Ischia Private Tour with Food Tastings & Ischia Hotel Pick-Up
Description
Discover Ischia through its culinary delights with this exclusive food tour of the island. Marvel its natural beauty while savoring delicious dishes unique to the region. Begin your journey by meeting your guide at your hotel, where you'll be whisked away to Ischia Porto by your dedicated driver. Indulge in a Sfogliatella, a delectable puff pastry filled with sweet ricotta cheese. Next, venture to Ischia Ponte to marvel at the majestic Aragonese Castle. Quench your thirst with a freshly squeezed juice from a local fruit stand, followed by a taste of authentic Panino with mortadella at a historic Salumeria. Continuing your culinary exploration to Fontana, where you'll relish a plate of fresh pasta paired with a glass of local wine, all while taking in the breathtaking 360º view of the Bay of Naples. Conclude your culinary adventure in Sant’Angelo before returning to your hotel. Don't forget to ask your guide for recommendations on hidden gems to explore during your stay in Ischia.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Ischia Porto is where you can find the main port of the island. It surrounded by beautifully coloured houses and green hills in the background. During the evening it is very populated because of its many local restaurants and then everybody take long walks along the main street.
Ischia Ponte is famous for the presence of the massive medieval castle, the Aragonese Castle. It is considered the symbol of the island. In fact if you ask a local what should be the first thing to visit in Ischia, they immediately say the Aragonese Castle.
The Aragonese Castle in Ischia Ponte boasts medieval architecture and holds a strategic position not far from the mainland, making it capable of defending against enemies and pirates. It is connected to the mainland by a bridge and stands as a prominent landmark of Ischia (The passes by the castle without stopping for a visit)
Fontana is the smallest village in Ischia and is located on the highest point of Mount Epomeo. From here you admire at the view of the whole Bay of Naples, Capri and Mount Vesuvius.
Monte Epomeo is the main mountain of Ischia, full of greenery thanks to it fertile terrain and has a beautiful view of the Bay of Naples.
The "Fungo" is a nature made rock in the middle of the sea in front of Lacco Ameno. It is unique because it has the shape of a mushroom, sculpted by the wind and the waves.
Sant’Angelo is a quiet little town without car traffic. Here you can enjoy the noise of the waves against the rocks and the breeze coming from the sea. Sant’Angelo is especially famous for its hot springs and natural thermal baths.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Meet your guide and personal driver at your accommodation in Ischia or at Ischia Port if you are arriving by ferry.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(12)
Dear Paolo and Antonio We just wanted to take a moment to thank you for the wonderful job you both did as our tour guides for our visit to the amazing Ischia Island on October 7, 2025. Your knowledge, energy, passion, stories, and friendly personality made it really special- we felt genuinely welcomed and inspired throughout. We truly recommend this tour. Wishing both of you all the best! Germán & Vilma
Very good hotel located very close to the Aragonese Castle and surrounded by many restaurants. It has a private beach and spa, or you can use the spa with hot spring pool at a partner hotel located 100 metres away. The room is spacious and comfortable. Breakfast is very complete and varied. The attention of the staff is especially careful from the front desk where they help with the various excursions that can be done on the island
Our tour guide Carla was wonderful but the air conditioning in the car was not working well. We had no relief from the heat. We really couldn’t enjoy the tour because we were so miserable. For the price we paid for this private tour, the air conditioning should work!
Our tour with local guide Paolo and driver Antonio was absolutely fantastic. It was the perfect day exploring this amazing island, sampling delicious local cuisine, and discovering hidden gems that we never would have found on our own. We can't recommend this tour and Ischia highly enough!
We had the perfect day in Ischia with Carla! Everything was well-organized and smooth, from the pickup at our accommodation to the communication before the tour (they helped us fix a double booking without extra charges), and the comfortable private car on the island. It was the perfect way to discover Ischia through the eyes of a true local guide.
We enjoyed our guide. Wish we understood that we would not be going up to the castle before we booked. That was our only disappointment
Paolo was the tour guide. I went with a girlfriend and we spent a lot of money, nearly $500 for this experience. He spent all of his time paying attention to her and ignored me. I felt like a third wheel on a date. They went off on their own together leaving me alone. Sat next to each other at lunch and were touched by and acting like they were on a date. He offered to be her private tour guide should she return to the island. Only ordered food that she wanted. Stopped at a market around the corner from where he live and escorted her around like they were a couple. It was the worst experience ever! Yes my girlfriend had accountability but he should have been a professional not to mention he was easily 25-30 years her senior. Worst experience and I reached out to the travel company they could only do a small reimbursement because they had paid all of their people already. The tour is not what it is advertised!!!!!!
My husband and I couldn’t have spent a better day on our first trip to Ischia. Our guide Carla was so knowledgeable and a sweetheart. She gave us a full tour of the island complete with the history and local favorite foods and the best orange juice we have ever tasted! We stopped several times for the most beautiful views for photos and to explore a few of the towns by foot. With such a thorough overview of the island we felt prepared to explore on our own in the days to follow. Our driver was courteous and drove us safely through crowded and narrow streets to take us to the best spots. I highly recommend this full day tour to learn the rich and interesting history of this beautiful island.
Excellent hotel, excellent reception including Miss Tamires who served with extreme kindness.
Having read a lot of comments about Ischia on sites like TripAdvisor, we weren’t sure what to expect when we came to the island. This tour gave us the perfect overview to know that there is so much to see and do we will have to come back. If you on,y stay in the Port, you will miss so much of what the island has to offer. But if you try to explore on your own, it could be a harrowing experience. With the expert guidance from both guide Paolo and driver Antonio, we were able to go to all of the island towns in one day, learn about their special place on the island as well as a lovely lunch at a local restaurant. Great way to start our relationship with the island and all it has to offer! Looking forward to returning!
