15 Full-Day Trips in Milan Worth Booking

1.Italy and Switzerland Day Trip: Lake Como, Bellagio & Lugano from Milan

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,042 reviews · 10 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $83Our pick

Travel from Milan to Lake Como by air-conditioned coach, cruise past famous villas, explore Bellagio, then cross into Switzerland for free time in Lugano. English-speaking guides such as Amato, Sara, and Monica lead the day, with a maximum group size of 55.

“The day trip from Milan to Lake Como, Bellagio, and Lugano could have been much more effective and enjoyable if the trip had been well-structured. However, there were several issues with the tour. The guide was pleasant, but she seemed uncomfortable speaking in English. The interaction was limited, and she spent most of the bus ride talking to the driver in Italian, which was quite annoying. Everyone was scattered throughout the bus. They provided a radio, which was unnecessary since there were no group activities except for the bus ride and the boat ride. We simply visited places and then had free time everywhere. I could have easily booked everything…”

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2.Day Trip to Venice with Guided City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 614 reviews · from $146

Travel from Milan to Venice for a full 14-hour day with an air-conditioned bus, lagoon boat, and two-hour walking tour. Guides such as Salvatore, Marco, Maurizio, and Andrea have led informative, well-organized outings featuring St. Mark’s Square, Doge’s Palace, Murano, and free time.

“Mr. Salvatore as our tour guide was exemplary. He stood by the saying, “No one gets left behind.” Our boat going back to the main land from Venice turned around as two of our tour members were left behind. Mr. Salvatore knows his history about Italy and the stories behind the cities. Very informative! Kudos to you, Sir!”

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3.Cinque Terre Guided Full-Day Trip With Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 559 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $169

Travel from Milan to Manarola and Monterosso with a guide, coach transport, a train connection, and a 90-minute cruise toward La Spezia. You get striking sea views and free time in two villages, but the day can stretch beyond 12 hours, with limited time ashore and weather-related changes possible.

“Sadly the weather out a major damper on the tour and day. You can’t help that and not Viator’s fault. I feel the communication with your tours needs to be better. This is in all aspects…before, during, after. Very often we have no idea what is going on”

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4.Venice Day Trip from Milan with Guided City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 383 reviews · 14 hours (approx.) · from $157

Travel from Milan to Venice by air-conditioned coach, then follow a local guide through St Mark’s Square, the Bridge of Sighs, Rialto Bridge, and the Grand Canal. A private lagoon boat and glass workshop are included. Lunch and the optional gondola ride cost extra. Guides may include Eddie or Mario.

“We enjoyed getting to hear about the history of Venice, the live glass blowing and taking the optional gondola ride. However, don't eat any food in the main square as the birds snatched our lunch within seconds of walking into the square. We went on a chilly, rainy day but it was still beautiful. Our guide was friendly and helpful.”

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5.Full-Day Trip to Como and Bellagio

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 238 reviews · 10 hours · from $81Best value

Travel from Milan to Como and Bellagio by coach and boat, with guided walks, free time, and commentary in English or Spanish. Guides such as Mateo, Ana, Alex, and Dalila have earned praise for clear directions and warm service. Bring your passport for the return through Switzerland.

“Cilia , Anna and Enzo were fantastic! We enjoyed the landscape, and we got a view of the culture and history of Lake Como , and the beautiful villages around!! Totally recommend ed! Thanks for everything!”

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6.Verona and Lake Garda Guided Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 236 reviews · from $112

Travel from Milan to Verona and Sirmione with an English-speaking guide. Walk Verona’s old center, see Juliet’s balcony and the Roman arena, then explore Lake Garda’s peninsula. The optional €10 boat ride gives you the best views of Sirmione from the water.

“I loved the tour, our guide Tatiana was really nice and helpful and told us about the places we were passing. The local guide in Verona was really good and explained everything brilliantly. He even took us inside the arena which I wasn’t expecting but was a huge plus. Sirmione and the boat ride there was wonderful as well. I would have liked a bit more free time in Verona since it was lunch time so you could see a bit more on your own but overall the tour was amazing”

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7.Genoa and Portofino Day Trip from Milan

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 226 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $155

Spend about 12 hours traveling from Milan to Genoa and the Ligurian coast. A local guide leads a two-hour Genoa walk, then you have lunch time in Santa Margherita Ligure before taking a boat to Portofino. Guides such as Monica and Mario are known for keeping the day organized.

“Beautiful day out, started with Genoa, lots of history about this town, train to St Margarita, lovely stop for a lunch (recommend spot by our guide), ended the day (via boat) at the beautiful Portofino, only wish is we could have stayed there longer (then boat back to Genoa & back on the bus to Milan). Big day out. Bring snacks & plenty of water.”

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8.Verona and Lake Garda Day Trip from Milan

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 214 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $121

Travel by air-conditioned coach from Milan to Verona and Sirmione with an English-speaking tour leader. Enjoy a two-hour guided walk in Verona, free time for lunch, and a visit to Lake Garda’s castle-lined resort town. The optional boat ride is a highlight and costs extra.

“The lake and the area around it were absolutely beautiful! Highly recommend this tour. Mario our tour leader was great and Andrea was amazing guide in Verona.”

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9.Como and Bellagio Day Trip with Scenic Lake Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 154 reviews · from $87

Spend about 10 hours traveling from Milan to Como and Bellagio, with a lake cruise, guided walking, and free time. An English and Spanish tour leader, radio guide, bus transport, and ferry ticket are included. The route may sometimes add Lugano, so carry your passport.

“Couldn’t hear the guide. Whole thing seemed rushed. And in a surprise twist we ended up in Switzerland.”

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10.Venice City Highlights Guided Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 139 reviews · from $162

Travel from Milan to Venice by air-conditioned coach, then reach San Marco by boat for a guided walk with an English-speaking local guide. See St. Mark’s Basilica, Rialto Bridge, and key sights, enjoy free time, and return by boat and coach. Guides may include Mara, Barbara, Sabrina, or Filippo.

“I’m sorry this isn’t five stars. Venice is an amazing city, a must see if you’re near-ish by in Italy. A few highlights. Sabrina and Enzo were nice. Filippo who did the walking tour in Venice was excellent and I’m pleased I stuck around for this. So why not five stars? 1. The morning getting on the buses was chaos, there are a lot of coaches leaving from here. One other company has put a sign up and Taotravel congregates near there. Why didn’t the guides move the group to the other side of the street to help with confusion? They seemed to get very flustered. The coach was then…”

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11.Florence and Pisa Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 101 reviews · from $191

Travel from Milan to Florence and Pisa in one long day by train. A bilingual tour leader such as Hajar, Barbara, or Hajo keeps the schedule moving, adds context, and points you toward the Duomo, Ponte Vecchio, Piazza dei Miracoli, and the Leaning Tower.

“was ok ,only rain 🌧 interruption was annoying. Hajar was excellent in her work and very receptive.”

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12.Varenna, Bellagio, and Como Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 56 reviews · from $123

Travel from Milan to Varenna, Bellagio, and Como with an English or Spanish tour leader, lake cruises, and round-trip coach transport. You’ll walk Varenna’s Lovers’ Walk, explore Bellagio’s lanes, and see Como Cathedral. Varenna is included from April; before then, the route may change.

“we should have gone to varenna. it was replaced by Lugano which not interesting!!”

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13.Lake Como & Milan in One Day: Milan’s Duomo & Lake Como Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 54 reviews · 9 hours 45 minutes (approx.) · from $177Top rated

Start with skip-the-line access to Milan’s Duomo rooftops and cathedral, then walk through the historic center before taking the included train to Como. Your guide leads the city visit and one-hour lake cruise, with free time for lunch. Guides may include Alessandro or Alberto.

“Really nice experience, perfect amount of guide vs free time don’t miss out on anything, lots of places to grab some food, drinks and ice creams the tour guide Alessandro was very informative and friendly”

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14.Lake Como & Switzerland Day Trip from Milan with Scenic Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 38 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $119

Travel from Milan to Como and Lugano on a 10-hour guided coach trip. Walk Como’s old center, cruise Lake Como past grand villas, cross into Switzerland, and explore pedestrianized Lugano. The tour includes transport, a professional guide, and the lake boat ride, but not meals.

“Very nice trip thank you simone she was friendly and helpful thank a lot I will come next year in shalla”

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15.Lake Como and Bellagio Day Trip with Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 28 reviews · from $99

Travel from Milan to Como and Bellagio with a bilingual English or Spanish guide. Enjoy a 15-minute ferry, nearly three hours in Bellagio, a two-hour Lake Como cruise, and a walking visit in Como. Guides Anna and Riccardo are noted for clear stories and practical help.

“the trip was well planned and our guide Anna made it very smooth and comfortable for us. she was so helpful band excited bto share facts about the region and lake Como, be in better seats for better view, telling about different villas, history etc. I would really like to thank her for making this trip awesome. our entire group felt the same. this is good value for money excursion 👍👍”

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