From Stresa: Hop-on Hop-off Boat Tour of the Borromean Islands

Explore Lake Maggiore, Isola Madre, and Isola Bella with a hop-on hop-off cruise from Stresa. Admire the gardens of Isola Madre and marvel at the stunning palace and Italian-style terraces.

  • Enjoy traveling at your own pace with a hop-on hop-off boat tour
  • Admire the Borromean palace and gardens on Isola Bella and Isola Madre
  • Photograph white peacocks and botanical garden with numerous botanical species
  • Admire the views from the modern boat and listen to the audio commentary
Included
  • Hop-on hop-off boat ticket to visit two Borromean Islands
  • Multilingual captain
  • Pre-recorded multilingual commentary on board
  • Free time on each island
Not included
  • Entrance to the Museum and Gardens of Palazzo Borromeo
  • Food and drinks
  • Tour guide
  • Landing tax of €0.50 per island to be paid on siteIsland entrance fees
  • Lunch
Duration0 Hour
Bring along
  • Comfortable shoes
  • Credit card
  • Cash
Important information
  • To ensure the smooth operation of your booked service, please respect the time slot you booked.
  • From March 16, 2026, to November 2, 2025, the palaces and gardens of Isola Bella and Madre will be open.
  • The entrance ticket to the palace and garden of Isola Bella and Madre is not included.
  • Pets are allowed on the boat but not inside the museum and garden.Tour departure times are from 9:30 AM to 2:15 PM (last departure for Isola Madre).
  • A landing tax of €0.50 per person for each island must be paid at the ticket office (not included in the tour price).
  • This tour may be canceled in case of inclement weather and a refund will be issued.
  • This tour operates rain or shine.
  • As this is a non-scheduled public service and a chauffeur-driven rental, departure, transfer, and return times are at the customer's discretion, ensuring maximum flexibility.

Further information

Discover beautiful Lake Maggiore and the Borromean Islands on this hop-on hop-off boat tour. Cruise from Stresa to two of the Borromean Islands, Isola Madre and Isola Bella, or Isola dei Pescatori and Isola Bella. After making your way to the meeting point, board the modern vessel and set off to discover Lake Maggiore's most picturesque spots. Relax and enjoy the beauty of the lake as you go. As you sail, listen to fascinating facts about the landmarks with a geolocated audio guide in English and Italian. When the boat arrives at each island, simply disembark and return to the next boat when you want to continue the tour. Explore the islands' attractions and natural beauty at your own pace. Isola Madre and Isola Bella: Set off on a boat trip from Stresa Piazza Marconi and discover Lake Maggiore's two most visited Borromean Islands. First, visit Isola Madre, the furthest island from Stresa. Explore the island, famous for its botanical gardens. Observe the free-roaming birdlife and admire the peacocks and pheasants peacefully strolling through the gardens. Discover the island's unique plants, such as the famous cashmere tree and Bougainvillea. You can also visit the villa with its puppet collection. Next, visit Isola Bella, famous for its palace, splendid grottoes, and Italian gardens, before returning to Stresa. Isola dei Pescatori and Isola Bella. First, visit Isola dei Pescatori, the only island of the Borromean Islands inhabited year-round. Explore its many charming alleys and stop to sample typical lake dishes at one of the many restaurants. End your island tour with a stop at Isola Bella, famous for its palace, splendid grottoes, and Italian gardens. Admire the views from the famous terraces, shop in the elegant boutiques, or visit the local craft market before returning to Stresa.

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