Small-Group Lake Como: Bellagio, Varenna, Hidden Gorge & Boat
Overview
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Discover the must-sees of Lake Como — the dreamy villages of Bellagio and Varenna — and a hidden gem no other tour reaches: the dramatic Bellano Gorge.
Wander the narrow cobblestone streets of Bellagio and Varenna, with ample free time to explore Villa Melzi, enjoy lunch at a waterfront restaurant, and take in the views.
Skip the lines and crowds with priority boat access.
Explore Bellagio, Varenna, and Bellano on a walking tour with your guide in a small group of no more than 15 — while guiding larger groups of 25+ is banned by law in Bellagio.
In summer, you can stay longer in Bellano and enjoy a refreshing swim in Lake Como, weather permitting. The beach is small and rocky, with deep water close to shore.
Additional Info
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
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Note: This 10-hour tour includes travel time—round-trip train ride and boat cruise
Minimum age: 6 years. No strollers allowed
What To Expect
Visit Varenna, one of the most photographed villages on Lake Como. Stroll along the scenic lakeside promenade, explore the old town streets, and enjoy free time to discover viewpoints, cafés, and small local shops. Your guide helps orient the visit so you can make the most of your time.
Bellagio
Explore Bellagio at your own pace, one of the most scenic villages on Lake Como. Stroll along the lakeside promenade, climb the stone stairways of the old town, relax in quiet piazzas, or enjoy a coffee with lake views. You may also choose to visit Villa Melzi Gardens or browse small local shops. Free time is unhurried, allowing you to enjoy Bellagio calmly without rushing.
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Small-Group Lake Como: Bellagio, Varenna, Hidden Gorge & Boat
What‘s Included
Free time in Bellagio & Varenna. Explore, relax, and enjoy the lake at your own pace.
Round-trip express train (first class) Fast, comfortable travel from Milan — no buses, no traffic.
1-hour Lake Como boat cruise with pre-booked tickets, ensuring guaranteed boarding
Licensed, top-rated English-speaking guide. Clear explanations, small group, no bilingual tours.
Radio headsets provided Always hear your guide, even in busy areas.
Lunch
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
712 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Thank you, Monica!
113ronaf,Jun 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent trip. Monica was superb and even when there was an issue with the ferry service (technical issue), she was cool, calm and collected. Monica swiftly and seamlessly amended the last part of our itinerary so that we could complete the full journey. Monica is an asset to the company.
Lake Como, Varenna, Bellagio & Gorge
davepam2016,Jun 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great day today with Monica. She is friendly and cheerful. She was un-fazed when advised of a breakdown of one of the lake boats and quickly arranged alternatives to allow us to complete all planned attractions. The tour schedule is good. Thanks again Monica!
Beautiful day exploring the Lake Como area.
Shannon B,Jun 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Highly recommend this trip for several reasons : 1) the tour guide. We had Guilia and she was delightful. She was from the lakes area so she knew the area and able to take us to special areas 2) the tour company takes care of train tickets and ferry tickets. We took a train to Varenna, then took ferry to Como then another ferry to Bellino. It was a beautiful day on the water. Guilia gave us a tour of each city and then gave us time to shop, eat and explore. The last stop included a short, somewhat easy hike to a waterfall. It was a whole day event but worth it. Excited to go back to the area and explore more of the towns and countryside.
Highly recommend - fab day!
LightPacker582163,Jun 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Thanks so much for a great trip today Monica! Full of energy, informative but not overloading and lovely planned day. Our itinerary had to change slightly due to boat issues (out of the company’s control) and Monica was quick to propose an alternate route to ensure we still made all destinations. Great restaurant recommendations given to us too. Fantastic day, highly recommend!
Lake Cuomo and Bellagio trio
741niting,Jun 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was hot but our guide Monica was kind and resourceful and did an amazing job in navigating and helping us maximize our time
Fantastic day trip to Como
Rikki Jean T,Jun 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great instructions and good pace. Thanks Monica
A terrific tour of the Lake Como area with our guide Gulia.....
Brian P,Jun 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00From start to finish, everything was extremely well planned and executed by the vendor and our tour guide Gulia. I had hopes for what the tour would be, and they were exceeded. 1) Meeting up was simple using the pictures provided by the vendor. Gulia was on time and greeted each guest personally. As a group we were on time and made our way to the train platform smoothly. 2) Gulia monitored the train schedule and had us comfortably in our train seats before the main throng of passengers arrived. 3) Using the amplified "whisper" headsets, Gulia gave us a very nice narrative of the area as we rode to Varenna. We had plenty of time in Varenna to ourselves before crossing the lake on the ferry to Bellagio. On the ferry to Bellagio, Gulia again gave us a great overview of the area. 4) In Bellagio, Gulia gave us a helpful walking tour of the main areas before turning us loose for free time and lunch. Where and when to meet up was clearly communicated. Next we took the ferry over to Bellano to see the gorge. 5) The gorge area was very refreshing as well as interesting - we've never seen such a combination of gorges and waterfalls - quite unique and beautiful. 6) Again we had free time in Bellano before heading to the train for the return to Milan. We were extremely impressed with Gulia - one of the most friendly, positive, and informative guides we've ever had. She carefully watched over everyone's safety and made a point of spending time with everyone to get to know us better. Bravo to the tour company for working out all the small details. The train was perfect, getting us on to the ferries first to have the best seats was appreciated. The flow from place to place was smooth and unhurried - we had plenty of time to do what we wanted. In closing, I give Gulia and the tour vendor the highest possible ratings because it was a near perfect tour. We wouldn't hesitate to tour again with Gulia and Abroads Tours, and I highly recommend their services to you.
Lake Como experience.
rodrigovQ1926VI,Jun 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Giulia was an amazing guide. Very personable and kept all the group engaged. Thank you for this great experience in Varenna, Bellagio & Bellano.
Fabulous introduction to Lake Como area
Relax14322619239,Jun 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was lovely to experience the towns of Bellagio and varena which are very busy with tourists but beautiful. The third town Bellano was more quiet not so touristy and here we saw a beautiful gorge and waterfall. So the tour was a fantastic mix. It was nice to end at Bellano. Our guide Guilia was awesome. Super informative and interesting. Having a small group was also brilliant.
Great having all the tickets needed for this adventure, it was amazing, I highly recommend it.
Lanet T,Jun 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00I love the fact that I got to skip the LONG ferry queue for tickets and meet some fun people! Andre, my groups guide was the best. He kept us informed throughout the trip and told us many things about the areas we were seen. I truly wanted to see the towns and gorge and ferry across Lake Como but, and I could have done this on my own BUT, did not want to stand in very long queue for ferry tickets. Finding this on Viator made my day!
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