Isola Madre and Isola Bella hop-on hop-off boat tour from Stresa
Excursions & day trips

Isola Madre and Isola Bella hop-on hop-off boat tour from Stresa

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$14.00
Free cancellation
Language: English, Italian
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: Flexible
Do this because
  • Enjoy traveling at your own pace with a hop-on hop-off boat tour
  • Admire the Borromean palace and gardens of Isola Bella and Isola Madre
  • Take photos of the white peacocks and the botanical garden
  • Have lunch in one of the numerous terraces in the typical restaurants
What to expect

Discover the beautiful Lake Maggiore and visit the two most visited Borromean Islands on this hop-on hop-off boat tour: Isola Madre and Isola Bella.

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 an audio guide in English and Italian.

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 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.

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.

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What's included
  • check Hop-on hop-off tour
  • check Lifejacket
  • check Multilingual audio commentary
  • check Ferry ticket
What's not included
  • x_not_included Food and drinks
Where

Navigazione Isole Borromee Lago Maggiore S.N.C., Piazza Guglielmo Marconi, Stresa, Province of Verbano-Cusio-Ossola, Italy

Meeting point:
Please exchange your voucher at the ticket office at Stresa Piazza Marconi and make the payment of the landing fee. The ticket office is recognizable by the "Servizio pubblico non di linea" sign.
What to remember
  • Please note that your multilingual captain speaks English, Italian, Spanish, French, and German but the audio guide on board will only be in English and Italian
  • The boats leave about every 30 minutes from Isola Madre and Isola Bella. Please make sure to ask on-site for the last boat coming back to Stresa on your selected day to ensure that you don´t miss it
  • A landing tax of €0.50 needs to be paid per person for each island at the ticket office (not included in the tour price)
  • Your ticket includes the roundtrip boat tour. Any additional entrance costs are optional and at your own expense (e.g. the entrance to the palace and garden of Isola Bella)
  • Pets are allowed on the boat but not inside the museum and garden (if you decide to visit any of the suggested venues)
  • This tour takes place rain or shine. If it needs to be canceled for poor weather a refund will be issued
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Provider
isole lago maggiore: isole lago maggiore: Navigazione Isole Borromee di Bertola Lorenzo & Alessandro s.n.c.
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

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