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Sunset Cruise & Gourmet Dinner on the Borromean Islands
4h · from 260 € per person
Sail the Borromean Gulf at sunset aboard the Aurum with a glass of sparkling wine, then step ashore on Isola dei Pescatori for a tasting-menu dinner by the water.
Sunset Sailing Aperitivo on Lake Maggiore with Live Music - Private Experience
5.0(140)
2h 30min · from 150 € per person
A private 2.5-hour sunset sail on Lake Maggiore with live accordion music and a gourmet aperitivo of local cold cuts, cheeses, and chilled Prosecco.
Authentic Italian Cooking Class: Cook, Share & Dine Together ⭐ Afternoon Session
4h · from 115 € per person
An afternoon cooking class in Nonna Margherita's kitchen: bruschetta, egg tagliatelle al ragù, meatballs, and tiramisù shared at a long convivial table.
Unusual Experiences
Classic Experiences
A Sip of Colline Novaresi: Winery Tour and Wine Tasting
1h 30min · from 40 € per person
Exclusive Boat Tour of Southern Lake Maggiore
3h · from 158,33 € per person
Isola Bella & Isola dei Pescatori – Private Guided Tour with Private Boat (3 Hours)
3h · from 285 € per person
Borromean Islands Full-Day Tour with Private Boat & Guide (7 Hours)
7h · from 390 € per person
Authentic Piedmontese Merenda Sinoira with Wine & Local Specialties
4.9(181)
2h 30min · from 45 € per person
Rent a Vespa 50 Primavera
8h · from 65 € per day
The Golden Hour - Tour Golfo Borromeo (1 hour)
1h · from 66,67 € per person
Morning Sailing Experience on Lake Maggiore: Private Cruises Among Hidden Gems
5.0(140)
2h 30min · from 116,5 € per person
Riva Super Florida / Olimpic - Magic picnic
4h · 1 410 € total
Family Time
From Farm to Table in Ossola | Farm Visit & Tasting
3h · from 60 € per person
Into the Heart of Pinocchio – The Hidden Soul of Valstrona
1h 30min · from 20 € per person
Explore the Borromean Islands by Canoe on Lake Maggiore
4.7(61)
3h · from 95 € per person
Family Canyoning Adventure on the Sermenza Stream
4h · from 65 € per person
Adventure & Outdoors
Canadian Canoe Experience to Santa Caterina, Lake Maggiore
4.7(61)
2h 30min · from 55 € per person
Guided Bike Tours
4.6(324)
6h · from 100 € per person
Kayak/SUP experience at the Qualba waterfalls – Lake Orta
3h · from 65 € per person
Sailing Catamaran Experience on Lake Maggiore
4.7(61)
2h · from 90 € per person
Volo in parapendio tandem a Laveno-Mombello
4.7(30)
2h · from 139 € per person
Your First Jetsurf Lesson on Lake Maggiore | 45-Minute Adventure
45 min · from 60 € per person
Horseback Riding in the Mountains around Lake Maggiore
1h 30min · from 42 € per person
Experience the thrill of rafting in Valsesia
4h · from 65 € per person
Experience the excitement of canyoning in the Sorba Stream
4h · from 70 € per person
Local Life
History Beyond the Relax
UNESCO Sacro Monte Calvario & Domodossola – Private Walking Tour (3 Hours)
3h · from 155 € per person
Discover Isola Madre – Private Guided Tour with Private Boat (3 Hours)
3h · from 290 € per person
Private Tour of Orta & San Giulio Island with Private Boat (3 Hours)
3h · from 195 € per person
The Golden Hour - Villas and Santa Caterina Hermitage tour (1 Hour)
1h · from 66,67 € per person
Stresa or Baveno at Sunset – Private Guided Walking Tour (1 Hour)
1h · from 62,5 € per person
Food & Wine
Become a Cheesemaker for a Day - Full experience
4h · from 75 € per person
Discover Alto Piemonte Through a Wine Tasting Experience ⭐
4.9(181)
2h · from 35 € per person
Bike & Food Day surrounding Lake Maggiore Area
4.6(324)
6h · from 125 € per person
Boat Fish Dining Experience: A Journey Through Local Flavors
2h 30min · from 93 € per person
Learn how to cook the perfect Risotto with Felipe
4.6(324)
3h · from 100 € per person
Sunset Tasting Dinner on Isola dei Pescatori
3h · from 84 € per person
Authentic Italian Cooking Class: Cook, Share & Dine Together ⭐ Morning Session
3h · from 115 € per person
Riva Super Florida / Olimpic - Lake Maggiore Sunset aperitif
5h · 1 500 € total
