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

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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.
◆ Borromean Islands ◆ Italy ◆ Isola Bella ◆ Northern Italy ◆ Stresa ◆ Isola dei Pescatori ◆ Piedmont ◆ Lombardy ◆ Lake Maggiore ◆ Isola Madre ◆ Europe ◆

Description

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

Discover the beautiful Lake Maggiore and the Borromean Islands on this hop-on hop-off boat tour. Cruise from Stresa 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. As you cruise, hear fascinating facts about the sights with a geolocalized audio guide in English and Italian. 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.. 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
  • Multilingual 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 09.45 AM until 13:15 AM
  • The departure times of the tour start from 09.45 AM until about 13:15 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 15 March 2025 to 2 November 2025 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 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

3516 Reviews

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GetYourGuide traveler - France () Jul/04/2025 10:56:23

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Annie - France () Jul/04/2025 06:42:02

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GetYourGuide traveler - Luxembourg () Jul/03/2025 15:01:07

Es wurde nichts erzählt und musste noch Eintritt extra zahlen

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GetYourGuide traveler - Italy () Jul/03/2025 11:42:29

Arrivare all'Isola Madre e non poter visitare niente senza biglietto d'entrata e sapere sul luogo che bisogna pagare (e non poco!...), non è una bella cosa!... Ha il sapore di essere stati presi in giro... nella logica di spremere i turisti! Il trasporto all'Isola madre, DEVE NECESSARIAMENTE comprendere il biglietto di entrata altrimenti non serve a niente andare all'isola Madre per stare sul molo ad aspettare il prossimo traghetto! Diverso discorso per la altre due isole, Bella e Pescatori dove è possibile passeggiare anche senza biglietto d'entrata.

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Michela - Italy () Jul/03/2025 09:33:24

Servizio puntuale e preciso. Facilità di imbarco. Ottima organizzazione

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GetYourGuide traveler - Switzerland () Jul/03/2025 08:52:16

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HUSSER - France () Jul/02/2025 14:57:05

Très bonne organisation A recommander sans hésiter

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Madelyn - United States () Jul/02/2025 09:43:42

The capitano of the boats were courteous, respectful, and very helpful. Great experience!

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GetYourGuide traveler - United Kingdom () Jul/02/2025 00:26:58

Mega slay I #reccomend 🤟🏽🤟🏽🤟🏽🤟🏽

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Lex - Netherlands () Jul/01/2025 12:32:44

Leuke dagtrip, op tijd komen is wel aan te bevelen i.v.m. beschikbare parkeerplaatsen in Stresa. Van te voren is niet duidelijk aangegeven dat je ook entreetickets voor de paleizen en tuinen moet kopen. Een combiticket hiervoor kost € 36.00 p.p. (volwassenen) Daarnaast is niet duidelijk op welke tijden (of frequentie) de hop-on-hop-off langs komt. Maar al met al wel een uitstapje dat de moeite waard is. En de volgorde waarmee de eilanden bezocht worden is ook goed en logisch.

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