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Private Guided Boat Tour of Lake Maggiore's Borromeo Islands

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Stresa, Italy
Private Guided Boat Tour of Lake Maggiore's Borromeo Islands
Borromean islands from the boat
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icon3 to 6 hours  (Approx.)
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iconOffered in: English and 1 more
Good for avoiding crowds
Keeping you safe during COVID-19
What you can expect during your visit
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
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Overview

Visit the Borromean Islands of Lake Maggiore with your own private guide, and enjoy transport by motorboat just for your group plus a tour of Isola Bella’s 17th-century palace. Perfect if you want to understand the lake’s history and avoid the tourist crowds, the experience offers everything you need to explore the islands with ease. The standard tour includes stops at Isola Pescatori and Isola Madre, but you can upgrade to visit the botanical gardens of Isola Madre, if you wish.
  • Step aboard your private motorboat and avoid the busy port ticket office
  • Learn about the fishermen houses of Isola Pescatori from a local guide
  • Opt to include Isola Madre, an island loved for its exotic parkland
  • Explore Isola Bella’s palace and hear the history facts about the Borromeo family
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Professional local guide
Private tour
Entrance fees for 2 islands option: € 17 per person (for isola Bella's palace and gardens)
OR total entrance fees for 3 islands option: € 24 per person (instead of € 17 per person) if you upgrade to 3 islands option
Private boat transport

Departure Point

1: 28838 Stresa, Province of Verbano-Cusio-Ossola, Italy
2: 28922 Pallanza, Province of Verbano-Cusio-Ossola, Italy
3: 28831 Baveno, Province of Verbano-Cusio-Ossola, Italy

Return Details

Returns to original departure point
  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • Should you upgrade to do 3 islands instead of 2 islands, thus including also the guided tour of isola Madre's botanical garden and Renaissance villa, the private tour will last approx. 6 hours (instead of approx. 3 hours), including also some free time on Fishermen's island at lunch time
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • OPERATED BY Micaela Lucini

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience. Learn more about cancellations.

The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
Q:
What is the policy on face masks and attendee health during Private Guided Boat Tour of Lake Maggiore's Borromeo Islands?
A:
The policies on face masks and attendee health are:

  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
See all safety measures taken by Private Guided Boat Tour of Lake Maggiore's Borromeo Islands.
Q:
What is the policy on sanitization during Private Guided Boat Tour of Lake Maggiore's Borromeo Islands?
A:
The policies on sanitization are:

  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
See all safety measures taken by Private Guided Boat Tour of Lake Maggiore's Borromeo Islands.
Q:
What is the social distancing policy during Private Guided Boat Tour of Lake Maggiore's Borromeo Islands?
A:
The policy on social distancing is:

  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
See all safety measures taken by Private Guided Boat Tour of Lake Maggiore's Borromeo Islands.

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  • "Recommend for anyone visiting the area and looking for a great way to spend the day visiting the islands." See review

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FAA1996
, May 2019
Thoroughly enjoyed our time on the lake with Micaela. She was very knowledgeable and pleasant, great english too. Recommend for anyone visiting the area and looking for a great way to spend the day visiting the islands.
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Hello and thank you so much for your excellent review! It was my pleasure to be your guide and show you the beautiful Borromean islands! Ciao, Micaela
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