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Explore Lake Maggiore and the Borromean Islands at your own pace with a 1-day hop-on hop-off boat tour from Stresa. Admire the beautiful scenery of the lake and visit the superb sights on the islands.

◆ Southern Europe ◆ Isola Bella ◆ Northern Italy ◆ Stresa ◆ Isola dei Pescatori ◆ Verbano-Cusio-Ossola Province ◆ Lombardy ◆ Lake Maggiore ◆ Isola Madre ◆ Borromean Islands ◆ Italy ◆ Piedmont ◆ Europe ◆

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From Stresa: Hop-On Hop-Off Boat Tour of 3 Borromean Islands

Discover the beautiful Lake Maggiore and the Borromean Islands on this hop-on hop-off boat tour from Stresa Piazza Marconi, the center of the town. Cruise from Stresa boat station to the 3 Borromean Islands, Isola Bella, Isola dei Pescatori, and Isola Madre, and choose to include stops at 2 or all 3 of the islands. After making your way to the meeting point, board the modern boat and set off to Lake Maggiore's most characteristic places. Relax and enjoy the beauty of the lake as you go. Embark on a boat trip from Stresa Piazza Marconi and discover three Borromean Islands on Lake Maggiore. First, visit Isola Madre which is the farthest island from Stresa. Explore the island, which is famous for its botanical gardens. See the free-living birdlife and admire the peacocks and pheasants who stroll calmly through the gardens. Discover the unique plants of the island, such as the famous Cashmere tree and Bougainville. You can also visit the villa with its puppet collection. Next, visit Isola dei Pescatori the only one of the Borromean Islands inhabited all year round. Explore its many charming alleys and stop to taste the typical dishes of the lake at one of the numerous restaurants. Finish your island tour with a stop at Isola Bella most famous for its palace, splendid caves, and Italian-style gardens. Admire the views from the famous terraces, enjoy some shopping in the elegant boutique stores, or visit the local handicraft market, before returning to Stresa Piazza Marconi. Explore the islands' attractions and natural beauty at your own pace.

What's included

Hop-on hop-off boat tour
Stops at the 3 Borromean Islands
Multilingual Captain and crew
Free time on each island
Pre-recorded commentary on board

Exclusions

Entrance to the Borromean Palace Museum and Gardens
Food and drinks
Tour guide
Landing fee of €0.50 for each island to be paid locally (cash only)
Island entry fees

Highlights

Have lunch on one of the terraces on the lake at typical restaurants
Visit the famous botanical garden of Isola Madre
Enjoy traveling at your own pace with a hop-on hop-off tour
Admire the Borromean palace and gardens of Isola Bella
Sail on the waters of Lake Maggiore

Additional Information

To ensure the smooth operation of the service, please respect the tour departure
Tour departure takes place from about 09.30 AM until 13:45AM
The departure times of the tour start from 09.45 AM until about 13:45 PM (last departure to 3 islands of the day) and the last departure time from Isola Madre (first stop) to other islands at 14.50
From 12 March 2026 to 8 November 2026 the palaces and gardens will be open
The entrance ticket to the palace and garden of Isola Bella and Isola Madre is not included
Pets are allowed on the boat but not inside the museum and garden
The 3 boat tour stops are Stresa, Isola Madre, Isola dei Pescatori, and Isola Bella
A landing tax of €0.50 needs to be paid ONLY BY CASH per person for each island at the ticket office (cash only)
This tour may be canceled for poor weather, and a refund will be issued
Since this is a non-scheduled public service, the departure, transfer, and return times are at the complete discretion of the customer.

Reviews

4805 Reviews

Nov/02/2026 10:44:23

Flavia Valeria - Italy () Nov/02/2026 10:44:23

Ottimo sevizio!

Oct/31/2026 00:42:06

GetYourGuide traveler - Italy () Oct/31/2026 00:42:06

Oct/29/2026 10:49:20

GetYourGuide traveler - Romania () Oct/29/2026 10:49:20

Oct/27/2026 07:29:08

GetYourGuide traveler - Netherlands () Oct/27/2026 07:29:08

Er was geen gids. Niet in persoon en niet in audio. Het was ook onduidelijk wanneer de boot vertrok en wat de route was. Pas bij aankomt bij de boot was duidelijk dat het Isola Bello, pescatore (vissersdorpje) en als laatste Isola Madre was. Voor de boot zelf gold, vol is vol en wachten tot de volgende. Dus de wachtrij was er wel gewoon. Verder prima maar denk haast dat de gewone ferry duidelijker, comfortabeler en goedkoper is.

Oct/26/2026 10:32:24