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Experience the beauty of Lake Maggiore on a private boat tour that blends history, culture, and relaxation. Cruise past Isola Madre, admiring its lush botanical gardens and the elegant Palazzo Borromeo from the water. Continue to the breathtaking Eremo di Santa Caterina del Sasso, a monastery perched on a cliff, perfect for stunning photos. Your first stop is Isola Pescatori, a charming fishing village with narrow streets, quaint shops, and lakeside cafés. Take a leisurely stroll, browse for handmade souvenirs, or enjoy a coffee while soaking in the authentic atmosphere. Afterward, dive into the crystal-clear waters for a refreshing swim in one of the lake’s best spots. Finally, visit Isola Bella, where you can explore the magnificent Palazzo Borromeo and its spectacular gardens at your own pace. Choose to stay on the island and return by ferry or enjoy a quick visit before we bring you back to Stresa by boat, completing a memorable day on the lake.

Lake Maggiore Boat Tour

3 hoursFree Cancellation

Experience the beauty of Italy’s Lake Maggiore during this half-day private tour to Isola Bella and Fisherman’s Island. This private excursion leaves from the villages of Stresa where you board a boat to Isola Bella. Explore the island’s Italian-style garden before heading to Fisherman’s Island for a walking tour of the quaint village. This tour is inclusive of a private tour guide, all entrance fees are to be paid on site.

Half day tour: Isola Bella and Fishermen's Island with a tour guide

3 to 4 hoursFree Cancellation

Borromean islands tours

Discover the Borromean Islands in style with this private tour from Stresa created just for you and your group. Your guide will whisk you away to explore the three iconic Lake Maggiore islands—Isola Madre, Isola dei Pescatori, and Isola Bella. Stroll through the lush gardens of Isola Madre and soak in the history of the baroque Palazzo Borromeo. This private tour offers a personalized experience of Italian charm.

Private Tour of Borromean Islands with Micaela Guide

5 hoursFree Cancellation

The Captain

Slow boat tour for small groups with appetizer on Lake Maggiore

3 hoursFree Cancellation

If you are looking for a tour that introduces you to the unique beauty of the Borromean Islands, its palaces and Lake Maggiore in a relaxed and fun atmosphere .. This is the best tour! We will talk about history and art but without forgetting to introduce you to the true and authentic atmosphere of this beautiful region. It is at the end of the tour, an aperitif is what will make the experience even more genuine, relaxed and friendly Join us!!

Tour Palazzo Borromeo to Isola Bella, Isola Pescatori and DRINK!

3 hours 25 minutesFree Cancellation

Island

The romantic village of Orta San Giulio with a tour guide

3 to 4 hoursFree Cancellation

Lake Maggiore - Stresa, Isola Bella and Isola dei Pescatori

Art and food on lake Maggiore: Stresa and Isola Bella

Price varies by group size

Private tour of Isola Bella Lake Maggiore

Isola Bella Fishermen's Island Private Tour with Micaela

3 hoursFree Cancellation

Isola Bella's gardens

A half-day tour by private taxi boat to the two jewels of lake Maggiore accompanied by an expert private guide to enjoy more the visit to these incredible islands. Your licensed local guide will show you an opulent palace dating back to the 17th century with its baroque garden on Isola Bella. You will then discover another villa in country style on Isola Madre built in the 16th century and a charming garden full of exotic plants, flowers, trees and peacocks.

Private tour of Borromeo's Isola Bella and isola Madre

Visit the Borromean Islands of Lake Maggiore with your own private guide, and enjoy transport by private motorboat just for your group plus a tour of Isola Bella’s 17th-century palace. Perfect if you want to understand the lake’s history and avoid the tourist crowds, the experience offers everything you need to explore the islands with ease. The standard tour includes stops at Isola Pescatori and Isola Bella, but you can upgrade to visit also the botanical gardens of Isola Madre, if you wish.

Private Guided Boat Tour of Lake Maggiore's Borromeo Islands

3 to 5 hoursFree Cancellation

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