Top 10 Bus Tours in Milan, Lombardy

Away from mass tourism but not far from Milan (just 45 minutes) Bergamo boasts a unique position: it stands at just 1-hour ride from the Alpes and from the Iseo Lake. Another peculiarity is that it is divided into a lower and an upper part: while the lower part represents the modern and industrial side of the city, the upper old town still maintains a unique, Medieval charm thanks to the well-preserved buildings and to its structure, full of history and traditions. Moreover, Bergamo Alta (Upper Bergamo) offers its visitors a breath-taking panorama over the lower town and its surroundings. Let this recently listed UNESCO World Heritage Site surprise you with its elegant charm! Meet your licensed guide and your driver in Milan and enjoy a 1-hour ride towards Bergamo on a luxury car/minivan. Once in the city centre, you will get on the characteristic funicular railway that connects the lower to the upper part of the city and start discovering Bergamo Alta.

Inclusions: All Fees and Taxes, Guided visit of Bergamo Upper Town with licensed, English-speaking guide, Private transportation

Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities (optional)

Ride an air-conditioned bus from Milan to the town of Stresa; from there, enjoy a pleasant boat cruise on Lake Maggiore. Explore the fascinating Borromean Islands including Isola Bella and Isola Pescatori. First stop at Isola Bella and visit the majestic Palazzo Borromeo with its exquisite Italian Gardens and outdoor cafe area. Stop for lunch at Isola dei Pescatori and you'll return to Stresa where, after a visit of the town, you'll board the coach back to Milan.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Boat ride on Lake Maggiore, Visit of Isola Bella, Visit of Isola dei Pescatori, Visit of Stresa, Entrances for Palazzo Borromeo

Exclusions: Meals and drinks, Hotel pick-up and drop-off

Enjoy a 9-hour day trip to the beautiful Valtellina valley and marvel at its wonderful paths passing along Lake Como. Stop in Varenna with your driver/guide to checkout this charming little town before heading to Valtellina to explore its historic villages. While in Valtellina you will have the opportunity to stop for an optional lunch in a typical restaurant. In addition, you may choose to partake in an optional wine tasting before returning back to Lake Como, where you can board your train back to Milan. The maximum group size for this tour is 15 to ensure you have a more personalized experience and round-trip train fare is included.

Inclusions: Round trip train fare, Driver/guide

Exclusions: Gratuities, Lunch (optional), Wine tasting (optional), Hotel pickup and drop-off

Take a ride on the Green Train of the Alps on a spectacular journey on the Swiss Alps from Milan. Cross the lake of Thun on a cruise boat to reach the enchanted village of Interlaken.

Inclusions: Professional guide, Green train of the Alps, Lake Cruise, High speed train from Milan, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks

Discover what makes the Italian Alps a favorite vacation destination for the rich and famous. Just an hour outside Milan, stunning lakes, fabulous villas and charming Alpine towns await – and you can experience them all in one blissful day. Cruise beautiful Lake Como in comfort. Enjoy free time in Bellagio, the “pearl of Lake Como”. Then cross the border to visit Lugano, “the Monte Carlo of Switzerland”.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Professional guide, Headsets, if needed, Lake Como cruise

Exclusions: Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Food and drinks

Explore scenic Lake Maggiore in Italy's beautiful Lake District on a half day trip from Milan. The fashionable lakeside town of Stresa is an approximate 1.5-hour drive from Milan and is surrounded by majestic snowcapped mountains. After spending some free time in Stresa, shopping or simply relaxing and enjoying the stunning scenery, you'll take a two-hour panoramic boat cruise on Lake Maggiore, visiting the Borromean Islands – Isola Madre, Isola dei Pescatori and Isola Bella.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Professional guide, Boat cruise

Exclusions: Gratuities, Entrance to Palazzo Borromeo and Isola Bella Gardens, Food and drinks, unless specified

Discover the monuments of the medieval town of Como and enjoy a private boat cruise in the center of the lake, during this full-day excursion by bus from Milan. Take a nice walk along the Bellagio steps, looking for your silk scarf or an olive wood artifact. Cross the lake to reach the picturesque fishing village of Varenna and enjoy an Italian “Gelato” while you're strolling along its narrow streets of cobblestones. Drive back to Milan along the Eastern coast of Lake Como

Inclusions: Luxury air-conditioned coach trip, earphone set, visit of Villa Olmo and gardens, 1-hour lake cruise by private boat

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Discover the beautiful Cinque Terre! A UNESCO World Heritage site, Cinque Terre, meaning ‘five lands’ (Riomaggiore, Manarola, Corniglia, Vernazza and Monterosso) are five perilously perched villages strung along a short stretch of cliffs that face the Liguria Sea on one of Italy’s most scenic stretches of coastline.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Boat trip Monterosso to La Spezia, English speaking guide, Hotel pickup, The tour may be bilingual. Please check at reservation.

Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks, unless specified, Hotel drop off

Discover Milan and see da Vinci’s masterpiece, The Last Supper, on this tour. Visit the UNESCO World Heritage site of Santa Maria delle Grazie to admire 'The Last Supper.' Demand is high and the queues get long to see this masterpiece; choose this best-selling tour for advance booking and entrance tickets. Explore La Scala opera house with your guide. Marvel at the scale and beauty of Milan Cathedral and learn of its long history. Explore the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele shopping arcade, a highlight of Italy’s fashion capital.

Inclusions: Walking tour (1 hour), Two-language speaking professional guide, Duomo cathedral, Transfers by air-conditioned coach, Hotel pick up, Entrance tickets to Leonardo da Vinci's masterpiece, The Last Supper , Entrance to the Scala Theatre and Museum

Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks, unless specified, Hotel drop off

See the best of the Italian Riviera on your Genoa and Portofino full-day trip from Milan! After a guided walking tour of Genoa, explore the best bits of these contrasting coastal towns at your leisure. Combine maritime history at Genoa with glamorous Portofino seaside scenery on this memorable day trip from Milan!

Inclusions: Professional guide, 2-hour Genoa walking tour, Roundtrip boat ride from Santa Margherita Ligure to Portofino, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks, unless specified, Hotel pick up and drop off, Entrance fees to attractions