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

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Activity provider:Isole Lago Maggiore s.n.c.
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Hop-on hop-off tour

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

Activity provider:Isole Lago Maggiore s.n.c.
4.2  / 5
2179 reviews

From US$ 15.97 per person

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.

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English, French, Italian, German, Spanish
Audio guide included
English, Italian

Experience

Itinerary
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    Starting location:

    Navigazione Isole Borromee Lago Maggiore S.N.C.

  • Speedboat

    (15 minutes)

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    Isola Madre

    Free time, Hop-on Hop-off stop

    Extra fee

  • Speedboat

    (10 minutes)

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    Isola dei Pescatori

    Free time, Hop-on Hop-off stop

    Extra fee

  • Speedboat

    (5 minutes)

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    Isola Bella

    Free time, Hop-on Hop-off stop

    Extra fee

  • Speedboat

    (5 minutes)

  • Arrive back at:

    Navigazione Isole Borromee Lago Maggiore S.N.C.

Main stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

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
Full description
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..

<span style="color: rgb(26, 43, 73);".When the boat arrives at each island, simply hop off the boat and hop back on the next boat when you want to continue your tour. Explore the islands' attractions and natural beauty at your own pace.

Includes
  • 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
  • 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
Not suitable for
  • People with mobility impairments
  • Wheelchair users

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Participants

Date

Meeting point

Upon your arrival at Stresa Piazza Marconi, you can contact one of the representatives at the ticket office or go directly to the pier of Isole Lago Maggiore s.n.c. to find the boat, recognizable by a large tricolor sail with the Italian flag. Please exchange your voucher at the ticket office to join the tour and make the landing fee payment. There is no set arrival time, as this is not a timed service.

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Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Cash

Not allowed

  • Luggage or large bags
  • Bikes
  • Alcohol and drugs
  • Walking frames

Know before you go

  • To ensure the smooth operation of the service, please respect the booking slot
  • The departure times of the tour start from 10:00 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 17 March 2023 to 5 November 2023 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
  •  Last entrance to any island parks or villas is at 5:30 PM

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Overall rating

4.2 /5

based on 2179 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.1/5
  • Transportation
    4.3/5
  • Service
    3.9/5
  • Organization
    3.5/5

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€15 for travel to and from the islands, would have been good to know in advance about the additional costs to get into the Palace and Gardens, it was another €30 for us to tour Isola Madra and Isola Bella. Be aware that if you sit in the cafe in the grounds of the Palace in isola bella they charge another €2 each for stitting down. There are lots of different companies offering the boat tours so make sure you recognise the boat so you can come back to it, and make sure to ask them what times they come back to the island to take you to the next one. (People will start queuing so get there in plenty time as the boats have limited capacity).

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September 16, 2023

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Jo – United KingdomVerified booking

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There is sufficient time to spend at least 2 hours on each island if you start the trip at 10:00. The order is perfect: first Isola Madre to visit the beautiful palazzo & garden; then lunch on Isola Pescatore and finally the amazing Isola Bella with even a more wonderful palazzo & gardens. Highly recommended to combine these 3 islands when staying in Stresa. Contrary to other reviews we found it very easy to recognize the shuttle-boat we had to take. Another perfect GetYourGuide experience!

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September 8, 2023

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Chris – BelgiumVerified booking

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There were many companies running boats between the three islands, so it was a bit confusing on which one was which. After the first run, we could identify with the logos on the front of the boat and it was ok after. Basically just a ferry between the islands; does NOT include entry to the botanical garden and the museum (particularly the latter is worth the entry).

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August 12, 2023

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