Isola Bella & Isola dei Pescatori Tourist Boat from Stresa

Sail across Lake Maggiore to the islands of Isola Bella & Isola dei Pescatori on this tourist boat departing from Stresa. You can get on and off the boat as many times as you want and explore these islands at your own pace.

Duration

1 day.

Included

Tourist boat ticket valid for 1 day
English–speaking crew

Not included

Entrance tickets
Docking fee: 0.50EUR per person per island

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Accessibility

Not wheelchair accessible. Information in easy-to-read format.

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Allowed.

Frequently asked questions

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Isola Bella & Isola dei Pescatori Tourist Boat

Want to visit two of the most emblematic islands of Lake Maggiore? To do so, a tourist boat will be waiting for you at the pier in Piazza Guglielmo Marconi. Setting sail, we'll leave Stresa behind and start making our way to Isola Superiore, better known as Isola dei Pescatori, meaning 'Fishermen's Island.'

Once we arrive, you'll be able to stroll through the narrow streets of the old fishing village until you reach the Church of San Vittore, the most important monument on the island. During your visit, you'll also find plenty of bars and restaurants where you can sample the delicious local cuisine.

After visiting Isola dei Pescatori, you can return to the boat and go to Isola Bella, the most beautiful of the Borromean archipelago. Unlike the previous stop, here you won't find a traditional village, but a fairytale-like town with pretty gardens full of fountains and flowers.

Do you know the origin of the name Isola Bella? The answer lies in its Baroque palace built by order of Charles III Borromeo in honor of his wife Isabella. You can visit it on your own and get to know its elegant halls, where you'll be struck by its extravagant ornamentation.

The last stop of the tourist boat will take you to Stresa, after which the boat can take you back to Isola dei Pescatori, if you wish.

Schedule & Frequency

From March to November, the tourist boat departs daily, from 9:30 am-6 pm, with a frequency of every 30 minutes.

How Does it Work?

By purchasing this pass, you'll have access for a whole day to the tourist boat that departs from Stresa to visit the islands of Isola Bella and Isola dei Pescatori. You can do the tour as many times as you want during the established schedule.