Small-Group Lake Como & Lugano: 2 Countries in 1 Day, Boat Cruise
Overview
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
- 1-hour Lake Como boat cruise with preebooked tickets
- Free time in Como & Lugano
- Swiss train & Como lake ferry tickets included
- English-speaking local guide
- ✅Small group ✅Expert tour guide ✅Well planned itinerary ✅Authentic not crowded places
- Lunch
- Optional
Meeting Location
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Como
2 hours 20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Villa Erba (pass by)
Villa d'Este (pass by)
Lugano
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Cernobbio (pass by)
Torno
45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Villa Le Fontanelle (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- 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.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: Will I get seasick on Small-Group Lake Como & Lugano: 2 Countries in 1 Day, Boat Cruise?
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Activity code: C-362653P1
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Funicular ride from Lugano train station to city center.
- 1-hour Lake Como boat cruise with preebooked tickets.
- Free time in Como & Lugano.
- Swiss train & Como lake ferry tickets included.
- English-speaking local guide.
- ✅Small group ✅Expert tour guide ✅Well planned itinerary ✅Authentic not crowded places.
- Lunch.
- Optional.
The minimum age to participate is 5. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Small-Group Lake Como & Lugano: 2 Countries in 1 Day, Boat Cruise is as follows:
- 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
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Small-Group Lake Como & Lugano: 2 Countries in 1 Day, Boat Cruise will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Funicular ride from Lugano train station to city center
- 1-hour Lake Como boat cruise with preebooked tickets
- Free time in Como & Lugano
- Swiss train & Como lake ferry tickets included
- English-speaking local guide
- ✅Small group ✅Expert tour guide ✅Well planned itinerary ✅Authentic not crowded places
- Lunch
- Optional
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- 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.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
