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From Milan: Bellagio, Varenna & Bellano gorge - small group tour
4.9
35 Ratings
Milano
Explore Bellagio, Varenna, and hidden gems on Lake Como with an expert guide. Enjoy a boat cruise, botanical gardens, and swim in the lake.
Duration:
11 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Bellagio - Discover one of Lake Como’s most renowned villages. Bellagio is a popular spot for the affluent and celebrities. You’ll have plenty of free time to explore Bellagio’s main attractions before the lunchtime crowds arrive. Admire the lavish villas, such as Villa Melzi, which has hosted notable figures like Napoleon Bonaparte, Franz Liszt, and Stendhal, along with its beautiful gardens.
- Varenna - Varenna is the quintessential Lake Como village featured on postcards and advertisements. Wander through its enchanting cobblestone streets, enjoy delectable handmade ice cream, and capture countless Instagram-worthy photos on the Walk of Lovers path that stretches over the water.
- Bellano - Explore a stunning natural gorge formed 15 million years ago. This hidden gem is away from the typical tourist spots. Over the ages, the river has carved the rock into massive potholes, dark ravines, and intriguing caves. Accessible via a network of footbridges anchored to the high rocks above the water, this narrow canyon offers a one-of-a-kind experience.
What's Included
- Licensed professional English speaking tour guide
- 1-hour boat cruise on Como lake to reach Bellagio
- Ferry tickets Bellagio - Varenna
- Round trip express train transportation, first class tickets
- Map of Como lake and radio system to hear the tour guide (if necessary)
- Ample free time and a well-planned itinerary
- Entry fee and visit of the biggest visitable gorge of Como lake
What's Not Included
- Lunch
Additional Information
Join a small semi-private group of up to 12 people and explore Bellagio, Varenna, and two NON-TOURISTY spots on Lake Como with an experienced English-speaking guide.
Start your adventure in Milan and reach Lake Como in just 1 hour.
Enjoy a relaxing 1-hour boat cruise and admire the spectacular mountains and charming villas.
This perfect Lake Como itinerary is crafted by an expert tour guide who has led over 500 tours of Lake Como, ranging from groups of 57 people to YouTube celebrities.
Discover the two most popular villages on Lake Como and uncover two hidden gems off the beaten path. Experience breathtaking locations that 90% of tourists don’t see. Our tour is by train, ensuring a traffic-free and quicker journey than by bus.
You’ll have plenty of time to explore all destinations, including one of the most beautiful botanical garden of Como Lake. Weather permitting, you can swim in the lake during the summer
- On this tour we do 10 000 to 12 000 steps
- Please note: This is 10 hours tour including the travel time in between places: round trip train ride and a boat cruise
Location
dm Italia
Piazza Duca d'Aosta
!IMPORTANT: THE MEETING TIME IS 8:50
The meeting point is INSIDE the train station, on the upper floor, next to BAR CENTRALE and in front of the TRAIN GATES
The guide will hold a stick with the Italian flag.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(35 Ratings)
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Jeanne_s
Jul 25, 2024
Great tour with a great guide - We had an amazing excursion to Lake Como from Milan with our tour guide, Andy (Andrea). He was incredibly friendly, knowledgeable, and engaging throughout the entire trip. We learned so much about Italy, Milan, and Lake Como, and his passion for the area really shone through.
The tour itself was fantastic, offering a perfect way to experience Lake Como in just one day. We especially enjoyed our time in Varenna! We were part of a nice small group, which allowed us to get to know each other and made the experience even more enjoyable. Spending the day with Andy was a highlight of our trip. Highly recommend this tour!
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Magfredm2017
Jul 24, 2024
Beautiful excursion - Outing perfectly organized in small group (7 people) with our Guide Andy super nice and very professional.
He introduced us to wonderful little typical villages. We had enough time to visit each place without rushing. He told us where to eat, where to walk quietly. He also made the effort to speak occasionally in French even if the tour was in English. Beautiful landscapes. We highly recommend.
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Renatope4381rk
Jul 17, 2024
Great day! - All absolutely within the combined. They delivered the promise.
We recommend this tour.
Scenario less commercial than competitors.
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Scenic10639085623
Jul 11, 2024
Great trip, great guide, 10/10 - This was a relaxed and great way to visit lake Como and the surrounding villages. Our guide Riccardo was funny and friendly and very informative. He gave us loads of information and plenty of time to explore the villages on our own. The trip to the canyon was an added extra and well worth visiting. I would highly recommend this tour and rate it 10/10. Thanks Riccardo for guiding us.
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Rbthomps
Jul 4, 2024
Great Lake Como experience! - I would highly recommend this tour! Our guide was very good at communicating information to the group, even sending a video of where to meet at the train station. It was wonderful to take a comfortable train instead of a bus! The towns we visited - Bellagio, Varenna, and Bellano - showed us a nice variety of places on the lake, with Bellano being a hidden gem and not at all crowded. In each location we had enough free time to have lunch, shop, and explore the beautiful towns. Great trip!
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Jordan
Jun 30, 2024
Fantastic Day Out! - Overall a very enjoyable day.
The meet-up location was easily found. The tour group sent a very clear video and instruction of where to meet via what’s app.
Stefano was a brilliant guide. He was personable and a wealth of knowledge. Being a small group it fantastic.
Although there were some rail delays he was quick to adjust the plan and ensure we visited each location.
The gorge was beautiful. Varenna was our favourite stop.
Although it’s a long day. Switching between forms of transport broke the day up nicely. The ferry ride was a great way to sight the lake on the way back. Free time in Varenna and Bellagio was good. Stefano provided some great suggestions for both our day trip and for our time in Milan.
Highly recommend this tour.
Be mindful there is a decent amount of walking in order to see all the beautiful spots and sights.
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Day136
Jun 28, 2024
Amazing day in Lago Di Como! - Our last day in Italy couldn’t have been more perfect. Stefano was an excellent tour guide and we loved seeing the gorges, such an amazing hidden gem. Verrano and Bellagio were beautiful and the boat ride was awesome. We highly recommend this tour!
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Adventure794438
Jun 27, 2024
Above and beyond - Fantastic. We ran into an issue and had to leave early but Richardo was the savior of the day and though we unfortunately missed the gorge, we saw the two towns and got back in time for our train.
Would recommend
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Louises609
Jun 27, 2024
Great trip. Small group tour highly recommended. - Amazing tour of Bellagio, Varenna and Bellano! Stunning views of Lake Como . Although the weather wasn’t the best on the day at Lake Como, the company (small group of 8) was! Our guide Riccardo was the best guide we’ve ever had. He was knowledgeable, helpful and friendly, always ensuring we were having the best time! Highly recommend this trip!
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Stacey
Jun 27, 2024
Must do day trip! - Simona was absolutely wonderful! Felt like we were traveling with a friend! 1000/10 recommend for a Lake Como getaway!
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