Capri & Blue Grotto Day Trip from Sorrento & Naples

A minibus climbs the Mamma Mia road above Capri's cliffs, then the day opens up

You take the ferry to Capri, ride a minibus along the cliff road, enter the Blue Grotto by small boat (weather permitting), spend free time in Anacapri and the Piazzetta, and return by ferry the same day. Transport on the island, guide, and all entry fees are included. You just show up at the port.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each3 stops

1. Blue GrottoEntry included1h
2. Via Camerellepassing by
3. Piazzetta di Capripassing by

Full day tour of Capri highlights

• Travel from Naples or Sorrento to Capri by ferry
• Ride the Mamma Mia road along the cliff
• Visit the Blue Grotto by boat or minibus
• Enter Blue Grotto if weather permits
• Take shared boat ride around island if grotto closed
• Go up to Anacapri town
• Enjoy leisure time shopping or eating gelato in Anacapri
• Optionally ride chairlift to Monte Solaro viewpoint
• Visit Piazzetta, Capri’s main square
• Shop along Via Camerelle luxury street

The experience

A minibus climbs the Mamma Mia road above Capri's cliffs, then the day opens up. You're riding along the edge of the island with the Bay of Naples dropping away below, and it's the kind of moment that makes you grip the armrest and laugh at the same time. The road is narrow, the turns are sharp, and your guide (English-speaking, local to the area) is pointing out the villages stacked on the rocks like they're part of the landscape itself. This is how the day on Capri starts: not with a gentle walk through a town square, but with the thing that separates the people who came here from the people who actually saw it.

After that, the Blue Grotto. You take a small boat into a cave with an entrance so tight the boatman has to duck, and then you're inside a space where the water glows, actually glows, in this shade of blue that doesn't look real until you're floating in it. The light comes from underwater, filtered through the opening, and it fills the whole cave. Weather matters here. If the sea's rough or the tide's wrong, the grotto closes and you do a boat ride around the island instead, which is its own thing. You see the coastline, the rock formations, the way the island sits in the water. Either way, you're on the water for part of the day, and that's included. After that you head up to Anacapri, the highest town on the island, where you get free time to walk around, grab a gelato, eat lunch if you want. The shops here are less expensive than down in Capri town, and the views of the Bay of Naples and Mount Vesuvius from up there are the kind you'll still think about months later.

The Piazzetta, Capri's main square, comes later in the day. It's small, crowded with cafés and restaurants, lined with the kind of shops that have single-item windows and prices that make you stop and stare. You get time to walk through, sit down, or just stand there watching the mix of locals and tourists who've been coming here for decades. Via Camerelle, the main shopping street, runs off from there, and if you're into that sort of thing, it's all there. The minibus handles transport between the stops on the island, so you're not figuring out buses or taxis or where to go next. That's already decided. The ferry from Naples or Sorrento is round-trip, included, and the whole day runs from morning until you're back at the port.

What’s included

Your day includes round-trip ferry tickets from Naples or Sorrento, minibus transport on Capri island, entry to the Blue Grotto (weather permitting), a shared boat ride inside the grotto or around the island if conditions don't allow entry, free time in Anacapri and Capri town, and a live English-speaking guide throughout.

Options for this experience

2 options

Group tour of Capri Mall from SorrentoGuide in English · 09:15

Small group tour of Capri from NaplesGuide in English · 08:45

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Lasts 9h, runs every day at 08:45 and 09:15, from € 165 per person, with a live guide in English and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:45 and 09:15

Book up toStart time

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (4 to 11 years) · Infant (under 4): free

GroupUp to 23

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Private Tours of Capri - Day Tour

Is this one for you?Pick this if you're based in Sorrento or Naples and want to see Capri's main sights in one day without arranging your own ferry, boat, or island transport: the guide and fixed schedule handle all the logistics and timing.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 11 years); Infant (under 4): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What happens if the Blue Grotto is closed due to weather?

You do a shared boat ride around the island instead, which is included in the tour price.

Is the ferry included in the price?

Yes, round-trip ferry tickets from Naples or Sorrento are included.

How much free time do you get in Anacapri and Capri town?

The itinerary includes free time in both locations, though the exact duration depends on the day's schedule and weather conditions.

Do I need to book the chairlift to Monte Solaro separately?

Yes, the chairlift is optional and not included. You can choose to do it during your free time in Anacapri if you want.

What's the Mamma Mia road?

It's a scenic minibus route along Capri's cliffs with sharp turns and narrow sections: thrilling but safe, and a highlight of the day.

How long is the full day tour?

It's a full-day excursion. Exact duration depends on ferry times from your departure port (Naples or Sorrento).

Is lunch included?

No, but you have free time in Anacapri and Capri town to eat at restaurants or grab food on your own.