Private Tour
Borromean Islands Private Hop-On Hop-Off Boat Tour from Stresa
Overview
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Explore Lake Maggiore and the Borromean Islands at your own pace with a private hop-on and hop-off boat service from Stresa. Admire the beautiful scenery and visit the enchanting islands of Isola Madre, Isola dei Pescatori and Isola Bella.
Additional Info
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Giardini Botanici dell'Isola Madre
Avoid the restrictive schedules of most sightseeing tours and discover the beauty of Lake Maggiore and the Borromean Islands at your own pace. Avail of an exclusive private boat service between Stresa and the islands of Isola Bella, Isola dei Pescatori and Isola Madre. Hop off and on as often as you like throughout the day. Relax aboard the comfortable boats as you take in the stunning views of the lake. 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.
Island of the Fishermen (Isola dei Pescatori)
Discovery of the fishing village of Isola dei Pescatori, the only one of the Borromean Islands inhabited all year round. Explore its many charming alleys and stop to taste the typical dishes of the lake at one of the numerous restaurants.
What‘s Included
Private transportation
Bottled water
Stops at 1 to 3 of the Borromean Islands
Private hop-on hop-off boat tour of Lake Maggiore
Gratuities
Lunch
Landing and facility fees
Entrance fee to the palace and gardens
Landing tax (€0.50 per person, each island)
Landing tax each island 0,5 euro by cash
Pickup points
Hotel Astoria
Corso Umberto I, 31, Stresa Italy
Regina Palace
Corso Umberto I, 29 Stresa Italy
Hotel La Palma
Corso Umberto, I 33, Stresa Italy
Grand Hotel des Iles Borromees & Spa
Corso Umberto I, 67 Stresa Italy
Grand Hotel Bristol
Corso Umberto I, 73 - Stresa (VB) - Italy Stresa Italy
Hotel Villa & Palazzo Aminta
Via Sempione Nord 123 Stresa Italy
Hotel Lido La Perla Nera
Via Lido 15, Stresa Italy
Options
GROUP
PRIVATE BOAT SERVICE
BORROMEAN ISLANDS
BOAT
Pickup included
Borromean Islands Private Hop-On Hop-Off Boat Tour from Stresa
Pickup included
Reviews
17 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A great option for island hopping
Lpfetzer,,Oct 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience with Marco! The ease of being picked up right at our hotel dock and having the capability to text him whenever we were ready to head to the next spot was great. We never waited more than two minutes for him to pull right up and help us aboard for the next adventure.
Good on busy season
Piedad P,,Oct 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00It was OK to have a boat for our group to move from one isle to other, but for the low season is too expensive compared to public service that was not busy at all.
Great Time
carlolV1703OC,,Sep 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very enjoyable even though weather wasn’t so great. Marco our captain was always ready for our next stop. Easy to find and simple to call for your next leg of the trip.
Expensive for a family of 4
Celine C,,Aug 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00Hello, this is a taxi boat that we call to not queue at the boats. For a group of at least 10 people this mode of travel is worthwhile. Below this, the Public Navigation Service works very well and costs less.
Avoid this tour!!!!!!
Frank M,,Jul 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00Avoid this trip!!!!- Don't book this private tour with Viator. They don't give you any info on the meeting place, it simply says meet at the drop off and pick up locations. There someone who barely speaks English will put you on a ferry boat with 30-40 people. When you try to reach Viator help or the tour guide it's a continuous run around. No one is there to help. I requested a refund and it was rejected. We are out $583.00 and never got the tour I purchased. I'm never using Viator again. Stick with Get Your Guide or book directly with your hotel where you can get better instructions and people to communicate with when you have questions. Frank
Bad customer service
Kristin K,,Jun 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00Would not refund us when we reached out multiple times after our flight had to be changed. Ignored us and stole $400 from us :(
To do absolutely!
evelyneP116,,Jun 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Availability, kindness and professionalism of all the speakers (Lorenzo and Marco) of "Servizio barca privata isole Borromee". We avoid the crowds and have time to visit the three islands quietly.
Best way to see the islands
Mike K,,Jun 28, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Lorenzo was perfect …. Dependable, prompt, polite and communicated with us constantly. Highly recommended !!!
Perfect way to see the Islands!
SLMCDM1969,,Jun 19, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great way to see the Borromean Islands. Private boat was fantastic and easy. Fabian our Captain was wonderful. We had a fabulous day.
Relaxing way to tour Borromean islands
blbeach,,Apr 21, 2024
- Review from Viator
4.00It was a much more relaxing way of touring the islands. The only problem was that it said we would get water and there was none and we had not brought any thinking we would get it. A little disappointed at that. Very nice boat captains.
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