Milan · CRUISES & BOAT TOURS
Everything that floats within a day of the city: the Navigli canals, the Como ferries, the Garda circuit and the Borromean island hops. The 15 below are ranked by traveller verdict, with duration and price for each.
Full-day Lake Como trip from Milan with a private 1-hour cruise to Bellagio, guided Como walk, and Villa Olmo gardens.
“Everything was great, from the pickup time till the drop off. The guide was well informed and very helpfull. The trip itself was amazing with the private bus, private boat tour, and the views were just outstanding. Well worth the visit.”
From Milan to Como, Bellagio and Lugano in one day, with a luxury Lake Como cruise, Wi-Fi onboard, and Swiss chocolate.
“This day trip was fantastic! Our guide, Matteo, gave us essential information about each place without talking too much. We had little radios to listen to him, so he didn't have to yell at us. There was free time at each place to explore, which was great. Amazing day trip! I would highly recommend it to all 😃”
Lake Como cruise and St. Moritz in one long day from Milan, ending with the Bernina Red Train across the Swiss Alps.
“This entire trip from booking to completion was well organized, planned, guided. Considering the stops and places traversed, it was a smooth experience. Just prepare to take very quick restroom / other breaks and be back on track. Bus conductor was great. Our guide, Miss Claudia was exceptional (thank you). Professional, helpful and knowledgeable. Did the entire tour seamlessly in 2 different languages without skipping a beat. Luckily, my party was fluid in both. This experience and guide company is highly recommended.”
Cruise Milan’s Navigli Canal on a 50-minute electric boat with QR audio. See Darsena, Vicolo dei Lavandai, and Leonardo’s Conchetta for $25.
“It was a great activity to visit Milano’s chanel. I really recommend it.”
Hop-on hop-off boat fun from Stresa to Isola Madre, Isola dei Pescatori, and Isola Bella, with free time on each island.
“This is a helpful service which allows you to visit all three islands in a flexible way.”
Cruise the Navigli canals in Milan for 50 minutes with an aperitivo, wine or Aperol spritz, and finger food, plus photo stops.
“100% recommended. Great service and the views with the sunset were stunning. Appetizers were really good and the live music was a plus. Book it you will be very happy with this tour.”
25-minute boat cruise around Sirmione with live narration and views of Grotte di Catullo, the castle, Maria Callas Villa, and thermal springs.
“Great !!!nice boat ride and some interesting information about Sirmione history .beautiful views around lake and great price !highly recommended”
Milan to Lake Como day trip with a Como walking tour, private cruise, and free time in Varenna and Bellagio, plus easy Wi-Fi.
“It was a brilliant day trip the guide was great and very informative, also the boat trip over the lake como was stunning what an experience!!”
Lake Como and Bellagio day trip from Milan with a private boat cruise, villa views, and free time in Como and Bellagio.
“We enjoyed the trip to Lake Como, Bellagio and the town of Como. The trip was fast paced which was to be expected when covering so much ground in one day. But I was very disappointed with the tour itself. We booked an english tour but both guides on our trip gave the tour in english and spanish. Our guide was hard to hear and understand and he did not pause or transition between the languages well. I found it distracting and it did not add value to the tour. Several people in our group just shut off the headset out of fustration. I live in a community with both…”
Full-day Lake Como day trip from Milan with Como and Bellagio free time plus a cruise, WiFi onboard, and public or private boat options.
“This trip was fantastic! Vincenzo, our driver, was great — friendly and professional throughout the day. Anna, our guide, was perfect! She spoke English, Italian, and Spanish fluently, and made the tour both well-organised and informative. The cruise on Lake Como and visits to Como and Bellagio were beautiful and very well planned. Highly recommend this tour!”
Shared Lake Como speedboat cruise from Como with Prosecco aperitif and phone audio. Small group, big villa views, 1-2 hours.
“Alessandro was a great guide. Zipping around Lake Como in his speed boat looking at the grand houses and listening to his commentary was an amazing experience.”
Private Lake Como boat cruise to Bellagio, then Lugano in Switzerland from Milan with an English guide and air-conditioned coach. $105.
“The whole trip was fantastic.. The Gide was very personable and good. The bus driver was awesome. Remember to always tip for their service”
Lake Como day trip from Milan with a private boat cruise to Bellagio, guided Como walking time, and Varenna, with ferry connections.
“Our tour guides Monica and Anna were awesome! They were really engaging and knew so much about Lake Como and the surrounding towns. They also went out of their way to make sure we could get seated at a restaurant in Bellagio, and they even called to make restaurant reservations after the tour. Highly recommend!!”
Train, funicular, and a 1-hour Lake Como boat cruise plus free time in Como and Lugano. Small group, smooth logistics, great value.
“Fantastic tour experience! Oleg was incredibly knowledgeable and guided our group effortlessly throughout the day. Traveling between destinations was smooth and hassle-free thanks to the comfortable trains—no traffic delays at all! It was a relaxed, stress-free day exploring two stunning locations. Thank you for making it so enjoyable!”
First-class rail from Milan to Lake Como, a reserved boat cruise past film villas, plus guided time in Bellagio and Varenna.
“We had a great guide (Elma) who was knowledgeable, patient and very good at navigating the transport systems (train and ferry). Definite easier than going solo especially as tickets for ferry run out! The only problem was returning by train where we were in a crush and standing for over an hour after a full day due to a wine festival… arguably additional trains should have been put on. But it was great day overall.”
Every kind of day this city sells, and the best of each.
