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Private Capri Island and Blue Grotto Day Tour from Naples or Sorrento

4.9 Excellent 321 reviews
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8h
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German, English, French, Spanish
Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before Private tour Instant confirmation Live guide

Ratings & Reviews

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Ratings collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor

Guidekin's take

Private guide, tickets in in our Capri Day Trips comparison.

Trade-off: Two to book; shared ferry, no hotel pickup.

Last checked: September 22, 2026. Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Overview

Guidekin summary

A guided day on Capri by shared fast ferry, then a convertible car or shuttle along the cliff road, the Blue Grotto by rowing boat when the sea allows, the Augustus Gardens and the Monte Solaro chairlift, tickets included. Hotel pickup, food and Villa San Michele are extra; the child rate needs two paying adults. 4.86 from 321 reviews at €500 per person.

From the guide

Travel to stunning Capri by fast ferry(not private boat) after met the guide. Wind along the famous Mamma Mia cliffside road, where you can snap some photos of a lifetime. Weather permitting,you will enter , by small boat, into the exquisite Blue Grotto, or Grotta Azzurra, to marvel at the glowing bluewater. The large cavern can only be reached by small boat through a narrow opening. Ride the chairlift from Anacapri to the peak of Monte Solaro to soak up spectacular views of the entire island. If you’re lucky, you will spot Mt. Vesuvius and Ischia Procida islands on the horizon.
Afterwards, visit the beautiful Villa San Michele and its lush gardens. During your wanders, you will spot ancient artefacts nestled in the flora and fauna. Follow this with a visit to La Piazzetta, a quaint square lined with boutiques and cafes.
Finally, visit the fabulous Augustus Gardens, where you can enjoy breath-taking views .
Faraglioni, Capri’s famous rock formations, before your return journey.

Tour options

The operator sells this tour in 3 versions. Prices are the operator's current list for two travellers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date and party.

From Sorrento's Port

from €500 / person (for 2+ people)
Guide: German, Spanish, English, French

Starting point:

What this option includes

Via Marina Piccola, 80067 Sorrento NA, Italy

From Capri

from €500 / person (for 2+ people)
Guide: German, Spanish, English, French

Starting point:

What this option includes

Capri, Metropolitan City of Naples, Italy

From Naples Port

from €500 / person (for 2+ people)
Guide: German, Spanish, English, French

Cruise ship: If you are on cruise ship, please specify the name of the cruise ship so the guide can meet you at the exit of the port gates

Compared with other Day Trips from Naples

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #32 of 65€5008h4.86 (321)private
Private Amalfi Coast Tour - Enjoy it with our local english speaking driver€3207h4.99 (502)private
Best of Amalfi Coast & Pompeii: Exclusive Private Day Experience€2347h4.99 (441)private
Full Day Private Amalfi Coast Tour from Sorrento/Naples/Salerno€2857h4.96 (883)private

Ranked #32 of 65 in Day Trips from Naples by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €35 to €557, median €100; typical length 8h. 15 of 65 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 65 Day Trips from Naples

Schedule & Availability

Runs daily
Departures: 07:30, 07:40, 08:15
Available year-round

This tour runs daily, departing at 07:30, 07:40, 08:15. It runs year-round. These are the operator’s scheduled departures, not a live seat count: availability is confirmed at checkout. Schedule last checked September 22, 2026.

What's Included

Local guide
Augustus Gardens admission tickets
Transport by private convertible car ( till 5 people) or Shuttle bus( from 6 people up)
Transportation to the Blue Grotto by sharing boat or by convertible car/shuttle bus
Blue Grotto admission tickets
Round-trip shared fast ferry to Capri
Chairlift admission tickets
Shared boat ride tour all around the island (If the Blue Grotto is closed)

What's Not Included

Food and drinks
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Villa San Michele admission tickets
Tip is not included

Itinerary

Marina Grande Stop 1
Main port of Capri that you will reach from Naples or Sorrento by ferry . Ferry takes 50/60 minutes. ( if you already stay in Capri , your tour starts at the lobby and lasts 6 hours instead of 8)
1h
Blue Grotto Stop 2
By convertible car or a shuttle bus (depends on your group number) reach The Blue Grotto , as your first stop ( weather permitting , otherwise a sharing boat ride tour around the island will be included) .The cave will leave you speechless. Lying on board a small boat you will enter inside the entrance of the cave is about one meter high. Its blue water reflects on the rock creating a splendid effect.
1h
Admission included
Anacapri Stop 3
is the second stop of this day tour, a more peaceful place than Capri. Here you will also stop for lunch.
1h 30m
Monte Solaro Stop 4
From Mount Solaro you can enjoy the most beautiful view of Capri. In Ancapri , Get on the chair lift and admire the landscape below with the Gulf of Naples and the Vesuvius in front.
1h
Admission included
Piazetta di Capri Stop 5
Piazza Umberto I is better known as the "Piazzetta". Sitting at a bar table you can enjoy an aperitif or a good Neapolitan espresso and maybe find yourself sitting next to a celebrity.
2h
Giardini di Augusto Stop 6
The Gardens of Augustus are a must to admire the symbol of the island of Capri, the rocks Faragioni. Follow your guide in a walking tour of the Gardens.
30 min
Admission included
Marina Grande Stop 7
Here you will catch your ferry back to Naples or Sorrento. Ferry takes 50/60 minutes . ( if you already stay in Capri , your tour ends at your hotel )
1h

Departure & Return

Start point

FROM NAPLES CRUISE SHIP: At the exit of the port gates at 07.30 am. ( please write in Special Requirements the name of your ship) , FROM CAPRI ISLAND: The meeting point is at the lobby of your hotel at 8.15 am. (Remember that as you have chosen the meeting point on the island , no ferry tickets are included with this option as you should be already on the island), The meeting point is the Main port of Sorrento, Marina Piccola, by the ticket office, near the Tree at 07.40 am. , The guide will meet you on the main road (Via Acton) next to the 'MOLO BEVERELLO' sign on the wall. This is located to the right of the ferry ticket office main entrance, at street level, facing the Maschio Angioino (the Old Castle). The guide will be holding a sign with your name.

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End point

FROM NAPLES CRUISE SHIP: At the exit of the port gates at 07.30 am. ( please write in Special Requirements the name of your ship) , FROM CAPRI ISLAND: The meeting point is at the lobby of your hotel at 8.15 am. (Remember that as you have chosen the meeting point on the island , no ferry tickets are included with this option as you should be already on the island), The meeting point is the Main port of Sorrento, Marina Piccola, by the ticket office, near the Tree at 07.40 am. , The guide will meet you on the main road (Via Acton) next to the 'MOLO BEVERELLO' sign on the wall. This is located to the right of the ferry ticket office main entrance, at street level, facing the Maschio Angioino (the Old Castle). The guide will be holding a sign with your name.

Additional Information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
  • If the blue grotto is closed you can do the sharing boat ride all around the island

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

1+ daysFull refund
0-1 daysNo refund
From € 500 / person