Po Delta boat tour from Ferrara: Isola dell'Amore & wildlife

Reach a lighthouse on an island no road touches, then walk a shoreline few travelers ever see.

A guided boat tour on the Po di Goro River in the Po Delta near Ferrara takes you through lagoons and reed beds to Isola dell'Amore, a secluded beach accessible only by water. You'll explore the island's historic lighthouse, walk its untouched coastline, and watch for flamingos, herons, swans and cormorants in their natural habitat. The tour runs two hours and includes a guide speaking English or Italian. From June to September, limonium flowers bloom across the landscape. An optional aperitif with finger food is available at a local bar in Goro.

Step-by-step itinerary

Boat tour and nature exploration

• Embark on Po di Goro River boat tour
• Glide through lagoons and reed beds
• Arrive at Isola dell'Amore beach
• Explore historic lighthouse
• Walk along pristine coastline
• Observe limonium flowers bloom (June-Sept)
• Birdwatch flamingos, swans, herons, cormorants
• Discover clam harvesting and blue crab fishing
• Learn about sustainable aquaculture

The experience

The boat leaves from Goro and moves into the Po Delta's network of lagoons and reed beds, where the river narrows and opens into quiet water. You'll pass through the landscape where local fishers still work: clam harvesting, blue crab fishing, and the sustainable aquaculture that has fed the region for generations. The guide points out what lives here: flamingos, swans, herons, and cormorants move through the reeds or rest on the water's surface. In the warmer months, limonium flowers cover the marshland in color.

Isola dell'Amore sits at the river's mouth where the Po di Goro meets open water, and you reach it only by boat. The island holds a historic lighthouse, and the beach itself is one of Italy's least developed coastlines: no roads, no crowds, no infrastructure beyond what the island's own history left behind. You'll have time to walk the shore and stand in a place most travelers never reach.

The tour runs two hours total. A guide speaks English or Italian throughout. If you choose the sunset option, the tour includes an aperitif with finger food at Vela Blanca Bar back in Goro before or after the boat ride, depending on timing. Public transportation serves the area if you're traveling without a car.

What’s included

• Guided tour in English or Italian.
• a stop at Isola dell'Amore with time to explore the lighthouse and beach.
• views of flamingos, herons, swans and cormorants in the reed beds and lagoons.
• an optional aperitif with finger food at Vela Blanca Bar (if you select that option at checkout).

Options for this experience

2 options

Boat tour of the Po DeltaGuide in English or Italian · 13:30

Sunset boat tour with an aperitifGuide in English or Italian · Available from 17 Jul 2027Sunset boat tour with an aperitif

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesSaturdayDeparts at 13:30Last departure this season: 31 Oct

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (11 and older) · Child (4 to 10 years) · Infant (under 4): free

GroupUp to 20

Live guideEnglish and Italian

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearby

Operated by Arcadia Tour Operator e DMC

Is this one for you?Book the sunset option if you want the aperitif and the light at the end of the day. Choose the standard tour if you prefer the boat ride alone without the food stop, or if an earlier departure fits your schedule better.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 10 years); Infant (under 4): free.

What birds can I actually see on the Po Delta boat tour?

Flamingos, swans, herons, and cormorants live in the lagoons and reed beds year-round. The guide will point them out as the boat moves through their habitat, though sightings depend on the season and time of day.

Is Isola dell'Amore really only reachable by boat?

Yes. The island sits at the mouth of the Po di Goro River where it meets open water, and no road or bridge connects it to the mainland. The boat is the only way to reach the lighthouse and the beach.

When do the limonium flowers bloom in the Po Delta?

Limonium flowers paint the marshland from June through September. Outside those months, the landscape is still wild and full of bird life, but without the flower bloom.

Does the tour include food, or is that optional?

The guided boat tour itself includes no food. An aperitif with finger food at Vela Blanca Bar in Goro is available if you book the sunset option. You choose at checkout whether to add it.

How long is the boat tour, and what's the physical demand?

The tour runs two hours total. It suits all fitness levels. You're seated in the boat for most of the time, with a walk on Isola dell'Amore's beach when you arrive.