Capri Anacapri Blue Grotto tour: full-day island escape

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Duration9h

GroupUp to 20

LanguagesEN

Mobile ticketAccepted

Ferry to Capri, drive the Mamma Mia Road, ride a chairlift to the island's highest point

A full-day guided tour from Naples to Capri, Anacapri and the Blue Grotto, with roundtrip fast ferry, island shuttle transport, a local English-speaking guide, and Blue Grotto entry included. The chairlift to Monte Solaro is optional at checkout. Lunch is on your own in Anacapri or Capri town. The tour runs nine hours and suits travelers with moderate fitness; those with mobility constraints should note the walking and chairlift access involved.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Capri and Blue Grotto from Naples

Meet guide at Naples port
Board fast ferry to Capri
Shuttle bus along Mamma Mia Road
Visit Blue Grotto or boat ride
Travel to Anacapri
Chairlift to Monte Solaro summit
Enjoy panoramic views
Lunch in Anacapri
Shuttle to Capri main square
Relax at La Piazzetta
Stroll Augustus Gardens
Return to Marina Grande
Ferry back to Naples
Tour ends in Naples

The Experience

You meet your guide at Molo Beverello, Naples' main port, and board a fast ferry straight to Capri. Once you land, a shuttle bus takes you along the famous Mamma Mia Road—the winding coastal drive itself is part of the draw—toward the Blue Grotto. If sea conditions allow, you enter the cave and see the water's electric blue reflection off the limestone walls; if the sea is rough, you take a shared boat ride around the island instead. Either way, you're not arranging a separate boat or negotiating with private operators at the pier.

From there, the shuttle carries you to Anacapri, the island's quieter second town. You can ride a chairlift up Monte Solaro—Capri's highest point—for views across the island and the sea, then descend and take a break for lunch at a local spot. After eating, you head back down to Capri's main town to spend time at La Piazzetta, the central square where locals and visitors sit over espresso, and walk through the Augustus Gardens, which overlook the Faraglioni rock formations. The guide points out the shopping streets and the landmarks, but the pace lets you linger where you want.

By late afternoon, you return to Marina Grande, Capri's main pier, and board the fast ferry back to Naples. The whole day—ferry, transport, guide, entry to the Blue Grotto, and the chairlift if you choose it—is arranged before you arrive, so a morning arrival from a cruise ship or a hotel becomes a full island day without building the logistics yourself.

What’s included

Roundtrip fast ferry tickets from Naples to Capri.
Blue Grotto entry ticket (weather permitting).
local English-speaking guide for the full day.
island shuttle transport between stops.
chairlift to Monte Solaro (optional, chosen at checkout).
port pickup and drop-off in Naples.
shared boat ride around the island if the Blue Grotto is closed due to sea conditions.

Good to know

Moderate physical levelStroller friendlyPublic transport nearby

Operated by Blue Grotto Tours

Is this one for you?Arriving by cruise or staying near Naples? This tour handles your entire Capri day—ferry, shuttle, Blue Grotto, Monte Solaro, and all main sights—with a local guide steering you through each stop.