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The three Borromean Islands with a private tour guide

11 Reviews 4.91 out of 5 stars Based on 11 reviews collected by City Boat Tours and TripAdvisor | Recommended by 100% of reviewers | Lake Maggiore, Italy

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6 to 8 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Overview

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.

What's Included

  • Private tour
  • Local guide
  • Boat: 16,50 euro per person shared boat
  • Entrance fees: Isola Bella and isola Madre ticket: 36 euro per person
  • Private boat for less than 10 people costs 250 euro, for more people you have to ask the price.
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Meeting and Pickup

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Piazzale Lido
28838 Stresa VB, Italy

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What To Expect

Stresa

we will meet in Piazzale Lido Stresa at 9.30
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Isola Bella

During the day we will visit the Baroque palace on Isola Bella and the luxuriant Italian-style garden, which reaches a height of 37 metres and is laid out on ten terraces.
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Island of the Fishermen (Isola dei Pescatori)

Then we will visit the Isola Pescatori (Fishermen’s Island), or Upper Island because of its more northerly situation than the other islands in the Gulf, is the most picturesque of the Borromean Islands, as well as the only one to be permanently inhabited. Distinctive features of its ancient little village are narrow lanes with characteristic two-storey houses, with long balconies traditionally used for drying fish; the island’s inhabitants earn their living mainly by fishing and tourism.I can suggest you a nice place for lunch to taste the lake fish.
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Giardini Botanici dell'Isola Madre

Finally we will visit the Isola Madre: it is the largest and perhaps most characteristic of the three islands in the Borromean Gulf. Its palace was built in the 16th century and the garden is a paradise with tropical flowers, where peacocks and pheasants wander in freedom.
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Tour Exclusions:
  • Isola Bella and isola Madre ticket: 36 euro per person
  • Public boat 16,50 euro per person or private boat 250 euro for all the group

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the The three Borromean Islands with a private tour guide?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

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American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • Private tour
  • Local guide
  • Boat: 16,50 euro per person shared boat
  • Entrance fees: Isola Bella and isola Madre ticket: 36 euro per person
  • Private boat for less than 10 people costs 250 euro, for more people you have to ask the price.
  • If you are more than 5 people, radio guides are mandatory, the price is 3 euro per person

Additional Info

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American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Tour Exclusions:
  • Isola Bella and isola Madre ticket: 36 euro per person
  • Public boat 16,50 euro per person or private boat 250 euro for all the group
  • If you are more than 5 people, radio guides are mandatory, the price is 3 euro per person

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American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

Free Cancellation

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American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).

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