Island village with church tower and colorful buildings on Isole Borromee, Italy, viewed from the water.
Hop-on hop-off boat docked at Isole Borromee with historic buildings in the background.
Cobblestone street with tourists and cafes in Isole Borromee, Italy.
Outdoor café scene on Isole Borromee with people dining under umbrellas, surrounded by historic architecture.
Lakeside view of a colorful building and church tower on Isole Borromee, Italy, with tourists walking nearby.
Boat docked at Isole Borromee for Hop-on Hop-off tour, with scenic lake and hills in background.
Tourists boarding a boat for the Hop-on Hop-off Isole Borromee tour on Lake Maggiore, Italy.

Stresa to Borromean Islands Round-Trip Boat Transfers

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Duration: 2 hours

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Explore the Borromean Islands at your own pace with this round-trip boat transfer.

With boats running every 30 minutes, you will visit three picturesque islands along the shores of Lake Maggiore.

Discover Isola Bella's flower gardens, the fishing village of Isola Pescatori, and the botanical beauty of Isola Madre.

Round-trip boat transfers from Stresa to the Borromean Islands

Stops at Isola Bella, Isola Pescatori, and Isola Madre

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Island village with church tower and colorful buildings on Isole Borromee, Italy, viewed from the water.

Stresa Boat Tour

If you're looking for a convenient and cost-effective way to explore the beautiful Borromean Islands, choose this round-trip boat transfers starting from Stresa. Enjoy a full day of unlimited travel on Lake Maggiore, and visit 3 picturesque islands, Isola Bella, Isola Pescatori, and Isola Madre, at your own pace.

The Borromean Islands

  • Make your way to Isola Bella, a place of surprising splendor with flower gardens in continuous bloom and priceless architectural treasures. It has a beautiful villa and terraced garden for you to explore.

  • Isola Madre, the largest of the three islands, has been maintained since about 1823 in an English style. Wander through the villa and garden at your own pace.

  • Isola Superior is the smallest of the three and is nicknamed Isola Pescatori or Fisherman’s Island. Being only one of the 3 islands to be inhabited all year round, with a population of 25 (as of 2018), you get a chance to get up and close with the locals.

Schedule

  • First bus: 9am from Piazza Guglielmo Marconi

  • Last bus: 6pm from Piazza Guglielmo Marconi

  • Frequency: Every 30 minutes

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Hop-on hop-off boat docked at Isole Borromee with historic buildings in the background.

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Cobblestone street with tourists and cafes in Isole Borromee, Italy.

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Outdoor café scene on Isole Borromee with people dining under umbrellas, surrounded by historic architecture.

What’s not allowed

  • Pets are welcome on the boat, but not inside any of the museums or gardens you visit.

Accessibility

  • The boats are not wheelchair accessible.

Additional Information

  • Please note that the service is not guaranteed in case of severe weather conditions or strong winds.

  • You will have to pay the landing fee of €0.50 per island, per person locally.

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Lakeside view of a colorful building and church tower on Isole Borromee, Italy, with tourists walking nearby.

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Boat docked at Isole Borromee for Hop-on Hop-off tour, with scenic lake and hills in background.

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