Lake Como, Bellagio & Bellano with boat cruise
Small Group Tour from Milan
Tour Highlights
- 👥 Very small group - Max 15 people
- English-only tour no mixed languages
- 🚌 Transport from Milan included
- 📍 Meet at Centrale FS (10 minutes subway ride from the Duomo square)
- 🏞 Hidden spots, not just popular Bellagio
- ✅ Skip the tourist traps — experience the real local life
- 🕐 The Best-Rated Lake Como & Bellagio Tour from Milan on Tripadvisor, Viator, and GetYourGuide
Why This Tour Is Unique
Skip the tourist traps. See the real Lake Como.
- Visit Bellano gorge — a hidden gem unknown to mass tourism
- Visit the iconic Bellagio – the pearl of Lake Como, where the rich and famous love to stay and stroll
- Walk peaceful cobblestone streets – not just the Instagram-famous alleys
- No time wasted on the bus – we keep it efficient
- No bilingual delays – our tours are in English only
- Small group = personal stories, insider access, real experiences
- Run by passionate locals (not corporations)
What You’ll Experience
Bellagio
Step into the picture-perfect world of Bellagio — the iconic village often featured in films and travel publications. Stroll through elegant lanes lined with boutique shops and colorful facades that reflect the charm of traditional Italian lakeside life.
Take in sweeping panoramic views of Lake Como and enjoy a relaxing lunch at one of the inviting lakeside restaurants. The itinerary also includes free time, allowing for independent exploration — whether that entails savoring a gelato, shopping for local goods, or simply absorbing the atmosphere at your own pace.
Bellano Gorge (Hidden Gem)
This is where you’ll experience the real Lake Como — far from the tourist crowds. Discover a dramatic gorge with suspended walkways carved into the cliffs, where waterfalls crash below and the air feels cool and fresh.
It’s a favorite hidden spot among locals, rarely seen by mass-tour groups. After the gorge, enjoy a peaceful stroll through the quiet lakeside town of Bellano, where time seems to slow down and the views are pure magic.
Scenic Lake Views from the Boat
We take the scenic route — literally. Cruise across the most beautiful branch of Lake Como on a panoramic public boat, soaking in cinematic views from the water.
Along the way, you’ll pass charming villages, historic villas, and picture-perfect landscapes — with insider stories that bring every scene to life.
Lecco or Varenna (Depending on the Season)
Until September 15, 2025, we visit Lecco, a tranquil lakeside town that’s still wonderfully undiscovered. It's full of authentic Italian charm — no crowds, no chaos, just peaceful beauty and real local life.
Starting September 16, 2025, we switch to Varenna — Lake Como’s second most famous village. Romantic, colorful, and built for wandering, Varenna is everything you imagine when you dream of Italy. Think cobblestone lanes, stunning lakefront views, and perfect photo ops around every corner.
- Round-trip express train transfer from Milan
- Skip the line with prebooked boat tickets
- English-speaking local guide
- Walking tours in Bellagio & Bellano
- Free time for food, wine, shopping
- A boat cruise on the most picturesque part of Lake Como
- Well planned itinerary with good balance of guiding and free time. Small group experience
- Meals
- Tips
- Hotel pickup
Meeting Point
📍 Milan Centrale FS – Piazza IV Novembre (main entrance)
🕘 Please arrive 10 minutes early
Customer Reviews
"This tour (Milan -> Varenna -> Bellagio -> Bellano -> Milan) was possibly the best part of my trip to Italy. The guide Oleg was super friendly and welcoming. The highlight was definitely the Bellano Gorge – an absolutely beautiful place that I would have not visited on my own."
"My friend and I had the most wonderful tour experience with Naji! The itinerary gave us a wonderful taste of the entire Lake Como area. The scenic boat cruise and visits to Bellagio and Bellano were lovely, and Naji was so informative and made the day very special."
"This trip was simply amazing. Monica was our tour guide and we couldn't have had a more perfect guide or experience. The free time in Bellagio was perfect for lunch and light shopping. I would recommend this trip to anyone."
"This tour was hands down one of the best parts of my trip! The company was easy to communicate with and the guide Oleg was amazing. The itinerary covered Milan, Varenna, Bellagio, and Bellano, with the Bellano Gorge being a stunning highlight."
Frequently Asked Questions
90% of Lake Como tours from Milan are done with big buses carrying 60 people. Most of these tours are bilingual, meaning the guide speaks in two languages — which takes time and breaks the flow.
Forget "peaceful escape" on those big-bus budget tours. They're exhausting — up to 5 hours stuck in traffic on a narrow lakeside road, only to be rushed through packed stops with no personal touch. That's not a tour. That's a checklist on wheels.
Most of these tours follow the exact same route and arrive in Bellagio at the same time, right when it's at its most crowded and chaotic.
On top of that, starting in 2025, new regulations in Bellagio limit each guide to 25 people. So in those large groups, there is no real "tour" in Bellagio. The guide simply says: "Meet back here in 1.5 hours" — and you're left to explore on your own.
Our tour is different. Small group, no rush, no loudspeaker, no tour bus stress. You actually get to enjoy the places we visit — with a real guide by your side.
Recommended for ages 5 and up. Younger children may find it hard to keep up.
There are some staircases, so we do not recommend this tour for wheelchairs or strollers.
Yes, you can cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before the tour.
And here's something no one else in the industry offers: if you don't show up, we still refund 25% — no questions asked.
A little rain can even be nice — on Lake Como there will be fewer people, so you will almost have it to yourself.
If the weather is very bad, we will cancel and offer you other dates or a full refund.
Please bring comfortable shoes and suitable clothing.
YES! We sell our tours on big marketplaces. But here, you book directly with us, skipping the middleman.
This means better prices for you and more support for our small local business.
We can offer you better conditions and a better cancellation policy for direct bookings.
Yes! You can reserve your spot now and pay nothing until 48 hours before the tour starts.
Just select "zero deposit" when you book.
Absolutely! Please contact us at abroadstour@gmail.com or https://wa.me/+393208575909.
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Why are our tours the best rated from Milan on TripAdvisor, Viator & GetYourGuide?
Because all the tours were created by an expert tour guide who was fed up with mass tourism.
Hi, I'm Oleg. For years, I led large 50-person bilingual tours from Milan to Lake Como — long hours on a bus, rushing through crowded spots. It was exhausting and felt fake.
We run small, personal tours. Yes, you'll see the famous places — but we also take you off the beaten path to peaceful villages and hidden gems that big groups miss.
Our guests give us 5 stars again and again because we offer what mass tourism can't: real stories, local knowledge, and genuine connections.
