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Embark on a Lake Como day trip outside of Milan where many treasures, insights, and stories are waiting. Let a local host show you around and experience this cultural attraction from a local perspective. Give yourself the gift of a Lake Como Day Trip with a local - it’s a must-do!

Destination

Milan, Italy

Category

Day Trips

Duration

6 hours

Transport mode

Walking tour

Available languages

English, Français, Italiano, Español

Included

• Private Guide
• Tickets to/from train station Como Nord Lago - Milano
• Ferry ride
• All Withlocals Tours are Carbon Neutral

Excluded

• Entrance to attractions
• Wine tasting & Snacks with wine on guests expenses (optional)

What you can expect

Choose your local

Get to know these 2 passionate locals, each bringing unique perspectives and talents. Choose your favorite, check their availability, and book to create an unforgettable adventure tailored to you.

This is the plan

Check out the plan below to see what you'll get up to with your local host. Feel free to personalize this offer with the host of your choice.

1. Meeting point

   Meet at At the statue Needle, Thread and Knot - Milan to start your journey

   View on Maps

2. Itinerary

   This is what our experience could look like, but it’s not set in stone! Once you book, you can chat directly with your host to make small tweaks to suit your preferences.

3. The Journey Begins!

   Meet your host and get ready to hit the road. With your journey set by train, your host will be right by your side, ensuring that the experience is both pleasant and enjoyable throughout the trip

4. Lake Como

   Let your local host show you around and find must-sees, hidden gems, history, cultural treasures, and more! Your host will make sure to provide you with all the answers and insights you might have along the way

5. Like a Local

   The best part about this private day trip is that you get to experience Torno, and, Como Promenade from a different perspective - away from the big tourist groups, audio guides, and through the knowledge of a local!

6. Ask Away!

   Your day trip is 100% private, meaning that it’s only you and your local host. Take advantage of this opportunity and get all the answers and insights to your questions as you embark on your Lake Como day trip

7. Make it yours

   Want to tweak the itinerary? Book directly & chat afterwards with your host to adjust highlights, skip stops, or make small changes to fit your preferences.

   Book risk-free: Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund.

   Need something special? Personalize your experience for more time, alternative locations or a completely tailored plan.

Flexible cancellation policy

• Feel confident booking

  Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund. Even up to 7 days before your experience, you’ll receive a refund, minus the service fee.

• Change of plans?

  Reschedule your experience to a date and time that works best for you.

• Loved by travelers worldwide

  Simple and flexible – your plans, your way.

Reviews from guests

Rocio🇵🇦 Panama

(About local Roberta )

21 April 2025

Amalie🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates

(About local Elisa)

20 April 2024

Elisa was great. Friendly and helpful. She is very knowledgeable and I enjoyed the experience. Highly recommend her for Milan tours. Duomo visit and Lake como day trip.

Phung🇺🇸 United States

(About local Francesco)

29 November 2023

Our tour guide, Francesco, tried his best to entertain us, but I think that the tour itself should be modified. Yes, the tour did include all of the items stated in the offering for 6 hrs. Seems like adequate time, but we took 2 hrs to ride the train from Milan to Como and back. Francesco did his best to tell us about some history. The hour boat tour was the highlight. Other than that, we ate a good lunch. I would suggest modifying to include the funicular to have a great view, visit to villa made famous in movies, Bellagio, hiking/strolling in nice areas. If the hours are not enough, then extend the tour hours or start the tour at Como. The current tour format is just OK.Withlocals should change this tour

Chris🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Tanja)

5 September 2023

Tanja is a lovely person and a brilliant guide. She knows the Como area so well she seems to do the tour effortlessly. It was like I was being shown around by a friend. Her choice of restaurant for lunch was excellent! The food was very tasty and everything was cooked to perfection.Como Tour

pytgg9dqyb🇺🇸 United States

(About local Tanja)

1 August 2023

We had a great day with Tanja! She really did give us the local, insider view of life on como. We stayed away from crowds, had a delicious meal, and good conversations. She is great company and engaged with our cranky 8-year-old, making it fun for her. I highly recommend her tour. A True Local Experience

Eun🇺🇸 United States

(About local Tanja)

30 July 2023

We had a wonderful guided tour of Lake Como with Tanja! She was calm like the lake, and took us to nice spots away from the crowded touristy areas to be able to enjoy the beautiful area. Tanja was flexible with our kids’ last minute request for a swim in the lake, and she made it happen!Nice relaxing day in Como

David🇺🇸 United States

(About local Massimo)

10 April 2023

We only had one day to see Lake Como and wanted to maximize our time. Massimo created a perfect itinerary and managed to show us Varenna, Bellagio, Tremezzo, and Como, all the while making plenty of stops to eat, drink, and shop. He knows the area well and is extremely organized. We had a fantastic experience.Fantastic day trip to Lake Como

Josh

(About local Massimo)

9 November 2022

We had a great time on our tour with Massimo - Como is beautiful and it was the last day of our honeymoon, so a relaxing day on the lake was exactly what we were looking for. Massimo also went above and beyond in helping me set up a surprise bouquet of flowers at a great lunch spot (he found the place, made the reservation, and set everything up). Very happy with the tour!Beautiful Tour

Elena🇺🇸 United States

(About local Massimo)

16 October 2022

I asked for modifications to the original tour and Massimo was very accommodating. He made great suggestion for local authentic restaurant for lunch in bellagio as well. Great day at lake como

Trisa🇸🇬 Singapore

(About local Massimo)

8 October 2022

The guide is friendly. However, gave me the impression that he did not plan his trip in advance. When we reached the place, he started checking the ferry timing and purchased tickets. Then while waiting he suggested taking a walk to see a sculpture but we had to turn back before reaching as he said there’s not enough time to catch the ferry. And the ferry makes 20 stops but the guide only bring me to one stop and it’s not fantastic either. Did not learn more than what I could google myself although I book a local guide. Will not recommend. Ok tour

Claire🇺🇸 United States

(About local Massimo)

23 September 2022

Had a great time touring Lake Como With Massimo, He was the perfect guide and got us to our destination quickly while we relaxed and enjoyed he scenery. We didn't have to stress about which train to take and where to change as he had everything planned for us. He texted us a few times before the trip to find out more about our interests and he delivered, We got sightseeing, great food and gelato plus some much needed shopping for Italian goods out of the way!! Overall it was the perfect vacation . Later on we went to a small restaurant he recommended and had the best Osso Bucco and risotto Milanese for a true taste of Milan. Mille grazie Massimo Still dreaming about Milan

Brooke🇺🇸 United States

(About local Massimo)

18 September 2022

Massimo met me at the Central Train Station in Milan and communicated well in advance of our day together. I was staying in Lake Como for a few days and appreciated Massimo's introduction to the Lake as a local. We had a lovely lunch and he made navigating the ferries and stops so easy. I wish he could've toured every day with me! As a solo female traveler, I felt very safe with Massimo and he even checked in on me after a few days. A very caring soul who loves Milan and Lake Como! You'll be in excellent hands. Perfect introduction to Lake Como

Crystal🇺🇸 United States

(About local Massimo)

5 September 2022

My wife and I booked a day trip with Massimo to Lake Como….what a beautiful day. We took the train to Como, and easily met him at the train station. He had already booked the speedboat to take us to Villa Del Balbianello, which was one of the highlights of this experience. But we had a few moments take in the Lake Como Duomo…which was stunning. There was a short hike, uphill to the gardens, at Villa del Balbianello. They were unbelievable! Many amazing photo opportunities. And Massimo was there to help us capture them. We were a bit tired from the sun and Massimo found a speed boat taxi from the gardens back to the pier. We then took a boat to Bellagio, visited a small 11th century duomo and walked the famous colorful streets. Massimo then took us to an amazing restaurant outside of the touristy area to eat lake fish with the locals! Although this was quite a walk in the mid day heat, the food and atmosphere were well worth it. Massimo even found a tour train for us to ride back into town on. To end the day Massimo accompanied us by train and then subway to our doorstep. Thank you for your time, great communication, and easy ways, Massimo. We would highly recommend any experience with you as a guide. Accomdating guide with a friendly

Emilyn🇺🇸 United States

(About local Massimo)

4 June 2022

Massimo is an excellent guide. He went above and beyond for my family and I to make my birthday very special in Lake Como. I’ve requested a private pick up, a private boat tour of the lake, and a delicious restaurant out of the way of the main touristy area. He exceeded my expectations! Although it was raining, we had a gorgeous tour of the lake which dropped us off in front of the tastiest Michelin guided restaurant. We ate a delightful meal and had the chef prepare a delicious birthday cake for me! Thanks Massimo for making my 40th such a memorable experience. Highly recommend!Unforgettable experience

Shanna 🇺🇸 United States

(About local Tanja)

20 October 2019

My day with Tanja was amazing. She is cheerleader and a one-woman promotional machine for her city. Her enthusiasm and passion is contagious. When selecting a tour, I had a few requirements. I wanted something small, I wanted to see more than one village and to take a ferry. This tour was all that and more! In addition to exploring Como and Torno, we stopped at the most magical place for a food and wine tasting. I honestly can’t say enough about Tanja and this tour. I loved it and I loved the lake! Do yourself a favor and take this tour!Money Well Spent, You Will Love This Tour!

Kathryn🇺🇸 United States

(About local Massimo)

23 August 2019

Massimo went above and beyond to ensure that I had a great trip Lake Como. He worked with me beforehand to find transportation from Como to Verona. On the day of the trip, he met me at my hotel. At Como, he was knowledgeable. The town of Torno was charming. The wine, cheese, fish tasting at Riva in Torno was superb. It was more than enough food for lunch and very tasty. Afterwards Massimo stayed with me for 30 minutes when my bus to Verona was late. This trip was absolutely worth it and Massimo ensured that the trip went well!Perfect Day in Lake Como

Andrew🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Isa)

3 July 2025

ISA agreed to start our tour an hour early due to the extreme heat - which was much appreciated. The tour was very informative and enjoyable, ISA was very pleasant and knowledgeable and we would recommend, especially if you want a history of the art input.Walking tour of Milan

Paul & Penny🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Francesco)

3 July 2025

Francesco paced the tour perfectly and provided enough information and ‘fat’ to bring life and context to this wonderful collection. I’d highly recommend Francesco for his ability to pitch the talk and connect at a personal level. He constantly invited us to pitch in, ask questions and taught us how to look at art.

Loren🇺🇸 United States

(About local Isa)

1 July 2025

Isa led a customized private Milano family tour including a 7 year old. She arrived ready with many facts about the city, but also a tailored scavenger hunt making Milano come alive. She also adjusted the tour to both our jet lag and the weather. We so appreciate our time and highly recommend Isa as a guide!Isa created a magical visit to Milano

MARIA🇬🇷 Greece

(About local Francesco)

1 July 2025

We are a family of four and we visited Milan in June 2025. Our boys are 11 years old and we wanted to organise a tour around Milan and the Navigli area that would be interesting to them and fun. Francesco rose to the challenge. On an extremely hot day, he managed to take us around the city and give us a very interesting aspect of the sights adjusting the content to his audience. He is a very knowledgeable guide that extends beyond the history to the details and stories behind the scenes that make all the difference. Our tour ended at an amazing trattoria that he had booked for us to have lunch which we would never have found out on our own. Thank you! A refreshing adventure on a very hot day

Lori & Jeff🇺🇸 United States

(About local Francesca)

28 June 2025

We had a wonderful experience in Milan with Francesca as our guide! She is extremely knowledgeable, very friendly, and full of energy. Francesca took us to see so many different places within the city that we would never have discovered for ourselves. She answered all of our questions and went out of her way to help us with our self-guided plans. Thank you for an amazing tour, Francesca!The Best of Milan

Manny🇺🇸 United States

(About local Isa)

17 June 2025

We are so happy we came across Isa's profile when searching for a guide. As per her profile description, she is well educated in all things DaVinci. It was interesting getting her interpretation of parts of the city impacted by him. We would have loved to spend an entire day with her.24 Hours in Milan, so we had to do a tour!

Luiza🇺🇸 United States

(About local Massimo)

16 June 2025

the tour guide was amazing very knowledgeable and very good explanation we were very excited toamazing

Shannon🇺🇸 United States

(About local Francesco)

11 June 2025

David

(About local Isa)

4 June 2025

Enjoyed the afternoon with Isa who was very knowledgeable, personable and energetic. She introduced us to some locals , sat down with us (at our request) for Aperitivo and has a love for the Naviglio District. A Great experience!

Michael🇺🇸 United States

(About local Francesca)

4 June 2025

We really enjoyed our afternoon with Francesca! The tour, food, and conversation was all great! Highly recommend booking with her!Great Day with Francesca!!!

Felix

(About local Francesca)

2 June 2025

Wir waren 14 Erwachsene und sie hat unseren Abend in Navigli Quartier sehr gut organisiert. Mit viel Liebe und Herzblut ist sie bei der Sache und konnte uns einige spannende Dinge erzählen. Als Steinliebhaberin hat sie bei uns „Ein Stein im Brett“ FelixFrancesca liebt ihren Job

Unknown

(About local Isa)

2 June 2025

Maddy🇳🇱 Netherlands

(About local Francesco)

1 June 2025

Francesco is een aardige gids met een grote kennis van de geschiedenis en cultuur van Milaan en daarover boeiend en enthousiast vertelt en ook leuke anekdotes deelt. In heel duidelijk Italiaans dat wij (als buitenlanders die al jaren Italiaanse les hebben) prima konden volgen. Zeer aan te bevelen!Interessante rondleiding in Milaan!

Greg🇺🇸 United States

(About local Francesca)

29 May 2025

My wife and I only had one day to see many of the important sites in Milan. Our goal was to see the Duomo interior and rooftops, Sforza Castle, Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, and La Scala. Francesca and I messaged multiple times as we created a plan. She was always prompt and polite. The tour itself was wonderful. Fast and efficient. Francesca knows her way around the city and the made sure we hit the highlights are every stop. At La Scala, we were fortunate to see the beginning of an Opera rehearsal. Francesca is an experienced and excellent guide. I would definitely use her again. Milan Highlights

Shelley

(About local Massimo)

17 May 2025

Nice day!

C.M

(About local Roberta )

16 May 2025

Excellent guide gave us time to ask questions and very patient with us. " Best tour with BIBI

Alan🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Francesca)

15 May 2025

Francesca is knowledgeable and a lot of fun. We were only in town for a day, so were looking to hit the highlights, and our tour was perfect for that. But on a longer visit, it would also have been a great tour to orient yourself before setting out to explore on your own. Francesca managed to balance the interests of a 55-year-old and a 19-year-old. I highly recommend both her and Milan! Lovely Day in Milan

Emily🇯🇵 Japan

(About local Massimo)

15 May 2025

We requested the tour for several times and he never disappoint us. We appreciate for his prompt response and he is well organized. highly recommend!He is the best!

Claudia

(About local Elisa)

7 May 2025

Wir waren eine Gruppe von 5 Personen. Elisa hat unsere Wünsche bei den Sehenswürdigkeiten toll berücksichtigt. Es war unterhaltsam und informativ. Wir haben einen deutschsprachigen Tourguide gebucht. Die Besichtigung auf deutsch durchzuführen, war für Elisa etwas schwierig. Letztendlich war es nicht ganz so beeinträchtigend, da wir auch die englische Sprache etwas verstehen. Elisa können wir gerne empfehlen. Nette und fundierte Stadtführerin

Unknown

(About local Francesco)

4 May 2025

Francesco is simply fantastic. So knowledgeable and so kind and so patient and flexible. We know so much more about Milan than we ever expected! He’s the best. What a great experience!

Sharon

(About local Francesca)

4 May 2025

Francesca was a perfect guide. She knew so much and was very kind and fun to be with. She even followed up later with a few more suggestions for our interests. Excellent!

Michael🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Francesca)

2 May 2025

Edmund 🇺🇸 United States

(About local Francesca)

30 April 2025

We enjoyed our time with Francesca exploring and learning about Milan and its history. Francesca showed us hidden spots that you would walk right by without a guide. She was very informative, and gave us recommendations for the rest of our trip. Would definitely recommend a tour with Francesca to people coming to Milan! Great tour of Milan!

Mark🇺🇸 United States

(About local Francesca)

16 April 2025

My wife and I had a lovely tour with Francesca! Having toured parts of Milan on a previous visit, we decided to take her "Off the Beaten Path" tour and explore the Navigli district. She was flexible to meet us at a convenient location and provided such an insightful and informative tour. We met some wonderful local artisans that with which Francesca has a warm relationship, which made for a special and insightful tour. Charming and Knowledgeable Guide!

Jawaher

(About local Francesca)

16 April 2025

We loved spending the day with her My daughter loved her And she was kind and interactive and very helpful Kind and patient

Jay🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Roberta )

12 April 2025

Roberta was an excellent guide. Very informative whilst keeping it light and interesting for the children. Fantastic Guide

Myriam🇫🇷 France

(About local Francesca)

10 April 2025

Super hôte avec une visite hyper agréable et Francesca s'adapte aux exigences, elle a été adorable et de très bons conseils Merci Francesca Super hôte

Sally

(About local Isa)

9 April 2025

I am so thankful for this experience. I went solo and was so happy I was able to explore Milan and learn so much from Isa who is passionate about what she shows. I also love our connection and how we have similar stories and overlaps in beliefs. I look forward to being able to stay connected with like minded individuals ❤️❤️❤️❤️Grateful for This Inspiring Experience

Youliana

(About local Isa)

5 April 2025

Isa is amazing! She simplifies information and grabs your attention immediately! The information offered were rich, fun, and very interesting! I enjoyed all the places we covered the tarot card she read for all of us (such a sweet addition)! Won’t be the last time ofc! Highly recommendIsa is Amazing!

Rowan

(About local Isa)

4 April 2025

Thank you so much! I loved the uncovering of secrets in the city and Isa’s friendly and fun attitude. Would recommend!Fun Secrets & Great Guide!

Bettina

(About local Elisa)

2 April 2025

Elisa hat uns sehr fachkundig und engagiert den Mailänder Dom und das Domdach gezeigt. Absolut professionell, mit enormem Fachwissen, top vorbereitet! Danke ElisaGroßartige Zeit in Mailand mit Elisa

Charles (Brad)

(About local Francesca)

29 March 2025

We enjoyed our time and the information provided.

Stefan🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Francesca)

22 March 2025

We booked two tours with Francesca ("Full Coverage" and "Off the Beaten Track"). It was wonderful. Francesca knows Milan very well, has a high level of historical and cultural knowledge, and conveys it excellently. She was very flexible, and especially during the "Off the Beaten Track" tour, we saw places in Milan that we wouldn't have found otherwise. We highly recommend Francesca. Thank you!It was a blast with Francesca

Brayan

(About local Isa)

15 March 2025

Our tour guide, Isa, is an amazing and knowledgeable person. She gave me a new perspective on the city I hadn't had before. This tour highlights the beauty, details, and secrets of Milan.Great Tour!