Isola dei Pescatori Boat Tour

About this experience

The Isola dei Pescatori Boat Tour is a boat excursion on Lake Maggiore, departing from Piazza Guglielmo Marconi in Stresa, with a roundtrip crossing to one of the lake's small inhabited islands. Isola dei Pescatori, also known as Isola Superiore, has a permanent population of around 25 residents and retains the character of a working fishing village, with narrow lanes, coloured facades, and a centuries-old parish church. The lake itself sits between Piedmont and Lombardy, with the Alps visible along the northern horizon, making the crossing as much a part of the visit as the island itself. On board, the captain speaks English, French, and German, so the crossing is accessible to most visitors. Once ashore, guests have free time to walk the island at their own pace, visit the church, and explore the waterfront. The island is compact enough to cover on foot in a short time. Tickets cover the roundtrip boat journey and the captain's service; a municipality fee of €0.50 per island is payable on site and is not included. A guided tour is also not part of the booking. Wheelchair access is not available on this excursion. For other things to do in the region, see Milan attractions for further options across northern Italy.

Highlights

• Boat crossing on Lake Maggiore from Piazza Guglielmo Marconi
• Return trip to Isola dei Pescatori, a working fishing village
• Island home to around 25 permanent residents year round
• Explore narrow lanes, coloured facades and a parish church
• Views of the Alps across the Piedmont and Lombardy shoreline

What is included

• Roundtrip boat tour to Isola dei Pescatori
• English, French, and German-speaking captain
• Free time to visit Isola dei Pescatori

Not included

• Municipality fee of €0.50 for each island to be paid on site
• Guided tour

Before you go

Arrival and timing Make your way to Piazza Guglielmo Marconi in good time before your departure. The boat will not wait for late arrivals, so plan to be at the meeting point a few minutes early. During your visit A small municipality fee of €0.50 per island is payable on site and is not included in your ticket. No guided tour is included, so you are free to explore Isola dei Pescatori at your own pace during the allotted free time. The island is compact and easy to walk in a short time; keep a camera to hand as photography is welcome throughout your visit. Dress for the weather on open water, as conditions on the lake can differ from those on shore.

Cancellation terms

Free cancellation up to the day of the experience.