Capri & Blue Grotto Private Tour with Hotel Pickup

See Capri's three signature stops in one day without arranging the transport yourself

A private tour of Capri with hotel pickup and English-speaking guide covers the Blue Grotto, Anacapri, Monte Solaro, La Piazzetta and the Gardens of Augustus over seven hours. The tour includes car or minibus transportation, boat entry to the Blue Grotto, and a chairlift ticket to the island's highest viewpoint. If sea conditions close the Blue Grotto, a shared boat explores the island's other caves instead. Free time in Anacapri and Capri town lets you linger at cafes or shops.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Blue Grotto1h · entry included
2. Monte Solaro1h · entry included
3. Gardens of Augustus1m · entry included

Explore Capri Island highlights

• Meet guide at hotel lobby
• Visit the Blue Grotto by boat
• Explore Anacapri town
• Ride chairlift to Monte Solaro viewpoint
• Relax at Monte Solaro cafe
• Visit La Piazzetta square
• Walk through Gardens of Augustus
• Return to hotel

The experience

The day starts at your hotel lobby, where your guide meets you for the drive along the Mamma Mia road toward the Blue Grotto. Once you board the small boat, sunlight hits the clear water and throws an iridescent blue reflection across the cavern walls. The effect only happens when sea and tide are calm enough for entry. If conditions close the grotto, you'll take a shared boat to explore the island's other sea caves instead.

From there, the route climbs to Anacapri, the highest town on the island. A chairlift carries you up Monte Solaro to a terrace overlooking the Faraglioni rock formations. A cafe sits at the top for photos and a drink. Back down, you'll have free time to wander Anacapri's streets before heading to La Piazzetta, the main square in Capri town. Lined with restaurants and shops, it's where locals, tourists and celebrities cross paths. You can sit for an Italian coffee or gelato at your own pace.

The Gardens of Augustus, filled with flowering plants and overlooking the sea, comes next. Once a private garden belonging to industrialist Alfred Friedrich Krupp, it's now public and sits on the edge of Capri town. The tour ends with a comfortable ride back to your hotel.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off at your accommodation.
• private car or minibus transportation for the full day.
• English-speaking guide.
• Blue Grotto boat ticket.
• chairlift ticket to Monte Solaro.
• free time in Anacapri and Capri town to explore at your own pace.
• shared boat ride to alternate sea caves if the Blue Grotto is closed due to weather or tide.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 10:00

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (4 and older) · Infant (under 4): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German and Italian

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.Operator's directions: “At the lobby of your hotel in Capri”

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 7 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Private Tours of Capri - Day Tour

Is this one for you?Book this if you're staying on Capri and want a private vehicle with hotel pickup, or if rough seas might close the Blue Grotto and you'd prefer a shared boat to the alternate caves instead.

Traveler reviews

4.86★★★★★★★★★★

7 verified traveler reviews

Read all the reviews ›

Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: 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 when I visit?

If sea conditions or tide prevent entry to the Blue Grotto, the tour includes a shared boat ride to explore the island's other sea caves instead, so you still get time on the water and see Capri's coastal geology.

How do I get from one stop to the next during the tour?

Transportation is by private car for groups up to four passengers or by minibus for five or more. Your guide travels with you, and the route includes the famous Mamma Mia road as you move between sites.

What is Monte Solaro and how do I reach the top?

Monte Solaro is the highest point on Capri, located in Anacapri. A chairlift ticket is included in the tour, and the ride takes you to a terrace with views of the Faraglioni rock formations and a cafe at the summit.

Will I have time to eat or shop during the tour?

Yes, you have free time in both Anacapri and La Piazzetta, Capri's main square, where you can sit at a cafe, buy gelato, or browse shops. Lunch is not included, but restaurants and cafes line both areas.

Are entry fees to the Gardens of Augustus included?

The Gardens of Augustus entrance fee is not included in the tour price. It costs €2.50 separately if you choose to enter.