The 7 Best Lake Como Boat Tours

1.Como & Bellagio with Private Lake Como Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 9,788 reviews · from $112Our pick

Travel from Milan to Como by luxury coach, walk the historic center, visit Villa Olmo’s gardens, and cruise Lake Como by private boat to Bellagio. Guides such as Lina, Franco, Marina, and Andrea are praised for clear commentary and practical help, while the long day gives you time for both sightseeing and free exploration.

“Absolutely amazing trip! We went by bus and the whole experience was beautiful—Lake Como is breathtaking and Bellagio is charming and picturesque. I sadly can’t remember our guide’s name, but the tour itself was fantastic. Highly recommend!”

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2.Como, Lugano and Bellagio Exclusive Boat Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 6,635 reviews · 11 hours · from $95Top rated

Travel from Milan to Como, Bellagio, and Lugano on an 11-hour day trip with a bilingual guide, private coach, Wi-Fi, and an exclusive Lake Como boat ride. You get guided walks plus free time for lunch, shopping, lakeside views, and Swiss chocolate. Bring your original passport or ID for the border crossing.

“An well designed day trip without any confusion. Covered all the places mentioned in the trip details! We never felt lost as Mr Alex the tour guide was always there so as the voice box, helping us to catch up with the group even we couldn’t keep a track with the group for some medical reason. The history of the area was described with interesting choice of words in English & Italian! Every attraction was covered comfortably! A must visit if you are in Milan. The tour requires substantial amount of walking but no climbing. We could cover most of the places even our kid had leg injury.”

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3.Lake Como Cruise, St. Moritz & Bernina Red Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 5,648 reviews · 13 hours · from $159

Spend 13 hours moving from Lake Como’s villas and villages to St. Moritz and the Swiss Alps. You’ll cruise by private boat, ride a comfortable coach over the Maloja Pass, and take the second-class Bernina Red Train toward Tirano or another scheduled stop. Guides such as Carolina, Sabrina, Lina, and Andrea lead tours in English or Spanish.

“The views were amaizing! Our guide, Maurizio, was very nice, joyfull, he knew a lot of jokes so he made our trip very pleasant. However, the less pleasant part was that the shops in Swiss were (most of them) closed....we couldn't buy even a souvenir...it is hard to understand why in a touristic city (St. Moritz) shops do not allign with the train schedule (so all the tourist can came and buy a souvenir). In Como I had the best coffee ever!!! So, if you go, you must try CafeDelPress!!! It is amaizing, nice and cozy, with the tipical Italian vibe.”

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4.Lake Como & Bellagio Day Trip with Private Boat Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 2,587 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $120

Travel from Milan to Como, cruise Lake Como by private boat from Tremezzina, and spend free time in Bellagio and Como. The boat runs about two hours from April to October and one hour in winter. Guides such as Anna, Sarah, Angelo, and Rafaele have led praised departures, but group size and commentary style can vary.

“Great trip by this company. Comfortable double decker bus. On time. Short drive to Lake Como. Nice tour boat ride and a few hours in Bellagio. Our guides Guillermo and Rafaela were informative and entertaining. Marcelo our bus driver did a great job. A beautiful place to visit if only for a short while. No toilet on the bus however so be prepared. The brief visit to Como was not too exciting but there is a beautiful church in the town. Very crowded town with tourists groups in late September.”

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5.Lake Como Cruise with Visits to Como & Bellagio

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,943 reviews · 10 hours · from $78Best value

Spend 10 hours exploring Lake Como from Milan with a tour leader such as Anna, Matteo, or Dali. Ride a comfortable coach, cross to Bellagio, cruise past villas and mountain scenery, then enjoy free time in Como. Choose a public boat for a longer sightseeing ride or a private boat for a shorter, more exclusive cruise.

“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!”

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6.Lake Como by Private Boat, Bellagio & Lugano

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,417 reviews · 10h 30m · from $81

Leave Milan by premium coach for a 45-minute private cruise on Lake Como, two and a half hours in Bellagio, and 100 minutes in Lugano. English-speaking guides such as Amato, Sara, Marika, and Jo lead the day, while a professional driver handles the roads. Bring your passport for Switzerland.

“Amato and Ion are fantastic. I like how Ion had water and coffee available and how he kept the bus very comfortable. Amato is one of the best guides we have had. He spoke English very well and was very entertaining. I would choose this company again if we could get Amato. We highly recommend the Lake Como,Bellagio& Lugano tour. If it were possible to give 10 stars, we would give them to Amato and Ion!”

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7.2h Shared Boat Tour with Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 313 reviews · from $134

You’ll cruise Lake Como from Como to Nesso aboard a new Karnic SL651, with stops for photos, swimming, and wine or prosecco. Captains such as Luca, Fabio, and Leonardo share villa stories and local tips. The shared boat holds up to eight people, keeping the outing friendly and personal.

“Great tour, Luca was a brilliant tour guide! Would definitely recommend!”

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