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The three Borromean Islands with a private tour guide

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On average, this is booked 25 (0) days in advance.

6 to 8 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Offered in: English
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Italian

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
  • Entrance fees: Isola Bella and isola Madre ticket: 37 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
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Meeting and Pickup

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Piazzale Lido
28838 Stresa VB, Italy

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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: 37 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 (CET). 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

Activity name

  • Private tour
  • Local guide
  • Entrance fees: Isola Bella and isola Madre ticket: 37 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
  • Boat: 16,50 euro per person shared boat (the private guide will come with you)

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • 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

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