Day trip was great, oleg our guide very helpful and knowledgeable, would recommend, sit on left hand side of bus behind driver fie best views out the windows while driving, wear good walking shoes, Our trip was beautifully planned and executed. I get car sick easily but next time i would either stay in Lake como or get a driver because the roads are very tight and fast. Cruise on the lake, explore by foot, and enjoy a seasonal trip to discover Lake Comos charm. Q:What is the policy on face masks and attendee health during Bellagio & Varenna - The must-see places in Lake Como? However, I personally found the group TOO big and moreover translation in English AND Spanish is very time-consuming. Definitely the highlight of my italy holiday. The coach was comfy, there wasnt too much walking around or rushing about - it was calm, chilled, and we cruised on a private boat which was really roomy and nice. I would have appreciated more information throughout our journey. What a beautiful day trip! In the winter, take a gondola ride from Como to Brunate to soak up the lakeland views. Plenty free time to enjoy and stroll around. Begin with a guided tour of Como to take in highlights like the cathedral and old town in just two hours. This experience requires good weather. Admire the top sights together and enjoy free time to explore and shop before the return train. Search experiences that may have limited interaction with crowds. The operator whose product is featured here may pay Viator more. She should have planned more time in order to get us on the boat or she should have given us the tickets at the meeting time and tell us to go stand in line now. I'd probably do the arrangements myself next time. If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experiences start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded. Save hours with hotel pickup and transportation to Bellagio to explore at your own pace. Very good tour guide and nice bus ride to and from the tour. Worthwhile overall. From Bellagio we took a ferry to the quaint Varenna where we sadly only had 30 minutes but it started raining anyway so it worked out. Search tours and activities you can do from home. Since I have been more than fair to give them a chance to fix it and they haven't, I've decided it's only fair that I warned others. What made this tour even more special, we were late for the start and they accommodated our tardiness! The guide gave us options at each stop. A 3-hour tour with a guide in six languages. Meet the bus stop located at Via Manzoni, 4 100 meters from Piazza della Scala. I would recommend this tour! The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers questions. Was hard to get a good seat on the ferry though. Get the inside scoop on the towns foodie scene from a local; sample regional delicacies including a tasting of olive oils and finish the tour with pasta at a charming restaurant. See more Virtual Experiences around the globe. It was hard to pay attention since the tour was in two languages. The boat trip was great. Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experiences start time will not be accepted. We were told to sit wherever we wanted. (hence my 5* rating)! Boat cruise on the Lake : Youll explore the lakeside villages alongside a guide who brings his homeland alive with stories of Lake Como history, traditions, and cuisine. Lake Como Tourism staff. DetailsBoat cruise on the Lake : Lake Como sits on the foot of the Alps and offers some of the most beautiful scenery in Italys Lake District. Very enjoyable ferry ride (2 hours) and then time to walk around and do some shopping. Enjoy a mouthwatering introduction to Italian cuisine on this food walking tour of Lake Como. Nice touch: The group is limited to just 12 people for a more sociable and intimate experience. Bus ride into Como where we had time to explore then long boat ride on lake como til we reached Bellagio where we had a few hours to explore as well. Well worth the drive. Personally I got very car sick from the bus. He is very knowledgeable about the area and a fun person to spend the day with! This is the perfect tour if you only have one day in the area. Good afternoon and thank you very much for your review. For a Lake Como day trip from Milan, look no further. So here we are! Youll relax on the road before your onwards flight, leaving the map work and traffic logistics in the hands of a local professional who knows the area well. No big deal because we were told we could sit wherever we wanted. We were picked up in front of La Scala theater and then driven to town of Como. Afterwards, set sail for a boat tour of the lake to admire the villas along the shore, docking in the fishing village of Varenna for a stroll. The time in Bellagio was just right. The technical malfunction of the audio for a short time period was unfortunate. However I feel like I would have gotten the same experience taking the train/ferry from Milan without the tour group. Based on our booking data and information from the provider from the past 30 days, this experience is likely to sell out through Viator. Then on the way back, go behind the scenes of a winery for a deeper glimpse into southern European traditions. Get away from the crowds on land and discover the quieter side of Lake Como on this private sailing adventure. After your 1-hour coach journey from Milan, start your tour of Como visiting the historic center and enjoy some free time to get to know the town and shop in the many local boutiques. Head to the town of Stresa for a boat cruise and then explore the Borromean Islands of Bella and Pescatori to visit stunning palaces and gardens. It was at times chaotic for the lovely Ciara to control such a massive crowd. The trip started with a bus ride to Lake Como where the tour guide started giving us interesting tid bits about the area, a small walking tour of the city of Como followed by some free time, a visit to the Villa Olmo waterfront, a beautiful ride along the Western coast of the lake (pro tip: sit on the right side of the bus for the better views), followed by a private boat ride on the lake where we were shown and told about a bunch of the beautiful villas there, the boat took us to the town of Bellagio, where we had free time to explore and have lunch. Was not very informative. A great day for us. The headsets with the audio guide werent working very well, it kept breaking up and we missed half of the info. But still so worth it! So now me and my partner are in a stranger's car on the way to who knows where. 08:00am the departure point is in via Manzoni,4. No one was there. Visit a villa winery in Domaso on Lake Como, and experience an authentic Italian family-run wine estate thats been nurtured through the generations. All entrance fees, a boat ride, and round-trip transportation from central Milan are included in your tour price. Explore the two top villages on the shores of Lake Como in just a few hours with this Bellagio and Varenna tour. Food and drinks are at your own expense throughout the day. The boat then took us to the town of Varenna (my absolute favorite of the 3 towns) where we had free time. Save your favorites. Q:What is the policy on face masks and attendee health during Lugano & Lake Como-Bellagio Day Trip? What a beautiful day traveling to Lake Como and also to Bellagio. It was a waste of our time (an hour of nothing new to add in an already long and hot 39 celsius day). Being able to drive along all three sections of the lake was great. 08:15am departure from Piazza IV Novembre, at the corner with Hotel Excelsior Gallia. This is a good tour only if you don't want any info or actual 'tour'. Beautiful scenery and a must see. If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experiences start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded. One of the largest bodies of water in Italy, Lake Como's best sights vary with the time of year you visit. Too big a group in a hot bus. Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews. . Perfect tour, perfect guide! The trip is very well planned and the tour guides did a great job keeping the schedule. Bus to como very comfortable, air conditioning and USB port to charge phones etc. See two picturesque lakeside towns in Italy and Switzerland in a single day with this time-saving guided tour. We were in a small space (in a bus and a boat) for hours, unfortunately, many people were hogging the views at the highlight of the trip. Quickly access bookings. We saw all the sights in the area in a personalized manners with zero stress. Choose between a single day or several days and ride along lakefront roads and up into the Italian and Swiss Alps. Ended up stuck inside boat as there was no more space on other levels. Bike rentals (including Ducati and Moto Guzzi) plus all necessary equipment are provided. In this time, despite having provided my phone number and email when signing up for the tour, and having full service the entire time, my guide nor anyone else from the company reached out to us AT ANY POINT TO THIS DAY to see if we were okay or made it home safe. Facing the Central station, on the left side. End at the Castle of Vezio for an aperitivo with a view. The Lake Cruise was very pretty and enjoyable. The policies on face masks and attendee health are: The policies on staff health & safety are: Highly recommended Tour! Will definitely be back. Widen your perspective of south-central Europe on this full-day tour to Switzerlands St. Moritz via Bernina Express. Bus was clean and on time. Maybe next time you should consider to look for a private excursion. 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Honestly can do this whole experience on your own. Visit two countries and two famous lakes in one day with this day trip from Como. Im glad I chose a tour of multiple places on the lake rather than just getting the train to Como. The guide met us exactly as described and we left on time. When its time to leave Como, get to Malpensa Airport in Milan in style and comfort, using a private transfer from your hotel or the center of town. Lake Como is home to dazzling villas and postcard-perfect villages, but getting around on your own can be confusing. The tour guide just got on another boat without a simple head count first and LEFT. You are viewing Virtual Experiences in Lake Como. LEFT. Youll travel with a guide to get the lowdown on all the sights, and youll be back in Milan in time for dinner. You can either meet at the departure point below or select a location for pick-up. It was a very comfortable 1 hour drive. Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews. And at the end, no one will help you and waste all your time. Great day out, fantastic way to see more of Italy! 4 days later when I haven't heard from them, I called again. Too big a group to enjoy, too many demanding tourists (50 people). Enjoy a walking tour and free time to explore this postcard-perfect village before the return ferry trip to Como. This continued for 3 full weeks. The bus and boat were clean and the guide was excellent. Set sail from Bellagio on an elegant 8.5m-long boat to admire the attractions along the shoreline, including Villa del Balbianello, Villa Melzi, and Villa Carlotta. 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Long day, lots of tourists crowded and herded around like cattle. Cut-off times are based on the experiences local time. A Lake Como boat cruise takes you to visit Villa Melzi's lush gardens and the opulent Villa del Balbianello, including a traditional lunch at a lakefront restaurant. Join your guide for the funicular ride up to Brunate to pick up the trail towards Torno, where you can take in the views and relax over lunch. Great tour; Lake Como was beautiful. A great way to discover the timeless beauty of the Italian lakes, this experience includes a walking tour of the chic lake town of Como plus a Lake Como cruise to see snow-peaked mountains and luxury lakeside villas from the water. The tour should also skip Varenna. The route is carefully planned to fit in visits to the area's highlights such as Bellagio and Cernobbio, but the day can be customized around your interests, too. Too much time wasted. And then once on the ferry, it was packed people were sitting on the stairs and anywhere they could find a place. . Experience the fantastic flavors and scenery of northern Italys Valtellina region along with Lake Como with this private day trip starting with train from Milan until we reach Varenna, a charming fishing village for a walking tour. We found a group of men who were staff at the dock and one of them luckily spoke English. Take a deep dive into the citys past during this walking tour that covers its most important highlights in just hours. Reach Villa Balbianello via hydrofoil for a guided tour of the lavish villa and gardens. Follow your guide through the streets of Bellagio to take in the town's highlights plus the gardens of Villa Melzi, then hop on the ferry (own expense) to cross to Varenna. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experiences start time. The wooded shores of Lake Como are known for their scenic hikes but area trails can be a challenge to follow. Enjoyed the narration and the trip. Lake como is breathtaking and amazing. Time-saving transportation to see the highlights of Lake Como in one day, Free time in the Bellagio and Varenna to sightsee and shop, A boat tour passing Villa Melzi, Villa Carlotta, and Villa Balbianello, Sample local specialties on the panoramic terrace at Castle of Vezio, Private boat tour of 1 hour in the centre of the lake, Pick up and drop off to your hotel (upon request and with extracharge). We will visit the Villa with its important art collection and its amazing botanical garden. Overall just a beautiful day. We went in July and it was HOT! Some info could have been emailed prior with regards to the itinerary, meeting points in each place, contact numbers etc. Villa of George Clooney and Villa Balbianello, the setting place of Star Wars and James Bond). For a better experience this tour is limited to maximum 6 participants. Many visitors to Lake Como head directly to Bellagio and Villa Balbianello, but the city of Como is rich in history and culture. No way a guide could handle. In the summer, visit the village of Bellagio for free time to eat and explore. The rest of it you are on the public ferry or exploring Bellagio on your own. We then hopped back on the bus to the boat stop to get to Bellagio. Lake Como sits at the foot of the Italian Alps and features a number of quaint villages. Pick up and drop off from Lecco/Bellagio/Varenna (included in the price). We called trip advisor as soon as we made it back safe to explain what happened. This experience is showcased by Viator and has met our quality standards. Not enjoyable. Save your time and money (of course the money we paid to get on the boat and train to get home aren't being refunded either!) The bus and driver were very adequate. She bought the tickets for the boat tour and told us to meet her at a certain time. A great way to discover the timeless beauty of the Italian lakes, this experience includes a walking tour of the chic lake town of Como plus a Lake Como cruise to see snow-peaked mountains and luxury lakeside villas from the water. The guide was excellent, the trip beautiful, good bus and a great experience. Lake Como is one of the top excursions from Milan; with this tour, visit two beautiful lakeside villages in one day. Also getting on the ferry to Bellagio was ridiculous, a mass of people from different tours all trying to assemble in one area in the midday heat. Stop at a historic olive oil mill to taste one of the region's local specialties, accompanied by cured meats and wine. What a waste of the atmosphere. Save hours with hotel pickup and transportation to Bellagio to explore at your own pace. The food was really good. Skip Varenna! I look forward to going back to Lake Como. Great guide and experience. Our guide Franco was excellent Taking place in an elegant wine shop near Como old town, the wine tasting includes plenty of samples along with all the information you need about each varietal. Swap the city sights of Milan for the lakeside allure of Lake Como with this day trip from Milan. Take a scenic cruise on Lake Como to admire the beautiful lakeside villas and gardens, Dock in the delightful town of Bellagio (summer only), Take the funicular to Brunate for sweeping views of Como (winter only), Enjoy free time to shop, dine and sightsee in the city of Como. Sara did an excellent job in keeping in touch with us (me, husband, 6 and 12 year old) to ensure we had the right arrival location and time. Cut-off times are based on the experiences local time. We were told the tour had gotten off about 10 minutes before, gotten on another boat, and left. -2 hours from April to October, Only during winter time ( from November to March). 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