Tours and Tickets to Experience Procida

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

• Tour of the Island of Procida in a Schooner
• Exclusive Ischia & Procida Luxury Private Boat Cruise
• Procida and Ischia Private Tour
• Ischia Island Boat Trip from Naples - Private Experience
• Ischia and Procida Private Boat Tour

Costs of visiting Procida, an island in the Bay of Naples, involve ferry tickets and optional guided tours. Round-trip ferry trips from Naples cost about €32.50, with higher prices for faster hydrofoil ferries. Daylong boat tours start at around US$75–100, while tours that visit Ischia and Procida cost US$600–700.

Procida is a tiny Mediterranean island off the coast of Naples in southern Italy, less than two square miles (3.2 kilometers) in size and home to around 10,000 people. Far less famous than its neighbors—Ischia and Capri—the island is renowned for its medieval citadel, candy-colored buildings, and stunning Tyrrhenian Sea views.

That depends. Capri is known for its jet-setter crowd and panoramic villas—a popular day trip destination. Bigger, more down-to-earth Ischia is famed for its thermal baths and natural hot springs. It is lively and boasts a well-developed tourist infrastructure, including nightlife. Procida, the smallest and sleepiest, has a more local feel.

No. Procida is only reachable from the water. Travelers can opt for a hydrofoil ferry from Naples (around 40 minutes) or Ischia (the fastest option takes 15 minutes.) Another option is to join a guided tour. Many tour providers offer excursions by yacht or speedboat, typically departing from Sorrento or Naples.

There are sand and pebble volcanic beaches, first-class seafood and aperitivo joints, winding streets, and picturesque churches and harbors. Don’t miss the climb to Terra Murata, a walled hilltop village. Soaring above the marina, it is home to Palazzo D’Avalos, a palace and prison turned museum and gallery.

Yes, Procida is a pedestrian’s paradise. It only takes around 40 minutes to walk around the island, making cars unnecessary (although taxis and buses exist if you have luggage in tow.) Rambling around on foot is one of the island’s great pleasures. Travelers can also opt to rent a bike, including e-bikes.

Procida is considered the most affordable of the islands in the Bay of Naples, although that doesn’t make it cheap. Capri is hands-down the priciest, while Ischia is big and varied enough to accommodate a range of budgets. Try visiting Procida in the off-season or at least June or September.