Milan · LAKE MAGGIORE TOURS
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Milan’s strongest lake maggiore tours range from compact landmark visits to full days beyond the city. Compare these 15 options by pace, price and what each includes.
Lake Maggiore day trip from Milan with Stresa strolling, a scenic boat cruise, and Borromean Islands visits including Isola Bella gardens.
“To get out to the islands and see the beautiful gardens was amazing! Definitely worth the trip!”
Private guided boat tour on Lake Maggiore, skipping pier lines. English guide, Isola Bella palace and gardens, plus Isola Pescatori.
“We were so impressed from the beginning to the end of our tour. I don’t usually book things online, especially in a foreign country, not being very proficient in using my phone to do things. I found the whole experience very professional from where to meet to taking us back to the same spot. Micaela was was so knowledgeable and went at our pace and made us feel very comfortable. The 3 hours went by so quickly and she kept us even a little longer since she wanted to make sure we didn’t miss anything. I have been in this area several times before but not to Lago Maggiore and…”
Stresa sunset cruise on Lake Maggiore with Borromean Islands views, Isola Bella sights, and a 1-hour lake ride for $23 per person.
One-hour Lake Maggiore sunset cruise from Feriolo, passing Baveno and Stresa, Isola Madre and Bella, and cliff views of Santa Caterina del Sasso.
Lake Maggiore day trip from Milan with Stresa lakeside time and a private boat cruise to Isola Bella and the Borromeo gardens.
“Everything is very nice, shame about the weather. Our guide Alessio gave him the best vibes and good disposition. The only thing I would have liked was more time on Isola Bella than in Stresa”
Hop-on boat from Feriolo to Santa Caterina del Sasso on Lake Maggiore, with a Borromean Islands cruise and 2 hours to explore.
“Nice boat ride and great visit to Santa Caterina, they can improve the 1st meeting location in Feriolo, there are no signs or nothing to show where to meet or where the boat will dock, the location on GYG is a different boat dock then where the boat will pick you up!!!”
Hand-rolled fresh pasta and classic tiramisu in a local home near Lake Maggiore, with an aperitivo, wine, and shared meal for 3 hours.
“This activity was wonderful. The host Gabriella was most gracious, shared recipes, and at the end served a great meal.!”
Small-group pasta and tiramisu class on Lake Maggiore with a Cesarine, start with aperitivo, cook fresh pasta and dessert in 3 hours.
“we had a really good time with good food! the atmosphere was great:)) we can only recommend!Auto-translated”
Private boat on Lake Maggiore with hotel pickup, time on the Borromean Islands, and Santa Caterina del Sasso, plus cliff views.
“I really liked the activity and the punctuality of the driver. However, we were disappointed to find that the boat was not a complete private tour because during our breaks he took other people and therefore we had to always carry everything with us and have a precise time for the movements. Furthermore, the person-guide did not give us any indication of the place, he did not even know where the restaurant was... This aside, it was wonderful to do again.”
Private sunset cruise from Stresa on Lake Maggiore with Micaela, Prosecco, guide commentary, and possible Santa Caterina del Sasso.
“It was a lovely tour of the lake, and Micaela was a wonderful host! She shared lots of interesting facts about the area.”
Private Lake Maggiore cruise for up to four with an English guide. See Pallanza, Baveno, Santa Caterina del Sasso, plus optional islands.
“We loved the tour with Michaela! She did such an incredible job taking us around the 3 islands! It also was a great time saver to have our own boat pick us up and take us to the islands. It was really a beautiful day and she helped explain the history and local culture. I would highly recommend it!”
Private guided visit of Isola Madre and Isola Bella on Lake Maggiore, with villa, gardens, and optional Isola Pescatori upgrade.
“Micaela a su nous intéresser à la riche histoire de la famille Borromée, elle est très sympathique et professionnelle à la fois! Merci !”
A 3-hour private slow boat on Lake Maggiore with wine and finger foods, plus calm island time at a leisurely pace in English.
“Mum and I had a really great experience. The lake is beautiful and Dario is really nice and friendly. Do not hesitate to book. Being able to swim in the middle of the lake is amazing. The boat is a traditional fishing boat. Overall really really happy . Thanks again Dario”
Dinner at a Cesarina home on Lake Maggiore: English cooking demo, 4 courses with drinks, gifts, small group of 10.
“Gabriella was a wonderful host! The food was excellent and the conversation a joy! My wife and I were so grateful to spend time with her and her husband!”
Private 1-hour cruise from Stresa around the Borromean Islands, with optional guide and stunning views from the water.
“An interesting short boat trip on the lake, lasting about 1 hour”
