From Milan: Small-Group Lake Como, Bellagio, Varenna & Falls Milan: Best of Lake Como, Bellagio & Varenna Small Group
ID: GYG652135-1083326
Category:
Country: Italy
Duration:
10:30 hours
Description
Bellagio, Varenna & the Bellano Gorge — a waterfall stop no other Lake Como tour includes. One guided small-group day from Milan, by train and boat. Expert English-speaking guide. Maximum 15 guests.
Lake Como has been photographed millions of times. This full-day tour from Milan shows you why — and then takes you somewhere the cameras haven't found yet.
The day begins at Milan's central station, where the train follows the eastern shore of the lake. No traffic, no highway, no bus. The mountains drop sharply to the water, the first villages appear through the window, and the lake announces itself before you've finished your coffee.
Varenna comes first — one colorful waterfront street, perfect reflections, and the kind of light that makes every photo look effortless. Around 1.5 hours here: enough to wander the shoreline path, find a good angle, and understand immediately why this village has its reputation.
Then Bellagio — the village everyone comes to Lake Como to find. Historic center, panoramic viewpoints above the water, narrow streets that lead somewhere worth going. Around 2 hours of free time: enough for lunch, a proper walk, and a coffee with a view that explains why people keep coming back.
From Bellagio, the tour continues by boat. The cruise to Bellano passes elegant villas, terraced gardens, and mountain reflections that shift with the light — your guide bringing the history and character of the lake to life as the shoreline passes.
The stop that sets this tour apart waits at the end of that crossing. Most visitors to Lake Como never hear of Bellano. The Bellano Gorge is a natural canyon carved by centuries of flowing water — suspended walkways wind through narrow rock walls, above turquoise pools and cascading waterfalls. The rock closes in above you, the water rushes below, and for a moment Lake Como feels like an entirely different place. No other tour includes it. Once you've seen it, you'll understand why it should.
The return to Milan departs from Bellano — a quiet station, no crowds, a relaxed end to a full day.
Train from Milan, boat cruise from Bellagio to Bellano, suspended walkways above the gorge — all transport and timings pre-arranged throughout. Maximum 15 guests. Expert English-speaking guide. Return to Milan by 6pm.
Highlights
- Small group of 15 — by train and boat, no traffic, no buses
- Free time in Bellagio, Bellano and Varenna — lunch, walks, lake views
- Scenic boat cruise on Lake Como — villas, mountains, and open water
- Bellano Gorge — waterfalls and suspended walkways no other tour visits
- All transport and connections pre-arranged — just show up
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
•Check the weather forecast a few days before the tour
• Swimming in the lake is possible from June to September, weather permitting
• Meeting time is 7:45 AM — please arrive a few minutes early
⏰ MEETING TIME: 7:45 — PLEASE BE ON TIME
LOCATION: The square in front of the train station, a 10-second walk from the Giant Apple toward the train station building, next to the arch with the upside-down triangle.
️ Google GPS: Click here https://maps.app.goo.gl/ByAPZNQNrHyJodB79
Your guide will be holding a stick with the Italian flag.
INCLUDED
- Round-trip express train tickets from Milan (first class)
- Licensed English-speaking guide
- Radio headset system to clearly hear the guide when needed
- Lake Como boat cruise with pre-booked tickets and guaranteed boarding
- Free time to explore Bellagio and Varenna at your own pace
- Entrance ticket to the Orrido di Bellano gorge and waterfalls
NOT INCLUDED
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
- Personal expenses
- Tips (optional)
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.