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The 15 Best Lake Maggiore & Borromean Islands Tours

24 tours  ·  ★★★★★★★★★★ 4.4 average  ·  from $7

Three islands off Stresa: a baroque palace on one, a fishing village on another, a botanical garden on the third. The 15 below differ on how many you get and whether the boat waits — the hop-on tickets are the flexible ones.

Stresa: 3 Borromean Islands Hop-On Hop-Off Boat Tour - Isola Madre, the Botanical One, Farther from Town
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Stresa: 3 Borromean Islands Hop-On Hop-Off Boat Tour

Stresa: 3 Borromean Islands Boat Tour - Piazza Marconi to the yellow-and-blue pier: simple logistics, fast starts
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Stresa: 3 Borromean Islands Boat Tour

2.3 Borromean Islands Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 629 reviews · 1 day · from $17

Spend a full day hopping among Isola Bella, Isola Madre, and Isola Pescatori by boat from Stresa, with free time and great views.

“Accueil en français . Petits bateaux typiques avec capitaine parlant français . Rotation toutes les 30 minutes très ponctuelles .”

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Isola dei Pescatori and Isola Bella Hop-on Hop-off Boat - Your starting point in Stresa (and why it matters)
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Isola dei Pescatori and Isola Bella Hop-on Hop-off Boat

Stresa: 1-Day 3 Borromean Islands Hop-On Hop-Off Boat Tour - Stop 1: Isola Madre’s Renaissance Palace and Bird-Filled Gardens
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Stresa: 1-Day 3 Borromean Islands Hop-On Hop-Off Boat Tour

Stresa: Madre & Bella Borromean Islands Boat Trip - Price and Value: $15 Ticket, Plus the Extra You Should Budget
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Stresa: Madre & Bella Borromean Islands Boat Trip

6.Madre & Bella Borromean Islands Boat Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 152 reviews · 1 day · from $15

Hop-on hop-off boat day trip from Stresa to Isola Madre and Isola Bella on Lake Maggiore, with gardens, palaces, peacocks, and shopping.

“An incredibly good and interesting tour, delivered with great professionalism. The guide was outstanding and went above and beyond. We traveled as a family with a two-year-old, and everything was perfectly organized. Highly recommended.”

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Lake Maggiore: Borromean Islands Tickets with Boat Transfer - Price and what you actually get for $75.90
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Lake Maggiore: Borromean Islands Tickets with Boat Transfer

7.Borromean Islands Tickets with Boat Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 136 reviews · from $75

Hop-on hop-off boat from Stresa to Lake Maggiore islands. Visit Isola Bella, Madre, and Pescatori with entry options and scenic views.

“très bien, l'heure n'est pas toujours respectée (10 à 15 minutes pas plus) mais comme c'est une belle promenade, il peut il y avoir des surcharges - surtout vers l'heure du repas. Cette remarque va à ceux qui auraient un horaire de transport comme le train ou autres.”

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Unique Lake Maggiore Day Trip from Milan - Boat Cruise Highlights: Villas, Water Views, and a Clear Flow
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Unique Lake Maggiore Day Trip from Milan

8.Unique Lake Maggiore Day Trip from Milan

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 101 reviews · 7 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $167

Lake Maggiore day trip from Milan by coach, with Stresa time and a boat cruise to Isola Pescatori and Isola Bella.

“Fabulous trip, Lake Maggiore is absolutely stunning and the tour guide were brilliant. We had a fantastic day. The driver of tour bus was very skilled and efficient.”

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From Stresa: 3 Borromean Islands Private Boat Tour - Price and Value: When $849.64 Per Group Works
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From Stresa: 3 Borromean Islands Private Boat Tour

9.3 Borromean Islands Private Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 68 reviews · from $849

Private boat day from Stresa to the Borromean Islands, hop on and off freely, visit Isola Bella, Madre, and Pescatori with lunch options.

“Comfortable way to visit the islands. Is not a boat tour but a private taxi service between the islands! Appointments are kept punctually (the boat always arrived within 5-10 minutes after calling at the agreed place and that is very nice when it is 33 degrees).”

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From Stresa: 2 Borromean Islands Hop-on Hop-off Boat Tour - Price and What You Really Pay (Ticket Plus Local Fees)
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From Stresa: 2 Borromean Islands Hop-on Hop-off Boat Tour

Stresa: Alpyland Alpine Coaster Ride on Mount Mottarone - How the ride works: speed control, two-seat sleds, and the safety rules
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Stresa: Alpyland Alpine Coaster Ride on Mount Mottarone

Stresa: Isola Madre and Isola Bella Hop-On Hop-Off Boat Tour - Isola Madre first: gardens, birds, and the cashmere tree
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Stresa: Isola Madre and Isola Bella Hop-On Hop-Off Boat Tour

15.Isola Madre and Isola Bella Hop-On Hop-Off Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 26 reviews · 1 day · from $15

Hop-on hop-off boats on Lake Maggiore from Stresa to Isola Madre and Isola Bella, with botanical gardens, palace views, and free time.

“Departure was fine. The kiosk to the left of the NAVIGAZIONE ISOLE BORROMEE building will give you a dock colour to go to. Small speedy taxi boat to Madre. Be aware seeing this island costs 20 Euros pp. It was worth it and we had a lovely time. No swimming possible on Madre. Boat to next island was a short wait in the shade. It stops at Pescatori but we didn't have that in our itinerary. It looked good for swimming and had several restaurants. Bella was the most tourist friendly with many shops, restaurants, a pleasant shady stroll, easy family swimming. You can pay 23 euros pp for the…”

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