The 11 Best Boat Trips in Milan

1.Navigli Canal Boat Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★3.3 · 4,502 reviews · 50 min · from $25Our pick

Take a 50-minute electric boat on Milan’s Navigli Canal, with QR code audio, iconic bridges, and Darsena nightlife views for about $25.

“Unfortunately, we missed our original booking time, but when we called the team, they were very kind and understanding. They quickly rearranged the cruise for us without any hassle, which we really appreciated. The boat ride itself was smooth and relaxing, and the views along the canal were beautiful. It turned out to be a lovely experience overall. Thank you to the team for being so helpful and accommodating — we would definitely recommend this activity!”

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2.Navigli District Canal Boat Tour with Aperitivo

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 3,253 reviews · 50 min · from $41

50-minute Navigli canal boat tour with aperitivo, finger food, and an optional audio guide. Cruise past San Cristoforo and Darsena.

“Lovely little boat trip at dusk, nice nibbles and drinks. I would say to try and secure an outdoor spot as you can’t see much sat down inside. Nice area of Milan with lots of bars and restaurants. Would recommend.”

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3.Lake Como & Bellagio DayTour with Private Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 2,830 reviews · from $111

Milan to Lake Como with guided Como walk, private cruise, and free time in Bellagio and Varenna, plus ferries and easy onboard Wi-Fi.

“Varenna and Billagio ate beautiful. Ample time at each to enjoy. Our Guide, Simone, was excellent Organized and polite and kept us on track.”

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4.Lake Como, Bellagio & Varenna with Private Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,187 reviews · from $111

One day from Milan to Lake Como with guided Como, private boat to Bellagio, plus Varenna strolls by public ferries.

“It was fantastic, plenty of free time, not too much guide time and the cruise was amazing, we sat up the front of ship.”

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5.Small-Group Lake Como & Lugano by Swiss Train + Boat Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,084 reviews · 9 to 11 hours (approx.) · from $168Top rated

Small-group day trip from Milan by train and boat, seeing Lake Como villas, free time in Como and Lugano, and a funicular ride.

“We signed up for this last minute trip to avoid the extreme heat in Milan on our last day in Italy. We were hesitant at first to sign up for an all day tour (10 hours) on our last day but we are glad we did. Mari, our tour guide, was extremely professional and knowledgeable. Second, the tour group is limited to 12 people and there were six of us which made it even better. We hardly used the headphones for our small group. The itinerary was perfect in that we started our tour by taking a business class train to Como instead of being packed like sardines in a…”

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6.Bellagio & Varenna: Small Group Tour from Milan with Boat Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,019 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $101

Small-group Lake Como day trip from Milan to Como, Bellagio, and Varenna with reserved boat cruise and included transport tickets.

“Don't skip a trip to Lake Cumo. There were only 8 people in our group, just the way as advertised. Cruise along the lake was one of the most beautiful things I ever experienced. Stops in Bellagio n Varenna.With time to explore n have lunch. Best part was our guide very knowledgeable of the Lake Cuomo area. Wish I could stay permanently in Varenna.”

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7.Small Group Como, Bellagio, Varenna, Boat Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 967 reviews

Small-group Lake Como day trip from Milan with train, guided Bellagio and Varenna walks, and priority boat cruise of historic villas.

“Antonella was great. Listen to her for all food recs! She was very knowledgeable and kept us all on time. She took us to all the best picture places. Everything ran smoothly. Like most excursions there’s never enough time. I’m always for a longer trip to extent the time in the city. I think the split was 30 min in como, 2 hour in Bellagio, and 30 min in Varenna? The 2 hour boat ride would prob be amazing in summer time but it was cold when I went. To be fair the sights were still pretty and I took a Power Nap. There’s no bus to leave your stuff…”

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8.Lake Como and Bellagio with Private Boat Cruise Included

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 944 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $119

Lake Como and Bellagio by coach from Milan, with a 1-hour private boat cruise, Villa Olmo gardens, and free time in both villages.

“The tour guide was excellent and made meet up instructions very clear. The beauty of Lake Como is amazing! The boat ride allowed us to see the lake from a different perspective. The bus rides are long but worth the effort.”

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9.Cinque Terre Full-Day Guided Trip With Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 644 reviews · from $157

A 13-hour Milan day trip to Cinque Terre with coach, boat views, and train connections plus guided time in Manarola and Monterosso from about $157.

“The spectacular scenic views make the long commute time worthy. The lady guide, Najma, was informative and attentive. She took Good care of us 🧡 The route is well-planned. Some nice free time (I wish I could have more) and I have seen a lot today. I would recommend this trip. Avoid weekends in summer as there will be too many tourists. 😉”

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10.Cinque Terre Guided Full-Day Trip With Cruise

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

Guided full-day trip from Milan to Cinque Terre with coach pickup, Manarola and Monterosso time, plus a 90-minute coastal boat cruise.

“Lots of time on a bus, train, or boat. Very little free time. From getting up at 5am to meet the tour bus at 6:30, getting home at 8:30, a 14 hour at with barely 2 hours of free time.”

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11.Verona, Sirmione and Lake Garda with Boat Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 484 reviews · from $127

Day trip from Milan to Verona, Sirmione, and Lake Garda with a private boat cruise, Wi-Fi onboard, and guided sights.

“Our guide Amato and driver Massimiliano were the best ones for this excursion. Properly planned ensuring enough time throughout the excursion. Guide also helped with Italian language and provided all the necessary tips to see the important locations.”

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