Isola Bella & Isola dei Pescatori Tourist Boat

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.

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 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. Here, you'll find a fairytale-like town with pretty gardens full of fountains and flowers.

The name Isola Bella comes from its Baroque palace built by Charles III Borromeo in honor of his wife Isabella. You can visit it and explore its elegant halls, showcasing extravagant ornamentation.

The last stop of the tourist boat will take you back 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.