--- title: Ultimate Capri & Blue Grotto Day Tour from Naples or Sorrento lang: en type: tour city: Naples country: Italy price: 150 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.8 reviews: 1247 duration_minutes: 540 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: Naples or Sorrento start rank_in_category: 40 of 63 (Day Trips from Naples) schedule_checked: 2026-09-22 data_updated: 2026-10-04 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/naples/tours/ultimate-capri-blue-grotto-day-tour-from-naples-or-sorrento/ --- # Ultimate Capri & Blue Grotto Day Tour from Naples or Sorrento **Guidekin's take:** Capri by fast ferry from Naples or Sorrento with a guide, the island shuttle and the Blue Grotto ticket; when the sea closes the grotto a boat ride around the island replaces it. Lunch and the Mount Solaro chairlift are extra and the day is not suited to mobility problems. 4.8 from 1247 reviews at €150 per person. In our comparison: #40 of 63 in Day Trips from Naples, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Spend a day on the astonishing island of Capri. Meet your guide in Naples or Sorrento's port and by shared fast ferry reach the island of Capri. Travel around Capri by a comfortable minibus and visit the Blue Grotto , if the sea permits, if not , enjoy a shared boat ride tour around the Island. Stop in Anacapri to stroll by the town or try the thrill of the chairlift to the Mount Solaro or discover the secrets of Villa San Michele. After Lunch, it will be a time for a delicious coffee in Capri main square , La piazzetta . Along the tour, your Local guide will accompany you and tell you precious details about the island and show you unforgettable places. The tour will finish in Marina Grande , main port of Capri, where you will catch the jetfoil to return in Sorrento or Naples. It is NOT a Boat Tour but a guided sea and land tour of the island. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Meet your guide in the main port of… - Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk - 4 start times: between 07:40 and 09:15 - Food not included: bring or buy your own - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €140: ages 4 to 12 **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €150 per person - Duration: 9h - Rating: 4.8/5 from 1247 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Tours of Capri-Private Tours of Amalfi Coast & Pompeii - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English - Tickets: Admission included - Start times: 07:40, 08:00, 08:45, 09:15 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-22 ## Reviews 4.8 from 1247 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 95% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 1185 of 1247. - 5 stars: 1102 (88%) - 4 stars: 83 (7%) - 3 stars: 35 (3%) - 2 stars: 14 (1%) - 1 star: 13 (1%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise the guides and efficient planning, but sea conditions can mean missing the Blue Grotto. **Praised:** - Knowledgeable, attentive guides who share island history and practical tips - Efficient planning that often keeps grotto and chairlift queues short - Blue Grotto visits frequently singled out as a highlight - Island views from the Anacapri chairlift - Coastal scenery on the boat trip around the island **Complaints:** - Weather or rough seas preventing entry to the Blue Grotto - Heat and crowds while exploring Capri - Some enjoyed the free time, while others felt the day focused too much on shopping Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2026-07-04 to 2026-10-01); last checked 2026-10-04. ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Capri from SORRENTO | €150 / person | English | Starting point: Hotel Il Faro, Via Marina Piccola, 5, 80067 Sorrento NA, Italy | | Capri From NAPLES | €150 / person | English | Meeting point: The guide will be near the sign MOLO BEVERELLO, at the right of the tickets office entrance , up the stairs. | ## What's included - Transportation on the island by shuttle bus - Shared boat ride around the island if the Blue Grotto is closed - Expert Local Guide - Fast Ferry Tickets roundtrip from Naples or Sorrento to Capri - Blue Grotto admission tickets ## Not included - Gratuities - Food and Drinks - Mount Solaro chairlift (optional) - Shared Boat ride tour around the island ( as option to be added if the blue Grotto is open) ## Itinerary 1. **Molo Beverello** (1h) - The Main port of Naples from where the ferry will leave . The ferry takes 1 hour ride. 2. **Sorrento** (30m) - We will meet at marina Piccola in Sorrento , outside the Hotel il Faro to catch the ferry to Capri. Ferry will take 30 minutes. 3. **Marina Grande Beach** (30m) - From Naples or Sorrento , reach by fast ferry the main port of Capri , Marina grande , from where your tour will start. 4. **Blue Grotto** (1h; admission included) - The amazing cave , will be the first stop of this tour, weather and sea permitting. 5. **Anacapri** (1h) - The second stop of the tour, where you will have time to visit the place and take your time for Lunch 6. **Monte Solaro** (1h) - Reach the highest point of the island ,Mount Solaro, it is possible by an adventurous chairlift. 7. **Capri** (1h) - Soon after the Lunch , catch your shuttle bus and reach Capri main square, where having a coffee in one of the most famous square in the world : " La Piazzetta" , it is a must. 8. **Island of Capri** (3h) - The travel times on the island could be subject to change because it depends on the time waiting to each attraction or also the decisions group to spend more time in a place than another. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 07:40, 08:00, 08:45, 09:15 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-22 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point Meet your guide in the main port of Sorrento, Marina Piccola, outside the Hotel il Faro . Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJ18x5drKeOxMRcPp75D1kmz0 Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Public transportation options are available nearby - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness - This tour is not suitable for people with mobility problems Booking asks for: dates of birth ## Compared with other Day Trips from Naples | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #40 of 63** | €150 | 9h | 4.8 (1247) | shared | | [Private Amalfi Coast Tour - Enjoy it with our local english speaking driver](/italy/naples/tours/private-amalfi-coast-tour-enjoy-it-with-our-local-english-speaking-driver/?format=md) | €320 | 7h | 4.99 (502) | private | | [Best of Amalfi Coast & Pompeii: Exclusive Private Day Experience](/italy/naples/tours/best-of-amalfi-coast-pompeii-exclusive-private-day-experience/?format=md) | €234 | 7h | 4.99 (446) | private | | [Full Day Private Amalfi Coast Tour from Sorrento/Naples/Salerno](/italy/naples/tours/full-day-private-amalfi-coast-tour-from-sorrento-naples-salerno/?format=md) | €285 | 7h | 4.96 (889) | private | Ranked #40 of 63 in Day Trips from Naples by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €35 to €557, median €109; typical length 8h. 15 of 63 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/italy/naples/day-trips-from-naples/?format=md ## More in Naples - All Naples tours: https://guidekin.com/italy/naples/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/italy/naples/tours/ultimate-capri-blue-grotto-day-tour-from-naples-or-sorrento/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/italy/naples/?format=md