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Top 5 kids-friendly things to do in Lake Maggiore

Tours and experiences in Lake Maggiore that work for travellers with children — pacing built for short attention spans, snack stops, and the kind of hosts who actually want kids around. Hand-picked by Rovostays from operators we've personally vetted.

  1. Dining Experience at a local's Home in Stresa with Show Cooking, Lake Maggiore1

    1. Dining Experience at a local's Home in Stresa with Show Cooking

    5.0· 13 reviews· 2.5 hours

    Immerse yourself in a private dining experience at a local's home, enjoy an exclusive show cooking and taste authentic recipes from Stresa treasured in family cookbooks passed down by real Italian Mammas. Feel the warmth of Italian hospitality as you connect with local people. Enjoy a 4-course menu including starter, pasta, main course with side dish, dessert with drinks included (water, selection of red and white wines from regional cellars and coffee). This experience is held by Cesarine: Italy’s oldest network of home cooks all over the country in more than 500 cities. They are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.

  2. Micaela's exclusive private sunset cruise on lake Maggiore, Lake Maggiore2

    2. Micaela's exclusive private sunset cruise on lake Maggiore

    5.0· 10 reviews· 1 hours

    Feel like a Vip and enjoy a private cruise on lake Maggiore before sunset! This is a beautiful and relaxing way to discover lake Maggiore's beauties accompanied by an experienced tour guide. Admire lake Maggiore's coastline dotted with old towns, lovely gardens and historical villas; the Italian Alps that surround the lake, the islands in the Borromean gulf. You will be accompanied a knowledgeable local guide - fluent in English - who will be happy to answer your questions, tell you interesting stories, point out the most picturesque sites abd by an expert captain in a comfortable private boat. The cruise takes place in the late afternoon, before sunset, when the colours of lake Maggiore are at their best. So whether you are a couple, a family with children, a small group of friends or a larger party, this can really be a very special moment during your stay or trip to lake Maggiore.

  3. Visit and tasting of 4 D.O.C.wines Fontechiara, Lake Maggiore3

    3. Visit and tasting of 4 D.O.C.wines Fontechiara

    4.8· 11 reviews· 2 hours

    If you are looking for a charming and welcoming place to savor excellent wines and food and enjoy peace and tranquility surrounded by greenery, the Fontechiara winery is what's right for you. Come and visit us, you can visit the cellar and savor the magic and charm of the process of transforming grapes into wine. We will tell you the history of our company, illustrating the vineyard cultivation techniques and the winemaking and aging methods. In a suggestive and familiar setting, you will then taste our wines, Nebbiolo DOC, Vespolina DOC, Rosato DOC and Rosso DOC served in combination with typical local, fresh, artisanal and zero km products such as local cured meats and cheeses, specially selected to enhance best aromas, tastes and organoleptic characteristics of each wine.

  1. Dine & Enjoy a Cooking Demo at Local's Home in Lake Maggiore, Lake Maggiore4

    4. Dine & Enjoy a Cooking Demo at Local's Home in Lake Maggiore

    4.5· 8 reviews· 2.5 hours

    Immerse yourself in a small group dining experience at a local's home, enjoy an exclusive show cooking and taste authentic recipes from the Lake Maggiore area treasured in family cookbooks passed down by real Italian Mammas. Feel the warmth of Italian hospitality as you connect with local people. Enjoy a 3-course menu including starter, pasta and dessert with drinks included (water, selection of red and white wines from regional cellars and coffee). This experience is held by Cesarine: Italy’s oldest network of 1000+ home cooks all over the country in more than 500 cities. They are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.

  2. Stresa: Isola Madre & Isola Bella Hop-on Hop-off Boat tour, Lake Maggiore5

    5. Stresa: Isola Madre & Isola Bella Hop-on Hop-off Boat tour

    3.0· 3 reviews

    Admire the wonderful gardens of Isola Madre, an ancient hunting reserve of the Borromeo family. Sail to Isola Bella for the elegant Borromean Palace, Italian garden terraces, and boutique shops. Explore Lake Maggiore, Isola Madre, and Isola Bella on a hop-on hop-off cruise from Stresa. Admire the gardens of Isola Madre and see the fantastic palace and Italian terraces.

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