Useful information for visiting
Villa Taranto Botanical Gardens
Find answers to frequently asked questions about ticket prices, opening hours, services available, accessibility and regulations of the Villa Taranto Botanical Gardens. Plan your visit and immerse yourself in the lush nature of the park.
The gardens are located on the western shore of Lake Maggiore in Verbania Pallanza, in the province of Verbano-Cusio-Ossola.
The average visit lasts from 1 to about 2 hours.
The Gardens are open all day every day, including holidays:
- From March 16th to April 4th: 9:00 a.m. – 4:45 pm (last admission) gates close at 5:30 pm
- From April 5th to September 14th: 9:00 am – 5:45 pm (last admission) gates close at 6:30 pm
- From June 16th to August 29th Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays (except 15 August) last admission will be at 8 p.m. and gates will close at 8:30 p.m.
- From September 15th to October 12th: 9:00 am – 4:45 pm (last admission) gates close at 5:30 pm
- From October 13th to November 2nd: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm (last admission) gates close at 5:00 pm
We will then be open only on weekends on the following dates, weather permitting:
November 8-9, November 15-16, November 22-23, November 29-30, December 6-7-8: 10:00 am – 2:45 pm (last admission), gates close at 3:45 pm.
On these last dates, the Gardens will be open to visitors only following certain routes indicated on the map (currently being prepared). Therefore, admission fees will be as follows:
Full price: €7
Reduced price (11-25 years): €5.50
Children under ten are free.Tickets can only be purchased at the ticket office.
From November 3rd to December 5th, from mondays to fridays, between 10am and 2pm, we accept group reservations (min 15 people) by email through turismo@villataranto.it
- Joint ticket: €15.00
- Reduced joint ticket (11-25 years): €10.00
- Gardens entrance ticket: €13.00
- Reduced ticket (11-25 years): €7.00
- Group ticket: €10.00 (over 20 paying people)
- Three months pass : €35.00 is valid for 3 months from the date of purchase.
The pass is a nominative card valid only if presented by the indicated holder and can be purchased exclusively by individuals at the Garden ticket office. - Late afternoon ticket: € 10,00 instead of € 13,00 from June 16 to August 29 after 5 pm can be purchased exclusively at the garden ticket office
Full price: €7
Reduced price (11-25 years): €5.50
Children under ten are free.
Tickets can only be purchased at the ticket office.
From November 3rd to December 5th, from mondays to fridays, between 10am and 2pm, we accept group reservations (min 15 people) by email through turismo@villataranto.it
- Children from 0 to 10 years years old
- For the Group Leader
- For 1 teacher every 15 paying students
- For disabled person with carer
- For VCO Province residents every first Sunday of the month starting from April 6, 2025 by showing an identity card and booked ticket. If there are no more places, book for thr following months.
- For all VCO schools
- For the armed forces
- For firefighters
- For journalists
Advance reservation is not required for groups.
Yes, admission is free for disabled people and one carer. Free wheelchairs are available at the ticket office, please book in advance through the following number 0323 404555.
The villa that belonged to the Captain and its garden have not been open to visitors since 1995, as it is the seat of the Verbano – Cusio – Ossola Prefecture.
Visits are not guided. We recommend visitors follow the consecutive numbers on the map distributed at the entrance. Guided tours are available by prior arrangement with licensed guides. A list can be found in the link below:
https://www.provincia.verbano-cusio-ossola.it/media/205467/pt-registro-atl-guide-20-06-2025.pdf
Yes, many areas of the gardens are accessible, but some areas may present difficulties due to the conformation of the terrain. The map provided shows the recommended route for people with reduced mobility
Yes, the gardens can also be reached from the lake. There is a Navigazione Lago Maggiore service stop right in front of the entrance.
Yes, dogs are allowed on the pedestrian paths, as long as they are kept on a leash for the entire duration of the visit. The owner will be held responsible for any damage caused.
In the event of severe weather warnings or weather conditions that could pose a safety hazard for visitors, Management reserves the right to partially or totally close the Gardens or order their evacuation.
Picnics are allowed only in specifically dedicated areas in the park. Rubbish must be disposed of only in the appropriate containers located in the designated areas.
Taking videos and photographs for personal use is permitted. Their sale and/or publication for commercial purposes, even on social networks, without the permission of the Management is forbidden.
Aerial photography and filming (drones, radio-controlled aerial technology, etc.) are strictly forbidden.
The Gardens are available for photo shoots.
