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Capri and Blue Grotto Day Tour from Naples or Sorrento

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About this experience

Join us on a captivating day trip to the charming island of Capri from Naples or Sorrento! Meet your expert local guide and fellow travelers and catch the fast ferry to Capri. Upon arrival at the main port, board a comfortable minibus, and let your experienced guide lead you on scenic routes, including the thrilling Mamma Mia Road, to explore the enchanting Blue Grotto and admire its iconic play of blue colors. The second stop is Anacapri, the island's second-largest center, offering a stunning panorama. Here, reach the highest point via a chairlift to Monte Solaro, reveling in breathtaking views of the entire gulf, or stroll through lovely streets, shop, and savor a typical lunch. Next, explore the main town of Capri and La Piazzetta, the island's lively center, full cafes and shops, popular among VIPs. If you wish, discover the stunning Augustus Gardens. Reach Marina Grande, bask in the beach's beauty if time permits, and then catch the ferry back to Sorrento or Naples.

What to expect

  1. Stop 1 · 30min

    The main port is where the tour starts, if you arrive in Naples by cruise ship or if you have an accomodation in Naples.

  2. Stop 2 · 30min

    Marina Piccola is the main port of Sorrento, where the tour starts if you arrive in Sorrento by cruise ship or if you have an accomodation there.

  3. Stop 3 · 10min

    The Blue grotto, is a small cave , open only if the sea is not rough, accessible by boat.

  4. Stop 4 · 1h

    Villa San Michele, known as Axel Munthe house, the name of a sweden doctor and writer, who bought a ruined building and built this house , which is today famous for its architectural interiors and its gardens.

  5. Stop 5 · 2h

    Anacapri is the second largest center of the island and the second stop, where you can decide if spend the time walking by the village or catch the chairlift to Mount Solaro.

  6. Stop 6 · 1h

    Capri main square , La piazzetta, is the life center of the island.

What’s included

  • Local guide
  • Round-trip fast ferry tickets
  • Shared boat ride tour around the island ( if Blue grotto is closed)
  • Transport by shuttle bus on the island
  • Port pickup and drop-off
  • Blue Grotto admission tickets

Not included

  • Food and drinks
  • Tip
  • Hotel pick up and drop off

Tour & ticket options

Options may have different inclusions and meeting points. Choose your option when booking on Viator.

Naples port

From Naples port: Full day tour of Capri from Naples Starting point: Molo Beverello, 80133 Napoli NA, Italy

From Sorrento's port:

From Sorrento's port: Full day tour of Capri from Sorrento Starting point: Hotel Il Faro, Via Marina Piccola, 5, 80067 Sorrento NA, Italy

Meeting & pickup

  • The meeting point is at the main port of Naples, Molo Beverello, at the main entrance where the large sign "MOLO BEVERELLO" is displayed on the wall, directly in front of the castle. Our guide will be holding a sign with "CAPRI AND BLUE GROTTO."
  • The meeting point is the main port of Sorrento, Marina Piccola, outside the hotel Faro.

End point

  • The meeting point is at the main port of Naples, Molo Beverello, at the main entrance where the large sign "MOLO BEVERELLO" is displayed on the wall, directly in front of the castle. Our guide will be holding a sign with "CAPRI AND BLUE GROTTO."
  • The meeting point is the main port of Sorrento, Marina Piccola, outside the hotel Faro.

Please Note: hotel pick-up is not included for this activity, however hotel details will be requested at the time of booking. This helps in cases we cannot reach you via phone or email.

Before you go

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • High waves could impede the entrance to the Blue Grotto. If this happens on the day of your tour, you will visit another attraction on the island
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • At time of booking, cruise ship passengers must provide the following information: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time, and re-boarding time
  • This tour is not wheelchair accessible because changes should be done to adapt it and it's not possible in a group tour
  • This tour is not suitable for people with mobility issues

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.