The 14 Best Day Trips from Milan

1.Como Private Boat, Bellagio and Lugano Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 6,271 reviews · 11 hours · from $78Our pick

From Milan Central, you’ll visit Como, cruise Lake Como by private boat to Bellagio, then cross into Swiss Lugano. Expect an 11-hour day, about 78 dollars per person, English commentary, free time in three towns, and guides such as Luca, Amalia, Marina, or Monica depending on the departure.

“Marina and Tadju were fantastic. It was an amazing trip! I highly recommend this - defo worth the value it was a fantastic day!”

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

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

Travel from Milan to Lake Como, cruise past celebrity villas and film locations, explore Bellagio, then cross into Switzerland for free time in Lugano. An English-speaking guide such as Amato, Sara, or Monica handles the day while a professional driver manages the narrow roads. Bring your passport and expect a full but rewarding schedule.

“Great fun from start to finish, the day was very educational and our guide Sara was extremely knowledgeable and had a great sense of humour!”

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3.Bernina Train, Swiss Alps & St. Moritz Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,120 reviews · from $120

Leave Milan by air-conditioned coach for Lake Como, St. Moritz, and the Bernina Red Train. You get about 105 minutes in St. Moritz, a 2-hour-20-minute train ride with opening windows, and commentary from an English-speaking guide. Guides may include Alejandro, Chiara, Maria Cristina, or Mara.

“the trip was wonderful! the views and sites were awesome. there was an accident on the way back and it took an hor longer to return but that was not the fault of the driver or the guide. they were very accommodating. Maria Cristina was wonderful and full of information. she helped me a lot as I walk with a walker.”

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4.St Moritz & Alps Day Trip with Bernina Red Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 851 reviews · from $104

Spend 11 hours crossing Lombardy and the Swiss Alps from Milan. You’ll visit St. Moritz, ride the red Bernina train with opening windows, and explore Tirano before returning by coach. Guides such as Salvatore, Amato, Marina, and Hajar have led recent departures, with stories and practical help throughout the day.

“The trip was amazing! Just to see the swizz alps was a beautiful thing that everyone has to see at least once in their life! The tour guide Maya was very good and we enjoyed the trip. The only thing that I would improve was to stop the bernina train at one point to touch or see the snow.”

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5.Full-Day Trip to Como and Bellagio

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

Travel from Milan to Como by spacious coach, walk through the city, then cruise Lake Como to Bellagio. You get guided commentary in English or Spanish, free time for lunch and shopping, a short ferry to Cadenabbia, and a scenic return through Lugano. Guides such as Mateo, Ana, Alex, and Dalila have earned strong praise for clear help and local insight.

“Ana and Vinceco were great! Best guide on our Italy stay!”

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6.Lake Como, Lugano & Bellagio Day-Trip with Boat Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 210 reviews · 11 hours · from $117

Travel from Milan by comfortable GT coach with an English- or Spanish-speaking guide. See Como, cruise 45 minutes to Bellagio, then cross into Switzerland for free time in Lugano. Guides such as Tati, Arturo, Argentina, Alessandra, and Giuseppe have led departures, while lunch, hotel pickup, and drop-off are not included.

“Each of the sites was beautiful, and there was only a little bit of required walking in each, with most of the time in the cities as free time. Doing all three cities in one day is a lot, though, so the majority of the time was travel between (although still with great lake and mountain views). I wish we could have spent a bit more time in Como (only 35 minutes); I might have spent less time in Bellagio, although it was a decent amount of time to get lunch.”

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7.Interlaken & Swiss Alps Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 155 reviews · 13 hours · from $175

Travel from Milan to Domodossola by coach, cross the Simplon Pass by Green Train, and cruise Lake Thun from Spiez to Interlaken. English-speaking guides such as Lorenzo and Tatiana have led this route, which gives you striking Alpine views, organized connections, and roughly 1.5 to 2 hours in Interlaken.

“The views were amazing! The bus and train rides were made worthwhile because of the views. Interlocken was gorgeous as well! The food on the boat was delicious. Unfortunately time was limited to explore since it’s such a far journey. Only complaints were that our guide didn’t give a lot of information and wasn’t the best with English, we weren’t aware of the extensive walk from train to boat ride, and the bus was uncomfortably warm. Despite this, we still enjoyed the day trip because of the breathtaking views.”

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8.Venice City Highlights Guided Day Trip

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

Travel from Milan to Venice by air-conditioned coach, cross the lagoon by boat, and explore Piazza San Marco and Rialto Bridge with an English-speaking guide. You’ll have free time for lunch before returning by boat and coach. Guide assignments vary, with Mara, Maria, Monica, Sabrina, Barbara, Christina, and local guide Filippo among the named guides.

“It was absolutely a great experience! Time was short to enjoy the walk to look around, as it was packed with people and we had to queue up for everything!”

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9.Florence and Pisa Day Trip

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

Travel from Milan to Florence and Pisa by train with a bilingual guide such as Hajar, Barbara, or Hajo. See Florence’s Duomo, Mercato Nuovo, and Ponte Vecchio, then visit Pisa’s Piazza dei Miracoli and Leaning Tower. Expect a fast, full day with commentary, free time, and optional Florence audio guidance.

“Overall we had a really nice day despite the extreme heat. Our tour guide Barbara was friendly and shared some interesting facts about the locations.”

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10.Scenic Alps Day Trip with Bernina Train Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 100 reviews · 12.5 hours · from $206

Travel from Milan with an English-speaking guide such as Luca, Sylvia, or Paola, combining Lake Como, Tirano, the UNESCO-listed Bernina railway, and St. Moritz. A small group of up to 18 travels by train and minibus, with mountain scenery, short walks, photo stops, and free time for lunch.

“Paola was a fabulous guide! She shared lots of details and remained patient and friendly from the beginning to end of a long day. She and our driver Fabio were very punctual and added an additional stop when we had extra time. Paola generously took photos for everyone on our trip at multiple spots which our family will treasure. Thanks to her recommendation we enjoyed a local dish in Tirano and I'm craving it the next day! A Bernina Train tour is a must if you are visiting northern Italy. Truly spectacular.”

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11.Varenna, Bellagio, and Como Day Trip

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

Travel from Milan to Lake Como by coach, boat, and on foot. Walk Varenna’s Lovers’ Walk, explore Bellagio’s lanes, and tour Como’s cathedral and lakeside promenade. English and Spanish guides, round-trip transport, and the cruise are included. Varenna is included from April, while earlier departures may visit Lugano instead.

“Ciara our guide was very knowledgeable about Como and other locations on tour. Dino our driver did amazingly around the twists and turns of very narrow roads around the lake. We'd booked because trip included Varenna, but the day before received a message that Varenna wasn't included, but no explanation why. was disappointed with this. Lugarno was instead included which was okay, but we wouldn't have selected this tour as we had just been in Switzerland. Overall nice tour and Ciara was lovely.”

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12.Lake Como and Bellagio Day Trip with Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 28 reviews · from $99

Travel from Milan to Lake Como by air-conditioned coach, then visit Bellagio and Como with an English or Spanish guide. You will take a 15-minute ferry to Bellagio, enjoy about two hours on the lake, and hear local stories along the way. Guides such as Anna and Riccardo add useful history 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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13.Monte Bianco and Courmayeur Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 25 reviews · 12 hours · from $163

Travel from Milan to Courmayeur by air-conditioned coach, then ride the Monte Bianco Skyway toward Helbronner Peak at 3,466 meters. You will see the French, Swiss, and Italian Alps, visit Mont-Frety’s alpine garden, cave, and high-altitude winery, and have free time in Courmayeur. English and Italian tours are available.

“È stata una bella esperienza e consiglio di vedere almeno una volta nella vita il Monte Bianco dall’alto il panorama è meraviglioso”

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14.Bernina Train Day Trip to Tirano & St. Moritz

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 21 reviews · from $141

Travel from Milan by coach to Tirano and St. Moritz, then ride the Bernina Express through Swiss Alpine scenery. You get a live guide in English or Spanish, free time in both towns, and round-trip transport. Guide Andres may lead the day. Bring warm clothes, ID, and snacks for a full 13-hour outing.

“Andres was a very good and knowledgeable guide. We had a lot of problems with the bus. It was a real dump. Luckily, it didn't affect the schedule too much.”

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