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Top 20 Experiences in Lake Maggiore

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

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

Spend a day island hopping around the Borromean Islands with a 1-day hop-on hop boat ticket around Italy’s Lake Maggiore. Departing from the lakeside town of Stresa Piazza Marconi, create your own sightseeing schedule using the boat as transport. See the elegant island palace and formal gardens of Isola Madre, admire the lush vegetation on Isola Bella and stroll along the charming promenade of the tiny Isola dei Pescatori. Enjoy lake views as you cruise between them and spend as little or as long as you like at each island. You may reserve the right to cancel a customer's booking for a full refund in case of bad weather condiction.

Free cancellation
$16.28
Unique Lake Maggiore Day Trip from Milan

Unique Lake Maggiore Day Trip from Milan

Explore scenic Lake Maggiore in Italy's beautiful Lake District on a day trip from Milan. The fashionable lakeside town of Stresa is an approximate 1.5-hour drive from Milan and is surrounded by majestic snowcapped mountains. After spending some free time in Stresa, shopping or simply relaxing and enjoying the stunning scenery, you'll take a two-hour panoramic boat cruise on Lake Maggiore, visiting the Borromean Islands – Isola Madre, Isola dei Pescatori and Isola Bella.

Free cancellation
Likely to sell out
$109.22
The three Borromean Islands with a private tour guide

The three Borromean Islands with a private tour guide

Discovering the three Borromean Islands: isola Bella, Fishermen's Island and isola Madre with a tour guide. Admiring the scenery of the lake and the beautiful gardens. Wandering around the narrow streets of the Fisherman's Island.

Free cancellation
Private tour
$412.54
Private Guided Boat Tour of Lake Maggiore's Borromeo Islands

Private Guided Boat Tour of Lake Maggiore's Borromeo Islands

Hello, I'm Micaela Lucini, an expert local guide in Stresa. If you wish a tailor made tour, with different timings and options, please get in touch with me. This is a guided tour of lake Maggiore's islands using private charter boat for our transfers to explore beautiful isola Bella, the most famous of the Borromeo islands, and Fishermen's island accompanied by a personal English-speaking tour guide. Discover an incredible island - isola Bella - where art, history, architecture, exotic and mediterranean species make this place at the foot of the Alps something unique in the world. Stroll through the quaint village on isola Pescatori to discover the old island's activities. Enjoy a private water tour around isola Madre to admire it from the lake or make the most of your trip and include also a stop and guided visit to isola Madre to explore its lovely botanical gardens with orange trees, agaves, palms and the island's 16th-century villa which houses a puppet theatre collection.

Free cancellation
Private tour
$521.58
Private Tour of Orta San Giulio on Lake Orta with Micaela

Private Tour of Orta San Giulio on Lake Orta with Micaela

Lake Orta is a fascinating corner of Italy and Piedmont. Often unheard of, lake Orta is a true gem which is worth discovering accompanied by a local who is a licensed and experienced tourist guide. This private guided tour includes an English-speaking professional guide at your disposal for the visit to the ancient village of Orta San Giulio and a guided tour on the island of San Giulio.

Free cancellation
Private tour
$244.97
Visit and tasting of 4 D.O.C.wines Fontechiara

Visit and tasting of 4 D.O.C.wines Fontechiara

If you are looking for a charming and welcoming place to savor excellent wines and food and enjoy peace and tranquility surrounded by greenery, the Fontechiara winery is what's right for you. Come and visit us, you can visit the cellar and savor the magic and charm of the process of transforming grapes into wine. We will tell you the history of our company, illustrating the vineyard cultivation techniques and the winemaking and aging methods. In a suggestive and familiar setting, you will then taste our wines, Nebbiolo DOC, Vespolina DOC, Rosato DOC and Rosso DOC served in combination with typical local, fresh, artisanal and zero km products such as local cured meats and cheeses, specially selected to enhance best aromas, tastes and organoleptic characteristics of each wine.

Free cancellation
$51.02
 Ossola Valley Winery Tour with Tastings

Ossola Valley Winery Tour with Tastings

Valli Ossolane gained its DOC title in 2009, in the period of 2009–2010 when several DOC titles were added to the already impressive wine portfolio of Piedmont, north-western Italy. It covers red and white wines from the Verbano–Cusio–Ossola province in the far northern reaches of Piedmont. Meet the winemaker, a passionate wine lover who traveled around the world to study and learn the most famous wine regions. You will spend time walking in the vineyard and he will tell you about the wine culture in Ossola valley with a 700-year history. You will taste 3 different type of wine from the winery and he will explain to you more about the process from grapes to wines. He will give the answer to every question about Ossola wine or Italian wines. Coming to his winery, you will have a chance to enjoy the wine with the wonderful view of the Alps and see Domodossola from above.

Free cancellation
$35.83
Private Tour to Bellagio and Lake Como from Stresa

Private Tour to Bellagio and Lake Como from Stresa

Dear customer please get in touch if interested in this tour. Online bookings for 2024 are not available at the moment, but get in touch if interested. This is a day trip to Bellagio and Como from Stresa, Baveno or lake Orta. Just choose a day and book a private driver for your tour to Bellagio and lake Como!

Free cancellation
Private tour
$586.04
Dining Experience at a local's Home in Stresa with Show Cooking

Dining Experience at a local's Home in Stresa with Show Cooking

Immerse yourself in a private dining experience at a local's home, enjoy an exclusive show cooking and taste authentic recipes from Stresa treasured in family cookbooks passed down by real Italian Mammas. Feel the warmth of Italian hospitality as you connect with local people. Enjoy a 4-course menu including starter, pasta, main course with side dish, dessert with drinks included (water, selection of red and white wines from regional cellars and coffee). This experience is held by Cesarine: Italy’s oldest network of home cooks all over the country in more than 500 cities. They are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.

Free cancellation
Private tour
$113.99
Tour and guided tour of the island of San Giulio or the island of "silence"

Tour and guided tour of the island of San Giulio or the island of "silence"

A unique visiting experience! immersed in the silence of the island, it is not for nothing that only 70 Benedictine cloistered nuns and an English poetess live there permanently, but someone enlivens the place in their own way ... I will tell you every anecdote

Free cancellation
Private tour
$217.13
Stresa: Isola Pescatori and Isola Bella Hop-on Hop-off boat tour

Stresa: Isola Pescatori and Isola Bella Hop-on Hop-off boat tour

Depart from Stresa and discover the wonderful Isola dei Pescatori and Isola Bella. Enjoy a lakeside lunch at the former and see the fantastic Palazzo Borromeo at the latter (not included in the cost of the tour).

Free cancellation
$13.03
Private Cooking Class at a Cesarina's Home in Stresa

Private Cooking Class at a Cesarina's Home in Stresa

Immerse yourself in a private cooking class at the Cesarina's home, learn the secrets of the most famous dishes of the Italian cuisine and taste the fruit of your labour accompanied by a glass of local wine. During the lesson the Cesarina will reveal the tricks of the trade of 3 authentic regional recipes. Have fun putting your cooking skills to the test. Each participant will have a workstation equipped with utensils and all the ingredients to make the dishes. Then, taste everything you have prepared accompanied by a selection of red and white local wines.

Free cancellation
Private tour
Likely to sell out
$157.42
Isola Bella Fishermen's Island Private Tour with Micaela

Isola Bella Fishermen's Island Private Tour with Micaela

Hello, I'm Micaela Lucini, an expert local guide. This is one of my tours to discover isola Bella with a private guide. Do not hesitate to get in touch with me should you wish a customized tour. Make the most of your time at Lake Maggiore with this 3-hour private tour by private taxi boat. Visit Isola Bella -- 'Beautiful Island,' and the name does not lie -- with your own private certified guide and go to Isola dei Pescatori, Fishermen's Island, and stroll around the old fishermen's village, learning about the history and culture of the area from your local guide.

Free cancellation
Private tour
$511.32
Ticket for Isola Madre & Bella from Stresa

Ticket for Isola Madre & Bella from Stresa

We know that flexibility in this moment is necessary to organize a trip out of town; for this reason we want to make the Flex service available. We guarantee flexibility on all available dates, you can book your next tour in complete freedom. Should your plans change, you can change the date of your Flex-Ticket by easily requesting a voucher for the new date. No cost for changing the reservation of the chosen date. Book the Flex-Ticket service made available by the Consorzio Motoscafisti Associati C.M.A. by Stresatours with its fleet of 11 motor ships with variable capacity from 30 up to 60 seats, we will guarantee flexibility on the booking dates of transport to the Borromean Islands, you can plan your next trip to Lake Maggiore in total freedom.

Free cancellation
$16.28
Ticket for the three Borromean Islands from Stresa

Ticket for the three Borromean Islands from Stresa

We know that flexibility in this moment is necessary to organize a trip out of town; for this reason we want to make the Flex service available. We guarantee flexibility on all available dates, you can book your next tour in complete freedom. Should your plans change, you can change the date of your Flex-Ticket by easily requesting a voucher for the new date. No cost for changing the reservation of the chosen date. Book the Flex-Ticket service made available by the Consorzio Motoscafisti Associati C.M.A. by Stresatours with its fleet of 11 motor ships with variable capacity from 30 up to 60 seats, we will guarantee flexibility on the booking dates of transport to the Borromean Islands, you can plan your next trip to Lake Maggiore in total freedom.

Free cancellation
$16.28
Private Lush Cruise in Lake Maggiore (Milan) for up to 9 people

Private Lush Cruise in Lake Maggiore (Milan) for up to 9 people

We are an OFFICIAL family run Boat Charter & Tour company, with all the permissions required by law (unlike some others on the site), and we operate with the HIGHEST standards in Safety and Customer Service. We have designed this experience to make it "The best part of your holidays", exploring the best corners of Lago Maggiore from the best perspective. You decide how long you would like the tour (1 hr, 2hrs, half day, full day, Sunset Cruise) and the itinerary depends on the length of your cruise. This is a PRIVATE cruise on our amazing 10mt Ilver boat, Very spacious and Comfortable, with Sundeck, Shadow, Cabin and WC. We offer an ALL INCLUSIVE formula (no surprises) where VAT, Captain and FUEL USED are included, as well as locally made lush snacks and drinks (Including Highest quality Prosecco). The starting booking price is for 1hr cruise ONLY, select other options as required or feel free to contact us for a personalized request/quote.

Free cancellation
Private tour
$293.12
Stresa to Isola Bella Hop-On Hop-Off Boat Ticket

Stresa to Isola Bella Hop-On Hop-Off Boat Ticket

Enjoy a boat tour of the beautiful Lake Maggiore and visit the stunning Isola Bella, one of the Borromean Islands. Enjoy traveling at your own pace with a hop-on hop-off boat tour from Stresa. Once on the island, you can explore the impressive Palace Museum and the well-tended gardens where you can expect to see white peacocks and the beautiful fountain dominating the garden. Explore Isola Bella at leisure with a hop-on hop-off boat ticket from Stresa. Glide across Lake Maggiore to the most famous of the Borromean Islands to visit the Palace Museum and Italianate gardens.

Free cancellation
$8.69
Stresa: Isola Madre & Isola Bella Hop-on Hop-off Boat tour

Stresa: Isola Madre & Isola Bella Hop-on Hop-off Boat tour

Admire the wonderful gardens of Isola Madre, an ancient hunting reserve of the Borromeo family. Sail to Isola Bella for the elegant Borromean Palace, Italian garden terraces, and boutique shops. Explore Lake Maggiore, Isola Madre, and Isola Bella on a hop-on hop-off cruise from Stresa. Admire the gardens of Isola Madre and see the fantastic palace and Italian terraces.

Free cancellation
$14.11
Borromean Islands Private Hop-On Hop-Off Boat Tour from Stresa

Borromean Islands Private Hop-On Hop-Off Boat Tour from Stresa

Explore Lake Maggiore and the Borromean Islands at your own pace with a private hop-on and hop-off boat service from Stresa. Admire the beautiful scenery and visit the enchanting islands of Isola Madre, Isola dei Pescatori and Isola Bella.

Free cancellation
Private tour
Special offer
$308.32
Private Tour of Borromean Islands with Micaela Guide

Private Tour of Borromean Islands with Micaela Guide

Hello, my name's Micaela Lucini and I'm a private local guide in Stresa. This is a classic itinerary option to explore the fabulous Borromeo islands but please get in touch with me should you wish a customized tour tailored to your needs and time. I can design a special tour if you prefer to spend a longer time on the islands or wish to combine the visit to one or more islands to a sightseeing boat tour for a stress-free trip! Get in touch before booking also if you have walking problems, so that I can suggest the bestt option to visit. Enjoy a tour of the Borromean islands to discover the real beauty of lake Maggiore. A private sightseeing tour suitable for couples, families, individuals, small groups to explore the famous islands of magical lake Maggiore accompanied by a qualified and experienced local tour guide. Micaela will show you isola Bella's palace and gardens, the quaint village on isola Pescatori and isola Madre's botanical garden.

Free cancellation
Private tour
$397.05