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The Milan classics, and the best way to do each.
The 15 most popular lake maggiore tours for visitors to Milan. The ones worth building a morning or a day around, with prices, running times and who you book through.
Hop-on hop-off boats from Stresa to Isola Madre, Isola dei Pescatori, and Isola Bella. Flexible island time and great views.
Most Popular“Nice trip to all 3 Borromean Islands, with hassle free experience. No long time waiting for boats and easy to find what to do and where to go.”
Hop on and off ferries from Stresa to Isola Madre, Isola dei Pescatori, and Isola Bella, with flexible island time on Lake Maggiore.
“Very well. Pleasant punctual and smiling. Good quality and clean boat. Good price and quality. My friends and I were delighted”
Milan to Lake Maggiore by coach and boat, with Stresa time and two Borromean Islands plus Isola Bella’s palace gardens.
“A beautiful glimpse into the Italian countryside. Only 90 minutes from Milan it’s like entering a different universe. So much natural beauty on all the islands and shore. Also the perfect time for a day trip, not too long or short”
Private 5-hour Borromean Islands tour from Stresa with Micaela, boat ride, and guided visits to Isola dei Pescatori, Isola Bella, and Isola Madre.
“Micaela was absolutely amazing! She is extremely knowledgeable, and she brought to life the stories of the Borromeo family. I could not be any happier! The private tour was incredible!!”
Private guided boat tour on Lake Maggiore to the Borromeo Islands, with skip-the-line pier access, Isola Bella palace, and Isola Pescatori village.
“We had such a wonderful day with Micaela! She was very knowledgeable and was great with our 6 year old! We also got to enjoy the amazing view from our private boat!”
2-hour vineyard tasting in Domodossola: 3 Ossola wines with local bread, cheeses, and meats plus panoramic Alps views. Mobile ticket, English.
“Great view at a pretty location. Very delicious wines and delicious food. Friendly staff who give you exciting information about wine growing.Auto-translated”
Private Lake Orta tour with Micaela: medieval Orta San Giulio walk, boat to Isola di San Giulio, English guide, 2 hours.
“Our tour guide, Micaela was filled with interesting facts and her knowledge of history was deep. She made the experience so worthwhile!”
Hop-on, hop-off ferries from Stresa to Isola Bella on Lake Maggiore. Flexible stops every 30 minutes with palace option.
“Plus d'une heure et demie d'attente avant d'avoir la navette Interlaghi pour nous déposer sur Isola Bella alors qu'en fait il y avait beaucoup d'autres compagnies sur place! De plus, ce n'est pas un circuit à arrêt multiples mais juste un aller retour et l'île se visite en un quart d'heure si on ne visite…”
Stroll Cannobio’s old streets to S. Vittore and the Sanctuary of S. Pietà, then enjoy an aperitif by Lake Maggiore.
“Die Tour wurde auf Deutsch gebucht, was auch klappte. Nur wurde sie parallel auch auf englisch abgehalten. Da vieles deshalb 2-mal vorgetragen wurde, war zu wenig Zeit zur Verfügung.”
Hop-on hop-off ferries from Stresa to Isola Pescatori and Isola Bella on Lake Maggiore. Flexible times, onboard commentary, local fees.
“Islands are great but the "promised" English speaking narration on the boats does not exist. No directions, highlights, things to see. Better to take the regular ferry and less expensive.”
Private Cesarina cooking class in Stresa: cook pasta and dessert at home, enjoy local wine, take real skills. English. 4 hours.
“Wonderful experience - Giselle was so welcoming and friendly and the food we made with her was absolutely delicious. We had a really fun morning and a delicious lunch, what more could we ask for!”
Private lake Orta day trip from Stresa, Baveno or Verbania: Sacro Monte UNESCO, medieval Orta San Giulio, optional Isola San Giulio boat.
“Davide drove my wife and me from Stresa to Lake Orta by way of Mount Mattarone and then, after a number hours on our own, he drove us back again by way of Arona. He was very punctual, professional, courteous, and knowledgeable. We would highly recommend him for getting around the Lakes.”
Private hop-on boat from Stresa to Isola Madre, Isola dei Pescatori, and Isola Bella with flexible timing on Lake Maggiore.
“Easy and safe. Pickups and drop offs went very smoothly. Captains were personable and responsive. Boats seemed very safe”
A private guide helps you tour all three Borromean Islands in one day from Stresa, with boat transfers and time to enjoy gardens.
“We thoroughly enjoyed our tour of the Borromean Islands. Our local tour guide, Giulia Ferrari, was extremely knowledgeable about both the history of the islands and the plants in the gardens of both Isola Madre and Isola Bella. Though we didn’t have a reservation at the restaurant we chose for lunch at Isola dei Pescatori,…”
Private Orta San Giulio tour with Giulia Ferrari: Piazza Motta, San Giulio island basilica, Romanesque church details, and guided viewpoints.
“Giulia was fabulous. She brought us around the village and the island and was so knowledgeable about the area. We had a great afternoon with her.”
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