Capri Day Trip from Naples: Blue Grotto & Monte Solaro

You enter the Blue Grotto lying down because the cave opening is too low to sit upright.

A small-group day trip from Naples to Capri includes round-trip fast ferry, a local English-speaking guide, minibus transport on the island, and admission to the Blue Grotto with rowboat access inside the cave. The itinerary covers four stops: the Blue Grotto, Anacapri with time for local food and craft shops, Monte Solaro reached by chairlift, and Piazzetta di Capri in the main square. The tour runs nine hours and departs from Molo Beverello port in Naples.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Blue Grotto1h · entry included
2. Monte Solaro1h
3. Piazzetta di Capri2h
4. Marina Grande1h

Explore Capri from Naples

• Meet guide at Naples port
• Take fast ferry to Capri
• Travel along Mamma Mia Road by minibus
• Enter Blue Grotto by small boat
• Visit Anacapri for food and shopping
• Ride chairlift to Monte Solaro
• Stroll and aperitivo at La Piazzetta
• Free time at Capri main port
• Return ferry to Naples

The experience

Meet your guide at Molo Beverello, the main port in Naples, and board the fast ferry to Capri with the rest of the group. The crossing itself is part of the day. You're traveling to an island that sits in the Tyrrhenian Sea, and the ferry ride gives you the approach most visitors remember. Once you arrive at Marina Grande, the tour shifts to a minibus that takes you along the famous "Mamma Mia Road" toward the Blue Grotto, the single most photographed cave on the island.

At the Blue Grotto, you transfer to a small rowboat and the skipper guides you through the narrow opening. The cave is only about four feet high at the entrance, so you'll lie back in the boat as you pass through. This is not a metaphor or a marketing detail, it's the physical reality of how the cave works. Once inside, the water glows an otherworldly blue because of the way light reflects off the seabed through the narrow opening above. You'll have time to float there and take it in before the boat turns back out.

From the Blue Grotto, the minibus takes you to Anacapri, the second-largest town on the island, where you have free time to eat at a local restaurant, browse the craft shops, or simply walk around. Then comes the chairlift up Monte Solaro, the highest point on Capri. The ride itself is the attraction, and the view from the top stretches across the island and out to the water. Your last stop is Piazzetta di Capri, the main square in Capri town, where you can grab an aperitivo, shop, or just sit and watch the square fill with the afternoon crowd. After some free time at Marina Grande port, you board the fast ferry back to Naples, arriving at Molo Beverello where the day began.

What’s included

• Round-trip fast ferry tickets from Naples to Capri.
• minibus transport on the island.
• Blue Grotto admission and rowboat access inside the cave.
• local certified guide speaking English.
• Naples port pickup and drop-off at Molo Beverello.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:00 and 08:45

Book up toStart time

AgesAdult (13 and older) · 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. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Paid on site€ 14

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Cioffi Tours

Is this one for you?This tour is built for travelers who want to see Capri's main sights in a single day without arranging ferries, transport or cave entry separately. The guide handles the route and timing, so you move through four stops without building the day yourself.

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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 exactly happens when you enter the Blue Grotto?

You board a small rowboat at the cave entrance and lie back as the skipper guides you through the opening, which is only about four feet high. Once inside, the water glows bright blue because of how light reflects off the seabed through the narrow opening above, and you'll have time to float and take in the view before the boat exits.

How long is the ferry ride from Naples to Capri?

The ferry is described as a fast ferry in the tour details, though the exact crossing time isn't specified. The full tour runs nine hours from start to finish, which includes the ferry both ways plus all the stops on the island.

Do I need to buy a separate ticket for the chairlift to Monte Solaro?

The chairlift to Monte Solaro is optional and not included in the base tour price. You can choose to add it when you book, or skip it and spend that time in Anacapri instead.

Is there time to eat during the tour?

Yes, you have free time in Anacapri where you can order food and drinks at a local restaurant or café. The tour also includes a stop at Piazzetta di Capri where you can grab an aperitivo. Food and drinks are not included in the tour price.

What's included in the tour price?

The tour includes round-trip fast ferry tickets between Naples and Capri, minibus transport on the island, Blue Grotto admission with rowboat access inside the cave, a local certified guide who speaks English, and Naples port pickup and drop-off at Molo Beverello.

Can I bring a stroller or pram on this tour?

Yes, infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, and infants can sit on an adult's lap. The tour does involve some walking and boat transfers, so you'll want to consider the physical demands of moving between the minibus, the rowboat, and the chairlift.