Capri guided tour: Blue Grotto, Faraglioni & Gardens of Augustus

Boat into the Blue Grotto's electric-blue waters, then walk the Gardens of Augustus above the Faraglioni.

A 7-hour guided tour of Capri combining boat access to the Blue Grotto and three other sea caves, stops at the Faraglioni rock formations, and time in the Gardens of Augustus overlooking Marina Piccola. The tour includes entrance tickets to both the grotto and gardens, air-conditioned vehicle transport, and a live guide. Villa San Michele and the Monte Solaro chairlift are available as paid add-ons at checkout.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Marina Grandepass by
2. White Grottopass by
3. Natural Archpass by
4. Marina Piccolapass by
5. Green Grottopass by
6. Faraglionipass by
7. Blue Grotto1h · entry included
8. Monte Solaro45m
9. Villa San Michele45m
10. Gardens of Augustus30m · entry included
11. Piazzetta di Capri15m
12. Via Camerellepass by

Explore Capri's natural and cultural sites

• Arrive at Marina Grande harbor
• Visit the Blue Grotto sea cave
• See the Faraglioni rock formations by boat
• Pass by the White Grotto
• Pass by the Green Grotto
• Pass by the Natural Arch rock formation
• Stop at Marina Piccola for a swim
• Explore the town of Capri
• Visit the Piazzetta di Capri main square
• Walk along Via Camerelle shopping street
• Visit the Gardens of Augustus
• Travel to Anacapri town
• Visit Villa San Michele museum and gardens
• Take chairlift or hike to Monte Solaro summit

The experience

The tour starts at Marina Grande, the main harbor where ferries arrive, and moves between the island's boat-accessible grottoes and its hillside landmarks. You'll travel by rowboat into the Blue Grotto first, where sunlight filters through the water and turns it electric blue. The same boat route passes the White Grotto and Green Grotto, each lit by natural light in different ways. The Faraglioni (three limestone rock formations rising from the sea) come into view from the water and again later from the Gardens of Augustus, where you walk terraced paths lined with flowers and greenery overlooking Marina Piccola on the southern coast.

An air-conditioned vehicle carries the group between Marina Grande, Anacapri (the hilltop town), and the central piazza near the Gardens. The guide speaks English or Spanish and travels with you throughout. You'll have time to walk through the Piazzetta di Capri, the island's main square, and can browse Via Camerelle, the upscale shopping street nearby, though these are stops rather than structured activities. The Natural Arch, a prehistoric rock formation visible from both land and sea, appears during the route.

The 7-hour span runs from morning into early afternoon. Entrance to the Gardens of Augustus and the Blue Grotto are included. If you want to visit Villa San Michele (the historic villa with art collections and panoramic views in Anacapri) or ride the chairlift up Monte Solaro to the 589-meter summit, you can add those tickets at checkout for a per-person fee. Infants can ride in a stroller, and service animals are welcome.

What’s included

• Entrance tickets to the Blue Grotto and Gardens of Augustus.
• air-conditioned vehicle transport between Marina Grande, Anacapri, and the town center.
• a 7-hour guided tour with a live English or Spanish-speaking guide.
• boat access to the White Grotto and Green Grotto as well as views of the Faraglioni and Natural Arch.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:45Last departure this season: 6 Jan 2027

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AgesAdult (3 and older) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupUp to 25

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.Operator's directions: “Your guide will have a sign with the name of the agency. The day before the tour, we will contact you to reconfirm.”

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 2 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot for heart conditionsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Bella Vie

Is this one for you?Pick this tour if you want commentary in English or Spanish throughout, and prefer one coordinated itinerary covering the main grottoes and hillside views rather than booking separate experiences.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Infant (under 3): 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.

Can I actually get inside the Blue Grotto, or do we just see it from the boat?

You board a rowboat that enters the Blue Grotto itself. The boat glides through the cave's interior where the sunlight creates the blue glow in the water. The same route passes the White Grotto and Green Grotto, each with its own light and color from the natural openings.

What are the Faraglioni, and do we get close to them?

The Faraglioni are three dramatic limestone rocks (named Stella, Mezzo, and Scopolo) that rise sharply from the sea off Capri's coast. You see them from the boat during the grotto tour and again from the Gardens of Augustus, where they frame the view across Marina Piccola.

Is lunch included in the tour?

Lunch is not included. The 7-hour tour covers the grottoes, the Faraglioni, and the Gardens of Augustus, with time in the town center where cafés and restaurants are available if you want to eat.

What's included in the price, and what costs extra?

Entrance to the Blue Grotto and the Gardens of Augustus, the air-conditioned vehicle, and the guided tour are included. Villa San Michele and the Monte Solaro chairlift are optional add-ons you can purchase at checkout.