Overview
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3 hours
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Experience the beauty of Lake Maggiore on a private boat tour that blends history, culture, and relaxation. Cruise past Isola Madre, admiring its lush botanical gardens and the elegant Palazzo Borromeo from the water. Continue to the breathtaking Eremo di Santa Caterina del Sasso, a monastery perched on a cliff, perfect for stunning photos.
Your first stop is Isola Pescatori, a charming fishing village with narrow streets, quaint shops, and lakeside cafés. Take a leisurely stroll, browse for handmade souvenirs, or enjoy a coffee while soaking in the authentic atmosphere.
Afterward, dive into the crystal-clear waters for a refreshing swim in one of the lake’s best spots.
Finally, visit Isola Bella, where you can explore the magnificent Palazzo Borromeo and its spectacular gardens at your own pace. Choose to stay on the island and return by ferry or enjoy a quick visit before we bring you back to Stresa by boat, completing a memorable day on the lake.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Isola Bella
Disembark at Isola Bella and enjoy a charming stroll through its picturesque streets, lined with artisan shops and lakeside cafés. You can choose to visit the magnificent Palazzo Borromeo with its grand halls and grottoes, or simply wander the stunning Italian-style gardens, home to elegant fountains, statues, and white peacocks. Take your time exploring, snap some beautiful photos, enjoy a coffee or gelato by the water, and then hop back on board for the next leg of your journey.
Isola dei Pescatori
Stroll through the charming fishing village, explore its narrow streets lined with local shops and traditional houses, and visit the small church of San Vittore. Snap photos of the picturesque waterfront, browse for handmade souvenirs, or enjoy a quick coffee or gelato at a lakeside café before heading back to your boat. For a focused experience, take a scenic walk or relax with a drink by the water.
Options
Lake Maggiore Boat Tour
What‘s Included
Bottled water
Fuel
Prosecco
Admission fee
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
7 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
I will use both the company and driver all through my travelling.
samira373,Jun 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Enjoyed visiting all 3 islands, beautiful palace and garden of Bella island, palace of Madre island, finished by excellent meal at Michelin restaurant on fisherman island.
Great boat day
215neelyc,Jun 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had the absolute best day on Lake Maggiore with our caption Andrea! The lake is absolutely beautiful and swimmable and Andrea was informative, kind, and flexible with timing due to potential rain in forecast. Would 100% recommend this boat day and say you are missing out if you don’t do while visiting the surrounding towns.
Best Private Boat Tour on Lake Maggiore
Jeffrey W,May 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My wife, my son, and I recently took a private boat tour on Lake Maggiore during our trip to Italy, and it was a wonderful experience for our family. We have visited Italy several times over the years, including the Amalfi Coast and Cinque Terre, and we really enjoyed the different atmosphere Lake Maggiore offered. The setting was peaceful, scenic, and a nice change of pace from some of the busier destinations we have visited before. Our captain, Andrea, was friendly, professional, and very knowledgeable about the lake and surrounding areas. He shared interesting information during the tour and helped create a relaxed and comfortable experience from start to finish. What we appreciated most was that the tour never felt rushed. We had plenty of time to enjoy the scenery, take photos, and simply enjoy being on the water together as a family. Andrea’s enthusiasm for the lake and attention to detail made the experience feel personal and enjoyable without being overly formal. We came away with great memories and some fantastic family photos. If you are visiting Lake Maggiore and looking for a relaxing way to experience the area, this tour is definitely worth considering.
Fantastic day out
chriswM580US,Sep 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a fantastic time with Andrea. The weather, and his knowledge and enthusiasm (not to mention his Italian charm) made it a perfect day. We saw the hermitage, Santa Caterina Del Sasso, visited a number of the villages along the coast, circled the three main islands and stopped on Pescatori for lunch, after a swim in the surprisingly (to me, anyway) warm lake. A quick thrash back towards the dock at the end of the day when he opened up the throttle completed it. Highly recommended.
4hour Lake Maggiore tour
FrequentFlier256716,Jul 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Booked the 4hour tour with Capitan Andrea Parodi on Lake Maggiore and it was absolutely amazing. Andrea was very knowledgeable and answered all questions we had about the lake. He took us to all the spots we wanted to see. Helped us book lunch and took us to an amazing spot to swim. Very impressed with the whole trip. The boat was very nice, catered to all our needs. Andrea made us feel very relaxed the whole trip. Highly recommend the tour!
Beautiful personalised trip that gave us lots of history but also lots of fun! Great captain Andrea too!
Sally M,Jul 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Andrea our captain was fantastic! We had to adjust the pick up time due to rainy weather, both the company and Andrea were very helpful in accommodating this. We were picked up on a jetty outside our hotel one the rain stopped and Andrea took us to see the beautiful sights on Lake Maggiore. The monastery built into the rock, which you can only appreciate by boat. Stunning! We motored alongside Sestra and went around the three beautiful islands which are magical and have the most beautiful exotic botanical gardens. He told us history of all of the places that we visited and also some background on old Italy and the family who owned much of the area. It was interesting! And also really fun for our teenage children too to go on a lovely boat across the lake, with the most stunning backdrop of mountains. We stopped at Isola Pescatori for lunch at Andrea’s recommended restaurant which was absolutely beautiful. Food was exceptional. Great to moor up on a buoy and have the restaurant boat pick us up for lunch and take us back afterwards! We would have had the opportunity to find swim spots but it wasn’t sunny so we decided to stay dry this time! The whole trip was very memorable trip, a big treat, and so incredible to see everything from the water, and be able to make our own plans without having to wait for ferries or other people. The boat was perfect - comfortable, stylish and well looked after. We were dropped back at our hotel by Andrea on the boat. A great trip and well worth the money .
Great Trip with Captain Andrea
Roving826551,Jul 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great experience on our boat tour. The booking process was easy via the webform. Captain Andrea was early for our pickup and could not have been better. We enjoyed a lovely ride to Santa Caterina del Sasso, then a tour around the Borromean Islands, and finally we swam of the coast of Isola Madre. I would highly recommend this boat tour.
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