Small-Group Lake Como & Lugano: 2 Countries in 1 Day, Boat Cruise

5.0(1,623)10 hFree cancellationBy Abroads Tours

About this activity

Visit two countries and two lakes in one day — Lake Como and Lake Lugano — on a small-group tour from Milan, small enough to reach the places big tours can't, with every train, boat, and border crossing handled for you.

Skip the selfie crowds and the overrun hotspots. Instead, cruise past the lakeside villas of Gianni Versace, Ocean's Twelve, and John Legend's wedding, then slip into a quieter side of Como most travelers never see — the real village of Torno or Cernobbio, where life moves at its own pace and the tourist trail disappears behind you.

After lunch in Como, cross the border into Lugano, Switzerland — a second country, a second lake, all in an afternoon.

No driving, no planning, no chasing trains. Just one effortless day, two countries, two lakes — handled for you.

In summer, weather permitting, you can enjoy a swim in the crystal-clear alpine waters. The beach is small and rocky, and the lake becomes deep close to the shore. Don't forget to bring a towel.

What's included

✓Funicular ride from Lugano train station to city center
✓✅Small group ✅Expert tour guide ✅Well planned itinerary ✅Authentic not crowded places
✓1-hour Lake Como boat cruise with preebooked tickets
✓English-speaking local guide
✓Free time in Como & Lugano
✓Swiss train & Como lake ferry tickets included

Not included

✕Optional
✕Lunch

Meeting and pickup

Join From Como: Meeting at 9.25 at the train station of como s.giovanni, at the exit, next to the taxi stop
Meet outside Milano Centrale, facing the main entrance. Stand at the pillar between the left and central arches. Guide holds an Italian flag on a stick. Bring your passport MEETING TIME: 8:15 am. Late arrivals cannot be accommodated.

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
MEETING TIME: 08:15 at the square in front of the train station
This tour involves walking on stairs, uneven surfaces, and cobblestone streets. Children should be comfortable walking independently.
Please remember to bring your original passport (or National ID card for EU citizens). This is required for our international border crossing into Switzerland.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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