Day Tour To Capri From Sorrento: Fast Ferry, Blue Grotto by Rowboat and Anacapri with a Local Guide

Your ticket covers the round-trip fast ferry from Sorrento port directly to Capri and back. No hunting for tickets at the dock, no queuing at the window. Once on the island, a shuttle bus handles all transfers, including the famously dramatic "Mamma Mia road" up to Anacapri.

Blue Grotto admission is fully included, rowboat access inside the cave and all. A certified local guide leads the whole day. If the grotto closes due to sea conditions, a shared boat tour around the island automatically takes its place. The only extras you need to budget for are lunch, drinks, tips, and the optional chairlift to Monte Solaro.

You board a small traditional rowboat just outside the cave entrance. The opening is so low that you lie flat on your back to slide inside. It takes about two seconds and then you are in. The water glows electric blue from a submerged opening that filters sunlight beneath the surface. The effect is unlike anything you will see elsewhere in Italy.

Your boatman rows you around the interior while your guide explains the history, including how Roman Emperor Tiberius used the cave as a private swimming bath. Visits last around five minutes inside, which sounds short but feels complete. The memory sticks.

After the Blue Grotto, the shuttle climbs to Anacapri. This is the quieter, more local-feeling side of the island. The historic center has narrow lanes, tiled staircases, and far fewer crowds than Capri town. From here you can take the open-air chairlift up to Monte Solaro for 360-degree views over the Bay of Naples. The chairlift ticket is optional and paid separately on the day.

The final stop is La Piazzetta in Capri town, the island's social center. Sit down for an aperitivo, browse the craft boutiques, or just watch the world go by. Your guide wraps up the tour here before the group heads back to the ferry for the return crossing to Sorrento.

The tour runs for 8 hours (480 minutes) and meets at Sorrento's main port. Pickup and drop-off at the port are included. The group is small, which means more access, less waiting, and a guide who can actually answer your questions.

The rating sits at 4.95 out of 5 across 278 verified reviews in 2026, making this one of the highest-rated Capri day tours operating out of Sorrento. Cancellation is straightforward: cancel at least 24 hours before departure for a full refund. Wear comfortable shoes, bring sunscreen, and travel light since you will be on and off boats and buses throughout the day.