Capri & Blue Grotto Day Trip from Sorrento with Ferry

The ferry's already pulling away when your guide points out the Mamma Mia Road

You board a fast ferry from Sorrento, explore the Blue Grotto with a local guide, ride a chairlift or walk through Anacapri, spend time in Capri's main square, and return the same day. Ferry tickets, grotto entry, minibus transport, and port pickup are all included. You just show up at Marina Piccola in the morning.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each4 stops

1. Blue GrottoEntry included10m
2. Villa San Michele1h
3. Monte Solaro2h
4. Piazzetta di Capri1h

Capri island tour from Naples or Sorrento

• Meet guide and travelers
• Catch fast ferry to Capri
• Board minibus at Capri port
• Drive scenic Mamma Mia Road
• Visit Blue Grotto by boat
• Explore Anacapri village
• Take chairlift to Monte Solaro
• Enjoy panoramic gulf views
• Stroll and shop in Anacapri
• Have typical lunch
• Visit Capri main square La Piazzetta
• Optional visit to Augustus Gardens
• Reach Marina Grande beach
• Return ferry to Sorrento or Naples

The experience

The fast ferry from Sorrento leaves Marina Piccola in the morning, and by the time you're settling into your seat, the Amalfi Coast is already shrinking behind you. Your local guide meets you at the port and walks you straight onto the boat: no waiting around, no confusion about which ticket line. Forty minutes later, you're stepping off at Capri's main port, boarding a minibus, and heading up those famous winding roads toward the Blue Grotto. The sea has to cooperate for entry (rough waves mean you'll visit another spot on the island instead), but if conditions allow, you'll float into that small cave and see why people keep talking about the light.

After the grotto, the minibus takes you to Anacapri, the island's second-largest town, where the day splits into choices. Some travelers take the chairlift up Monte Solaro to see the whole gulf spread out below. Others walk the village streets, grab lunch at a local spot, and browse the shops. There's no rush. The schedule gives you real time here, not the fifteen-minute photo stop you get on cheaper tours. Villa San Michele, the old Swedish doctor's house with its famous gardens, is nearby if you want to add that in.

By afternoon you're in Capri town proper, at La Piazzetta: the main square where the cafes are packed and the energy is high. It's the center of everything on the island, and you'll understand why the moment you arrive. If there's time, the Augustus Gardens are a quieter option, but most people just sit with an espresso and watch the crowd. Then it's back down to Marina Grande for the return ferry to Sorrento, arriving back in the evening with the kind of tired that comes from a full day of actual movement.

What’s included

Your day includes hotel or port pickup in Sorrento (or Naples if you're arriving by cruise), round-trip fast ferry tickets to Capri, Blue Grotto admission, minibus transport around the island, a shared boat ride if the grotto is closed due to sea conditions, and your local guide for the full day. You'll have free time to buy lunch in Anacapri or Capri town, and the chairlift up Monte Solaro is optional and paid separately.

Options for this experience

2 options

From Sorrento's port:Guide in English · 09:15Full-day tour of Capri departing from Sorrento. Starting point: Hotel Il Faro, Via Marina Piccola, 5, 80067 Sorrento NA, Italy

Naples portGuide in English · 08:45Full-day tour of Capri departing from Naples. Starting point: Molo Beverello, 80133 Napoli NA, Italy

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 € 180 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 (13 to 90 years) · Child (4 to 12 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 or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearby

Operated by Raphael Tours & Events

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to see Capri's main sights in one day without arranging your own ferry, grotto tickets, or island transport. The guide handles the logistics and timing so you just move from stop to stop. The early ferry departure and afternoon return work well for anyone staying in Sorrento or docking at Naples.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 12 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 sea is too rough to enter the Blue Grotto?

You'll visit another attraction on the island instead. The grotto can only be accessed in calm conditions, and your guide will adjust the itinerary on the day.

Is lunch included in the tour?

Lunch is not included in the tour price, but you have free time in Anacapri to eat at local restaurants and cafes at your own cost.

How long is the ferry ride from Sorrento to Capri?

The fast ferry takes approximately 40 minutes each way.

Can I do this tour if I'm arriving by cruise ship?

Yes. If you're docking in Naples, the tour starts from the main port there instead of Sorrento. At booking, provide your ship name, docking time, disembarkation time, and re-boarding time so the guide can coordinate your return.

Is the Monte Solaro chairlift included?

No, the chairlift is an optional activity you can choose to do during your free time in Anacapri. You pay separately if you want to ride it.

What's included in the tour price?

Local guide, round-trip fast ferry tickets, Blue Grotto admission, minibus transport on the island, shared boat ride if the grotto is closed, and port pickup and drop-off.

Is this tour wheelchair accessible?

No, the tour is not wheelchair accessible. The itinerary involves ferry boarding, minibus transfers, walking on uneven streets, and optional chairlift or stair access, which cannot be adapted for group tours.