Lake Maggiore

The three Borromean Islands with a private tour guide

Lake Maggiore, Italy
Full day tour the three Borromean Islands
  • 6 to 8 hours
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

The Borromean Islands are one of the highlights of Lake Maggiore, but the logistics of visiting all three in one day can be complicated. On this private tour, visit Isola Bella, Isola Madre, and Isola dei Pescatori with a boat and guide to admire their historic villas, lush gardens, and charming lanes. Stop for lunch (at your own expense) on Fisherman's Island before the boat trip back to Stresa.
  • Tour all three Borromean Islands in Lake Maggiore in a single day
  • Explore the villas and gardens on Isola Bella and Isola Madre with a guide
  • Round-trip boat transfers from Stresa and between the islands
  • Enjoy a personalized experience with a private guide

What's Included

  • Local guide
  • Private tour
  • Boat: 16,50 euro per person shared boat ( if you want the boat only for you the price is 200 euro)
  • Entrance fees: Isola Bella and isola Madre ticket: 34 euro per person
  • If you are more than 5 people, radio guides are mandatory, the price is 3 euro per person

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • Piazzale Lido, 28838 Stresa VB, Italy

    Piazzale Lido Stresa in front the cable car

Start time

10:00 AM

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Stresa

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Isola Bella

2 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included

Island of the Fishermen (Isola dei Pescatori)

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Isola Madre

2 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Tour Exclusions:
  • Isola Bella and isola Madre ticket: 34 euro per person
  • Boat ticket: 16,50 euro per person (you will share the boat with other passengers, if you want the boat only for you the price is 200 euro)
  • Pets not allowed
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

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Great day with a pleasant and knowledgeable local tour guide
JohnFleeman, Nov 2023
We thoroughly enjoyed our tour of the Borromean Islands. Our local tour guide, Giulia Ferrari, was extremely knowledgeable about both the history of the islands and the plants in the gardens of both Isola Madre and Isola Bella. Though we didn’t have a reservation at the restaurant we chose for lunch at Isola dei Pescatori, she spoke up on our behalf and got us a table right over the lake. It was a very pleasant day and I don’t think we would have enjoyed it as much if we had just ventured to the islands on our own.
Private Guide Makes Islands Tour Special
Jula_K, May 2023
My husband and I spent the day touring three Borromean Islands. Our private guide, Guilia Ferrante, brought them to life for us. She was incredibly knowledgeable about everything from plants, to architecture, and history. It was a wonderful day and added significantly to our enjoyment of Stresa and Lake Maggiore.
Response from Host, May 2023
Thanks Jula!
The tour was a bit...
MingWah_W, Apr 2023
The tour was a bit perfunctory. I would expect a bit more for the cost of the guide plus boat transfer costs and entry fee for the two islands on top of that.

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