Choose Your Type of Visit
The exhibition offers a selection of artifacts discovered in the lake waters thanks to research by the Underwater Archaeology Service of the Superintendency of Viterbo. The exhibition also engages with the works of several contemporary artists invited to work on the island for the opening of this season: Lisa Dalfino (1987) in the Malta dei Papi, Namsal Siedlecki (1986) in the oratory of Monte Calvario and the dock, and Alex Cecchetti (1973) in the church of Saints James and Christopher.
The booking for the guided tour guarantees a seat on the boat, payment for which will be made at the pier.
The guided tour lasts about 2 hours and a half/ 3 hours and includes: The Church of Saints James and Christopher, the Old Italian Garden designed by Arabella Lennox-Boyd, the Darsena, the chapel of the Crucifix or Mount Calvary, the Malta of the Popes and the Duchess’s bathroom.
From Capodimonte e Bolsena. Boat fares:
- Adults – €20
- Children and teens (ages 6–15) – €15
- Persons with disabilities – €15
- Children (ages 0–6) – Free
- Groups (from 20 participants – Capodimonte departure) – €18 adults / €13 youths (6–15 years) | Groups (from 20 participants – Bolsena departure) – €20 adults / €15 youths (6–15 years)
The exhibition offers a selection of artifacts discovered in the lake waters thanks to research by the Underwater Archaeology Service of the Superintendency of Viterbo. The exhibition also engages with the works of several contemporary artists invited to work on the island for the opening of this season: Lisa Dalfino (1987) in the Malta dei Papi, Namsal Siedlecki (1986) in the oratory of Monte Calvario and the dock, and Alex Cecchetti (1973) in the church of Saints James and Christopher.
The booking for the short visit guarantees a seat on the boat, payment for which will be made at the pier.
The short visit lasts 1 hours and a half and includes: The Church of Saints James and Christopher, the Old Italian Garden designed by Arabella Lennox-Boyd and the Darsena.
From Capodimonte. Boat fares:
- Adults – €13
- Children and teens (ages 6–15) and persons with disabilities – €10
- Children (ages 0–6) – Free
To enjoy an exclusive experience and discover every hidden corner of the island, book your private visit by writing to: info@isolabisentina.org. Don’t miss the opportunity to explore this unique place in a personalized way!
Wear clothing suitable for the island’s wild nature—especially appropriate footwear for a woodland environment. Please come equipped with boots and umbrellas in case of rain, and bring sun protection during hotter days. The island is equipped with restrooms but does not have potable water. No beverages are sold on the island, so we encourage visitors to bring a water bottle. Tours take place even in the rain; in such cases, we recommend a waterproof jacket and appropriate footwear.
According to the CAI classification, the 2025 itinerary is rated T (tourist), looped, about 1.5 km long, mostly flat but includes about thirty-five uneven steps carved into stone. The trail covers uneven terrain with varied geomorphological and vegetation features and may be slippery in parts depending on weather conditions.
For visitor safety, trekking shoes or sturdy shoes with a good tread are mandatory. Heels and flip-flops are strictly prohibited. Visitors with inappropriate footwear will not be allowed to join the tour.
The following visitors are entitled to a reduced fare of €6.00: blind or deaf individuals and people with severe disabilities (as per Art. 3, paragraph 3 of Law 104/92).
Please note that the terrain is sometimes uneven and sloped, with steps carved in stone. For these reasons, some parts of the path are not suitable for wheelchair users or those with severe mobility impairments. Specifically, the following areas are not accessible:
La Rocchina, Monte Calvario, Monte Tabor, Malta dei Papi, and Santa Concordia.
Visitors will be accompanied on the Island by a guide. For everyone’s safety, please follow these access rules:
Follow instructions and stay with your group at all times
Strictly observe any prohibitions and stay on the designated path
Respect the signs (e.g., Do Not Approach, Risk of Collapse, etc.)
Always keep children and minors under visual supervision to prevent wandering off
Respect the biodiversity of Bisentina Island
Do not approach the animals on the Island
Feeding the animals is prohibited
Do not enter construction zones
Smoking is strictly forbidden
Removing any material from the Island is prohibited
Damaging the environment is strictly forbidden
Picnicking and littering on the Island are strictly prohibited
Small pets are allowed only on a leash
Isola Bisentina
Lago di Bolsena 01010
Capodimonte VT
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