Milan · 1-DAY TOURS

The 15 1-Day Tours in Milan That Earn Their Price

41 tours  ·  from $19 a head

Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 1-day tours justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.

Lake Como & Bellagio Day Trip with Private Boat Cruise - Como’s cathedral and old center
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Lake Como & Bellagio Day Trip with Private Boat Cruise

1.Lake Como & Bellagio Day Trip with Private Boat Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 2,587 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $120Our pick

Review of the Lake Como and Bellagio day trip from Milan, with a private boat cruise, free time in Como, practical tips, costs, and drawbacks.

“Loved the different stops! Great way to see all of lake como in one day by bus and ferry! Plenty of time in bellagio and como to ahop And eat. Simone was excellent. Our driver Donato was incredible too.”

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Italy and Switzerland Day Trip: Lake Como, Bellagio & Lugano from Milan - Seeing Lake Como from the water
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Italy and Switzerland Day Trip: Lake Como, Bellagio & Lugano from Milan

From Milan: Day Trip to Venice with Guided City Tour - Meeting the bus in central Milan
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From Milan: Day Trip to Venice with Guided City Tour

3.Day Trip to Venice with Guided City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 614 reviews · from $146

Travel from Milan to Venice for a guided walk, lagoon boat ride, Murano glass stop, and free time in the city on a full-day tour.

“Perfect day out to Venice, started out cool but soon warmed up, great input and instructions from our guides. A wonderful bunch of people in the group. Loved the Murano glass factory and the gondola ride.”

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From Milan: Cinque Terre Guided Full-Day Trip With Cruise - Leaving Milan before the city wakes
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From Milan: Cinque Terre Guided Full-Day Trip With Cruise

4.Cinque Terre Guided Full-Day Trip With Cruise

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

Review of the Milan to Cinque Terre day trip, covering Manarola, Monterosso, the boat cruise, long travel time, guides, and value.

“It was a beautiful day and we fully enjoyed our time in Cinque Terre. The bus did stop both ways for coffee and bathroom breaks. Unfortunately the guide's microphone did not work, but he managed to gather us together and explained the story of Cinque Terre. The boat ride was very enjoyable.”

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Venice Day Trip from Milan with Guided City Tour - Leaving Milan before the day begins
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Venice Day Trip from Milan with Guided City Tour

5.Venice Day Trip from Milan with Guided City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 383 reviews · 14 hours (approx.) · from $157

Review of the Milan to Venice day trip, covering transport, guided sights, glassmaking, gondola costs, timing, and who should book.

“Take euros to pay for the gondola. Ferry and travel details made easy with the tour. Glass blowing tour was a good add. Not much time to wander but still worth the day to see.”

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Stresa: 1-Day 3 Borromean Islands Hop-On Hop-Off Boat Tour - Isola dei Pescatori, the most human island
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Stresa: 1-Day 3 Borromean Islands Hop-On Hop-Off Boat Tour

6.1-Day 3 Borromean Islands Hop-On Hop-Off Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 262 reviews · 4 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $18Best value

Explore Lake Maggiore’s three Borromean Islands by flexible hop-on hop-off boat, with palaces, gardens, fishing villages, and mountain views.

“A bit disorganized with the multiple docks. Wish there was a sign for our tour boat by dock. One time they pulled in, dropped off and took off without letting anyone on.”

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From Milan: Full-Day Trip to Como and Bellagio - Como city, cathedral, and a quick first look
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From Milan: Full-Day Trip to Como and Bellagio

7.Full-Day Trip to Como and Bellagio

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

Review of a 10-hour Milan day trip to Como and Bellagio, with a lake cruise, free time, Swiss scenery, practical tips, and value advice.

“Our tour guide Alex was friendly, helpful and gave amazing recommendations for activities. After getting off the boat in Bellagio, he helped us reverse a table and got us there to have a nice lunch! 10/10”

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From Milan: Verona and Lake Garda Guided Day Trip - Why this Milan day trip works
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From Milan: Verona and Lake Garda Guided Day Trip

8.Verona and Lake Garda Guided Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 236 reviews · from $112

Visit Verona and Sirmione from Milan, with guided walks, Juliet’s balcony, a Roman arena, free time, and an optional Lake Garda boat ride.

“Great guide - Andrea! the person who genuinely loves his town. He tells a lot about history of Verona, shows hidden gems, tells about culture, language, traditions. Not only Juliette)) I love Verona now, beautiful cozy ancient town!”

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Genoa and Portofino Day Trip from Milan - Genoa’s cathedral and old maritime center
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Genoa and Portofino Day Trip from Milan

9.Genoa and Portofino Day Trip from Milan

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 226 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $155

Review of the Genoa and Portofino day trip from Milan, with Genoa sightseeing, a Ligurian boat ride, costs, timing, and practical tips.

“Our tour guide Monica was very nice and spoke in English. We had a very experienced driver and even though the roads were narrow, there were no incidents.”

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Verona and Lake Garda Day Trip from Milan - Verona begins with medieval lanes and Roman stone
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Verona and Lake Garda Day Trip from Milan

10.Verona and Lake Garda Day Trip from Milan

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 214 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $121

Review of the Verona and Lake Garda day trip from Milan, with Verona’s Roman Arena, Sirmione, guides, timing, costs, and practical tips.

“To start the day the pickup was 30 mins late with no contact details to call them to see what was happening. All people in my group were told 6am pickup at their hotel. Not the best start. Verona was amazing, the guide there was fabulous. Then we headed to Lake Garda, there guide there not so great, just left us to do our own thing.”

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From Milan: Como and Bellagio Day Trip with Scenic Lake Cruise - The boat ride across Lake Como
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From Milan: Como and Bellagio Day Trip with Scenic Lake Cruise

Unique Lake Maggiore Day Trip from Milan - Leaving Milan by coach
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Unique Lake Maggiore Day Trip from Milan

14.Unique Lake Maggiore Day Trip from Milan

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 101 reviews · 7 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $167

Cruise Lake Maggiore from Milan, visit Stresa and two Borromean Islands, and tour Isola Bella’s palace and gardens on a full-day outing.

“too much time for 1 island and no time for strase....no added value to this trip. guide bearly talked.....”

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Milan: Franciacorta Winery and Bergamo Day Trip with Lunch - Leaving Milan from Bignami
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Milan: Franciacorta Winery and Bergamo Day Trip with Lunch

15.Franciacorta Winery and Bergamo Day Trip with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 85 reviews · from $328

Review of a Milan day trip to Bergamo, Lake Iseo, and Franciacorta, with a three-course lunch, scenic drives, and two sparkling wines.

“Elia was so nice and answered all our questions on the area and the Franciacorta vineyards. He and Maria were very patient when we lingered at the wine tasting and really catered to our needs. We loved Bergamo and would’ve liked a little more time there but it was still wonderful. We will book a tour with them again.😁🎉🥂”

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