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15 Best Lake Maggiore & Borromean Islands Day Trips From Milan

The Milan classics, and the best way to do each.

The 15 most popular lake maggiore & borromean islands day trips for visitors to Milan. The ones worth building a morning or a day around, with prices, running times and who you book through.

15 Best Lake Maggiore & Borromean Islands Day Trips From Milan

Stresa: 3 Borromean Islands Hop-On Hop-Off Boat Tour - How the hop-on hop-off actually works (and where people get stuck)
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Stresa: 3 Borromean Islands Hop-On Hop-Off Boat Tour

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1.Stresa: 3 Borromean Islands Hop-On Hop-Off Boat Tour

Hop-on hop-off boats from Stresa to Isola Madre, Isola dei Pescatori, and Isola Bella. Flexible island time and great views.

Most Popular★ 4.4

“Very easy to find and boats came regularly. Never waited more than 30 minutes - would highly recommend and use again! If you want to visit the gardens or palace on Isola Madre and Isola Bella, you must buy separate entry tickets on the official website or they’re available in-person, which well worth the money!”

4,122 reviews1 dayFrom $14by Isole Lago Maggiore s.n.c.

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Stresa: 3 Borromean Islands Boat Tour - Piazza Marconi and the yellow-and-blue pier: getting started fast
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Stresa: 3 Borromean Islands Boat Tour

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2.Stresa: 3 Borromean Islands Boat Tour

Hop between Isola Bella, Isola Madre, and Isola Pescatori on Lake Maggiore from Stresa, with time for peacocks, lunch, and sights.

★ 4.5

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

629 reviews1 dayFrom $17by Lake Tours Consorzio Motoscafisti

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Isola dei Pescatori and Isola Bella Hop-on Hop-off Boat - Stresa Marconi (Imbarcadero): Your Starting Point and First Views
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Isola dei Pescatori and Isola Bella Hop-on Hop-off Boat

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3.Isola dei Pescatori and Isola Bella Hop-on Hop-off Boat

Hop on Lake Maggiore boats from Stresa to Isola dei Pescatori and Isola Bella for village streets, peacocks, and terrace lunch.

★ 4.6

“Schnelle Abfahrt bei Stresa. Etwas Unklarheit wann es Abfahrten an den anderen Inseln gibt. Hier hat eine Rückfrage beim Personal geholfen - wir hatten allerdings hier schon recht lange gewartet. Sonst ein guter Transport und hat trotz Gewitter gut und sicher geklappt.”

298 reviews1 dayFrom $14by Lake Tours Consorzio Motoscafisti

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Stresa: 1-Day 3 Borromean Islands Hop-On Hop-Off Boat Tour - Meeting the Boats in Stresa: Vouchers, the Right Pier, and the Tricolor Sail
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Stresa: 1-Day 3 Borromean Islands Hop-On Hop-Off Boat Tour

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4.Stresa: 1-Day 3 Borromean Islands Hop-On Hop-Off Boat Tour

Hop on and off ferries from Stresa to Isola Madre, Isola dei Pescatori, and Isola Bella, with flexible island time on Lake Maggiore.

★ 4.0

“The tour itself is fun. Boat is good, ride is smooth, timely and dependable. The local operator (Navigazione ?) is HORRIBLE when it comes to providing information on where to meet, when to meet and what to look for when doing the hop-on/hop-off. The skippers are just in a rush to maintain the number of…”

262 reviews4 to 8 hours (approx.)From $18.07by ISOLE LAGO MAGGIORE S.N.C.

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Stresa: Madre & Bella Borromean Islands Boat Trip - Isola Madre: Botanical Gardens, Birds, and That Cashmere Tree
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Stresa: Madre & Bella Borromean Islands Boat Trip

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6.Stresa: Madre & Bella Borromean Islands Boat Trip

Stresa boat trip to Isola Madre and Isola Bella on Lake Maggiore. Peacocks, botanical gardens, palace terraces, caves, shopping.

★ 4.4

“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.”

152 reviews1 dayFrom $15by Lake Tours Consorzio Motoscafisti

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Unique Lake Maggiore Day Trip from Milan - Getting out of Milan: the coach ride and the pace you’ll feel
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Unique Lake Maggiore Day Trip from Milan

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7.Unique Lake Maggiore Day Trip from Milan

Milan to Lake Maggiore by coach and boat, with Stresa time and two Borromean Islands plus Isola Bella’s palace gardens.

★ 4.5

“I am very angry at the false advertisement and dishonest practice by this tour provider. One of the big attractions for Lake Maggiore is Isola Bella which houses the Borromeo palace and a famous stepped garden. And I have been looking forward to visiting the island and the famous marionette collection and the palace's fantastic…”

101 reviews7 to 10 hours (approx.)From $167.74by Zani Viaggi

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Private Tour of Borromean Islands with Micaela Guide - The boat-to-islands timing that makes the day feel easy
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Private Tour of Borromean Islands with Micaela Guide

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8.Private Tour of Borromean Islands with Micaela Guide

Private 5-hour Borromean Islands tour from Stresa with Micaela, boat ride, and guided visits to Isola dei Pescatori, Isola Bella, and Isola Madre.

★ 5.0

“Michaela is a top notch guide. She is a wonderful communicator so you know every detail of where to meet. A side note DEFINITELY pay for a private boat. It is worth every penny so that you don't have to wait in the long lines in the heat for public boats. Michaela will arrange this.…”

74 reviews5 hours (approx.)From $422.38by Micaela Lucini

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From Stresa: 2 Borromean Islands Hop-on Hop-off Boat Tour - Your route choice: Isola Madre + Isola Bella vs Isola dei Pescatori + Isola Bella
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Stresa: Alpyland Alpine Coaster Ride on Mount Mottarone - How the sled speed control works on the 1200-meter track
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Stresa: Alpyland Alpine Coaster Ride on Mount Mottarone

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Private Guided Boat Tour of Lake Maggiore's Borromeo Islands - Borromeo Palace Ticket Reality: What’s Included and What Isn’t
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Private Guided Boat Tour of Lake Maggiore’s Borromeo Islands

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Stresa: Lake Maggiore and Borromean Islands Sunset Cruise - Borromean Gulf panoramas: Isola Madre and Isola dei Pescatori
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Stresa: Lake Maggiore and Borromean Islands Sunset Cruise

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Stresa: Isola Bella Boat Tour - The hop-on/hop-off format: freedom with a few real-world limits
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Stresa: Isola Bella Boat Tour

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From Stresa: Isola Pescatori Hop-On Hop-Off Boat Tour - How the Day Flows (So You Don’t Feel Rushed)
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Stresa: Isola Madre and Isola Bella Hop-On Hop-Off Boat Tour - Stresa to Isola Madre: Botanical Gardens and Those Animal Encounters
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Stresa: Isola Madre and Isola Bella Hop-On Hop-Off Boat Tour

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