Lake Como, Torno & Lugano: Small-Group Tour with Boat Cruise
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Discover the real Lake Como – in a small group of just 12 people.
❌No big buses!
❌No tourist crowds!
❌No traffic
This is the only tour from Milan that takes you off the beaten path and shows you the authentic side of Lake Como
Meeting time: 8:15 AM
Travel with an expert English-speaking guide who knows the region inside out—and has hundreds of 5-star reviews to prove it. You’ll be part of a very small group (max 12 people), making the experience personal, relaxed, and fun.
In just 40 minutes from Milan, you'll reach Como and enjoy a scenic boat cruise past stunning villas—like the ones from Ocean’s Twelve and owned by Gianni Versace.
We take you to Torno, a peaceful lakeside village.
Enjoy a great lunch during your free time—we’ll recommend fantastic local spots.
After lunch, it’s a short ride to Lugano, Switzerland. Taste world-famous Swiss chocolate, learn the secrets behind Swiss wealth, and take in the fresh air
In summer, you can swim in the clear waters of Lake Lugano
Additional Info
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
MEETING TIME: 08:15 on the square of the train station
Minimum age: 6 years. No strollers allowed
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
All train and ferry tickets are included in your tour!
1-hour boat cruise on Lake Como with guaranteed, pre-booked skip-the-line tickets
Round funicolar trip ride from/to Lugano train station to Lugano city centre
Professional English speaking guide
Free time in Como and Lugano
Gratuities
What To Expect
Como
Discover the charming town of Como, one of the oldest towns on the lake. Immerse yourself in the fascinating history of the town and learn about the local celebrities and famous people who were born here.
Cernobbio
From Como we will embark on a boat and marvel at the breathaking views of the lake, while passing by some of the most stunning villas in Itaky. Don't miss the chance to see the legendary Ocen's Twelve Villa and the luxurious Gianni Versace's villa
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Small group: Lake Como, Lugano
Reviews
906 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Excellent tour!
Chelsea B,
Sep 8, 2025
- Viator
5.00Fantastic 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!
Take me back
Antony A,
Sep 5, 2025
- Viator
5.00A great way to stop time and go back into the days of actual relaxation and stress free lifestyle. Embedding history and faith with the days of old. Loved this tour. Oleg was great
lovely day and lovely tour with Naji
Anh D,
Aug 19, 2025
- Viator
5.00this tour was was of the smoothest tours i’ve experienced in italy. the communication between the tour lead and trip organizers were great! this tour was the perfect amount of time with an itinerary that hit a lot of the places my mom and i wanted to see. the group was small and Naji was a great tour guide: she was super kind and helpful and gave us great recommendations!
Take this FANTASTIC day tour to Lake Como & Lugano
Lisa M,
Aug 12, 2025
- Viator
5.00We signed up for this last minute trip to avoid the extreme heat in Milan on our last day in Italy. We were hesitant at first to sign up for an all day tour (10 hours) on our last day but we are glad we did. Mari, our tour guide, was extremely professional and knowledgeable. Second, the tour group is limited to 12 people and there were six of us which made it even better. We hardly used the headphones for our small group. The itinerary was perfect in that we started our tour by taking a business class train to Como instead of being packed like sardines in a bus. Taking trains to Como & Lugano gave us opportunity to learn how to navigate this trip if we ever wanted to do it on our own. The boat trip to Torno was great. We took a ferry from Como to Torno and Mari used transistor headphones to narrate what we were seeing as we sat in different parts of the ferry. We sat in the front section of the ferry without the cover and felt the breeze of the lake. We had about two hours to explore Como on our own and Mari made fantastic recommendations for shops and restaurants in Como and Lugano. The tour gave us a great overview of Lake Como area and Lugano, and we recommend this tour wholeheartedly.
A must do while in Milan !!!
AlyzzaMariz M,
Aug 12, 2025
- Viator
5.00Our tour guide Amato was amazing!!! Made the tour so smooth and interesting! Enjoyed every minute of it… Gave us enough information and time to enjoy the stops throughout the tour. We took the public transport with no hassle and fuss! Amato always look after us and makes sure we are all comfortable while enjoying the journey😊
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