Capri Day Trip from Rome: Blue Grotto & Guided Island Tour
Spend a full day on Capri without arranging the ferry or the drive yourself.
A full-day guided tour from Rome to Capri by coach and ferry, with a bilingual English or Spanish guide, Blue Grotto entry (weather and sea conditions permitting), and all transport included. Depart from Rome Termini or your hotel, cross the Bay of Naples by ferry, explore Capri's Piazzetta and Faraglioni, attempt the Blue Grotto, and return to Rome by evening. Hotel pickup is available depending on the option selected at checkout.
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Step-by-step itinerary
Capri day trip from Rome
- Depart Rome by deluxe coach
- Board ferry from Naples to Capri
- Explore Capri with guide or independently
- Optional: Visit Blue Grotto (guided tour only)
- Sail back to Naples by ferry
- Return to Rome by deluxe coach
- Molo Beverello 1h 30m
- Island of Capri 4h
- Blue Grotto 30m
- Molo Beverello 1h 30m
What’s included
- Roundtrip coach transport from Rome to Naples port.
- roundtrip ferry tickets to Capri.
- bilingual tour guide (English or Spanish, depending on your booking).
- Blue Grotto admission for guided tours only, subject to sea and weather conditions.
- tour host throughout the day.
Next departure: 15 May 2027
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Day trip from Rome to Capri by coach and ferry, visiting the Blue Grotto with a bilingual guide. Weather-dependent access to this sea cave with shimmering waters.
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The experience
The day starts at Viale Giorgio Washington near Villa Borghese park (or your hotel, if you book pickup), where you board a deluxe coach heading south through the Italian landscape to Naples. The ferry crossing to Capri takes you across the Bay of Naples: the water views start before you even arrive. Once on the island, a bilingual guide leads the group through the Piazzetta and points out the Faraglioni rock formations rising from the sea. The pace is set by the group, and the guide handles the navigation and the history.
The Blue Grotto is the centerpiece, but it comes with a real constraint: entry depends on sea conditions and cannot be reserved ahead. In high season, queues often run long. The tour leaders will work to fit it into the schedule, but if waiting times would throw off the day's timing, they substitute a different Capri highlight, usually a closer look at the Faraglioni or another scenic spot. This is not a failure. It is how the tour protects the group's return schedule. You get to know this upfront so there are no surprises when you arrive.
The return journey reverses the route: ferry back to Naples, then the coach carries you north to Rome, arriving at Rome Termini or your hotel depending on your booking. The whole day runs about 14 hours from start to finish. One small piece of hand luggage per person is allowed. Anything larger stays behind. Wear sunscreen and comfortable shoes: the island involves walking, and the sun reflects off the water and the stone.
Top questions
Can I be picked up at my hotel?
You can choose: pickup at your hotel, or go straight to the meeting point. When you book, you choose your hotel from 245 pickup locations; if yours isn’t listed, you can type in your address. Pickup is about 60 minutes before departure.
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English and Spanish.
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 7 years); Infant (under 3): free.
Can I book the Blue Grotto in advance, or do I just show up and hope?
The Blue Grotto cannot be pre-booked. Entry depends on sea conditions on the day. The tour leaders will do their best to include it, but in high season, waiting times can be long. If queues would delay the group's return to Naples, an alternative island highlight replaces it to keep the schedule on track.
What's the difference between the guided tour and the independent tour?
The guided tour includes a bilingual guide who leads you through Capri's main sights and handles the Blue Grotto attempt. The independent tour gives you free time to explore the island at your own pace, with a tour host on hand for logistics. The Blue Grotto is not included, and you navigate on your own.
Do I need to arrange my own way to Naples, or does the tour handle it?
The tour includes roundtrip coach transport from Rome to the Naples port and roundtrip ferry tickets to Capri. You depart from Rome Termini or your hotel (if you book pickup) and return to the same point.
What happens if I arrive late at the meeting point?
The coach departs on schedule from Viale Giorgio Washington at Villa Borghese park. Late arrivals forfeit the booking with no refund, so plan to arrive 15 minutes early.
Is lunch included, and what should I bring?
Lunch and drinks are not included. You buy food on the island or bring your own. Bring sunscreen, sunglasses, and comfortable walking shoes. One small piece of hand luggage per person is allowed.
Operated by Gray Line I Love Rome by Carrani Tours. Explorevia does not run this tour: we compare it with similar options, and you book it with our booking partner.
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Capri Day Trip from Rome: Blue Grotto & Guided Island Tour
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