Isola Bella and Isola dei Pescatori Boat Tour

About this experience

The Isola Bella and Isola dei Pescatori Boat Tour is an attraction on Lake Maggiore, departing from Piazza Guglielmo Marconi and taking in two of the Borromean Islands on Italy's second-largest lake. The tour sails the pale-blue waters of Lake Maggiore, framed by alpine scenery, and stops at both islands for free exploration time. Lake Maggiore sits on the border of Lombardy and Piedmont, roughly an hour from Milan, making it a popular day trip from the city. At Isola dei Pescatori, visitors can wander the narrow alleyways of this small fishing settlement, one of the few Borromean Islands still permanently inhabited. The boat then continues to Isola Bella, home to the grand Palazzo Borromeo and its terraced baroque gardens, both of which have defined the island since the seventeenth century. Entrance to the Palace and Gardens of Isola Bella is not included and must be purchased separately on site, along with a municipality fee of €0.50 per island. Tickets cover the boat tour to both islands and free time ashore; the tour does not include a guide. Note that the route is not suitable for wheelchair users.

Highlights

• Sail Lake Maggiore, Italy's second largest lake, from Piazza Marconi
• Stop at two Borromean Islands with free exploration time included
• Wander the narrow alleyways of Isola dei Pescatori fishing village
• Alpine scenery frames the pale blue waters throughout the tour
• Convenient day trip located roughly one hour from Milan

What is included

• Boat tour to Isola Bella and Isola dei Pescatori
• Free time to visit both islands

Not included

• Entrance to the Palace and Gardens of Isola Bella
• Guided tour
• Municipality fee of €0.50 for each island to be paid on site

Before you go

Arrival and timing Make your way to Piazza Guglielmo Marconi before your departure time and allow a few minutes to get your bearings at the embarkation point. The tour includes free time on both islands, so wear comfortable shoes suitable for uneven cobbled lanes. On the islands A municipality fee of €0.50 per island is payable on site, so bring a small amount of cash. Entrance to the Palace and Gardens of Isola Bella is not included in the tour price and must be purchased separately if you wish to visit. No guided tour is provided, so you are free to explore both islands at your own pace during the allotted stops.

Cancellation terms

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience.