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Blue Grotto, Capri: 15 Boat Trips Into the Cave

47 tours  ·  from $28 a head

The grotto only opens when the sea allows, so the boat and the timing matter more than anything else. These 15 are priced, with a note on which ones include the rowing-boat entry.

Capri: Island Boat Tour with Blue Grotto Stop - From Marina Grande to the eastern cliffs
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Capri: Island Boat Tour with Blue Grotto Stop

1.Capri: Island Boat Tour with Blue Grotto Stop

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 2,071 reviews · 2 hours · from $28Our pick

From Marina Grande, take a roughly two-hour boat circuit past Capri’s caves, Faraglioni Rocks, Casa Malaparte, and Punta Carena Lighthouse. The captain offers commentary in Italian and English. A Blue Grotto visit requires a separate €18 rowboat transfer, subject to weather and queues. Boats and crew can vary; skipper Pasquale has been praised by name.

“Couldn't go to the Grotto as it was closed but the boat ride was great. Small boat so it was not crowded. Well worth the money, great experience, must do.”

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Day Trip to Capri and Blue Grotto From Naples & Sorrento - Anacapri: time to wander and ride above the island
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Day Trip to Capri and Blue Grotto From Naples & Sorrento

2.Day Trip to Capri and Blue Grotto From Naples & Sorrento

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,023 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $175Top rated

Travel by round-trip hydrofoil from Naples or Sorrento, then use island shuttle buses to reach the Blue Grotto, Anacapri and Capri. A local guide manages the day and adjusts plans for sea conditions. If the grotto is closed, a shared boat tour around the island is offered instead. The Monte Solaro chairlift costs extra.

“Blue Grotto was unfortunately closed due to high tides, but the island boat tour offered instead was spectacular.”

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From Naples: Capri and Blue Grotto Day Tour - The Blue Grotto: beautiful, but never guaranteed
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From Naples: Capri and Blue Grotto Day Tour

3.Capri and Blue Grotto Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 966 reviews · from $173

Take a nine-hour guided trip from Naples to Capri by fast ferry, with island minibus transfers, time in Anacapri and Capri town, and a Blue Grotto visit if weather permits. Guides such as Alberto, Tiziana, Serena, and Giorgio have led this tour, though your guide may differ. If the grotto is closed, a shared boat ride around the island is offered.

“Here’s an improved version of your review: Tiziana was fantastic! Our tour started in Naples, and we had an amazing time in Capri. Tiziana provided all the information and helpful tips to explore the island, making our experience even better. We absolutely loved it!”

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From Sorrento: Day Trip to Capri with Blue Grotto - From Marina Piccola to Marina Grande
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From Sorrento: Day Trip to Capri with Blue Grotto

4.From Sorrento: Day Trip to Capri with Blue Grotto

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 886 reviews · 6 - 9 hours · from $88

Take an early boat from Sorrento to Capri with an onboard tour leader, cruise past the Faraglioni and sea caves, then explore the island on your own for about five hours. Blue Grotto entry costs extra and depends on sea conditions. Guides such as Michele and Gaetano have helped visitors plan their time on the island.

“Gaetano was great, the whole experience was easy and great value for money. I was updated regularly and provided all information needed”

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From Naples: Capri, Anacapri, and Blue Grotto Full-Day Trip - Why the guide matters on a packed island day
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From Naples: Capri, Anacapri, and Blue Grotto Full-Day Trip

5.Capri, Anacapri, and Blue Grotto Full-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 711 reviews · from $192

Take a nine-hour trip from Naples to Capri with an English-speaking local guide, ferry tickets, and shuttle transport included. Visit the Blue Grotto if sea conditions allow, or see the Faraglioni and other caves on a boat tour. You’ll also have time in Anacapri and Capri town. Guides include Tiziana, Michele, Marcella, and Alberto.

“Our guide was wonderful! Blue grotto was beautiful. Transportation while we were there was great. The boat ride from Naples was a little rough & the boat ride back to Naples was really scary.”

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Capri Coast to Coast: Boat Tour with Optional Blue Grotto - How the price compares with the time on the water
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Capri Coast to Coast: Boat Tour with Optional Blue Grotto

6.Capri Coast to Coast: Boat Tour with Optional Blue Grotto

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 686 reviews · 1 to 2 hours (approx.) · from $28

Set off from Marina Grande with an English and Italian speaking crew for a one to two hour boat circuit of Capri. See the Natural Arch, Malaparte’s villa, the Faraglioni and several sea caves. The Blue Grotto visit is optional, costs an extra €18, and can involve a long wait or closure in rough seas.

“We went at 12:30 pm. This was a great 1.5 hour tour that circumnavigated Capri. It included a 20 minute stop for swimming right near the Faraglioni rocks, which were beautiful. The water was not cold. They had 10 pool noodles (so not enough for everyone). My youngest (8 y.o) used a noodle, and my older one (11 y.o.) did not, but she was nervous while swimming in the ocean (maybe 20 feet deep?). We brought goggles for the kids so she could see fish beneath us. The boat was large enough to not get sea sick on the boat but small enough that it didn't feel crowded. There were…”

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Small Group Tour from Naples to Blue Grotto, Anacapri and Capri - Capri town and La Piazzetta
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Small Group Tour from Naples to Blue Grotto, Anacapri and Capri

7.Small Group Tour from Naples to Blue Grotto, Anacapri and Capri

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 568 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $181

Travel from Naples to Capri with a local guide, then use island shuttle buses to reach the Blue Grotto, Anacapri, and Capri town. You get time to eat and explore, with the option to ride the Monte Solaro chairlift for €14. If sea conditions close the grotto, a shared boat tour around the island is included instead.

“While the Blue Grotto was incredible I’m not sure that the long wait was worth it. The sea changed and we had difficulty getting into the boat. Also our boat person was very impatient and a fellow passenger hit his head on the rocks going into the cave. Beware if you go. We did not have enough time on the island because of the long wait. We ate a very good prefixed lunch at the Restaurant Atmosphere. Otherwise the Island was beautiful and our guide Tiziana was excellent. She looked out for everyone and gave us a lot of information about Capri. Go to Capri and decide for yourself if…”

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Capri: Island Sightseeing Tour with Blue Grotto Stop - The island from the water
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Capri: Island Sightseeing Tour with Blue Grotto Stop

8.Capri: Island Sightseeing Tour with Blue Grotto Stop

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 473 reviews · 1 hour · from $28

From Marina Grande, sail around Capri aboard Laser Capri, passing the White and Green Grottoes, Natural Arch, Faraglioni, Villa Malaparte and Punta Carena Lighthouse. The one-hour cruise stops near the Blue Grotto, but entering costs €18 extra and depends on conditions and the queue.

“It was a fantastic experience and well worth doing!”

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From Sorrento: Capri and Blue Grotto Boat Tour - The Blue Grotto: spectacular, but not guaranteed
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From Sorrento: Capri and Blue Grotto Boat Tour

9.From Sorrento: Capri and Blue Grotto Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 340 reviews · from $202

Cruise to Capri aboard a traditional gozzo with up to eight people, guided by an English- or Italian-speaking skipper and crew. See the island’s grottoes, Faraglioni Rocks, and Natural Arch, then spend three to five hours ashore at your own pace. Snacks and drinks are included; Blue Grotto entry and a €10 destination fee cost extra.

“We had a great time. The guide - Francesco - was very friendly and jovial. Took great care of us and was very organised. The boat was of excellency condition and the captain was also very competent. Overall a wonderful experience. Thank you!”

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Private Capri Island and Blue Grotto Day Tour from Naples or Sorrento - Anacapri and the climb to Mount Solaro
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Private Capri Island and Blue Grotto Day Tour from Naples or Sorrento

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 311 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $604

Spend about eight hours exploring Capri from Naples or Sorrento, with round-trip fast ferries, island transport, a local guide, Blue Grotto entry when conditions allow, and a chairlift ride to Mount Solaro. Guides named on this tour include Vincenzo, Stephanie, Lucia and Paola, though a particular guide cannot be guaranteed.

“We had the most amazing private tour of Capri and the Blue Grotto with Vinchenzo as our guide. From start to finish, he made the entire experience seamless, enriching, and truly unforgettable. Vinchenzo’s passion for the island, its history, and its hidden gems was evident in every stop we made. He was not only incredibly knowledgeable, but also warm, funny, and attentive—making us feel like we were exploring Capri with a good friend. Even when I unexpectedly got a little sea sick, Vinchenzo was kind, patient, and reassuring. Thanks to his calm demeanor and professionalism, I was able to recover quickly and fully enjoy the rest of the day. And…”

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Capri: Island Boat Tour and Optional Blue Grotto Visit - Tiberius’s Leap and the stories in the cliffs
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Capri: Island Boat Tour and Optional Blue Grotto Visit

11.Capri: Island Boat Tour and Optional Blue Grotto Visit

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 296 reviews · 2 hours · from $34

Circle Capri on a roughly two-hour boat tour from Marina Grande, passing Tiberius’s Leap, the Arco Naturale and the Faraglioni. Departures run about every 30 minutes, and an English-speaking skipper points out coastal sights. The Blue Grotto is optional, costs about €19 extra and depends on sea conditions and the queue.

“easy...good english...flexible with the tickets...great servic”

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From Naples: Full-Day Capri Island and Blue Grotto Tour - Marina Grande: your first look at Capri
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From Naples: Full-Day Capri Island and Blue Grotto Tour

12.Full-Day Capri Island and Blue Grotto Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 224 reviews · from $224

From Naples, take a hydrofoil to Capri, then explore with a professional guide and island transport. The day includes a Blue Grotto visit when sea conditions allow, plus time to see the port, towns and views. Guides have included Carolina, Tony and Giovanni, though your guide may differ. Food and drinks are not included.

“Overall it was a fun day and we enjoyed our guide Giovanni , we booked this primarily to see the Blue Grotto which we didn’t get to see so that was a definite disappointment, however that is all determined by tides and currents and is beyond control .”

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Sorrento: Capri, Anacapri and Blue Grotto Guided Tour - Anacapri: two and a half hours at the island’s high end
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Sorrento: Capri, Anacapri and Blue Grotto Guided Tour

13.Sorrento: Capri, Anacapri and Blue Grotto Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 146 reviews · from $181

Take a nine-hour guided trip from Sorrento to Capri by ferry, then use minibuses and island buses to visit the Blue Grotto, Anacapri, Capri town and Augustus Gardens. The guide handles the day’s connections and adds local context. Marco is a frequently praised guide, though the assigned guide may vary. Blue Grotto access depends on sea conditions.

“I liked Capri and the natural beauty I did like the transportations and the trip blue greto was not recommended at all it was not worth . I would have spent more time in Capri itself . The boat rollers were impolite and begged for tips , some were very aggressive with tourists like very bad people”

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Capri: DIY Day Trip with Blue Grotto, Funicular & Lunch - Ride the bus uphill to Anacapri
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Capri: DIY Day Trip with Blue Grotto, Funicular & Lunch

14.Capri: DIY Day Trip with Blue Grotto, Funicular & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 129 reviews · from $152

This self-guided Capri package bundles a coastal boat tour with a Blue Grotto stop, buses to Anacapri and Capri town, a Mount Solaro chairlift ride, a three-course lunch at La Giara, and the funicular to Marina Grande. There is no guide or fixed schedule. You arrange your own ferry, and the Blue Grotto entrance fee is extra.

“We went with three adults, and two small children and experience was absolutely amazing! This tour was the best of all the excursions we did, in all 13 cities! Allowed us to go at her own pace, and stay longer or last time in something that did not interest us. Having been to Capri before and walking way too much. This was a great tour that included the funicular, chairlift, bus, ride, and boat ride! We didn’t get to do the blue grotto because the weather was really bad, but we were able to still see it.”

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From Sorrento: Day Trip to Capri & Anacapri with Blue Grotto - The Blue Grotto: beautiful, brief, and weather-dependent
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From Sorrento: Day Trip to Capri & Anacapri with Blue Grotto

15.From Sorrento: Day Trip to Capri & Anacapri with Blue Grotto

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 127 reviews · from $178

Spend eight hours travelling from Sorrento to Capri by hydrofoil, with island transfers, a guide, and time in both Capri and Anacapri. The Blue Grotto is weather-dependent; the Anacapri chairlift is optional and costs extra. Guides vary, with Mario, Alessandro, Francesco, and others leading recent departures.

“We loved the activity! Had the pleasure of having Andrea for the second time and he is just amazing! Always in great hands with him.”

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