MILAN
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.
“Islands were beautiful! A little difficult with communication in English and trying to figure out what boat to get on, but overall a really good experience!”
Milan to Lake Maggiore by coach and boat, with Stresa time and two Borromean Islands plus Isola Bella’s palace gardens.
“OMG You have to do this. Isola Bella is stunning and Isola Pescatore for lunch is a treat. totally worth it.”
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 goes over and beyond for touring. Her knowledge of history, art, botany and architecture are amazing and she is very attentive to detail and personal needs.”
Private guided boat tour on Lake Maggiore to the Borromeo Islands, with skip-the-line pier access, Isola Bella palace, and Isola Pescatori village.
“Thoroughly enjoyed our time on the lake with Micaela. She was very knowledgeable and pleasant, great english too. Recommend for anyone visiting the area and looking for a great way to spend the day visiting the islands.”
2-hour vineyard tasting in Domodossola: 3 Ossola wines with local bread, cheeses, and meats plus panoramic Alps views. Mobile ticket, English.
“This was my first winery visit in Italy, and it far exceeded my expectations and I’ve been to many popular vineyards. The welcoming and friendly service provided by Edoardo and his wife can’t be matched anywhere else. I asked questions about wines for purchase and wines to my liking were brought to me to sample.…”
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.
“The service was good, but limited time on islands would use other ferry services which were more frequent and offered more options, it was not really hop on hop off as we had to get to all 3 islands in a set time as last pick up was 13:50 which meant we rushed.”
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.
“A beautiful place lovely island the hop on hop off boats are brilliant. Its easy fuss free way to travel.”
Private Cesarina cooking class in Stresa: cook pasta and dessert at home, enjoy local wine, take real skills. English. 4 hours.
“I would highly recommend this experience if you are travelling in this area of Italy. Gabriella and her husband were so welcoming and friendly. It was a pleasure to be in their company. I learnt how to make bruschetta, ravioli, tagliatelle and tirimisu all from scratch. We then sat down and ate and drank together.…”
Private lake Orta day trip from Stresa, Baveno or Verbania: Sacro Monte UNESCO, medieval Orta San Giulio, optional Isola San Giulio boat.
“Davide provided a wonderful service and went beyond expectations. His local knowledge was interesting. His driving excellent and a very comfortable vehicle. We would highly recommend Davide for any tour. It was a great day out. Thank you. Christine and Adrienne.”
Private hop-on boat from Stresa to Isola Madre, Isola dei Pescatori, and Isola Bella with flexible timing on Lake Maggiore.
“Would not refund us when we reached out multiple times after our flight had to be changed. Ignored us and stole $400 from us :(”
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.”
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,…”
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