15 3-Hour Experiences in Milan to Build a Day Around

1.3-Hour Boat Rental

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 185 reviews · from $305Our pick

Drive your own boat for 3 hours on Lake Como, passing famous villas. Includes GPS and safety gear, with petrol paid in cash.

“The guide is fantastic he was there early and gave a demonstration before the activity, the boat is a reasonable size too and we really enjoyed the pace of the boat, the views on the lake are spectacular. We didn't need the full amount of 3 hours I would recommend 2 hours but we thoroughly enjoyed the activity. I would just say an expensive excursion but also a great experience”

Check availability →Read our full review

2.3 Hours Guided Cruise with stop and visit of Bellagio

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 107 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $278

Guided 3-hour speedboat cruise from Como to Bellagio with villa views, a 1-hour Bellagio visit, and a swim break.

“This three hours ride with guide is excellent experience. You get to familiarize with the lake surround areas in short three hours, then you can decide where to spend more time afterwards”

Check availability →Read our full review

3.3H Guided Cruise Stop Bellagio Tender yacht Invictus 9 Pax

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 59 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $277

A 3-hour guided Lake Como tender cruise from Como to Bellagio and Nesso, small-group 9 pax, English guide, villa views, prosecco, photos.

“Amazing experience, beautiful views. This is a must do your if you come to Lake Como. Really friendly and experienced staff.”

Check availability →Read our full review

4.ELECTRIC-Bicycle Tour Live Tour Guide 3 hours & half

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 53 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $81Best value

3.5-hour electric-assisted e-bike tour of Milan’s historic center with a live guide, helmet included, small group, from Sforza Castle to Duomo.

“Our guide was knowledgeable and patient. He knew everything about the city and its history. Highly recommend. We were able to see and go in many places so it checked off things we were going to do later.”

Check availability →Read our full review

5.SEGWAY Tour with Live Tourist Guide 3 hours & half

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 53 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $88

A 3.5-hour small-group Segway tour of Milan’s top sights with a live guide, including Sforza Castle, Duomo, Scala, Brera, and more.

“Extremely pleasant way to visit Milan and learn a little about its history”

Check availability →Read our full review

6.3 Hour shared Cinque Terre tour + Swim Stops at Secluded Beaches!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $156Top rated

A small-group gozzo boat tour from Riomaggiore with close-up views of Cinque Terre villages plus swim stops at quiet coves.

“Amazing tour! A great way to see all of the towns in Cinque Terre and learn a little about them, plus two swimming spots with snorkeling and a waterfall. Highly recommend!”

Check availability →Read our full review

7.3H Private Cruise Lake Como Tender yacht Invictus 6 pax

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $1,321

A 3-hour private Lake Como cruise on the Invictus yacht for up to 6, with Bellagio, Isola Comacina, a swim stop, and villa views.

“Luca took us on a beautiful day in the most gorgeous yacht. We enjoyed the rosé, water, music and sightseeing. We will repeat again, one day!”

Check availability →Read our full review

8.3 Hours Private and Guided Cruise on Lake Como by Motorboat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $1,084

Private 3-hour motorboat cruise on Lake Como with Ricky in English, past Como landmarks, Bellagio, Isola Comacina, and Nesso.

“Had an amazing time! 5-stars even if the experience was just spending the afternoon with Ricky and learning about Como, but conveniently also includes a three hours by boat all across Lake Como!”

Check availability →Read our full review

9.Milan Highlights Private 3-Hour Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 14 reviews · from $135

See Milan’s Duomo, Galleria, La Scala, Piazza dei Mercanti, and Castello Sforzesco on a private 3-hour walking tour with a guide.

Check availability →Read our full review

10.La Spezia: 3h Boat Tour Portovenere / Lerici / 3 Islands

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $112

3-hour boat tour from La Spezia exploring Portovenere, Lerici, Lord Byron’s Cave, Le Rosse, and the Palmaria-Tino-Tinetto islands.

“Our tour guide was excellent! We had an original route and we asked if we could go somewhere else and our tour guide was more than happy to take us there. Had incredible music with a great speaker on board, even let us play our own music. Along with that had a lot of ice cold drinks in a cooler, beers, water, etc. Tour guide was very fun and nice, highly recommend!”

Check availability →Read our full review

11.2H, 3H, 4 Hours Private Boat Tour in Lake Como Luxury Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 2 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $552

Private boat tour on Lake Como with Captain Luca, stops from Varenna to Bellagio and Nesso, snacks and drinks, up to 5.

“WE had a great Time- we came late and they managed to push off the tour after us so we can get a full trip!! Thank you Itnac for the great time.”

Check availability →Read our full review

12.3 Hours Bellagio Private Guided Boat Tour on Lake Como

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7 reviews · from $287

A 3-hour private boat tour from Como to Bellagio and back, passing famous villas, Comacina Island, Orrido di Nesso, and Pliniana.

“Our initial captain had issues with his boat but he was immediately responsive and sent his friend Alessio instead. It was so beautiful and with every $ we spent. 10/10 recommend this for everyone. Only wish had some extra time in bellagio.”

Check availability →Read our full review

13.3 hours Private Boat Tour on Lake Como Bellagio

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $1,429

Private 3-hour Lake Como boat tour with Bellagio, Varenna, Menaggio and Tremezzina villas, plus Bluetooth music, aperitif and swim time.

“Luca is the quintessential Italian, he is very knowledgeable and gave us a beautiful tour filled with marvelous vistas.”

Check availability →Read our full review

14.3 Hours Private Boat Cruise on Lake Como with Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $1,419

Enjoy a 3-hour private Lake Como cruise from Tremezzina to Bellagio and Varenna, with open bar, villa stops, and English guidance.

“Spent the afternoon with my family on this beautiful lake! Truly enjoyed this tour, loved the landscapes, especially the moon setting over cernobbio bay. The captain entertained us with drinks at sunset and shared his knowledge of the area all the way. Higly recommended.”

Check availability →Read our full review

15.Shared or Private 3 Hours Boat Tour with Aperitif

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 5 reviews · from $237

3-hour shared Lake Como boat tour from Sant'Agostino dock with prosecco aperitif, villa photo stops, and Orrido di Nesso.

“Excellent tour, very competent and very kind sailor, it was worth it!”

Check availability →Read our full review