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A lake with a building and trees in the background. 2
A cobblestone square with historic buildings, outdoor cafes, and people walking. 3
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By Abroads Tours

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7.8 out of 10
Good
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$277 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 10h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

  • Lake Como is one of Italy’s most beautiful corners — but in summer, the wrong timing can mean hours lost in ferry queues.

    This small-group tour, limited to 15 guests, is planned by a guide who knows exactly when and where the crowds hit. You’ll reach Como in the morning, then explore Bellagio before continuing to Varenna. It’s the classic Lake Como day trip from Milan, with the timing planned to make the most of your day.

    On the cruise from Como to Bellagio, you’ll see famous villas from the water — George Clooney’s home, Versace’s villa, Villa Passalacqua, voted the world’s best hotel, and filming locations from House of Gucci, The Devil Wears Prada 2, James Bond and Star Wars. Your guide will share the stories behind them.

    In Bellagio, you can also visit Villa Melzi, one of the lake’s most spectacular gardens. Entrance is not included and the visit is optional.

    Your train tickets and skip-the-line ferry boarding are arranged for you.

Activity location

  • Como
    • Como, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Centrale
    • Milan, Lombardy, Italy

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Small group, maximum 15 people

  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h
    10h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 7:30 AM
Price details
NZ$276.88 x 1 AdultNZ$276.88
Total
Price is NZ$276.88
Until Fri, 11 Sept

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Professional, English-speaking local guide with you all day
  • Inclusions
    Skip-the-line boat entrance for the boat cruise
  • Inclusions
    First-class train tickets (Milan ⇆ Lake Como)
  • Inclusions
    Radio whispering system (if necessary)
  • Inclusions
    ✅ Small group, capped at 15 — never a big bus or a crowd to follow
  • Inclusions
    A balanced day: guided touring plus free time to explore on your own
  • Exclusions
    Lunch and drinks — your guide will point you to the best lake-view spots in Bellagio
  • Exclusions
    Hotel pickup and drop-off

Know before you book

    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
    • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
    • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Como

  • 1h
Explore Como, Lake Como’s largest town, before the crowds arrive. Discover its historic Duomo, wander through cobblestone streets, and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the city in the morning.

Villa Carlotta (Pass by)

A grand 17th-century villa famous for its terraced botanical gardens and art collection, seen from the water.

Villa del Balbiano - Complesso Architettonico di Ossuccio (ante 1778) (Pass by)

The opulent palazzo from Ridley Scott's House of Gucci and The Devil Wears Prada 2 (2026) — one of the most lavish private estates on the lake.

Villa del Balbianello (Pass by)

One of Lake Como's most iconic villas — the film setting for Star Wars: Attack of the Clones and the James Bond film Casino Royale, with dramatic gardens cascading to the lake.

Laglio (Pass by)

✅ Villa Oleandra George Clooney's celebrated Lake Como home, the villa that helped turn the lake into a global icon.

Villa Le Fontanelle (Pass by)

The lavish lakeside villa once owned by fashion designer Gianni Versace, who transformed it into one of the most glamorous private homes on Lake Como.

Villa Erba (Pass by)

A 19th-century estate used in Ocean's Twelve and in the famous Nespresso commercial with George Clooney.

Villa Passalacqua (Pass by)

A spectacular 18th-century villa-turned-hotel, recently crowned among the very best hotels in the world.

Cernobbio (Pass by)

Villa d'Este, Cernobbio A legendary 16th-century estate turned world-famous luxury hotel, set in vast lakeside gardens.

Bellagio

  • 2h
The "pearl of Lake Como." Wander its steep stone staircases, elegant gardens, and boutiques with your guide, with free time to explore and enjoy lunch at a lake-view restaurant your guide recommends

Varenna

  • 1h 30m
Your last stop. Explore Varenna's romantic lakeside "Walk of Lovers," pastel houses, and cobblestone lanes with your guide, then enjoy free time before the crowds arrive. (Optional, on your own: the gardens of Villa Monastero)

Location

Activity location

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    Como
    • Como, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Centrale
    • Milan, Lombardy, Italy

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