Capri Tours &
Things to Do
Discover the best Capri tours and things to do on Italy’s glamorous island: sail around the coast to the shimmering Blue Grotto and the towering Faraglioni rocks, ride the chairlift up Monte Solaro in Anacapri, stroll the chic Piazzetta and the Gardens of Augustus, and arrive easily by boat from Sorrento or Naples. Compare top-rated experiences and plan the perfect trip.
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Explore Capri by interest
Whatever brings you to Capri — world-class museums, the river, or a long lunch — start with the experiences travellers love most.
Top attractions in Capri
The landmarks that define the city — and the tickets and tours that get you in, often skipping the line.
Faraglioni
Iconic rocks.
Blue Grotto
Glowing cave.
Monte Solaro
Chairlift peak.
Gardens of Augustus
Cliff views.
Via Krupp
Cliff path.
Capri Town
The Piazzetta.
Anacapri
Upper town.
Sea Caves
Grottoes.
Coast awayBlue Grotto
Glowing cave.
Coast awayFaraglioni
Iconic rocks.
Anacapri awayMonte Solaro
Chairlift peak.
30 min awayFrom Sorrento
Ferry day trip.
50 min awayFrom Naples
Ferry day trip.
Capri town awayGardens of Augustus
Cliff views.
Know before you go
Short, straight answers to the questions every Capri visitor asks before booking.
Spring (Apr–Jun)
Warm, flowering and less crowded — lovely.
Summer (Jul–Aug)
Hot, glamorous and busiest, with the best swimming.
Autumn (Sep–Oct)
Warm sea and fewer crowds — ideal.
Winter (Nov–Mar)
Quiet and mild; some tours and the Blue Grotto may pause.
For the Blue Grotto
Calm summer seas give the best chance of entry.
Best overall
May, June and September are ideal.
One day
The boat tour and Blue Grotto.
Two days
Add Anacapri and the town.
Three days
Add beaches and leisure.
For the sea
Boat tours and the grotto.
For views
Monte Solaro and the gardens.
With kids
The chairlift and swimming.
Ferries
Ferries link Capri with Naples, Sorrento and the coast.
Funicular
A funicular climbs from Marina Grande to Capri town.
Buses & taxis
Small buses and open taxis link Capri and Anacapri.
Chairlift
The Monte Solaro chairlift runs from Anacapri.
On foot
The towns and gardens are best explored walking.
Euro
Capri uses the euro; it can be pricey, so budget accordingly.
Book boat tours
Island boat tours sell out in summer — reserve ahead.
Blue Grotto timing
Go on calm mornings; the grotto can close in rough seas.
Beat the crowds
Arrive early or stay overnight to enjoy Capri after day trippers leave.
Budget for prices
Capri is glamorous and pricey — plan for higher costs.
Ride the chairlift
Don’t miss the Monte Solaro chairlift for the best views.
Shoulder season
Visit May, June or September for the best balance.
Boat tours
Island and Blue Grotto boat tours sell out — book ahead.
Day trips
Sorrento and Naples day trips fill up — reserve early.
Anacapri tours
Monte Solaro tours book out — reserve ahead.
Kayak tours
Guided kayak trips have limited spots — book early.
Private boats
Private boat tours book out in summer — reserve ahead.
Summer
July and August are busiest — book everything ahead.
Island boat tour
Around €40–80 for a shared island boat tour.
Blue Grotto
About €20–35 extra for the Blue Grotto boat entry.
From Sorrento
Roughly €90–150 for a Sorrento day trip with boat tour.
From Naples
Around €95–160 for a Naples day trip with boat tour.
Kayak tour
About €60–100 for a guided kayak tour.
How to save
Join shared boat tours and visit in shoulder season.
Capri through the seasons
What's best, how busy it gets, and one booking tip for each time of year.
- Best for
- Warm & flowering.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Lovely.
- Best for
- Swimming & buzz.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Busiest.
- Best for
- Warm sea.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Ideal.
- Best for
- Quiet & mild.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Some closures.