The 15 Best Blue Grotto Tours on Capri

1.Exclusive Capri Boat Tour and Optional Blue Grotto

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3,170 reviews · from $143Our pick

Join a small boat of up to 12 people from Sorrento, with guides such as Fabrizio, Emmanuel, or Federico, for Capri’s grottos, Faraglioni rocks, swimming, drinks, and four hours ashore. Choose an early start for the Blue Grotto, then return with a limoncello tasting.

“Captain and his assistant were great! Shared great pieces of history from the area. Beautiful scenery, very relaxing. Awesome day!”

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2.Capri Blue Grotto Small-Group Boat Day Tour From Sorrento

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,511 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $131

Join a small boat from Sorrento with up to 12 people, guided by a professional skipper such as Flavio, Agatha, or Alessandro. Visit the Blue Grotto early, circle Capri’s grottos and Faraglioni, enjoy drinks and fruit, then spend three hours exploring the island before swimming back toward Sorrento.

“Overpriced. The crew was very nice and helpful. The circumstances were not their fault. Did not get into the Blue Grotto due to rough seas. The whole reason for booking this excursion was to go into the Blue Grotto. I truly believe the best customer service would be to give a partial refund if the grotto is closed for the day. It was the most disappointing day. It was our 25th wedding anniversary and we paid a lot of money just to go to Capri and spend more money for lunch and a bit of souvenir shopping. Complete waste of a lot of money. I would not recommend this tour.”

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3.Island Boat Tour with Blue Grotto Stop

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 2,071 reviews · 2 hours · from $28Best value

From Marina Grande, you circle Capri by boat with an Italian and English speaking captain, passing the Faraglioni, Casa Malaparte, sea caves, lighthouse, and Blue Grotto. The grotto requires a separate wooden rowboat and €18 fee, with access shaped by weather and waiting times.

“Unfortunately the Blue Grotto was not open so we only went as far as the Faraglioni Rocks before heading back to the Marina. That said the coastline is beautiful and it was still worth doing this trip.”

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4.Capri & Blue Grotto Semi Private Boat Day Trip from Sorrento

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,053 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $216Top rated

Cruise from Sorrento to Capri on a traditional gozzo with a skipper and English-speaking guide. With a maximum of eight people, you’ll see the Faraglioni, coastal grottoes, Roman ruins, and the Blue Grotto, then spend up to four hours exploring Capri independently. Guides may include Luca, Anna, Francesco, or Yana.

“It was absolutely wonderful! Our tour guides gave us all the info we needed and were so kind! Great guides!”

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5.Capri Boat Tour with Blue Grotto Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,759 reviews · from $141

Join MBS Blu Charter for a small-group speedboat trip from Sorrento to Capri. Guides such as Lucio, Agatha, Alessandro, and Raffaella share local stories, serve drinks and fruit, and help you make the most of swim stops, the Blue Grotto, and free time on the island.

“This was an unbelievable experience. Luciano and Dario were AMAZING!!!! We had two little kids with us (4 and 1.5 years old), and they were so friendly and accommodating. Capri was so busy- we tried to visit Anacapri, do the chair lift, and visit capri but it was too much. We recommend picking one or the other. Our favorite part was being on the boat with Luciano and Dario more than being on capri. And we loved the blue grotto! We will definitely do again!”

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

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

Spend about nine hours exploring Capri with a local guide such as Luigi, Tiziana, Giorgio, or Michele. Ride a fast ferry, visit the Blue Grotto when sea conditions allow, take the Anacapri chairlift at your own cost, and enjoy free time in Capri town.

“This was the best trip! Our trip host was amazing. So informative and best utilization of our time. We got to see so many beautiful areas that we would not have seen on our own.”

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7.Capri and Blue Grotto Day Tour

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

Take a fast ferry from Naples to Capri with an English-speaking guide, then visit the Blue Grotto if weather allows, Anacapri, Mamma Mia Road, and La Piazzetta. Minibus transport is included, and a shared island boat ride replaces the grotto visit when sea conditions close it.

“Our guide was friendly and excellent. It was disappointing not to be able to enter the blue grotto but the rest of the time was educational and enjoyable”

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8.Day Trip to Capri with Blue Grotto

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

Start early from Sorrento, cruise to Capri, and circle the island by boat past the Faraglioni, Natural Arch, Casa Malaparte, and several grottoes. You then get about five hours to explore Capri and Anacapri. Guides such as Michele, Gaetano, and Haiqua help you plan your free time.

“Great day on Capri lovely place. We loved Anacapri What a lovely town and the Church in town was fantastic. Capri Town was also lovely also very nice with lots of designer shops. We were unable to do the e Blue Grotto as the weather was bad but we did do the Island tour by boat which was amazing. The Tour Guide was excellent very nice and helpful Great job on a really nice day. Thank you”

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

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

Meet your English-speaking guide at Naples’ Molo Beverello for a nine-hour Capri day trip. Ride the fast ferry, visit Anacapri and Capri, and enter the Blue Grotto when seas allow. If not, take a boat ride past caves and the Faraglioni rocks. Guides may include Tiziana, Michele, Alberto, or Giorgio.

“It was very well organised and communicated. we fit a lot in and had a fantastic day.”

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

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

Meet HP Travel at Marina Grande for a 1 to 2 hour boat ride around Capri. An English and Italian speaking crew points out the Natural Arch, Faraglioni, Villa Malaparte, and several grottos. Add the Blue Grotto for €18, but allow extra time for queues and sea conditions.

“Great experience on Capri tour, the guides on boat were really good and shared a lot of detail...some of it quite funny! They also took pictures of our group and the good spots.”

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11.Naxos: Isola Bella, Blue Grotto, & Mazzarò Bay Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 568 reviews · 2 hours · from $43

From Pontile Pizzichella, cruise past Grotta della Conchiglia and Capo Taormina, swim near Isola Bella, view the Blue Grotto, and coast along Mazzarò Bay. Guides such as Francesco and Antonio add local stories, music, photos, snacks, and a welcome drink to this relaxed two-hour outing.

“Really good trip. Small group which was nice. Plenty of seating room on the boat. Few stops along the way and one to swim too. Free snack of an almond biscuit and some almond wine. Great time, would definitely recommend.”

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12.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, enter the Blue Grotto by small boat when sea conditions allow, explore Anacapri and Capri, and ride the shuttlebus between stops. Guides such as Michele, Tiziana, Teresa, Giorgio, and Marcella are praised for keeping a full day organized.

“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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13.Island Sightseeing Tour with Blue Grotto Stop

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

From Marina Grande, board the Laser Capri at pier 23 for a one-hour cruise around Capri. An Italian- and English-speaking host points out the Faraglioni, Natural Arch, grottos, Villa Malaparte, and Tiberius’ Leap. The Blue Grotto stop is only an opportunity to buy a separate €18 entry ticket, and long waits or rough water can cancel access.

“It was a great experience and worth the money we spent.”

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14.Capri and Blue Grotto Boat Tour

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

Set out from Piano di Sorrento on an elegant gozzo with no more than eight passengers. Cruise past the Faraglioni, Natural Arch, and several grottoes, enter the Blue Grotto if conditions allow, then spend three to five hours on Capri before swimming and returning with a limoncello tasting.

“Luca and Yana were nothing short of outstanding. We spent the day on the island of capri and finished the last two hours of the tour driving around the island, swimming, and looking at the beautiful views. Certainly an experience we would like to do again when we are back!”

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15.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 with a private guide, shared fast ferry tickets, Blue Grotto admission, a convertible car or minibus, Mount Solaro’s chairlift, and the Gardens of Augustus. Guides such as Vincenzo, Stephanie, Lucia, and Paola are praised for smart timing and flexible plans.

“One day stop while on a cruise. Capri was amazing Got to see and do everything we wanted to! Only way we managed with our incredible guide Vincent!”

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