Lake Como Day Trip from Milan with a Local Guide: Private & Personalized
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Lake Como Day Trip from Milan with a Local Guide: Private & Personalized
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Duration: 8h
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Live guide: English, Italian
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- Private and personalized experience
- 8 hours with a host
- Transportation cost to and from Como, which takes around 1 hour by train
- A ferry ride between small picturesque towns in summer months
- Walking experience once at destination (other transport can be arranged at an additional cost)
What's not included- Food and drink
- Additional transport costs
- Tickets to any attractions
- Gratuities
- Start:
- Starbucks Centrale, Piazza Luigi di Savoia, 1, 20124 Milano MI, ItalyAfter booking, you can adjust the meeting point to fit your preferences with the help of our Experience Planners.
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 30791P583- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 30791P583
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$275.09
per adult (price varies by group size)
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Itinerary
- Piazza Luigi di Savoia, 1, 20124 Milano MI, ItalyAfter booking, you can adjust the meeting point to fit your preferences with the help of our Experience Planners.
- Pass byBasilica di Sant'AbbondioMenaggioLago di ComoIsola ComacinaLago di Como
About the operator
Don’t take it from us – here’s what people have to say about this operator:
- Madlyn I0 contributionsExcellent Private tour with Rafa of gems of MilanoRafa is an excellent guide. She is personable and knowledgeable about Milan. She took us to hidden gems in the city and catered to our requests. We enjoyed her company and easy going style.Written October 12, 2024
- Robert D0 contributionsMilan’s Best Tour GuideOur tour of Milan was extremely enjoyable. Reza is very knowledgeable and professional tour guide. He showed us a variety of places from the Milan’s Douma to fashion district and some other hidden gems. He made our experience very interesting and engaging despite pouring rain. Highly recommended.Written October 5, 2024
- Renee_P_IL0 contributionsAmazing first time in Milan!It was my first time in Milan and I only had 2 days before my business trip, so I booked a full day tour with a local for my first day. Pritika was my assigned guide, and she contacted me before my trip to understand my interests. We shaped the day’s agenda together, and she did some research to find a couple of things I was interested in. I wanted to experience the city like a tourist AND a local, and Pritika exceeded my expectations!! She was prompt, polite, friendly and very knowledgeable. We took the subway and the tram, so I got to experience those and the central station and then today was able to navigate by myself. The places we went were a great selection, and Pritika knows so much history, but she also shared some fun facts. She was flexible with the day’s plan, and we stopped for gelato and had a tasty lunch at a pizza spot. And, even though we didn’t get to 2 of the places on my list, she sent me links that I used today to go to them. I highly recommend this tour, and Pritika as a guide - it was a wonderful and fun day! I got to do way more than if I had just wandered around Milan by myself. Thank you!Written September 29, 2024
- LCWMB0 contributionsShan knows Milan!Shan was very knowledgeable about Milan and we were shown both large well-known sights and lesser known ones. He gave us tips on Italian coffee culture and treated us to a delicious cappuccino. He was on-time, respectful and optimistic despite the rainy day.Written September 26, 2024
- colmm1590 contributionsGreat introduction to MilanWe really enjoyed our time with Zeeshan. Felt like an old friend showing us around his city. Very knowledgable and gave us great tips and ideas to explore after our tour. Highly recommened.Written September 21, 2024
- adnatl0 contributionsLoved our 1/2 Day Private Tour of MilanWe had just one full day in Milan and spent it on a 4 hour walking tour with Rafa. She did a great job of covering the key sites while being mindful of my husbands need to stop and take some breaks along the way. We enjoyed learning about Milan while also getting to know each other. The personalization makes such a difference in our level of enjoyment!Written September 1, 2024
- Michael G0 contributionsFantasticReza was a true academic. Extremely bright and knowledgeable. If you want to learn he is your guy. Also a brilliant photographer. Worth every penny. Don't try to see the city alone.Written August 19, 2024
- Sherpa2128100 contributionsGreat tour !!I hope everyone gets Shan for their tour. He takes the time to know the person he is doing the tour with to provide a great experience. I was solo and I felt after 5 mins I was walking with my friend . Very adaptable and patient . Thank you Shan for a memorable experience. I learnt a lot .Written August 2, 2024
- ccgasmith0 contributionsGreat overview of MilanWe had a great experience with Reza. He contacted us before our tour to find out what we were interested in and then a few days before to confirm our meeting time and place. He had extensive knowledge of the city and its history and culture. He let us go at our own pace and made adjustments to fit our needs. We really enjoyed our day together and definitely felt we had gotten a great overview of the city.Written July 19, 2024
- maggiemI5985WJ0 contributionsSee the city as a localFun adventure with a knowledgeable local to places less traveled by tourists. It was like spending the evening hanging out with a friend. 10/10 recommend!Written July 14, 2024
- Kristine B0 contributionsExploring MilanThis was exactly what we needed for our first full day in Milan. Our guide was very sweet and very knowledgeable. We got to see some the best spots in Milan that we wouldn’t have known about without her. It is a lot of walking so definitely wear comfortable shoes. Definitely recommend especially if it’s your first trip to Milan.Written July 14, 2024
- THWReno0 contributionsReza-The Best guide in MilanThe tour guide Reza provided the ultimate tour of Milan in a day. He is very knowledgeable and entertaining. He provided many fascinating incites about the places we visited. I would recommend Reza when you are booking your tour in Milan, I would also highly recommend that you book at least two months in advance if you want to see the highly sought after tour sites like the Last Supper. Also make sure you tell them all of the areas you are interested because tickets to sites need to be purchased in advance.Written July 12, 2024
- Happiness451213451720 contributionsIncredible!!Massimo did an amazing job of tailoring the route, sites and conversation to our group - from our history-enthusiastic members to the younger set showing us things that were “spooky”, made us laugh and found the most amazing gelato stop in Italy…we appreciated the morning and it was the perfect “whistle-stop” tour…Written July 8, 2024
- Resort179298888330 contributionsGreat 3 hr Tour With Shan!Me and my family had a great time with Shan! He is very knowledgeable and fun to talk to. Best 3 hours spent in Milan! He really made our trip to Milan enjoyable!Written July 6, 2024
- TrailBlazer285440 contributionsGreat guide to Lake ComoA great trip to Lake Como. Shan was an incredible guide. He contacted us several times prior to the trip to make sure he was providing us the best opportunities. He planned the trip in reverse to avoid the long lines for the boat trips. Great thinking, the tour was perfect. Shan is very knowledgeable and very accommodating. We would do this trip again with him as he knew were all the hidden gems were and we are sure there are more to see.Written July 4, 2024
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Adriano M
Milton, Canada12 contributions
Aug 2024 • Couples
Amazing tour with a knowledgeable guide. Marco was excellent every step of the way. Travel was organized and simple. Would highly recommend.
Written August 12, 2024
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So glad to hear that Marco made the tour seamless and enjoyable. Your recommendation means a lot and we hope to welcome you back for more adventures!
Written August 13, 2024
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Paul
2 contributions
Jan 2023 • Couples
Via this booking you'll be allocated by a company with a "friend" who visited Como 2nd time, knowns no routes, no history, nothing. He would talk about his business ideas, hobbies, life in general and you'd know nothing new about the Como lake.
Written January 25, 2023
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Gerard Richardson
Auckland, New Zealand2 contributions
Oct 2019
Lake Como was possibly the highlight of my trip made all the more amazing thanks to my Tour Guide Marco. Marco is born and bred in Milan and incredible at what he does. As with my other City Unscripted Tours, Marco got in touch with me a few days before the tour to check in, let me know what he had planned (checking if I wanted to change anything) and where we were meeting. Right on time, Marco showed up and I saw the value in having him instantly. I walked straight onto the train and just went along for the journey, with Marco having organised everything. Having Marco plan the entire trip was amazing and meant I could really enjoy my time. Marco was on hand with history and stories the whole day, was a fantastic photographer and even was there to help me shop! This tour is a must do and even better with Marco! Highly recommend, especially for solo travellers.
Written November 4, 2019
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Nijanth M Raj
Singapore, Singapore15 contributions
Sep 2019
We chose City Unscripted for this day trip from Milan to Como, as we wanted to tick off few things from our bucket list and it turned out to be one perfect trip from beginning till the end - thanks to our guide Marco.
We wanted to explore Villa Balbionella where awesome shots in movies like Star-Wars, Casino Royale were taken, and also Indian cinema stars Ranveer+Deepika got married here. We also wanted to check out Bellagio and also had planned a separate Amphibious car tour in Varenna on the same evening.
No tour available online could meet all these requirements except this tour by city Unscripted and we are thankful to them.
Marco was very knowledgable, punctual, fluent in English and above all he was a great friendly chap to travel with. He was patient, listened to our requirements, helped us with a ton of pictures and the day was so smooth with not a worry in our minds. All 3 of us explored the villa and marveled at its magnificence.
Lunch at a nice stop in Bellagio and then the exciting amphibious car tour with Larioland (not in the scope of this review). Marco was with us giving us useful tips throughout and we learned a lot about Como, Milan, and Italy in general.
We were a little late to reach Milan as it was a packed day full of exciting things, and Marco with his knowledge from doing Milan food tours pointed out some good eateries in Milan. We eventually ate in a Michelin star Indian cuisine Tara, as suggested by him.
It was a great day that we will remember for the rest of our lives and above all we got a new friend in Milan.
All the best Marco & City Unscripted; continue to spread happiness.
We wanted to explore Villa Balbionella where awesome shots in movies like Star-Wars, Casino Royale were taken, and also Indian cinema stars Ranveer+Deepika got married here. We also wanted to check out Bellagio and also had planned a separate Amphibious car tour in Varenna on the same evening.
No tour available online could meet all these requirements except this tour by city Unscripted and we are thankful to them.
Marco was very knowledgable, punctual, fluent in English and above all he was a great friendly chap to travel with. He was patient, listened to our requirements, helped us with a ton of pictures and the day was so smooth with not a worry in our minds. All 3 of us explored the villa and marveled at its magnificence.
Lunch at a nice stop in Bellagio and then the exciting amphibious car tour with Larioland (not in the scope of this review). Marco was with us giving us useful tips throughout and we learned a lot about Como, Milan, and Italy in general.
We were a little late to reach Milan as it was a packed day full of exciting things, and Marco with his knowledge from doing Milan food tours pointed out some good eateries in Milan. We eventually ate in a Michelin star Indian cuisine Tara, as suggested by him.
It was a great day that we will remember for the rest of our lives and above all we got a new friend in Milan.
All the best Marco & City Unscripted; continue to spread happiness.
Written October 8, 2019
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Coastal569901
7 contributions
Sep 2019 • Couples
Marco was brilliant. Great company very knowledgeable and made the experience so much better than if we were on our own.
Written September 23, 2019
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kliffdweller
Merrick, NY2 contributions
If you looking for a personalized tour from an experienced guide who knows his stuff, definitely check out this City Unscripted tour. We were lucky to be hosted by Marco Michele Di Chio. He's a native Italian who speaks fluent English and not only knows the detailed logistics and history of this Lake Como tour, but he can help you with so many other details regarding Milan and European travels in general. He has a great way of helping you customize the trip the way you like it, at a pace that's comfortable for you as well. It is a truly spectacular trip and area. The journey is wonderful as well as the stunning destinations. Don't hesitate to book this magnificent tour especially if Marco is your guide. He is a great asset to City Unscripted. Having Marco as our guide just made an incredible trip all the more enjoyable. Thank you City Unscripted! Outstanding!
Written September 21, 2019
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