The 12 Best Boat Tours in Milan

1.Navigli Canal Boat Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★3.3 · 4,502 reviews · 50 min · from $25Our pick

Milan Navigli canal cruise on an electric boat with QR audio, passing Darsena nightlife, Vicolo dei Lavandai, and Leonardo’s Conchetta in 50 minutes.

“We went on the 4:20 in early December. It was beautiful to see the Christmas lights going on throughout the canal.”

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2.Navigli District Canal Boat Tour with Aperitivo

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 3,253 reviews · 50 min · from $41

Cruise Milan’s Navigli canals for 50 minutes with an aperitivo drink and finger food, plus photo stops near Darsena and San Cristoforo.

“Better signage for where the boat is docked. Some commentary would have been good”

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3.Lake Como & Bellagio DayTour with Private Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 2,830 reviews · from $111.89

Milan to Lake Como and Bellagio with a guided Como walk and private cruise, plus free time in Varenna and Bellagio.

“A brilliant day tour to a beautiful place. Bus was on time and comfortable. Driver Hamad and our tour guide were both very friendly and helpful.”

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4.Lake Como, Bellagio & Varenna with Private Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,187 reviews · from $111.89

Milan to Lake Como with guided Como, a private boat cruise, and time in Bellagio and Varenna, plus AC coach transfers and ferries.

“Excellent trip to a beautiful destination. It was a long day and quite tiring but worth it to see the beautiful Lake Como”

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5.Small-Group Lake Como & Lugano by Swiss Train + Boat Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,084 reviews · 9 to 11 hours (approx.) · from $168.09Top rated

Small-group day trip from Milan to Lake Como and Lugano by Swiss train and lake cruise, with villas views, funicular ride, and free time.

“Fantastic tour to see Lake Como and Lugano with no stress. The tour includes all transportation from the trains to boat ride. Oleg was an amazing tour guide giving the history of all the places we saw and recommending great local eateries. The tour begins from Milan station where you take a 40 min train to Lake Como. After about 30 mins you get on a boat for a 40 min tour around the lake seeing the famous villas, and even getting off for a quick 20 min walking stop at one of the villages. After you return you have over an hour to eat, shop, and walk around before…”

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6.Bellagio & Varenna: Small Group Tour from Milan with Boat Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,019 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $101.58

First-class train to Como, reserved boat cruise past famous villas, then Bellagio and Varenna with a small guided group.

“Antonella was an absolutely amazing tour guide, and the tour itself was spectacular. So much beauty and excitement to experience in one day, but we never felt rushed. Before we took this tour, I was concerned about the mechanics. A train ride, boat ride, ferry ride, and exploration of three towns in one day? How is this possible? Yet our guide Antonella made it all happen without a glitch. She ensured that our group of 10 (12?) folks were tightly gathered and always prepared for the next step of the way. "I haven't lost a person yet!" she ensured us, and by the end of our adventure, I believed her.…”

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7.Small Group Como, Bellagio, Varenna, Boat Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 967 reviews

Small-group Lake Como day trip from Milan with expert guides, Bellagio and Varenna wandering, and a golden triangle boat cruise.

“I recently joined an excursion to Como and had a wonderful experience. What truly made the trip special was our guide, Angela. She was knowledgeable, engaging, and made the history and culture of the area come alive with her stories. Angela also had a warm and welcoming personality, which made the whole group feel comfortable and taken care of. She gave us great tips for exploring, dining, and enjoying Como to the fullest. I left with beautiful memories and a deeper appreciation of the region, so highly recommend this excursion and especially Angela as a guide!”

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8.Lake Como and Bellagio with Private Boat Cruise Included

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 944 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $119.48

Private boat cruise on Lake Como plus Bellagio time, with Villa Olmo gardens and a guided Como walk. Air-conditioned coach from Milan.

“This was a good tour. The guide was great and the locations were fun and beautiful. The only issue was the A/C on the bus broke. It was 90 degrees and super uncomfortable. This was not the tour guides fault however.”

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9.Cinque Terre Full-Day Guided Trip With Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 644 reviews · from $157.47

Milan to Cinque Terre in 13 hours with coach, boat from La Spezia, train to Sestri Levante, and free time in Manarola and Monterosso.

“Even If was heavily rain, the trip was wonderful. The guides were very nice, especially Angello 😀 Like a recommendation for the future: will b nice to included lunch at one restaurant because in this way you’ll not run to find a free table on Cinque Terre.”

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10.Cinque Terre Guided Full-Day Trip With Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 559 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $169.72

Cinque Terre day trip from Milan with coach pickup, Manarola and Monterosso time, plus a 90-minute boat cruise to La Spezia.

“It is too far from Milan. Most of the time are sitting on the bus n hop on the boat. Time spend on the land very little.”

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11.Verona, Sirmione and Lake Garda with Boat Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 484 reviews · from $127.45

Milan to Verona and Lake Garda in one day, with a private Sirmione boat cruise, guided stops, plus free onboard Wi-Fi.

“Everything was amazing! Alex was so friendly and welcoming to everyone!! Getting time to sightsee and also have a tour was fun. Only thing was others ignoring meeting times but absolutely no fault of the staff! 100% recommend and would do it all again next time I’m back. Also got some amazing food recommendations”

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12.Lake Como and Switzerland: Bellagio & Lugano Tour With Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 387 reviews · 10 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $83.48

Lake Como ferry-hop to Bellagio, guided villa stories, then Switzerland’s Lugano for lakefront walks, parks, and Swiss chocolate.

“It was a great experience. We thoroughly enjoyed it. Our tour guide Christina along with Claudio were really helpful and kind”

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