More about: Best tours of Capri
Being an island of Naples, it's clear that you have endless boat options to enjoy Capri, but you can also get to know the city in many other ways, such as taking a walking tour. I show you some of the best options to get to know the island from the sea and from its streets.
Besides, if there is a good plan among the best things to see and do in Capri, that is to take a tour around the island and get to know it all. Among the most interesting attractions to see on this island is the Blue Grotto, a cavern where you can see the sea from a deep blue colour, that's why most of these tours will take you to know this place.
1. Tour along the coast of Capri Island from the sea and the Blue Grotto
With this tour you will have the opportunity to choose a departure time that suits your itinerary. You will board a boat and in approximately two hours you will be able to see interesting places along the coast such as the cliffs of Capri, the Baths of Tiberius, and many others.
During this boat trip you will also be able to enjoy the incredible views of Capri from the sea. Without a doubt, one of the best boat trips in Capri for you to rest and relax before you consider a walking tour of the island.
Interesting details
- Price: You can enjoy this experience by paying an approximate price of around 22 euros per person.
- Duration: The trip lasts between one and two hours.
- Means of transport: The trip is completed by boat, although you will have to make your own way to the port.
2. Private guided walking tour of Capri and Anacapri with tour guide
This walking tour will take you to some of the most interesting places in Anacapri, one of them being the main square, where you can enjoy the scenery and take pictures of the sea views. In addition, you can visit Belvedere in the Gardens of Augustus, where you will also be able to enjoy incredible panoramic views.
It's definitely worth taking this land tour, which is one of the best things to do in Capri, especially because you'll get a different angle of all the interesting places on the island from land.
Interesting details
- Price: You can find this experience by paying an approximate cost of 360 euros per group of up to four people.
- Duration: This tour lasts approximately 8 hours.
- Means of transport: The whole tour is on foot, but you will have to get to the starting point on your own, either on foot or using public transport or a taxi.
3. Kayak tour of the caves and beaches of Capri
During this fun guided tour by kayak, you will go along the coast of Capri and get to know the beaches and caves that you wouldn't be able to see by any other means of transport such as a motorboat. This is an ecological way to explore the island and get to know every corner of the island.
You will have the opportunity to discover the Water Cave and the Green Cave. The best thing about this kayak tour is that it is in a group and you can enjoy it regardless of your level of knowledge about the sport. The best thing about this tour is that you will be kayaking without harming the marine nature. Your tour guide will tell you the stories and legends that have become famous in Capri and all over the world.
Interesting details
- Price: You will have to pay from 40 euros per person to enjoy this tour.
- Duration: You'll be in the kayak for around 1.5 hours.
- Means of transport: The whole tour is done by kayak, however, you will have to make your own way to the meeting point.
4. Bus, boat and walking tour of the island of Capri
On this complete tour of Capri you will have the opportunity to get to know the whole island by different means of transport, by boat, minibus and on foot. You will love it because your guide will take you beyond the beaches of the island. Moreover, the organised transport is an advantage on this trip, because you will be surprised by the places you will visit.
Together with your local guide you will get to know the most amazing attractions of Capri, some of these places are Anacapri, the Gardens of Augustus, Monte Solaro and the Piazzetta which is full of boutiques and luxury shops.
Details of interest
- Price: You can enjoy this option for a price of approximately 75 euros per person.
- Duration: This tour will take you approximately 6 hours.
- Means of transport: The tour is completed by minibus and boat, although you will have to make your own way to the starting point.
5. Boat and funicular tour with visit to the Blue Grotto and lunch
One of the things you'll love about this half day tour of Capri is that you'll visit some of the highlights of the island in a short time, and if you have a ferry ticket to continue your journey to another destination, you'll be able to do this tour and be on time before the ferry departs.
You will have the option to take a boat tour of the entire island, including a visit to the Blue Grotto and also take the funicular to the Piazzetta. At some point during the tour, you can take time to enjoy a traditional lunch of Capri's gastronomy in a local restaurant, as recommended by your tour guide.
Details of interest
- Price: You can find this tour from 70 euros per person.
- Duration: It will take you between three and five hours to complete the trip.
- Means of transport: The whole experience will be completed by boat and part of it by funicular, although you will have to make your own way to the embarkation point.
6. Dolce Vita photo ride in the yellow Fiat 500
One of the most fun things to do on the island is to hop aboard the yellow Fiat 500 with a vintage feel, which will take you on one of the most interesting photo tours of the place.
The best thing about this tour is that you have two options: the first is to take the photos on your own, and the other option is to let your guide take each of the photos with the camera, so you can concentrate on appreciating each place on the route. While you do the tour, your guide will tell you the history of Capri in a very entertaining way.
Interesting details
- Price: The experience costs approximately 330 euros per person.
- Duration: It will take you about an hour to experience this experience.
- Means of transport: The whole trip is done in a yellow Fiat 500 vintage car. You will have to make your own way to the meeting point.
7. Private tour of Capri and visit to the Blue Grotto with hotel pick up
You will be picked up from your hotel or accommodation and taken on a private tour around the island of Capri. The tour will start on the Mamma Mia road and from there you will be taken to your first destination on this adventure and that is none other than the Blue Grotto.
There is a chance that this grotto may be closed, and in case that happens, your guide will give you an alternative option to explore other equally beautiful caves that are on the island. In that case, the boat ride is shared.
On this tour you can also visit Anacapri, which is not only the largest area of the island, but it is also located at the highest point, so you will be able to take amazing pictures of the island from there. You will also visit the main square of Capri, to see the different restaurants and shops that are located there.
Interesting details
- Price: You can enjoy this adventure for around 350 euros per person.
- Duration: It will take you around 4 hours to complete this tour.
- Means of transport: The tour takes place by car and boat, but you will have to make your own way to the meeting point.
8. 3 hours tour of Capri for swimming and beach visits
For this experience you will set sail from Marina Grande, from where you will be able to enjoy the Faraglioni and the Blue Grotto, as well as enter the water for a swim in the crystal clear waters of the island.
On board you will have the opportunity to enjoy various snacks and drinks, while appreciating the view of the cliffs along the coast. Of course you will be able to take magazine photos throughout the trip.
Interesting details
- Price: The tour is priced at approximately 265 euros per person.
- Duration: The trip lasts approximately three hours.
- Means of transport: The tour is completed by boat, so you will have to make your own way to the meeting point for the experience.
9. Market tour and cooking class for small groups
On this experience you will be able to indulge your love for Italian gastronomy in the company of other people and above all a host chef Cesarina who will take you to immerse yourself in the local market of Capri to get to know the space and enjoy a good cooking class.
Part of what you will learn on this tour is how to select the best ingredients according to the contributions of each season of the year. After visiting the market and choosing ingredients to cook, you will return to the hostess' home for an Italian aperitif before the class begins.
Once you start cooking, you will learn how to make the iconic Italian pasta, and learn how to prepare Tiramisu. At the end, you'll be able to share the dishes you've made with the rest of the class and your teacher.
Interesting details
- Price: This experience costs approximately 140 euros per person.
- Duration: You have around 5 hours to complete this experience.
- Means of transport: The market tour is done on foot, but you will have to make your own way to the meeting point.
How to book a tour in Capri?
To book this type of tour you will need to locate the experience you want to enjoy, then follow the directions on the booking website and make sure you ask all the questions related to the booking.
It is important that you know details such as cancellation, the type of tour, whether it is a private or shared experience. You will need to ask if the experience accepts children and from what age, in case you are travelling with children.
Once you know everything you need to know about the trip, it's time to book and wait for the tour to be confirmed.