Must-do experiences
Lake Maggiore Day Trip from Milan: Borromean Islands Boat CruiseDay trip from Milan to Lake Maggiore with a two-hour boat cruise visiting three Borromean Islands, free time in Stresa, and entry to Palazzo Borromeo.
- 104 reviews
- 4.47★
- Duration
- 7h–10h
Lake Maggiore Islands Tour: Private Guide to Isola Bella & MadreFive-hour private tour of Lake Maggiore's three islands with a licensed local guide: Isola Bella's baroque palace and terraced gardens.
- 84 reviews
- 4.96★
- Duration
- 5h
- start times · Every day
- 4
Domodossola Wine Tasting: Valli Ossolane Wines & PairingsTaste three Valli Ossolane DOC wines paired with artisan bread, cheeses and cured meats at a Domodossola winery, with views of the Alps and self-guided vineyard access.
- 37 reviews
- 4.89★
- Duration
- 2h
Recommended (7)
Private Dinner in Stresa Home: 4-Course Show Cooking
- 17 reviews
- 5.00★
- Duration
- 2h 30m
Pasta and Tiramisu class in Lake Maggiore: Hands-on cooking
- 16 reviews
- 4.44★
- Duration
- 3h
Guffanti Cheese Tasting Lake Maggiore Underground Cellar Tour
- 15 reviews
- 4.87★
- Duration
- 2h
Milan Malpensa to Orta San Giulio Private Transfer: Mercedes Taxi
- 12 reviews
- 5.00★
- Duration
- 1h
More options (11)
Bellagio Private Tour from Stresa: 8-Hour Driver ExperienceEight-hour private tour from Stresa to Bellagio on Lake Como with English-speaking driver and hotel pickup: four hours free to explore the town.
- 9 reviews
- 5.00★
- Duration
- 8h
- Every day
- 09:30
Cooking demo and dinner at a local's home: Lake MaggioreWatch a Cesarina cook a regional pasta dish in her Lake Maggiore kitchen, then sit down to a three-course dinner with wines from local cellars.
- 8 reviews
- 4.50★
- Duration
- 2h 30m
- start times · Every day
- 2
Malpensa to Stresa Private Transfer: English-speaking driverPrivate taxi from Milan Malpensa airport to Stresa on Lake Maggiore with an English-speaking driver, hotel pickup available, up to eight passengers with child seats.
- 6 reviews
- 5.00★
- Duration
- 1h
Lake Maggiore Private Boat Tour from Stresa: Borromean IslandsPrivate boat cruise from Stresa around Lake Maggiore's Borromean Islands with your own captain. Stop to view Borromeo Palace on Isola Bella.
- 6 reviews
- 4.00★
- Duration
- 1h–2h
Linate to Lake Maggiore Private Transfer: Mercedes MinivanPrivate transfer from Linate airport to Stresa or Baveno on Lake Maggiore in an air-conditioned Mercedes minivan with English-speaking driver and baggage claim pickup.
- 4 reviews
- 5.00★
- Duration
- 1h 40m
Isola Pescatori ferry ticket from Stresa: Flexible datesBook a flexible ferry ticket from Stresa to Isola Pescatori on Lake Maggiore with multilingual captains. Change your date free if plans shift.
- 4 reviews
- 4.50★
- Duration
- 1h 30m–2h
- start times · Every day
- 6
Private Dining Experience in Lesa: Show Cooking at a Local HomeSpend 2.5 hours at a local cook's home in Lesa for a private 4-course dinner or lunch with show cooking, wines from regional cellars.
- 2 reviews
- 5.00★
- Duration
- 2h 30m
- start times · Every day
- 2
Stresa to Malpensa Airport: Private TransferPrivate transfer from Stresa, Lake Maggiore to Malpensa Airport Milan with door-to-door pickup from your hotel.
- 1 review
- 5.00★
- Duration
- 1h
Orta San Giulio to Bellagio Private Transfer: Up to 8 passengersPrivate transfer from Orta San Giulio to Bellagio for 1–8 passengers in an air-conditioned vehicle with driver holding a nameplate.
- Duration
- 2h 10m
Stresa or Baveno to Milan Private Transfer by MinivanPrivate transfer from Stresa or Baveno to Milan city with English-speaking driver, hotel pickup, and air-conditioned minivan.Next departure: 23 Jan 2027Hotel pickupFree cancellationfrom€ 335per person
Stresa to Isola Bella Hop-On Hop-Off Boat TicketHop-on hop-off boat ticket from Stresa to Isola Bella on Lake Maggiore with multilingual captain. Explore the island's palace and gardens at your own pace.
- 26 reviews
- 3.27★
- Duration
- 1h–6h
Lake Maggiore at a glance ✓ 2026-11-03
- Most booked: Lake Maggiore Day Trip from Milan: Borromean Islands Boat Cruise, € 139 (7h–10h, 4.47★ · 104).
- Top rated: Lake Maggiore Islands Tour: Private Guide to Isola Bella & Madre, € 300 (5h, 4.96★ · 84).
- Best value: Domodossola Wine Tasting: Valli Ossolane Wines & Pairings, € 33 (2h, 4.89★ · 37).
Of the 21 experiences: 21 with free cancellation, 14 with instant confirmation, 5 with hotel pickup and 10 bookable last-minute.