Borromean Islands tickets and tours
Buy your tickets for the Borromeo Palace and Italian Baroque gardens of Isola Bella. Discover the splendor of the Borromee Islands on Lake Maggiore.
Buy your Isola Madre entry ticket. Get informed, plan and book your amazing activities in the Borromean Islands.
Isola Pescatori hop-on hop-off tour from Stresa
Spend a beautiful day by Lake Maggiore , admire the breathtaking view and the pictoresque atmosphere and visit Isola dei Pescatori at your own pace.
Isola Madre hop-on hop-off tour from Stresa
Discover the beautiful Isola Madre, admire the spectacular Renaissance palace, surrounded by its beautiful English-style garden and visit the wonderful and unique botanical park.
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Borromean Islands private boat tour
Discover the beautiful Borromean Islands onboard a comfortable boat, explore Isola Bella, Isola Madre and Isola dei Pescatori with your private guide.
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Sunset cruise on Lake Maggiore and Borromean Islands
Enjoy an exclusive cruise in Lake Maggiore at sunset, admire the breathtaking view and take stunning photos, toast with your friend and taste a good apéritif onboard.
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Navigation service from Stresa to Isola Madre, Isola Pescatori and Isola Bella
Use the convenient hop-on hop-off navigation service, discover the Baroque palace and the English botanical garden and enjoy shopping in typical shops and stalls.
Navigation service from Stresa to Isola Pescatori and Isola Bella
Use the convenient hop-on hop-off sailing service from Stresa to the Isola Pescatori, taste the typical dishes in the restaurants and enjoy shopping in the local shops and stalls!
Tickets for Villa Pallavicino Park
Book your tickets for the Park of Villa Pallavicino on the shores of Lake Maggiore. Stroll through the tree-lined avenues and meet the llamas, deer and goats of the farm.
Navigation service from Stresa to Isola Bella
Buy your roundtrip navigation service on Lake Maggiore from Stresa to Isola Bella. Get informed, plan and book your extraordinary activities from Milan.
Take a step back in time to the Middle Ages in the Rocca di Angera. Visit the historical halls, the garden, and the Doll and Toy Museum, the largest in Europe.
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The inside story
They look like regal and exotic vessels floating on calm and clear waters. Sprouting up like blooming flowers in the middle of the blue, the Borromean Islands are a true delight for the eyes. Their history is seven centuries long, but even today they continue to impress with their beauty and uniqueness. Little gems of Lake Maggiore, the Borromeo Islands are located off the coast of Stresa and Pallanza, both of which are in Piedmont, but very close to Lombardy.
Perfect for a fairytale wedding or simply for a romantic getaway from the hustle and bustle, the islands are generally available from late March to late October. To visit them you should purchase a ticket and consider booking a guided tour or an audio guide. The options are endless! Transformed from a rock to a flowering oasis, Isola Bella is entirely occupied by the Italian garden of Palazzo Borromeo, a Baroque masterpiece. A unique mansion with valuable furniture and an exceptional botanical garden are the surprises housed by Isola Madre.
