Borromean Islands Private Tour: Individualized Hop-On Hop-Off Boat Service from Stresa

Discover Lake Maggiore and the Borromean Islands independently with a personal hop-on and hop-off boat ride from Stresa. Appreciate the stunning views and explore the magical islands of Isola Madre, Isola dei Pescatori and Isola Bella.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 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…
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Complimentary bottled water
  • Visits to up to 3 Borromean Islands
  • Exclusive hop-on hop-off boat tour of Lake Maggiore
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Lunch
  • anding and/or 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
Location
Navigazione Isole Borromee Lago Maggiore S.N.C.
Piazza Marconi
ticket office servizio pubblico non di linea
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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(13 Ratings)
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Evelynep116
Jun 1, 2025
To do absolutely! - Availability, 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.
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Mike_k
Jun 28, 2024
Best way to see the islands - Lorenzo was perfect …. Dependable, prompt, polite and communicated with us constantly. Highly recommended !!!
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Slmcdm1969
Jun 19, 2024
Perfect way to see the Islands! - Great way to see the Borromean Islands. Private boat was fantastic and easy. Fabian our Captain was wonderful. We had a fabulous day.
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Carole437
Oct 22, 2023
The wonders of Stresa - The most magical day out - could not fault it - the food the people, everything about it was perfect,
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Alan_h
Sep 20, 2023
Worth the price - Easy and safe. Pickups and drop offs went very smoothly. Captains were personable and responsive. Boats seemed very safe
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Jakoba82
Sep 19, 2022
Excellent trip weth privat Boat tour to the island - Everything was excellent, good service. We call Alexandro and he arrived 10 minutes later. excellent service we all were very happy
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X4747wppatrickv
Jun 27, 2022
Excellent service but could use a few improvements - I organized a tour for 32 academics from Stresa to Isola Madre and Isola Bella. The boat captains were extremely competent and friendly, picking us up at the convened time and place. The islands were magical and well worth the visit. I would have two suggestions, though: -provide a way to buy a combined boat and museum/garden ticket online. I had to wait in line at Isola Madre to buy tickets, always awkward when 32 people are waiting. -make it much clearer when buying the tickets online which boat company you are using, and how to find it. I lost fifteen minutes looking for the right boat company, giving added meaning to the name Stresa.
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Blbeach
Apr 21, 2024
Relaxing way to tour Borromean islands - It 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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Frank_m
Jul 18, 2025
Avoid this tour!!!!!! - Avoid 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
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Kristin_k
Jun 20, 2025
Bad customer service - Would not refund us when we reached out multiple times after our flight had to be changed. Ignored us and stole $400 from us :(
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From $471 (Per Boat)
up to 10 guests
1 - Traveler
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).