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Stresa: Isola Pescatori and Isola Bella Hop-on Hop-off boat tour

Depart from Stresa and discover the wonderful Isola dei Pescatori and Isola Bella. Enjoy a lakeside lunch at the former and see the fantastic Palazzo …More

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Stresa: Isola Pescatori and Isola Bella Hop-on Hop-off boat tour

Depart from Stresa and discover the wonderful Isola dei Pescatori and Isola Bella. Enjoy a lakeside lunch at the former and see the fantastic Palazzo...

2 to 8 hours • Free Cancellation
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$14
Unique Lake Maggiore Day Trip from Milan

Explore scenic Lake Maggiore in Italy's beautiful Lake District on a day trip from Milan. The fashionable lakeside town of Stresa is an approximate 1.5-hour …More

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Unique Lake Maggiore Day Trip from Milan

Explore scenic Lake Maggiore in Italy's beautiful Lake District on a day trip from Milan. The fashionable lakeside town of Stresa is an approximate 1.5-hour...

7 to 10 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
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$161
Stresa: 1-Day 3 Borromean Islands Hop-On Hop-Off Boat Tour

Spend a day island hopping around the Borromean Islands with a 1-day hop-on hop boat ticket around Italy’s Lake Maggiore. Departing from the lakeside town …More

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Stresa: 1-Day 3 Borromean Islands Hop-On Hop-Off Boat Tour

Spend a day island hopping around the Borromean Islands with a 1-day hop-on hop boat ticket around Italy’s Lake Maggiore. Departing from the lakeside town...

4 to 8 hours • Free Cancellation
4.1 (137)
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$17
Half day tour: Isola Bella and Fishermen's Island with a tour guide

Visiting lake Maggiore and the famous islands: isola Bella and Fishermen's Island with a tour guide. Admiring the scenery of the lake and the beautiful …More

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

Visiting lake Maggiore and the famous islands: isola Bella and Fishermen's Island with a tour guide. Admiring the scenery of the lake and the beautiful...

3 to 4 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
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$348
Ticket for Isola Pescatori from Stresa

We know that flexibility in this moment is necessary to organize a trip out of town; for this reason we want to make the Flex …More

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Ticket for Isola Pescatori from Stresa

We know that flexibility in this moment is necessary to organize a trip out of town; for this reason we want to make the Flex...

90 to 120 minutes • Free Cancellation
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Slow boat tour for small groups with appetizer on Lake Maggiore

Cool, slow and delicious appetize on Lake Maggiore with fantastic and unique panorama for small groups …More

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Slow boat tour for small groups with appetizer on Lake Maggiore

Cool, slow and delicious appetize on Lake Maggiore with fantastic and unique panorama for small groups...

3 hours • Free Cancellation
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Tour Palazzo Borromeo to Isola Bella, Isola Pescatori and DRINK!

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 …More

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

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...

3 hours 25 minutes • Free Cancellation
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Private Guided Boat Tour of Lake Maggiore's Borromeo Islands

Hello, I'm Micaela Lucini, an expert local guide in Stresa. If you wish a tailor made tour, with different timings and options, please get in …More

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Private Guided Boat Tour of Lake Maggiore's Borromeo Islands

Hello, I'm Micaela Lucini, an expert local guide in Stresa. If you wish a tailor made tour, with different timings and options, please get in...

3 to 5 hours • Free Cancellation
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$754
Borromean Islands Private Hop-On Hop-Off Boat Tour from Stresa

Explore Lake Maggiore and the Borromean Islands at your own pace with a private hop-on and hop-off boat service from Stresa. Admire the beautiful scenery …More

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Borromean Islands Private Hop-On Hop-Off Boat Tour from Stresa

Explore Lake Maggiore and the Borromean Islands at your own pace with a private hop-on and hop-off boat service from Stresa. Admire the beautiful scenery...

1 to 8 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
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$463
Lake Maggiore Boat Tour

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 …More

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Lake Maggiore Boat Tour

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...

3 hours • Free Cancellation
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$777
Lake Maggiore private guided cruise by private boat

Whether you are a small party, a family or a couple, a private boat tour cruising lake Maggiore can be a unique way to discover …More

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Lake Maggiore private guided cruise by private boat

Whether you are a small party, a family or a couple, a private boat tour cruising lake Maggiore can be a unique way to discover...

1 hour
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$950
Isola Bella Fishermen's Island Private Tour with Guide Micaela

Hello, I'm Micaela Lucini, an expert local guide. Please get in touch with me if the tour is not bookable online. This is one of …More

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Isola Bella Fishermen's Island Private Tour with Guide Micaela

Hello, I'm Micaela Lucini, an expert local guide. Please get in touch with me if the tour is not bookable online. This is one of...

3 hours • Free Cancellation
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$319
A special late afternoon tour of Borromean islands Isola Bella

Please get in touch if a date is not available to tailor make the trip! Visit when most travelers have left the Borromean islands and …More

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A special late afternoon tour of Borromean islands Isola Bella

Please get in touch if a date is not available to tailor make the trip! Visit when most travelers have left the Borromean islands and...

2 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
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$464
Stresa: Isola Madre & Isola Bella Hop-on Hop-off Boat tour

Admire the wonderful gardens of Isola Madre, an ancient hunting reserve of the Borromeo family. Sail to Isola Bella for the elegant Borromean Palace, Italian …More

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Stresa: Isola Madre & Isola Bella Hop-on Hop-off Boat tour

Admire the wonderful gardens of Isola Madre, an ancient hunting reserve of the Borromeo family. Sail to Isola Bella for the elegant Borromean Palace, Italian...

2 to 5 hours • Free Cancellation
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$15
Stresa to Isola Bella Hop-On Hop-Off Boat Ticket

Enjoy a boat tour of the beautiful Lake Maggiore and visit the stunning Isola Bella, one of the Borromean Islands. Enjoy traveling at your own …More

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Stresa to Isola Bella Hop-On Hop-Off Boat Ticket

Enjoy a boat tour of the beautiful Lake Maggiore and visit the stunning Isola Bella, one of the Borromean Islands. Enjoy traveling at your own...

1 to 6 hours • Free Cancellation
4.0 (7)
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$9
A Winter Experience on Lake Maggiore with a Local Guide

This is a nice tour to discover the famous Borromean islands off season, when they are like Sleeping Beauty. The Borromeo's properties - palaces and …More

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A Winter Experience on Lake Maggiore with a Local Guide

This is a nice tour to discover the famous Borromean islands off season, when they are like Sleeping Beauty. The Borromeo's properties - palaces and...

2 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
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$522
Lake Maggiore: Sightseeing Cruise from Stresa

Soak up stunning lake scenery during a private boat tour of Lake Maggiore to the Borromean Islands and Hermitage of Santa caterina cruise. With your …More

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Lake Maggiore: Sightseeing Cruise from Stresa

Soak up stunning lake scenery during a private boat tour of Lake Maggiore to the Borromean Islands and Hermitage of Santa caterina cruise. With your...

1 to 2 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
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$174
Private cruise on Lake Maggiore, Isola Bella and aperitif onboard

The two sides of lake Maggiore are amazingly different: Westwards, the sweet sines of the gulf on which Stresa and Baveno lay, in front of …More

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Private cruise on Lake Maggiore, Isola Bella and aperitif onboard

The two sides of lake Maggiore are amazingly different: Westwards, the sweet sines of the gulf on which Stresa and Baveno lay, in front of...

3 hours
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$361
Lake Maggiore: private cruise and Villa Taranto garden

Verbania is the chief town of the district around lake Maggiore; Pallanza, one of its centers, hosts the City hall and some of its most …More

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Lake Maggiore: private cruise and Villa Taranto garden

Verbania is the chief town of the district around lake Maggiore; Pallanza, one of its centers, hosts the City hall and some of its most...

4 hours
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$214
Private Boat & Picnic Escape on Lake Maggiore

Enjoy an unforgettable experience aboard a private boat on Lake Maggiore! Our tour gives you the opportunity to explore the wonders of the lake, admiring …More

Private Boat & Picnic Escape on Lake Maggiore

Enjoy an unforgettable experience aboard a private boat on Lake Maggiore! Our tour gives you the opportunity to explore the wonders of the lake, admiring...

4 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
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$1,159

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Fabulous tour of Borromean Islands
New York City
Stresa: 1-Day 3 Borromean Islands Hop-On Hop-Off Boat Tour
B5106ZWsusanc, Sep 2026
Fabulous tour of Borromean Islands
A bit chaotic finding the correct boat for our trip in the morning as there are many different tours all going from the same place. Once we sorted that out we had a fabulous day - the sun was out, the islands so beautiful. The gardens in Isola Madre totally stunning. We had a great fish lunch in Isola Pescatoria at Ristorante Imbarcado. Very popular so we had made a reservation to make sure we got a table. All in all a very good trip and would recommend.
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Micaela: the guide to choose
New York City
Lake Maggiore private guided cruise by private boat
VEROJ71, Sep 2026
Micaela: the guide to choose
We took advantage of Micaela's services for two activities: the sunset outing and the visit to the islands. The evening outing was a real joy even though there was no sun! The next day, our private boat was waiting for us again for this morning rich in botanical discovery and the visit to the palaces. Micaela is incredibly humble despite all her knowledge. Upstream, communication with her was very fluid, easy, and responsive. She even booked us a nice table on Isola dei Pescatori :)Book with your eyes closed
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Prompt, quick and easy.
New York City
Stresa: 1-Day 3 Borromean Islands Hop-On Hop-Off Boat Tour
Di_M, Sep 2026
Prompt, quick and easy.
We scoped out the meeting place the day prior which was helpful. The boat schedule was prompt. Easy on and off. Friendly staff. Economic choice. I would recommend.
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Leisurely Relaxing Boat Tour
New York City
Slow boat tour for small groups with appetizer on Lake Maggiore
Toni_S, Sep 2026
Leisurely Relaxing Boat Tour
It was such a hot day. We enjoyed the trip across the lake talking with Dario, and asking him questions. It was a beautiful relaxing day. We learned a lot of history about the area. We went around several of the islands learning information about them.We stopped and tied up to a buoy, and everyone could go swimming if they wanted to. He also had some wonderful drinks, and snacks set up for us. Everyone was relaxing and just enjoying their surroundings.Once swimming and snacks were over Dario cleaned everything up and we began heading back to shore as the sun was setting it was very beautiful, and just a wonderful relaxing time on the boat! We enjoyed it so very much, and would definitely recommend this trip to anyone that would enjoy a leisurely relaxing 3 hour boat ride. It was exactly what we needed on a hot day!!
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Great!
New York City
Slow boat tour for small groups with appetizer on Lake Maggiore
454eileent, Aug 2026
Great!
Great experience! Amazing views!
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Fantastic Experience !!!
New York City
Tour Palazzo Borromeo to Isola Bella, Isola Pescatori and DRINK!
KarlS785, Aug 2026
Fantastic Experience !!!
We had a fantastic tour with Davide of the Borromean Islands and the Lombardy Countryside. This was the second time we had a tour with Davide and it was everything you could want in a tour of the Italian marvels of Northern Italy. He blended history, art and local culture so you left with a true understanding of the locale. It was pouring down rain and we were not bothered by it as he kept us engaged throughout the tour inside and out. He also took us to a traditional trattoria in the hills above Lake Maggiore for a special lunch with a spectacular view of the lake and countryside. He also provides recommendations on where also to go during our time in the area and his suggestions are always the best things to see. Best tour guide we have had in Italy. We highly recommend him and will tour with him again !!!
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That’s the way to do it
New York City
A special late afternoon tour of Borromean islands Isola Bella
holidaygal2014, Jul 2026
That’s the way to do it
An extremely knowledgeable and friendly guide. Great communication and even booked us a table at a lovely restaurant. Very happy with the timings later in the afternoon creating a quieter and slightly cooler experience. We so enjoyed it!
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Lovely trip
New York City
Stresa: Isola Pescatori and Isola Bella Hop-on Hop-off boat tour
Maree D, Jul 2026
Lovely trip
Great way to view the islands Beautiful gardens and palaces
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Lake Maggiore boat day with lunch on the water
New York City
Lake Maggiore Boat Tour
Woodrow W, Jul 2026
Lake Maggiore boat day with lunch on the water
Our Capt., Andrea, was as good as it gets. His knowledge of the lake and its history exceeded all expectations. He gave us the best recommendations for restaurants and scenery throughout the day. Excellent safety and professionalism as well.
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A lovely day on Lake Maggiore
New York City
Private Guided Boat Tour of Lake Maggiore’s Borromeo Islands
jheals, Jul 2026
A lovely day on Lake Maggiore
Had a wonderful tour with Micaela touring the local islands by private boat. She met us at our hotel dock and we explored the islands, gardens and palaces. Micaela was a wonderful guide- so knowledgeable about the history and art at the Palazzo Borromeo and the horticulture of the beautiful gardens. We had lunch at a lovely spot on Fisherman’s island and finished the day at lovely Isola Madre. Having the private boat made travel quick and easy and they dropped us at the dock in Stresa at the end of the day to walk around town. Hiring Micaela made the best use of our time to see the islands with a local guide and skip ferry lines/crowds. A great day spent at Lake Maggiore.
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BEST BOAT TOUR IN LAKE MAGGIORE!
New York City
Lake Maggiore Boat Tour
U1431GCamandab, Jul 2026
BEST BOAT TOUR IN LAKE MAGGIORE!
This is an absolute MUST if you are coming to Lake Maggiore! Andrea was our captain and he was a fantastic tour guide - funny, informative, and efficient (and spoke very good English!). He made sure we did everything we wanted to do and even made us a lunch reservation on Isola dei Pescatori. The boat was also very nice and spacious for 2 people - we booked the Cranchi CSL 27. We learned so much about the history of the lake and got to stop for swimming next to a 15th century castle in a secluded part of the lake. It was absolutely incredible and the highlight of our honeymoon for sure.
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Quick response time. Charge
New York City
Borromean Islands Private Hop-On Hop-Off Boat Tour from Stresa
Pioneer36050389859, Jun 2026
Quick response time. Charge
The captain was very responsive. One call and 5 minutes later the boat was there. Really perfect!
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A tour of the Borromean Islands, their palaces, and Lake Maggiore.
New York City
Tour Palazzo Borromeo to Isola Bella, Isola Pescatori and DRINK!
Voyager52712009002, Jun 2026
A tour of the Borromean Islands, their palaces, and Lake Maggiore.
Our family had a great tour with Davide. He was very engaged, interesting, and knowledgeable. Definitely recommend on the list of must dos!
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Great Company
New York City
Borromean Islands Private Hop-On Hop-Off Boat Tour from Stresa
Lisa_M, May 2026
Great Company
Wonderful service. Easy to communicate and coordinate with the company. The private taxi makes it so easy and worth it.
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Excellent Private tour with Micaela of Isola Bella
New York City
Isola Bella Fishermen’s Island Private Tour with Guide Micaela
F1118HLdanielem, May 2026
Excellent Private tour with Micaela of Isola Bella
We did a private tour of isola bella and the palazzo. Micaela was an excellent guide giving us all the information we needed and also allowing us our own space and time to enjoy the splendour of the palazzo. Would very much recommend her for a private tour or group tour
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Lake Magorie cruise
New York City
Unique Lake Maggiore Day Trip from Milan
keith_t, Apr 2026
Lake Magorie cruise
2 hours by coach to get to lakes,borded small cruiser about thirty people,cruised the three islands.Visited palace on largest very ornate superb gardens,then onto next island for lunch very nice.Back to shore by cruiser to lake Magiore,plenty of time at each spot very knowledge able local guide. Marco our guide was very helpfull.
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