Como, Bellagio & Varenna: Small Group from Milan, Villas Cruise

Duration10h

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LanguagesEnglish

Group sizeUp to 15 travelers

Overview

Lake Como is one of Italy’s most beautiful corners — but in summer, the wrong timing can mean hours lost in ferry queues.

This small-group tour, limited to 15 guests, is planned by a guide who knows exactly when and where the crowds hit. You’ll reach Como in the morning, then explore Bellagio before continuing to Varenna. It’s the classic Lake Como day trip from Milan, with the timing planned to make the most of your day.

On the cruise from Como to Bellagio, you’ll see famous villas from the water — George Clooney’s home, Versace’s villa, Villa Passalacqua, voted the world’s best hotel, and filming locations from *House of Gucci*, *The Devil Wears Prada 2*, *James Bond* and *Star Wars*. Your guide will share the stories behind them.

In Bellagio, you can also visit Villa Melzi, one of the lake’s most spectacular gardens. Entrance is not included and the visit is optional.

Your train tickets and skip-the-line ferry boarding are arranged for you.

What's included

Professional, English-speaking local guide with you all day
Skip-the-line boat entrance for the boat cruise
First-class train tickets (Milan ⇆ Lake Como)
Radio whispering system (if necessary)
✅ Small group, capped at 15 — never a big bus or a crowd to follow
A balanced day: guided touring plus free time to explore on your own

Lunch and drinks — your guide will point you to the best lake-view spots in Bellagio
Hotel pickup and drop-off

What to expect

Como
1h

Explore Como, Lake Como’s largest town, before the crowds arrive. Discover its historic Duomo, wander through cobblestone streets, and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the city in the morning.
Villa Carlotta
Pass by

A grand 17th-century villa famous for its terraced botanical gardens and art collection, seen from the water.
Villa del Balbiano - Complesso Architettonico di Ossuccio (ante 1778)
Pass by

The opulent palazzo from Ridley Scott's House of Gucci and The Devil Wears Prada 2 (2026) — one of the most lavish private estates on the lake.
Villa Del Balbianello
Pass by

One of Lake Como's most iconic villas — the film setting for Star Wars: Attack of the Clones and the James Bond film Casino Royale, with dramatic gardens cascading to the lake.
Laglio
Pass by

✅ Villa Oleandra
George Clooney's celebrated Lake Como home, the villa that helped turn the lake into a global icon.
Villa Le Fontanelle
Pass by

The lavish lakeside villa once owned by fashion designer Gianni Versace, who transformed it into one of the most glamorous private homes on Lake Como.
Villa Erba
Pass by

A 19th-century estate used in Ocean's Twelve and in the famous Nespresso commercial with George Clooney.
Villa Passalacqua
Pass by

A spectacular 18th-century villa-turned-hotel, recently crowned among the very best hotels in the world.
Cernobbio
Pass by

Villa d'Este, Cernobbio
A legendary 16th-century estate turned world-famous luxury hotel, set in vast lakeside gardens.
Bellagio
2h

The "pearl of Lake Como." Wander its steep stone staircases, elegant gardens, and boutiques with your guide, with free time to explore and enjoy lunch at a lake-view restaurant your guide recommends
Varenna
1h 30m

Your last stop. Explore Varenna's romantic lakeside "Walk of Lovers," pastel houses, and cobblestone lanes with your guide, then enjoy free time before the crowds arrive. (Optional, on your own: the gardens of Villa Monastero)

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

MEETING TIME: 7.25 AM - sharp on time
PLEASE BE ON TIME

LOCATION: THE SQUARE IN FRONT OF THE TRAIN STATION, NEXT TO THE GIANT APPLE IN THE MIDDLE OF THE SQUARE

The guide will hold a stick with the Italian flag.

End point

MEETING TIME: 7.25 AM - sharp on time
PLEASE BE ON TIME

LOCATION: THE SQUARE IN FRONT OF THE TRAIN STATION, NEXT TO THE GIANT APPLE IN THE MIDDLE OF THE SQUARE

The guide will hold a stick with the Italian flag.

Additional information

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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