Top Milan Water Tours

For a Lake Como day trip from Milan, look no further. A great way to discover the timeless beauty of the Italian lakes, this experience includes a walking tour of the chic lake town of Como plus a Lake Como cruise to see snow-peaked mountains and luxury lakeside villas from the water. In the summer, visit the village of Bellagio for free time to eat and explore. In the winter, take a gondola ride from Como to Brunate to soak up the lakeland views.

See the best of Switzerland and Italy on a day trip to Lugano and Lake Como from Milan. Led by a local guide, cruise Lake Como on a sightseeing boat while you keep your eyes peeled for celebrity villas. Then, make a stop in Bellagio, known as the 'pearl of Lake Como.' Continue into Switzerland, where you enjoy some free time to soak up the sights in Lugano. Check out the lakeside views or shop for Swiss chocolate before heading back to Milan.

Tap into the beauty of Italy’s famous Cinque Terre coast on this day trip from Milan. Travel in the comfort of a coach bus to the terraced landscape of five cliff-side villages and experience the landscapes by boat as you make your way from Monterosso to La Spezia. This tour includes plenty of free time to explore Monterosso and Manarola, as well as a scenic train trip between the two towns. This Cinque Terre day trip showcases the best of this stunning destination and offers travelers a hassle-free way to explore all the highlights.

Swap the city sights of Milan for the lakeside allure of Lake Como with this day trip from Milan. Showcasing the highlights of the glamorous northern lake, the excursion packs in a walking tour of Como town and a visit to Villa Olmo with a boat cruise to Bellagio and free time in Varenna. You’ll travel with a guide to get the lowdown on all the sights, and you’ll be back in Milan in time for dinner.

Get a taste of Venice with this guided full-day trip from Milan. See the main sights in Venice, including St. Mark's Square, the Basilica of St. Mark's, the Grand Canal. Il Fenice opera house, the Rialto Bridge and the Doge's Palace. Learn about the history of each place you visit. Sit in on a fun glass-making workshop by local glassmakers. And then enjoy a 30-minute gondola ride at your own expense, cruising through the narrow canals of this splendid city, before heading back to Milan.

Leave urban Milan for the day and spend some time at picturesque Lake Maggiore, located in Italy's Lake District. Explore the chic town of Stresa, learning about the area's history from your guide and perusing the shops. Then hop on a boat for a cruise around the lake, and take in the scenery of the water and surrounding mountains. Visit Isola dei Pescatori, where you have free time to explore, and then explore Borromeo Palace in Isola Bella, before making the return trip to Milan.

Depart from Milan and journey toward the beautiful cities of Como and Bellagio on a full-day tour including a cruise on Lake Como. Ride north with a guide and a small group, arriving at the charming lakeside town of Como. Set off on a lake cruise through the mountainous, fairytale landscape that has inspired countless artists and celebrities, and enjoy leisure time to explore the picturesque shoreline village of Bellagio.

Get out of Milan for the day and explore the Italian Riviera, seeing the seaside port town of Genoa and prettied-up Portofino on this action-packed guided tour. Learn about the history of both towns, as you take a guided walking tour of Genoa and then take some free time to discover Portofino on your own.

Leave the hustle and bustle of Milan to explore some of northern Italy’s most romantic regions. Visit Verona, known as “Little Rome,” due to the number of ancient Roman monuments in the city like the amphitheater. After seeing Juliet’s famous balcony, head to the medieval village of Sirmione, and sample their local food and wine, before crossing Lake Garda to the historic village of Desenzano.

Discover the Cinque Terre of Italy’s Riviera on this full-day trip from Milan. Drive along this UNESCO-listed coast, home to the five colorful villages of Riomaggiore, Manarola, Corniglia, Vernazza and Monterosso. Explore cliffside Manarola independently, and take the coastal train to Monterosso for more free time to relax, eat, and stroll. Finish with a scenic boat trip, admiring the cliff-perched villages from the sea. Round-trip coach transport and Milan hotel pickup included.

Discover the beauty of Lake Como on a day-long excursion from Milan, and spend time in Como and Bellagio—the lake’s must-visit towns. After a visit to the Romanesque Basilica di Sant’Abbondio and Villa Olmo in Como, see the sights from the water on a lake cruise. Stop to explore Bellagio, then cruise to Cadenabbia before your return to Milan.

Explore Genoa on a day trip from Milan, and visit the seaside villages of Portofino and Santa Margherita, too. With a guide, you’ll discover the delights of Genoa Old Town, an impressive medieval center that’s believed to be the largest in Europe. Learn about the city’s links to Sir Christopher Columbus, hear tales of ancient maritime history, then cross the sea by boat to Portofino. After another short cruise to Santa Margherita, you’ll return to Milan in the evening.

Spend 4 days exploring the gorgeous northern lakes on this tour from Milan. Visit famous Lake Como, sparkling Lake Maggiore, sweet Lake Iseo, enormous Lake Garda and little Lake Orta. Take boat excursions and visit picturesque towns like Como, Verona and Bergamo. Enjoy 3 overnight stays in centrally-located hotels, including breakfast.

Get to the lovely Lake Como and Lugano from Milan on this tour, which offers the opportunity for a cruise across the lake. For two hours, appreciate the view from the boat from the still water. Visit the Como Cathedral, then cross the lake. Look at the villas and chalets, then enter Switzerland to explore the city of Lugano.

Explore the timeless beauty of one of Italy's most famous lakes with this day tour of Lake Como from Milan. Travel from Milan by train to the picturesque town of Como. Go on a walking tour of Como with your guide. Take a leisurely and romantic boat ride on the lake in the afternoon.

Take a journey to the Swiss Alps on the Green Train from Milan. Pass through a number of villages including Domodossola and Spiez until you reach the beautiful Interlaken. Snap some photos of the lakes and the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau mountains that reflect off the blue waters. Learn the history of each area from your guide as you take in the lush scenery of these Alpine villages.

Pushed for time in Italy? Then use a day in Milan to visit Venice on this day trip. Travel by coach to the ‘Floating City,’ and admire its skyline on a boat ride across Venice Lagoon. Take a walking tour around must-sees including the Rialto Bridge and St. Mark’s Square, and enjoy the afternoon to sightsee, stroll, and shop independently before a return boat trip and coach ride back to Milan. Hotel pickup included.

Travel to Lake Como and learn to cook in true Italian style on a private full-day experience, including a cooking class, from Milan. Ride a train to Italy’s spectacular lake region and take a ferry to Blevio, on the shores of beautiful Lake Como. Then, with guidance from an expert chef, rustle up a 2-course lunch of dishes such as homemade pasta and sumptuous tiramisu. Sit down to enjoy your delicious creations accompanied by wine, and finish with a short walking tour of Como before your return to Milan.

Take a trip to the Italian Riviera from Milan to explore the UNESCO-listed region of Cinque Terre. Explore the colorful lands of Monterosso, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola, Riomaggiore on a walking tour and a boat cruise and learn about the history and culture of this picturesque region. Enjoy plenty of free time to roam around the five villages or sample some of the local cuisine before heading back to Milan.

Spend a day discovering the Cinque Terre on a private trip from Milan. You'll travel to the UNESCO-listed coast by luxury vehicle, then enjoy a walking tour of the area before cruising between the Cinque Terre's pretty coastal villages by boat. Gaze out at the candy-colored houses stacked into the cliffs and impressive sea views, and stop for a wine tasting with appetizers half-way through the day. Along the way, you'll learn about the region and hear tips for restaurants to visit from your own private guide.

Explore the city of Como, cruise Lake Como, and discover the stylish Swiss town of Lugano, all without risking life and limb in Milanese traffic. Traveling with a guide on an air-conditioned coach direct from your hotel, see sights including the Cathedral of Como, Casino Lugano, and Via Nassa. There’s time to explore independently, choose a spot for lunch, and perhaps do a little shopping.

The "Very Best of Lake Como" in one day! different departures from MILAN - VARENNA - MENAGGIO Small groups for a unique and authentic experience. Different from the other tours because you will be able to see the lake and its splendid villas from a small exclusive boat used only for our group. Most of the proposals on the lake generally offer transits by regulars ferries that do not allow a good view of the beauties around and are also crowded during the high season. If you depart from Milan your guide will travel with you by train. Stop in Varenna for the guided visit of this cute little town. You will then jump on a charming Venetian-style boat for "the perfect boat tour": Villa Carlotta, Villa Balbianello, Villa La Cassinella, Isola Comacina ... And what about a glass of Prosecco on board ?! Weeeeee! 1-hour tour and then you get to Bellagio, "The Pearl of Lake Como". Ready to discover its secrets ?! Free time and guided visit. Return to the starting point by regular ferry.

Pack more of northern Italy into your vacation with this 4-day trip to the Italian Riviera. Making it easy to visit Genoa, the Cinque Terre, and the Ligurian coast in one trip, the experience combines daily excursions with prebooked hotel accommodation and air-conditioned transport right from your Milan hotel. Ample free time is worked in to the itinerary so you can discover Italy’s seaside delights at your own pace, too.

Soak up the dramatic scenery and opulent ambiance at Lake Como: this private day trip from Milan takes all the hassle out of visiting the popular resort destination. In the morning, meet your guide and depart by train to the city of Como. Upon arrival, go for a walking tour of its immaculate scenery, see local highlights like the Como Cathedral, and more. Next, travel by ferry to the Villa Carlotta, a historical landmark that’s now home to an art gallery. At day’s end, return to Milan.