Top Milan Full-day Tours

Board the Bernina Express, the historic red Swiss mountain train, for a ride along one of the most beautiful railway routes in the world. After a coach ride from Milan to Tirano, board the train to travel on the UNESCO-listed Bernina Express route with its unsurpassed alpine views. Look out at the Swiss Alps as you ride along the Bernina Pass to St Moritz, and then enjoy free time to explore the chic mountain town before your return to Milan.

Swap the city sights of Milan for the lakeside allure of Lake Como with this day trip from Milan. Showcasing the highlights of the glamorous northern lake, the excursion packs in a walking tour of Como town and a visit to Villa Olmo with a boat cruise to Bellagio and free time in Varenna. You’ll travel with a guide to get the lowdown on all the sights, and you’ll be back in Milan in time for dinner.

An exclusive "Bernina Red Train" 1 day tour from Milan to discover the enchanting beauty of the Alps on board the highest train in Europe with an expert guide.Through breathtaking landscapes you will arrive in Switzerland in the tourist town of St. Moritz. Here you can taste delicious desserts or go shopping in luxurious shops. Highlights: • 1 day tour from Milan • 2-hour and 20-minute train ride • Explanation on the train • Enjoy opening windows for glare-free photos • Stroll through the luxurious shops • Travel by comfortable coach/minibus • Taste the delicate chocolates in a renowned pastry shop

For a Lake Como day trip from Milan, look no further. A great way to discover the timeless beauty of the Italian lakes, this experience includes a walking tour of the chic lake town of Como plus a Lake Como cruise to see snow-peaked mountains and luxury lakeside villas from the water. In the summer, visit the village of Bellagio for free time to eat and explore. In the winter, take a gondola ride from Como to Brunate to soak up the lakeland views.

Shop 'til you drop (and save money while doing it) on this day trip to Serravalle Designer Outlet from Milan, with round-trip transfers. Board a comfortable coach in Milan for the 60-mile (100-kilometer) ride to the outlet center. Once there, go wild popping into as many of the 200 shops that your time there will afford. Take advantage of discounts of 70% off name brands such as Dolce & Gabbana, Adidas, Versaci, Timberland, and more. For more benefits, upgrade the tour to the VIP Shopping Pass and get a 10% discount and fast-track coach boarding.

See the best of Switzerland and Italy on a day trip to Lugano and Lake Como from Milan. Led by a local guide, cruise Lake Como on a sightseeing boat while you keep your eyes peeled for celebrity villas. Then, make a stop in Bellagio, known as the 'pearl of Lake Como.' Continue into Switzerland, where you enjoy some free time to soak up the sights in Lugano. Check out the lakeside views or shop for Swiss chocolate before heading back to Milan.

Get a taste of Venice with this guided full-day trip from Milan. See the main sights in Venice, including St. Mark's Square, the Basilica of St. Mark's, the Grand Canal. Il Fenice opera house, the Rialto Bridge and the Doge's Palace. Learn about the history of each place you visit. Sit in on a fun glass-making workshop by local glassmakers. And then enjoy a 30-minute gondola ride at your own expense, cruising through the narrow canals of this splendid city, before heading back to Milan.

Tap into the beauty of Italy’s famous Cinque Terre coast on this day trip from Milan. Travel in the comfort of a coach bus to the terraced landscape of five cliff-side villages and experience the landscapes by boat as you make your way from Monterosso to La Spezia. This tour includes plenty of free time to explore Monterosso and Manarola, as well as a scenic train trip between the two towns. This Cinque Terre day trip showcases the best of this stunning destination and offers travelers a hassle-free way to explore all the highlights.

Make the most of your time in northern Italy and spend a day visiting the iconic city of Venice. Depart from your Milan hotel in the early morning for your journey to Venice. When you arrive, take a guided tour around important landmarks including San Marco’s square and basilica, the Rialto Bridge, and the Bridge of Sighs. Then, enjoy free time to stroll the canals before heading back to Milan.

Experience the beauty of Lake Como and the stunning views from atop the Swiss and Italian Alps on this full-day tour from Milan. Stop in the historic lakeshore village of Varenna—one of the lake’s most charming—and enjoy lunch in the Valtellina valley before ascending the Alps on the scenic Bernina Express train. The UNESCO-listed ride lets you straddle two countries and one of Europe’s great mountain ranges.

Get out of Milan for the day and explore the Italian Riviera, seeing the seaside port town of Genoa and prettied-up Portofino on this action-packed guided tour. Learn about the history of both towns, as you take a guided walking tour of Genoa and then take some free time to discover Portofino on your own.

Depart from Milan and journey toward the beautiful cities of Como and Bellagio on a full-day tour including a cruise on Lake Como. Ride north with your assistant tour leader and a small group, arriving at the charming lakeside town of Como. Set off on a lake cruise through the mountainous, fairytale landscape that has inspired countless artists and celebrities, and enjoy leisure time to explore the picturesque shoreline village of Bellagio.

Get swept up in the scenery and romance of Verona and Lake Garda on a day trip from Milan. Led by a local guide, begin with a walking tour of Verona, passing the main square of Piazza delle Erbe, the Roman Arena and the house of Juliet where Shakespeare enthusiasts can call out to Romeo from the balcony. After pausing for lunch, head to the lakeside village of Sirmione to explore the medieval streets, famous castle and stunning views.

Book 48h in advance to Take an unforgettable rail tour through the majestic Swiss Alps on this day trip from Milan. Ride the rails along the spectacular Bernina Pass to the famous resort town of St Moritz. Admire the UNESCO-listed scenery along the railway route. Explore the picturesque town on your own before the return trip to Milan.

Go beyond Milan to discover a world of Swiss-Italian mountains and meadows from the seat of the red Bernina Express train. Known as one of the world’s most scenic train journeys complete with ice fields and waterfalls, the Bernina Express is a bucket list trip but the logistics can be tricky. This day trip makes it easy, packaging coach transport from Milan with a round-trip Bernina Express ticket from Tirano to glitzy St. Moritz. You even get a lunch stop in the cuisine-rich Valtellina region.

Check out the highlights of central Lake Como on a day trip from Milan by train and boat. With a guide at your side, you’ll travel on the train to Varenna, a town on the banks of the chic Italian lake. Hop on a boat and cruise over the water to Bellagio, then continue by boat to Tremezzo where the decadent Villa Carlotta waits to be explored. Entrance fees, transport, and ample free time are included through the day.

With over 300 brands to choose from, plus tempting cafés and restaurants, Serravalle is the perfect place to indulge in a day of designer shopping! Just 75 min of bus from Milan for a full day of Italian Shopping! Brands include Gucci, Prada, Saint Laurent, Fendi, Off White, Burberry, Givenchy, Jimmy Choo, Polo Ralph Lauren, Loro Piana, Salvatore Ferragamo, Versace, Ermenegildo Zegna, Moncler, Nike, and many more. Daily shuttle bus service

Lake Como sits at the foot of the Italian Alps and features a number of quaint villages. On this small-group tour from Milan, visit the towns of Villa Monastero, Morbegno, and Valtellina to learn more about the region. One of the highlights is seeing the ancient dry-stone walls that were built as terraces for the vines.

Every Sunday and Monday Leave urban Milan for the day and spend some time at picturesque Lake Maggiore, located in Italy's Lake District. Explore the chic town of Stresa, learning about the area's history from your guide and perusing the shops. Then hop on a boat for a cruise around the lake, and take in the scenery of the water and surrounding mountains. Visit Isola dei Pescatori, where you have free time to explore, and then explore Borromeo Palace in Isola Bella, before making the return trip to Milan.

Leave the bustling city of Milan behind and enjoy a day in Italy’s beautiful lake district. Visit the picturesque Lake Como that sits at the bottom of the Alps and explore its quaint villages. Head to the towns of Varenna, Menaggio, and Bellagio by ferry for gorgeous lake views and in the winter months, take the funicular to the mountain village of Brunate.

Visit the town of Bergamo on a half-day tour from Milan. Located at the foot of the Alps, the ‘Città Alta’—the high city—is filled with historic buildings dating back to medieval times. Learn about the history of the city from your guide and view landmarks such as the St. Maria Maggiore cathedral and the city walls that stretch for more than 5 kilometers.

Escape the city to explore the idyllic landscapes of Lake Como and the Valtellina Valley on this full-day small-group tour from Milan. Enjoy round-trip transport by train to Varenna, then set out on a guided tour of the Valtellina Valley, stop for lunch at a local restaurant (own expense) and admire spectacular views of Lake Como.

See the most popular sights of Milan with a hop-on hop-off bus ticket good for 24 or 48 hours. Take in the views of this fashionable city from the top level of an open-air double-decker bus, from which you see the iconic Milan Duomo and the famous opera house La Scala. With three different bus routes to choose from, and opportunities to get on and off as much as you like, the city of Milan is yours to discover.

From Milan in a single day we can visit the wonderful historic center of Como and, with a fantastic cruise on the lake we can appreciate the splendid villas on the steep banks of the deepest lake in Italy, to then reach the charming village of Bellagio, with its alleys, its foreshortenings its noble atmosphere of ancient splendours.