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

3.4 (5 reviews) Lake Maggiore, Italy
Duration2h - 5h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesGerman, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 999 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

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 garden terraces, and boutique shops.
Explore Lake Maggiore, Isola Madre, and Isola Bella on a hop-on hop-off cruise from Stresa. Admire the gardens of Isola Madre and see the fantastic palace and Italian terraces.

What's included

  • Hop-on hop-off boat ticket to Isola Madre and Isola Bella
  • Multilingual captain
  • Entrance fees to the Borromean Palaces and gardens
  • Landing fee of € 0.50 for each island to be paid locally

What to expect

  1. Giardini Botanici dell'Isola Madre
    2h · Admission ticket not included
    Embark on a boat trip from Stresa and discover two of the 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. You can also visit the villa with its puppet collection.
  2. Isola Bella
    2h · Admission ticket not included
    continue the tour to 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.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Opening hours are subject to change.
The ticket office is recognizable by the "Non-scheduled public service" sign. The staff will be wearing t-shirts with the company logo Isole Lago Maggiore S.N.C.

End point

Opening hours are subject to change.
The ticket office is recognizable by the "Non-scheduled public service" sign. The staff will be wearing t-shirts with the company logo Isole Lago Maggiore S.N.C.

Pickup details

Opening hours are subject to change.
The ticket office is recognizable by the "Non-scheduled public service" sign. The staff will be wearing t-shirts with the company logo Isole Lago Maggiore S.N.C.

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • covid restriction

Cancellation policy

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

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3.4 (5)

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