What you can do in Pianosa

On Pianosa, it is possible to book several activities with the Park Guides: walking, by bus, in a carriage, and by mountain bike, discovering ancient Roman ruins and catacombs. Access to the town and Cala Giovanna beach is free.

Snorkeling

Fins, mask, and snorkel to observe the marine flora and fauna along a stretch of coast rich in biodiversity. Designed for small groups of visitors who can admire an intact marine environment that only a protected area can guarantee. Minors must be accompanied by at least one parent or responsible adult. Authorization and waiver required for minors. A good ability in open water and knowledge of how to use the equipment are required.
Duration: 1 hour and 30 minutes (approximately 50 minutes in the water). Minimum age: 14 years. Length: approximately 1 km. €15.

Mountain Bike

By mountain bike along the island's flat roads and trails. You can choose between two routes: the northern one - about 10 km, with views of the Roman Port at the northern tip of the island, the Belvedere on the west side, and the spectacular Cala Brisighelli on the eastern side - and the southern one - about 13.5 km, with a stop at the “Agrippa” high-security branch, the unforgettable Cala della Ruta, and other viewpoints along the entire southern and western coasts.
Duration: 2 hours. €15. Minimum age: 12 (no children with child seats). Authorization and waiver required for minors, who must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Helmet and suitable footwear required.

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Sea Kayak

In kayak (sit-on-top), discovering the island's eastern coast, starting from Cala Giovanna beach. A unique opportunity to navigate the waters of the protected area along the island’s spectacular coasts and cliffs.
Duration: 2 hours. €25. Minimum age: 14 years. Some experience required. Authorization and waiver required for minors, who must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Safety gear is mandatory.

Carriage Guided Tour

A slow and gentle way to experience the nature, beauty, and charm of the island, particularly recommended for families with children. The excursion crosses the former prison branches and the Orti di Pianosa, with some stops where the Guide will tell the story of the Penal Colony.
Duration: 1 hour and 30 minutes. €20, €14 (children 5-12 years), free for children (0-4 years).

Nature Trekking

Easy trekking in the southeast area. A loop trail partially in the shade, which allows you to observe old prison structures, discovering the island’s natural, geological, and archaeological features.
Duration: 2 hours - Closed shoes or trekking sandals required. €10, reduced €5 (children 5-12 years), free for children (0-4 years).

Visit to the Agronomist's House

Guided tour of the building restored by the Park Authority and the exhibition path, which illustrates the agricultural biodiversity, the island's natural features, and the historical period that transformed it with the establishment of the Agricultural Penal Colony.
Duration: 1 hour. €10, reduced €5 (children 5-12 years), free for children (0-4 years). More information Agronomist's House.

Guided Tour inside the Maximum Security Prison "Agrippa"

Visit to the prison branch that was designated for terrorism inmates and later, in the 1990s, for mafia criminals subjected to the “hard prison” (the well-known 41bis regime).
Transfer by bus (round trip). Duration: 1 hour. Minimum age: 5 years. €20, reduced €14 (children 5-12 years).

Guided Bus Tour with Entry to the Maximum Security Prison

Comfortably seated on the bus (with air conditioning), along the dirt roads of Pianosa to discover its nature and ancient agricultural and prison history. On the way back, a stop with entry to the "Agrippa" prison branch, once used for high-security inmates.
Duration: 2 hours. Minimum age: 5 years. €30, reduced €20 (children 5-12 years).

Walk through Pianosa Town and Visit the Catacombs

A walk through the fascinating structures of Pianosa’s village to learn about the history and habits of the communities that lived here, on a historical route from the Stone Age to the 19th-century settlements. It includes access to the fascinating Paleochristian Catacombs complex.
Duration: 1 hour and 30 minutes. €10, reduced €6 (children 5-12 years), free for children (0-4 years).

Walk through Pianosa Town with Catacombs and Museum of Sciences

The visit allows you to discover, in addition to the fascinating and spectacular Paleochristian Catacombs complex (4th century AD), the history of the most beautiful and ancient buildings in the village. The itinerary also includes a visit to the Museum of Geological and Archaeological Sciences, where the real treasures of Pianosa, rock samples, fossils, and archaeological finds, are displayed where they were discovered, thanks to a permanent exhibition.
Duration: 2 hours. €15, reduced €8 (children 5-12 years), free for children (0-4 years).