Ischia Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience Ischia. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Boat excursion with lunch on board to discover Ischia

• Small Group Ischia and Procida Boat Day Tour from Sorrento

• Boat tour with Lunch On Board to Discover Procida

• Ischia Island Private Excursion on Gozzo Fratelli Aprea 7,5m

• Half-Day Private Guided Tour of the Island of Ischia

Ferries and hydrofoils from Naples to the island of Ischia start at about €12 for a 1-way journey, but prices vary throughout the year. Boat tours to the island start around US$30 for a half-day cruise or US$85 for a full-day cruise. Private half-day cruises start from US$300 per boat.

Yes, Ischia is worth visiting—it's the largest island in the Bay of Naples, and you can relax on its sandy beaches, soak in natural hot springs, and explore the medieval Aragonese Castle. While you can take a ferry, it may be beneficial to join a guided tour if you have limited time: all logistics will be handled, and you'll maximize sightseeing time. Whatever you choose, don't miss a boat cruise along the coast, as some of the best views and beaches can only be reached from the water.

Per one customer who booked the Boat Excursion with Lunch On Board to Discover Ischia, "This was the best excursion! We had an amazing tour of the island. The Captain and crew were great, attentive and knowledgeable. The food was delicious, and the drinks kept coming. If we're ever back in Ischia, I would definitely book this again! Honestly, it was the highlight of our trip! Everything was amazing, and I had a smile on my face all day."

Three days is ideal for visiting Ischia. The island is larger than Capri and has multiple towns worth visiting, from Ischia Porto and Forio along the north coast to Sant’Angelo in the south. Three days is enough to explore these towns and beaches, hiking trails, hot springs, and historical sites.

Ischia is most famous for its thermal springs, which have been popular since the days of ancient Greece—if not earlier. The island is also known for beautiful beaches, underrated hiking trails, and the Aragonese Castle (Castello Aragonese), which lies on an islet connected to the island via a stone bridge.

The best time to visit Ischia is from April to June and September to October. These times avoid the sweltering heat of midsummer but are often still warm enough for swimming. Visiting during Easter, Christmas, and religious festivals, such as the Festival of St. John in June, is ideal for experiencing local lifestyle.

You can take many kinds of tours in Ischia, but most focus on water sports, sampling local wines and cuisine, and visiting beaches, the Aragonese Castle (Castello Aragonese), and picturesque fishing villages. You can also take boating excursions around the island or to Capri, Sorrento, and the Amalfi Coast.

You know the phrase: Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. That said, Ischia is not considered as beautiful as Capri, but it has its own charms. While glitzy Capri is luxurious and perfectly manicured, Ischia is down-to-earth. Unlike Capri, it features natural hot springs and underrated hiking trails.

There are tons of fun things to do when you're done visiting Ischia. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in Naples:

• Mt. Vesuvius (Monte Vesuvio)

• Pompeii Archaeological Site

• Sansevero Chapel (Museo Cappella Sansevero)

• Via Toledo

• Naples Historic Center (Napoli Centro Storico)

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in Naples.