Discovering the enchanting Bisentina Island
Your journey begins with a tranquil boat ride, gliding through the crystal-clear waters of the lake, surrounded by breathtaking views of the Umbrian hills. As you finally set foot on Isola Bisentina, a sense of tranquility and wonder envelops you. With its enchanting paths, lush gardens, and ancient sacred buildings, Isola Bisentina invites you to explore its unique charm and immerse yourself in its millennia-old history.
The itinerary
Approximately 3 hours
Easy
3 kilometers
NO heels/flip flops
56 meters
A guided tour to discover the soul of the island.
Every step on Isola Bisentina is a journey through time, where the present harmoniously merges with the past. Discover the hidden secrets of this sacred land as you stroll among the ruins of ancient monasteries and convents. Don’t miss the opportunity to experience a unique adventure on Isola Bisentina – book your visit now and get ready to be enchanted by this hidden treasure in the heart of Italy.
- Adults – €25
- Children aged 6 to 15 – €15
- Disabled – €6
- Children aged 0 to 6 – Free
- Groups (from 20 adults) – € 20
It is informed that all guided tours will be bilingual (ITA / ENG). To book a private tour, please write an email to info@isolabisentina.org .
Transport ticket
By booking the ticket to the island, the boat reservation is automatically made, with payment to be made upon boarding on the day of the visit. Please arrive at the boat departure point at least 15 minutes before departure.
Ticket boat:
- Adults – €20
- Children aged 6 to 15 – €15
- Disabled – €6
- Children aged 0 to 6 – Free
- Groups (from 20 partecipants) – € 18 adults / €13 kids (aged 6 to15)
Departure from Capodimonte
Approximately 10-15 minutes of sailing.
Navigabolsena
Meeting point: Viale Regina Margherita 28 – 01010 Capodimonte, VT
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Boat departure times:
• THURSDAY – FRIDAY – SATURDAY – SUNDAY
17:00 (August)
• FRIDAY – SATURDAY – SUNDAY
17:00 (July)
16:00 (September)
• SATURDAY – SUNDAY
17:00 (22nd – 23rd – 29th – 30th June)
15:00 (October)
Special openings:
– March 30th and April 1st at 10.15am
– March 31st at 4:00 pm
– 25-26-27-28 April and 01 May at 4pm
– 31 October, 01 and 02 November at 3pm
For more information:
Phone: +39 338 7672849 | Email: info@navigabolsena.it
Clothing & Suggestions
Guests are required to wear suitable clothing for wild nature, in particular footwear must be suitable for a type of wooded environment.
Visitors shall be equipped with boots and umbrellas in case of rain and bring sun protection during the hottest days.
It is not possible to buy drinks of any kind on the island. Visitors are encouraged to bring a water bottle.
The island is equipped with toilets. The tour takes place even with rain; in this case we recommend wearing a waterproof jacket and slip-proof shoes.
Difficulty Level
Based on the CAI (Italian Alpine Club) classification, the itinerary is type E (excursion), ring-shaped, partly flat and partly sloping, with a difference in height of about 56 meters and a total length of about 3 km. Visitors walk on paths, fields and on various types of surfaces and meet stone steps.
Disabled
The following people have the right to access Isola Bisentina with a reduced ticket of €6.00: blind and deaf and people with serious disabilities (art.3, paragraph 3 of law 104/92). We remind you that the walking surface is sometimes irregular, with some steep slope, and that along the way you will come across steps carved into the stone. For these reasons, part of the route is not suitable for people in wheelchairs and people with severe walking disabilities. Specifically, for these people, the following are not suitable: La Rocchina, Monte Calvario, Monte Tabor, the Malta of the Popes and Santa Concordia.
Entry rules
Visitors will be accompanied on the Island by a tourist guide authorized by the Lazio region, identifiable by means of a special card.
For everyone’s safety, Visitors are advised to observe the following access rules:
- follow the instructions of the Guide and do not leave the group of Visitors;
- scrupulously respect the prohibitions and always remain within the itinerary of the visit;
- comply with the warnings on the appropriate signs (e.g. no approach, risk of collapse, etc.);
- supervise children and minors in tow, so that they are always under their visual control, to prevent unauthorized removals;
- respect the biodiversity present on the Bisentina Island.
- do not approach the animals on the island;
it is forbidden to feed the animals. - do not enter the construction site areas.
smoking is strictly prohibited. - it is forbidden to remove materials from the Island.
- It is strictly forbidden to damage the state of the places
- Picnics and littering on the island are strictly prohibited.
Access with animals
Pets are allowed only if on a leash
Every day except Mondays and Wednesdays
Isola Bisentina
Lago di Bolsena 01010
Capodimonte VT
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