Lake Como and Switzerland Day Trip: Bellagio and Lugano with Boat Ride
by TAOTRAVEL
Choose from 3 available options
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€128Overview
This full-day group tour lasts about 10 and a half hours and includes round-trip bus transfers from Milan in an air-conditioned vehicle. The tour begins with a drive from Milan to Lake Como, where participants board a ferry for a short crossing to Bellagio. In Bellagio, known as the "pearl of Lake Como," travelers have two hours of free time to explore the village’s steep streets, historic fortress, and surrounding villas. Afterward, the ferry returns to Menaggio or Cadenabbia. Next, the tour continues by bus to Lugano, Switzerland. Visitors spend free time strolling through the city’s elegant streets and can sample Swiss chocolate. The itinerary includes a 90-minute walk along Lugano’s lakefront promenade, offering views of the Alps and cityscape. A visit to a quiet park by Lake Lugano also allows a relaxing walk with views of the lake and mountains. The tour concludes with the return bus ride to Milan. The price includes the return ferry ride from Menaggio or Cadenabbia to Bellagio, a one-hour boat ride in spring (optional), round-trip bus transfers from Milan, and an English-speaking guide. Food, drinks, gratuities, and other extras are not included. Boat rides may be canceled in bad weather for safety.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Transfer from Milan to Lake Como
Departure from Milan aboard a comfortable air-conditioned bus or minibus for the transfer to Lake Como.
60 min
Ferry to Bellagio
Board the ferry for a 15-minute crossing to Bellagio on Lake Como.
15 min
Free Time in Bellagio
Spend two hours in Bellagio, known as the "pearl of Lake Como." Explore the historic village with its lively, steep streets and characteristic fortress, as well as the nearby villas.
120 min
Ferry back to Menaggio or Cadenabbia
Board the ferry for the return trip to Menaggio or Cadenabbia.
15 min
Bus Transfer to Lugano
Travel by bus to Lugano, the main city in the Canton Ticino, Switzerland. Visitors can walk through its elegant streets and try Swiss chocolate.
Lakefront Promenade Walk in Lugano
Walk along the lakefront promenade for about 90 minutes, enjoying views of the surrounding Alps and the city.
90 min
Park Walk by Lake Lugano
Take a short, peaceful walk in a park along Lake Lugano with views of the lake and nearby mountains.
10 min
Scenic Lake Walk
Enjoy a 15-minute scenic walk along the lake with views of the mountains and nearby towns.
15 min
Return to Milan
Travel back by bus to Milan in the evening.
60 min
Meeting point
BUS STOP next to Excelsior hotel Gallia Piazza Duca d' Aosta corner with Piazza IV Novembre (Subject to different notice)
End point
BUS STOP next to Excelsior hotel Gallia Piazza Duca d' Aosta corner with Piazza IV Novembre (Subject to different notice)
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Lake Como and Switzerland Day Trip: Bellagio and Lugano with Boat Ride
by TAOTRAVEL
Choose from 3 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€128Overview
This full-day group tour lasts about 10 and a half hours and includes round-trip bus transfers from Milan in an air-conditioned vehicle. The tour begins with a drive from Milan to Lake Como, where participants board a ferry for a short crossing to Bellagio. In Bellagio, known as the "pearl of Lake Como," travelers have two hours of free time to explore the village’s steep streets, historic fortress, and surrounding villas. Afterward, the ferry returns to Menaggio or Cadenabbia. Next, the tour continues by bus to Lugano, Switzerland. Visitors spend free time strolling through the city’s elegant streets and can sample Swiss chocolate. The itinerary includes a 90-minute walk along Lugano’s lakefront promenade, offering views of the Alps and cityscape. A visit to a quiet park by Lake Lugano also allows a relaxing walk with views of the lake and mountains. The tour concludes with the return bus ride to Milan. The price includes the return ferry ride from Menaggio or Cadenabbia to Bellagio, a one-hour boat ride in spring (optional), round-trip bus transfers from Milan, and an English-speaking guide. Food, drinks, gratuities, and other extras are not included. Boat rides may be canceled in bad weather for safety.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Transfer from Milan to Lake Como
Departure from Milan aboard a comfortable air-conditioned bus or minibus for the transfer to Lake Como.
60 min
Ferry to Bellagio
Board the ferry for a 15-minute crossing to Bellagio on Lake Como.
15 min
Free Time in Bellagio
Spend two hours in Bellagio, known as the "pearl of Lake Como." Explore the historic village with its lively, steep streets and characteristic fortress, as well as the nearby villas.
120 min
Ferry back to Menaggio or Cadenabbia
Board the ferry for the return trip to Menaggio or Cadenabbia.
15 min
Bus Transfer to Lugano
Travel by bus to Lugano, the main city in the Canton Ticino, Switzerland. Visitors can walk through its elegant streets and try Swiss chocolate.
Lakefront Promenade Walk in Lugano
Walk along the lakefront promenade for about 90 minutes, enjoying views of the surrounding Alps and the city.
90 min
Park Walk by Lake Lugano
Take a short, peaceful walk in a park along Lake Lugano with views of the lake and nearby mountains.
10 min
Scenic Lake Walk
Enjoy a 15-minute scenic walk along the lake with views of the mountains and nearby towns.
15 min
Return to Milan
Travel back by bus to Milan in the evening.
60 min
Meeting point
BUS STOP next to Excelsior hotel Gallia Piazza Duca d' Aosta corner with Piazza IV Novembre (Subject to different notice)
End point
BUS STOP next to Excelsior hotel Gallia Piazza Duca d' Aosta corner with Piazza IV Novembre (Subject to different notice)
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.