4,502 reviews · 50 min · from $25Best value

Board a small electric boat at Alzaia Naviglio Grande for a 50-minute cruise through Milan’s Navigli district. An Italian and English-speaking host helps you board, while a QR-code audio guide covers the canal’s landmarks in five languages. Sunset departures offer the best light.

“The boat trip was prefer from start to finish for a relaxing view of the canal. Not too crowded and the staff were friendly and lovely”

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3.Navigli District Canal Boat Tour with Aperitivo

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 3,253 reviews · 50 min · from $41

Board at Alzaia Naviglio Grande 4 for a 50-minute cruise through Milan’s Navigli district. Sip one Aperol spritz or glass of wine, enjoy finger food, and pass San Cristoforo, Darsena, Naviglio Pavese, and the historic laundresses’ alley. Use the onboard QR audio guide for extra context.

“A nice time on the canal. Very little interaction with the crew.”

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4.Lake Como & Bellagio DayTour with Private Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 2,830 reviews · from $111

Travel from Milan to Lake Como by comfortable coach, tour Como with a live guide, cruise by private boat, then visit Varenna and Bellagio. Guides such as Monica, Anna, Silva, and Alessandro lead in English or Spanish, with free time for lunch, shops, and lakeside walks.

“We had a great time! I've seen some mixed reviews and I think it's all about expectations. This trip is relaxed, and all about enjoying the scenery. At every stop there was enough time to grab a snack and look around, check out some of the boutiques/shops. It's not enough time to explore at length, but for us it was perfect. couldn't have asked for better weather to really take in the beautiful mountains, water and the landscape as a whole. We had a lovely day.”

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5.Private Boat to Como Lake, Lugano, and Bellagio

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,555 reviews · 10 hours · from $79

Spend 10 hours crossing from Milan into Switzerland and back, with guided walks in Como, Bellagio, and Lugano. Guides such as Anna, Amato, Laura, and Josephine add local stories, while the private Lake Como cruise brings you past famous villas and film locations.

“Fantastic everything from beginning to the end. Perfectly organized and planned, enough free time for coffee, lots of stories. I do recommend!”

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6.Lake Como, Bellagio & Varenna with Private Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,187 reviews · from $111

Travel from Milan to Como by air-conditioned coach, then see Lake Como by private boat and public ferry. You’ll explore Como, Bellagio, and Varenna with an English or Spanish-speaking guide. Guides such as Anna, Monica, Lina, and Inna have led recent departures.

“Inna was an excellent guide for our tour of Lake Como and Bellagio. She was very knowledgeable and happy to answer any questions. The tour was a good mix of guided tour and free time. I would definitely recommend this tour.”

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7.Small Group Como, Bellagio, Varenna, Boat Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 967 reviews Top rated

Travel from Milan to Lake Como by express train, cruise past villas, and explore Como, Bellagio, and Varenna with a local guide. The group is limited to 13, with priority boat boarding, free time for lunch and photos, and guides such as Angela, Antonella, Alessandro, and Elma.

“Well organized trip and a wonderful lead by Antonella, a detailed oriented guide with a charming personality and a broad knowledge of the area. Awesome time in the Como area. I highly recommend this trip and Antonella.”

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8.Cinque Terre Full-Day Guided Trip With Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 644 reviews · from $157

Travel from Milan to Cinque Terre by air-conditioned coach, boat, and train. You’ll see Manarola from the water, explore Monterosso and Manarola on your own, and return by train to meet the coach. English and Spanish guides, including Monica, Rosella, and Angelo, lead the trip.

“Very lovely trip! Beware, if you get seasick easily, the boat ride is long.”

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9.Lake Como, Bellagio, Varenna & private boat tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 490 reviews · 10 - 12 hours · from $76

Spend 10 to 12 hours exploring Como, Bellagio, and Varenna from Milan by private coach, private boat, and ferry. A live English or Spanish guide handles the transport details, while you get free time for cafés, shops, lake views, and village walks.

“After many thousand of steps, I must say it was worth it all the steps for this trip! It was fantastic warm weather & meeting good people from this trip too.”

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10.Verona, Sirmione and Lake Garda with Boat Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 484 reviews · from $127

Travel from Milan by air-conditioned bus to Verona and Sirmione with an English- or Spanish-speaking guide. See Juliet’s House and Verona Arena, then cruise past Scaliger Castle and the Grottoes of Catullus before free time in Sirmione. Guides may include Cami, Andrea, Amato, or Alex.

“Our guide Mr Amato was excellent and made trip easy and interesting”

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11.Bellagio & Lugano with Lake Como Private Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 470 reviews · from $113

Travel from Milan through Como, Bellagio, and Lugano on an 11-hour guided day trip. You get a private one-hour Lake Como cruise, free time for lunch and shopping, and a walking tour of Lugano. Guides such as Lina, Viviana, Andrea, and Daniele have been praised for clear, lively commentary.

“Fabricio and viviane were the best people we got on this tour. Very informative and smooth day trip. Highly recommended!”

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12.Como, Bellagio, Lugano Day Tour & Lake Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 381 reviews · from $135

Travel from Milan to Como, Bellagio, Lake Como, and Lugano with an English- or Spanish-speaking tour leader. You’ll see Como Cathedral, cruise past lakeside villas, stroll Bellagio, and shop for Swiss chocolate, all with round-trip transport included.

“Great trip! Andrea is the best Guide! Thanks a lot. Very good organization.”

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13.Como, Bellagio, and Lugano Exclusive Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 325 reviews · 10.5 hours · from $99

Travel by coach from Milan to Como, cruise Lake Como, explore Bellagio, and cross into Lugano with an English or Spanish guide. Guides such as Alessio, Anna, Kevin, and Andrea have been praised for clear instructions and local insight. Bring your passport and expect a full, active day.

“We really enjoyed our daily excursion. Our guide Michael was really helpful, pleasant and funny! He gave us helpful tips for each place visited and he explained in detail all the highlights. Even thought we experienced a huge delay due to the traffic (perhaps an accident had occurred) the guide and the bus driver adjusted the programm so that we don't miss to see/visit anything. Definitely recommended!”

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