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Explore Capri's Blue Grotto and Anacapri with a local guide on a scenic day trip from Naples or Sorrento.
Discover Capri's highlights in a small group, featuring the Blue Grotto and iconic Faraglioni rocks.
An all-inclusive journey from Sorrento to Capri and Anacapri, featuring a guided Blue Grotto visit.
Fascinating boat tour of Capri's coastline including the White and Green caves and Faraglioni rocks.
Sip prosecco and snorkel on this semi-private boat tour around Capri and the legendary Blue Grotto.
Visit the Blue Grotto by rowing boat and take a private minibus to the scenic heights of Anacapri.
Island cruise with aperitivo, snorkeling, and free Wi-Fi, plus a visit to the iconic Blue Grotto.
A premium private tour of Capri and the Blue Grotto via convertible car or shuttle from local ports.
Avoid the crowds with an early morning Blue Grotto visit and swimming stops at Punta Carina.
Full-day Capri boat tour visiting the Blue Grotto with swimming stops in crystal clear turquoise waters.
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The Blue Grotto, or Grotta Azzurra, is a natural sea cave of mesmerizing beauty located on the coast of the island of Capri. Famous worldwide for its brilliant blue light, the phenomenon is caused by sunlight passing through an underwater cavity and shining through the seawater, which filters out the red light and leaves only the blue. Visitors must transfer from larger boats to tiny wooden rowboats to enter through a narrow 2-meter opening. Beyond the cave, a full Capri tour offers views of the towering Faraglioni rocks, the White and Green Grottos, and the charming heights of Anacapri. Whether you are departing from Naples, Sorrento, or already on the island, booking through our platform ensures you find the highest-rated operators for this bucket-list Mediterranean experience.
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Our partner guides are Capri locals who know the best times to visit to avoid the heaviest crowds and maximize your cave time
April to October (Cave is frequently closed in winter due to high seas)
Comfortable walking shoes for Capri town|Lightweight, breathable clothing|Sun hat and sunglasses|Swimwear and a towel if your tour includes swimming stops|A light jacket for the ferry ride.
Rediscovered in 1826 by German writer August Kopisch and painter Ernst Fries, the cave became the symbol of Capri and a staple of the Grand Tour.
Most tours offer a full refund if canceled at least 24 hours before the start time. If the tour is canceled by the operator due to sea conditions, you will typically be offered a full refund or an alternative date.
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Real experiences from real travelers
The water is truly as blue as the photos. Our guide via the platform was excellent and helped us navigate the wait times.
Un'esperienza unica. I skip-the-line options saved us so much time in the heat. Highly recommend the small group tour.
The grotto is magical. Be prepared to wait at the entrance, but it is worth it for that incredible blue light.
Booked the tour from Sorrento. Everything was perfectly timed, from the ferry to the minibus in Anacapri.
We took the private tour for our anniversary. The convertible car ride in Capri was the highlight alongside the cave.
The rowboat entry is a bit tight but exciting. Our skipper sang Neapolitan songs inside the cave which made it special.
The clarity of the water at the swimming stops was incredible. Our boat was clean and the prosecco was a nice touch.
We were worried about the crowds, but our tour operator timed our visit perfectly to minimize the wait. Great service.
Everything you need to know for your journey
Most visitors take a boat from Marina Grande in Capri or join an organized day trip from Sorrento or Naples. Once at the cave entrance, you must transfer to a small rowing boat to enter.
No, it depends entirely on sea and wind conditions. If the tide is too high or the sea is rough, the entrance is too dangerous and the cave will be closed.
The light is strongest between 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM when the sun is highest, but early morning (8:30 AM - 9:30 AM) is best to avoid the longest queues.
The standard government-regulated fee is approximately €18 per person, which includes the rowing boat service and the entry tax.
No, swimming is strictly prohibited inside the Blue Grotto for safety reasons and to preserve the natural environment. Penalties for swimming are high.
If the cave is closed due to weather, most tours will instead offer a coastal cruise of the island, visiting other accessible grottos and the Faraglioni rocks.
Yes, but children must be able to sit still and lean back when the boat enters the cave. It may not be suitable for very young infants or those prone to motion sickness.
Due to the high volume of visitors, the time inside the cave is usually around 5 to 10 minutes.
Often no. Many boat tours only include the transport to the cave entrance. The rowing boat and entry fee are typically paid in cash on-site to the local boatmen.
Yes, there are many full-day tours departing from Naples that include the hydrofoil to Capri and a guided visit to the Grotto.
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