This day trip is well worth the financial and 10-hour investment. From the moment Humberto picked us up at our hotel in Milan to our evening drop off the service was impeccable. We wandered the streets of Varenna and spent about an hour walking inside and on the shores of the Villa. Every view was like a postcard - even on the ferry from Varenna to Bellagio (and yes, the Mercedes came with us on the ferry!). We had a beautiful waterfront lunch (not included) at a restaurant reserved by the company. Both locations had beautiful streets to wander through with a ton of little shops. The Mercedes looked brand new with great conversation and music on each leg of the drive. The only changes we would suggest are to spend more time in Varenna and Bellagio and skip Como City (it looked a bit like a cruise port). Otherwise, this was such a nice day to celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary and first visit to Lake Como.
About Activity
What's Included
Includes
- Private transportation
- WiFi on board
- Ferry ticket
- Private luxury Mercedes car
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Private English-speaking driver in a suit
- Tickets for Villa Monastero visit are included
Excludes
- Lunch is not included in the cost, but we will help to book a wonderful lake-view restaurant for you - please contact us after completing the booking
- Private boat tour (can be booked separately in advance for an extra charge - upon availability)
- Private guide in a language you prefer (can be booked in advance / extra charge / upon availability)
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- Traveler pick up offered
Itinerary
The tour will start in your hotel - at the time you prefer, where our driver will meet you. You will start your journey in a luxury Mercedes Car (different models are available, depending on the size of your group, all brand new with air conditioning and Wi-Fi). First, our professional driver will drive you directly to Varenna, one of the most famous lakeside towns in Italy, where you can enjoy a lovely walk long the lake and explore the town.
Visit one of the magnificent villas of Lake Como, such as Villa Monastero, famous for its beautiful gardens & sculptures. Only a few villas of Lake Como still remain opened to the public, so enjoy a unique opportunity to admire the prestigious lifestyle of Italian most privileged social class in the past.
After the visit of the villa, you will take a ferry ride to Bellagio, the pearl of Lake Como. Here you will enjoy free time for shopping and a lovely walk among the picturesque cobblestone road of this beautiful village. After Bellagio, your private driver will accompany you to Como City.
In the final part of this private day trip, enjoy free time for sightseeing and shopping in Como City. After that, at 19:00 your private driver will drop you off in your hotel in Milan.
Language Offered
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Reviews
What an UNREAL experience. Perfect location, top-notch service, timely, attentive. Highly recommend the private one-hour boat ride.
This tour was perfect. Marco and Umberto were both so professional and made something that could have been stressful planning, perfect! The boat on Lake Como was a dream and the restaurant picked out was perfect. We were able to experience Lake Como with zero stress and complete joy! Whenever we come back to Milan / Lake Como we will definitely book with Memento! Thanks so much for a great memory.
This was a fantastic experience for our visit in Milan. Marco made the book so easy as he made sure prior to booking all the details were set up. I had some specific requests about cars and the boat lake comp and be provided his insights and expertise to ensure I got a luxurious experience. We opted for the S class Mercedes because we are two tall/bigger men. It was extremely comfortable and Alessio, our driver, was superb. He was promptly at our hotel before our allotted time and brought us to como in time for our villa tour then the boat. Mike, the boat captain was also great. We went to villa balbianello and Marco arranged for all that too. A tour on the water around the lake looking at the villas was awesome. And then Mike dropped us off at the pier to La Punta which was the recommended restaurant and experience and it was well worth it in bellagio for the view. After some walking around the town and shopping we made our way back to the hotel. All in all it was a 10 hour day and absolutely worth it all.
Excellent private trip to Lake Como. Marco was very easy to work with as we made the plans for our wonderful day in the lake. He customized the trip to meet our interests. Our driver Gene was magnificent and really went above and beyond to make sure our day was as enjoyable and stress-free as possible. The private boat ride was a highlight of the trip. Would highly recommend working with Memento Italy in Style!!!
Flawless from start to finish. From the detailed itinerary from Marco and clear communication during the enquiry stage to the perfectly executed trip itself, everything was exceptional. Each trip can be tailored to your personal preferences Our journey in a beautiful car with our wonderful driver, Giuseppe, was smooth and effortless, with all tickets organised in advance, including a stunning villa visit in Lake Como. The coordination with our boat captain, Luca, was seamless — he gave us a fantastic tour of the lake, shared great insights, and even provided warm blankets due to the cold weather. A truly luxurious, stress-free experience. Highly highly recommended.
Amazing trip, very comfortable and informative, well organised. Pick up was on time and our driver umberto was very nice.
My husband and I had the most memorable day in Lake Como, Bellagio and Varenna. While organizing the details of our trip, I was in constant contact with the tour operator Marco from Momento Italy in Style; he was EXCELLENT! I would highly recommend this tour operator. Having a private tour guide really took the stress out of the day and left us to focus on the beauty of each of the areas we visited. Our tour guide Elma was so very knowledgeable and kind. Every detail was carefully curated from the moment she met us in our hotel to the drop off at the end of the day. The day began with a short train ride to Lake Como; We enjoyed the ease and comfort of the train as opposed to a car with the possibility of being stuck in traffic. After touring Lake Como, we hopped on the ferry; Elma ensured that we had preferential seating on the 2-hr ferry ride from Lake Como to Bellagio; we could clearly see the beautiful villas and landscapes while she explained the history of each. Following our time in Bellagio we opted for a 1-hr private boat ride which ended in Varenna. The boat was stunning and a wonderful and romantic way to explore the area. After roaming around the charming fishermen's village of Varenna, we boarded the train back to Milan. The day couldn't have been more perfect.
Working with Memento was a world class experience… professional and accommodating. Marco helped us plan the perfect day, and our tour guide Claudia could not have been sweeter or more informative while still letting us enjoy a peaceful day in Bellagio and Lake Como. 1000% recommend
This day trip to Como, Bellagio, and Varenna was a highlight of our time in Italy! Everything was well-planned, and our guide Angela was fantastic – friendly, informative, and made sure everyone felt comfortable throughout the day. Como was beautiful, and we even wished we had time to stay overnight. We enjoyed a relaxing lunch in Bellagio with a gorgeous lake view, and finished the afternoon with ice cream in Varenna. The boat cruise offered stunning views and was a great way to experience the lake. A special part of the day was the wonderful people in our group – we had the chance to connect with fellow travelers from the US, Norway, UK, and South Africa, which made the experience even more memorable. Even when our train back to Milan was canceled, the company quickly arranged a private bus, showing how professional and caring they are. When we reached Milan Angela asked us about the plans for the evening and recommended to visit Market at the Main Station. Highly recommend this tour for anyone looking for a stress-free way to see the best of Lake Como in one day!
Very well organised day out from morning through to evening. The customer service and tour guide is excellent.Was not left disappointed.
It was a well organised tour of Duomo di Milano with Angela. The views were amazing and Angela really knew her stuff. One we completed that tour, lead by Salvatore, we jumped a train to Lake Como and toured the city streets before having lunch. I asked Salvatore what food Como was known for, he suggested the Perch & Rissoto. We luckily found a gorgeous restaurant that served this dish and to be frank, it was hands down the best meal I had in Italy in 3 weeks! The ferry cruise was great, a long day but well worth it!
I contacted Memento via email and the conversation was easy, clear and fast. Our contact gave us some good recommendations for a private tour (2 adults, 1 teenager) from Milan to Lake Como and back. On the actual day the driver was well on time, communicated precisely (he was properly briefed about the details of our trip) and showed us drop off locations, boat locations and restaurants and villas so that getting around the various locations went very smooth. We also had a boat ride booked which was also all as per the agreed set up. All-in-all very happy with the service of Memento Italy in Style.
We had the most memorable experience for a day trip to Lake Como organized & executed to perfection by the Memento Italy in style & style it was ! Our guide Martino was extremely knowledgable about all the aspects but more than that how personable & involved he was with all of us , from taking pictures to helping us shopping and picking out local spots ! And always with a smile 😊 It was truly a luxury experience from our ride to Lake Como , our Luxury private Venetian water taxi & the sumptuous lunch booked for our group at the Villa Serbollini . But above all I have to absolutely commend Marco who extended his expertise beyond this excursion , helping us pick best restaurants , to guiding us with local favourites , places to see , providing us list of must do things & always available to answer any questions about Milan! Thank you for your patience & your knowledge for making sure its was a trip filled with the best of memories !
Great tour and experience! Alessandro was great and gave us the best tour and information. He also recommended a great restaurant to grab a bite and the whole experience was amazing. Would recommend this tour 10 out of 10💕
I would recommend this tour to anyone who would like to see lake Como. Our tour covered all the attractions in Lake Como and our guide was so kind, friendly and helpful. Guys, get this tour in your schedule and you will be forever greatful!
A great day tour round lake Como with guide Alessandro. Informative, friendly and helpful, we had a fabulous day. We really loved Bellagio and Ravenna and had a wonderful lunch in Bellagio.
It was honestly amazing! I recommend it to everyone who’s wanting to look around lake como! Nicola was so informative! And helpful! Varenna and bellagio is such a good stop by!
Tour was great! Our guide Elma was so kind helpful and well known! Took us exactly to the places best to see. Well planned!
We enjoyed our full day tour to lake Como. The weather was sunny and cool. We could not ask for a better forecast. We enjoyed beautiful views from the boat and from Bellagio and Varenna. The tour was very well organized. Elma was very professional, she is an excellent photographer and guide.
The trip was amazing and exceeded our expectations. Our guide, Chiara, was unique with a wealth of knowledge about the sites and was very pleasant to be with. I highly recommend it!!!
Really good guide and beautiful route. We saw lots of good scenary and learned a lot and saw lots of Italian monuments, the guide Salvatore was kind and helpful.
We took the Lake Como tour from Milan Centrale Station. Travelling by train (50 min) to Como was comfortable. And our guide Salvatore was giving us briefing right from the minute we boarded the train. It was really informative. The arrangement in Como , Bellagio and Varenna were efficient and smooth. Be it walking tour, boat cruise, ferry ride, they were all properly arranged. We arrived back in Milano Centrale via train (1 hr 10 min). It was a well guided tour.
Our tour to Lake Como with Alessandro was wonderful. He is so knowledgeable and friendly and helped us navigate the Metro system back to the hotel after the tour was finished. We loved the restaurant he recommended in Bellagio. The whole experience was stress-free and we enjoyed it very much. Alessandro’s services are highly recommended and much appreciated!
Alessandro was fantastic, he did a great job making sure we went to our trains and ferries on time. We also appreciated the tips and local advice he gave us along the way. Would recommend as a hassle-free way to make the day trip from Milan!
Our guide and driver arrived right on time. Fun, informative tour, saw just enough in the time we had. Nothing was hurried or stressful. Highly recommend this agency and our guide Alessandro.
I had a great experience with Stefano as my private driver. He was very polite and professional. Everything was arranged in advance by the company. We traveled at a pace that suited me, and Stefano made sure I was comfortable throughout the journey. It was a smooth and enjoyable experience. I also learned a lot about the people, place and culture. I highly recommend this service!
Excellent quality of the vehicle, very good driver, friendly and informed, beautiful places to meet in a day... all perfect!!
Incredibly well arranged! Best guide Alessandro. Can warmly recommend! The whole trip was well planned and many good tips along the way and enough information!
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