The three Borromean Islands with a private tour guide

4.89

4.9(19 reviews)

Private Tour

English, Italian

Mobile ticket

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Overview

Available languages

English

Italian

Mobile ticket

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.

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Tour Exclusions:

Isola Bella and isola Madre ticket: 37 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

What To Expect

Stresa

we will meet in Piazzale Lido Stresa at 9.30

10 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

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.

2 hours • Admission Not Included

Options

The three Borromean Islands with a private tour guide

Pickup included

What‘s Included

Local guide

Private tour

Boat: 16,50 euro per person shared boat (the private guide will come with you)

Entrance fees: Isola Bella and isola Madre ticket: 37 euro per person

If you are more than 5 people, radio guides are mandatory, the price is 3 euro per person

Private boat for less than 10 people costs 250 euro, for more people you have to ask the price.

Pickup points

Regina Palace

Corso Umberto I, 29 Stresa Italy

Hotel La Palma

Corso Umberto, I 33, Stresa Italy

Grand Hotel des Iles Borromees & Spa

Corso Umberto I, 67 Stresa Italy

Hotel Villa & Palazzo Aminta

Via Sempione Nord 123 Stresa Italy

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Reviews

4.89

19 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Mixed
P6513VVlindaz,Jun 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
We very much enjoyed our visit to the three islands with Tinitzia. She is very knowledgeable and set a good pace for the tours of each island. We took her advice and spent the following day in Verbania, visiting Villa Taranto and Museo del Paesaggio. Both highlights of our stay in Stresa. The one negative comment we believe important to add is that Tinitzia should use better judgement when sharing her personal views with tourists. We, four Americans (all very sensitive to the unfortunate things going on with our current elected officials), were told that Roosevelt planned the bombing of Pearl Harbor in order to justify attacking Japan. This is an absurd conspiracy theory that has been disproved. She has every right to believe it, but she should know better than to state it as fact in conversation with US tourists. It was very offensive! She also made disparaging remarks against Pope Leo. Some things should not be shared with strangers. So….. we have decided to not give her a rating. She knows her history about the islands, but has very poor EQ. She should probably not be assigned to travelers from the US.
Visiting the 3 Borromean islands with Giulia.
dorinom2019,May 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We decided with another couple of friends to visit Lake Maggiore with its Borromean islands. And we could not do everything by ourselves, so we decided to hire a guide for the three Borromean islands. I contacted Giulia Ferrari, and it was a happy choice; we can say well done, well done, and well done. She also advised us on how to get around in the following days, what to see, and where to eat, and everything went well. Thank you, thank you again, Giulia, from Dorino with Paola and Armando with Rossana.
Interesting and enjoyable tour
Paul O,Apr 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Guilia was a delightful guide and full of knowledge which she shared willingly. Having a private boat was a bonus for us.
Great day with Guila
kevlindeman,Apr 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had a great day visiting the 3 islands with Guila. Very informative and knowledgeable about the villas and the botanicals. The homes are a must see in the area and the gardens are gorgeous. It is worth having a guide to tell you wjat all the plants are and the history of the homes and family. Recommend getting the private boat so you can spend more time on the islands instead of waiting for ferries, but you can it either way
Great day with Guila
Karen L,Apr 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
We had a great day visiting the 3 islands with Guila. Very informative and knowledgeable about the villas and the botanicals. The homes are a must see in the area and the gardens are gorgeous. It is worth having a guide to tell you wjat all the plants are and the history of the homes and family. Recommend getting the private boat so you can spend more time on the islands instead of waiting for ferries, but you can it either way.
Three Borrowmean Islands
Carol L,Sep 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Private Boat is an advantage tour guide was extremely knowledgeable on all aspects of trip including her knowledge of plants. Her recommendations for places to eat and she was very conscious of our various mobility issues.
A guide with passion
brunoz208,Jan 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Very good guide he made us discover his island with passion. It was a great pleasure to spend half a day with many anecdotes. We have a very good memory
Fantastic trip to discover the Borromean Islands
Z7636PQmauriziop,Sep 16, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
A big thank you to Giulia , our precious Guide in the visit to the 3 Borromean Islands, very prepared in everything, history, botany and the whole territory, really pleasant and interesting day. Thanks again Giulia from Anna and Maurizio
Fun and informative
Tom D,Aug 15, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
Julia was excellent. Very informative and helpful with recommendations. I recommend the private boat over the public. It was nice being able to go between the islands when we wanted rather than waiting with masses of people trying to crowd onto overcrowded boats.
Worth it after a hike!
Gerald B,Jul 29, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
We had a great time on this two hour tour of Cinque Terre. Sara was an excellent captain and host and told us the history of the area. She brought us to a cave and we snorkeled with fish. This was a great activity to see where we hiked the day before. We felt welcomed, safe and informed. Great fun!

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The three Borromean Islands with a private tour guide

4.89

4.9(19 reviews)

Private Tour

English, Italian

Mobile ticket

Show all 9 photos

Overview

Available languages

English

Italian

Mobile ticket

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.

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Tour Exclusions:

Isola Bella and isola Madre ticket: 37 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

What To Expect

Stresa

we will meet in Piazzale Lido Stresa at 9.30

10 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

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.

2 hours • Admission Not Included

Options

The three Borromean Islands with a private tour guide

Pickup included

What‘s Included

Local guide

Private tour

Boat: 16,50 euro per person shared boat (the private guide will come with you)

Entrance fees: Isola Bella and isola Madre ticket: 37 euro per person

If you are more than 5 people, radio guides are mandatory, the price is 3 euro per person

Private boat for less than 10 people costs 250 euro, for more people you have to ask the price.

Pickup points

Regina Palace

Corso Umberto I, 29 Stresa Italy

Hotel La Palma

Corso Umberto, I 33, Stresa Italy

Grand Hotel des Iles Borromees & Spa

Corso Umberto I, 67 Stresa Italy

Hotel Villa & Palazzo Aminta

Via Sempione Nord 123 Stresa Italy

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Reviews

4.89

19 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Mixed
P6513VVlindaz,Jun 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
We very much enjoyed our visit to the three islands with Tinitzia. She is very knowledgeable and set a good pace for the tours of each island. We took her advice and spent the following day in Verbania, visiting Villa Taranto and Museo del Paesaggio. Both highlights of our stay in Stresa. The one negative comment we believe important to add is that Tinitzia should use better judgement when sharing her personal views with tourists. We, four Americans (all very sensitive to the unfortunate things going on with our current elected officials), were told that Roosevelt planned the bombing of Pearl Harbor in order to justify attacking Japan. This is an absurd conspiracy theory that has been disproved. She has every right to believe it, but she should know better than to state it as fact in conversation with US tourists. It was very offensive! She also made disparaging remarks against Pope Leo. Some things should not be shared with strangers. So….. we have decided to not give her a rating. She knows her history about the islands, but has very poor EQ. She should probably not be assigned to travelers from the US.
Visiting the 3 Borromean islands with Giulia.
dorinom2019,May 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We decided with another couple of friends to visit Lake Maggiore with its Borromean islands. And we could not do everything by ourselves, so we decided to hire a guide for the three Borromean islands. I contacted Giulia Ferrari, and it was a happy choice; we can say well done, well done, and well done. She also advised us on how to get around in the following days, what to see, and where to eat, and everything went well. Thank you, thank you again, Giulia, from Dorino with Paola and Armando with Rossana.
Interesting and enjoyable tour
Paul O,Apr 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Guilia was a delightful guide and full of knowledge which she shared willingly. Having a private boat was a bonus for us.
Great day with Guila
kevlindeman,Apr 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had a great day visiting the 3 islands with Guila. Very informative and knowledgeable about the villas and the botanicals. The homes are a must see in the area and the gardens are gorgeous. It is worth having a guide to tell you wjat all the plants are and the history of the homes and family. Recommend getting the private boat so you can spend more time on the islands instead of waiting for ferries, but you can it either way
Great day with Guila
Karen L,Apr 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
We had a great day visiting the 3 islands with Guila. Very informative and knowledgeable about the villas and the botanicals. The homes are a must see in the area and the gardens are gorgeous. It is worth having a guide to tell you wjat all the plants are and the history of the homes and family. Recommend getting the private boat so you can spend more time on the islands instead of waiting for ferries, but you can it either way.
Three Borrowmean Islands
Carol L,Sep 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Private Boat is an advantage tour guide was extremely knowledgeable on all aspects of trip including her knowledge of plants. Her recommendations for places to eat and she was very conscious of our various mobility issues.
A guide with passion
brunoz208,Jan 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Very good guide he made us discover his island with passion. It was a great pleasure to spend half a day with many anecdotes. We have a very good memory
Fantastic trip to discover the Borromean Islands
Z7636PQmauriziop,Sep 16, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
A big thank you to Giulia , our precious Guide in the visit to the 3 Borromean Islands, very prepared in everything, history, botany and the whole territory, really pleasant and interesting day. Thanks again Giulia from Anna and Maurizio
Fun and informative
Tom D,Aug 15, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
Julia was excellent. Very informative and helpful with recommendations. I recommend the private boat over the public. It was nice being able to go between the islands when we wanted rather than waiting with masses of people trying to crowd onto overcrowded boats.
Worth it after a hike!
Gerald B,Jul 29, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
We had a great time on this two hour tour of Cinque Terre. Sara was an excellent captain and host and told us the history of the area. She brought us to a cave and we snorkeled with fish. This was a great activity to see where we hiked the day before. We felt welcomed, safe and informed. Great fun!