Private Guided Boat Tour of Lake Maggiore's Borromeo Islands

5.0 (41 reviews) Lake Maggiore, Italy
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Duration3h - 5h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Italian, French
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

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 touch with me. This is a 3-hour guided tour of lake Maggiore's islands using private charter boat for our transfers ( NO SWIMMING!) to explore beautiful isola Bella, the most famous of the Borromeo islands, and Fishermen's island accompanied by a personal English-speaking tour guide. Discover an incredible island - isola Bella - where art, history, architecture, exotic and mediterranean species make this place at the foot of the Alps something unique. Stroll through the quaint village on isola Pescatori to discover the old island's activities. Enjoy a private water tour around isola Madre to admire it from the lake or make the most of your trip and include also a stop and guided visit to isola Madre to explore its lovely botanical gardens with orange trees, agaves, and the island's 16th-century villa housing a puppet theatre collection.

What's included

  • Professional local guide
  • Private tour
  • NO SWIMMING. This tour is not for swimming
  • Private boat transfers as described
  • Borromeo Palace (for the 2 islands)
  • Borromeo Palace (for the 3 islands)

What to expect

  1. Borromeo Palace
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    You will visit the 16th-century villa on isola Madre if you choose the 3 islands'option. Otherwise you will see isola Madre from the boat if you book the 3-hour tour for 2 islands
  2. Isola Bella
    2h · Admission ticket not included
    You will stroll through the enchanting Italianate gardens on isola Bella and will be guided through the opulent rooms in the 17th-century Borromeo palace
  3. Isola dei Pescatori
    1h
    You will enjoy the quaint village on Fishermen's island
  4. Pass by
    You will see isola Madre from the boat if you book the shorter 3-hour tour. Should you decide for the upgrade of the tour, 5 / 6 hours, a stop and a guided visit to the botanical gardens and the villa on isola Madre is included

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Pick up in Baveno is at the main ferry port in piazza IV novembre.
Pick up at hotel Splendid's private pier is possible with a supplement.

Meeting point
End point

Pick up in Baveno is at the main ferry port in piazza IV novembre.
Pick up at hotel Splendid's private pier is possible with a supplement.

End point

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Please get in touch with Micaela for any doubt, if you have special needs or should you wish to customize the length or itinerary of your tour
  • Longer tour ( 5 hours) is not recommended if visitors have walking problems. Longer tour is not recommended for small children

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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