The 14 Blue Cave and Grotto Tours in Italy Worth Going Under For

1.Exclusive Capri Boat Tour and Optional Blue Grotto

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

Cruise from Sorrento to Capri aboard a small boat for up to 12 people, with swimming, snorkeling, drinks, and four hours to explore. Choose an early departure for the optional Blue Grotto, then circle Capri past the Faraglioni, Green Grotto, White Grotto, and Punta Carena. Guides such as Fabrizio, Emmanuel, Antonio, and Raphael are praised for friendly, informative hosting.

“beyond my expectations are guide and boat captain were amazing as well as everyone on the trip so enjoyable”

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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

This 7 to 8-hour Sorrento boat trip takes up to 12 people along the coast to Capri, with an early Blue Grotto visit, stops at the Faraglioni and Green Grotto, swimming, drinks, fruit, and three hours on the island. Guides such as Flavio, Agatha, Enrico, and Alessandro are often praised for friendly, lively commentary.

“We left early in the morning, and were able to get to the blue grotto early and only had a 20 minute wait to get in. After, we had a nice boat ride around Capri, which we really enjoyed. Our skipper Flavio was great, answered everyone's questions, provided information about Capri and the sights as we went by, stopped at different locations for photos, and was very friendly.”

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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, circle Capri with an Italian- and English-speaking captain, passing the Faraglioni, Casa Malaparte, sea caves, Marina Piccola, and Punta Carena. The Blue Grotto is an optional stop requiring an extra €18 rowboat ticket, and access depends on weather and queue times.

“It was so great! Your guide took us to all the points! Great value for money!”

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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

From Sorrento, join a maximum of eight people on a skipper-led gozzo boat to Capri. Guides such as Luca, Anna, Francesco, and Yana combine coastal sights, swimming stops, snacks, drinks, and several hours on the island. The Blue Grotto costs extra and may close in rough seas.

“Ferdinando and Pepe were great! One of the highlights of our trip. We had such a great time and I would recommend 10/10.”

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5.Capri Boat Tour with Blue Grotto Visit

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

Join a small group of up to 12 for a Sorrento to Capri boat trip with an English or Italian guide. Expect coastal views, swimming, snorkeling, fruit, beer, prosecco, and about three hours on Capri. Guides such as Lucio, Agatha, and Alessandro have been praised for lively explanations and attentive service. The Blue Grotto depends on sea conditions.

“This was an amazing experience! Our guide, Lucio, was awesome. He spent the day telling us all about everything we passed, the history of the area, and making the trip a memorable experience! 10/10 would do again!!! Our Captain, Ciro, also did an amazing job!”

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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 from Naples or Sorrento. A local guide such as Luigi, Tiziana, Michele, or Giorgio handles the ferries, island buses, and timing. Visit the Blue Grotto when sea conditions allow, ride the Monte Solaro chairlift at your own cost, and enjoy free time in Anacapri and Capri.

“Our guide, Luigi, was a true professional. We went in late November and this ended up being the perfect time to see the whole island in a day. Low crowds, clear weather, and everything was so beautiful. The boat tour around the island was a must see.”

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7.Capri and Blue Grotto Day Tour from Naples or Sorrento

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,000 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $217

Spend about nine hours reaching Capri by fast jetfoil, visiting the Blue Grotto when sea conditions allow, and touring Anacapri and Capri by shuttle bus. Guides such as Luigi, Tiziana, Michele, and Giorgio lead the day, with free time for Villa San Michele, the Mount Solaro chairlift, lunch, shopping, and La Piazzetta.

“Fun day with Luigi he is the best. Even though the weather did not permit us to enter the blue grotto we had an amazing day and was able to see all Capri has to offer!”

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8.Capri and Blue Grotto Day Tour

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

From Naples, ride the fast ferry to Capri with an English-speaking guide such as Alberto, Tiziana, Serena, or Giorgio. Visit the Blue Grotto when sea conditions allow, explore Anacapri and Capri town, and use island minibuses between stops. If the grotto is closed, a shared boat tour around Capri replaces it.

“Giorgo is a wonderful guide. He took care of everyone's needs and requirements and was very helpful. we needed to take our two cabin bags with us and storage and pick up was organized beautifully so that we could enjoy the tour. thank you for the great experience!”

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9.Day Trip to Capri with Blue Grotto

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

Start at Marina Piccola in Sorrento for a boat ride to Capri, then circle the island past the Faraglioni, grottoes, Punta Carena, and Casa Malaparte. You get about five hours to explore Capri and Anacapri. Guides such as Michele, Gaetano, and Haiqua help with timing, buses, food, and sights, while the Blue Grotto costs extra and depends on the sea.

“Excellent experience from beginning to end! Mikelle, our guide, was wonderful. Highly recommend this excursion, especially the boat tour around the island!”

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

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

Travel from Naples to Capri by fast ferry, then explore the island by shuttle bus with an English-speaking guide. Visit the Blue Grotto when sea conditions allow, or take a boat ride around Capri instead. You’ll have time in Anacapri, optional chairlift access to Mount Solaro, lunch on your own, and free time in Capri town.

“Our guide Michele is great! He is smart and fast-moving so that we can avoid the serious traffic jam and be the first one to visit the Blue Grotto without waiting. He is familiar with the island and always provides good advise on spots and shoppings.”

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

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

Start at Marina Grande and circle Capri in about one to two hours with an English and Italian speaking crew. You’ll pass the Natural Arch, Villa Malaparte, Punta Carena lighthouse, several grottos, and the Faraglioni. The Blue Grotto visit costs €18 extra and may add up to two hours of waiting.

“Great start of the island of Capri then the hop on blue buses a must do both towns anacapri and Capri must see and do the chairs that is a total must”

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12.Boat tour Giardini Naxos Taormina Isola Bella Blue Grotto

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 541 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $48

Set out from Giardini Naxos with an English-speaking crew, often including guides such as Kevin, Andrei, Francesco, or Gianluca. This small-group cruise follows Taormina’s coast, passes Isola Bella, Mazzarò, and the Blue Grotto, then stops for swimming. Expect Prosecco, almond cookies, music, and about two hours on the water.

“A great two hours spent along the coast line. Awesome guide who was friendly and informative about the area and it was such a beautiful way to see the island from a different perspective. A swim in the sea was a lovely way to cool off on a hot day as well. Drinks and almond cookies was a nice touch too. Thank you.”

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13.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 such as Vincenzo, Stephanie, or Lucia. Ride the ferry from Naples or Sorrento, visit the Blue Grotto when weather allows, take Anacapri’s chairlift to Monte Solaro, and see Capri’s Piazzetta and Augustus Gardens. Transport, key admission tickets, and ferry fare are included, but lunch and tips are extra.

“Michele was a fantastic tour guide. He helped us navigate through the ferry options over to the island of Capri. He rearrange our tour a little bit based on the weather that morning and visibility with the chairlift. It worked out beautifully. We enjoyed some sightseeing, a wonderful boat tour, and by the afternoon the fog had burned off the top of the mountain, and we could do the chairlift. We weren’t able to do the blue grotto based on the rougher waves. Michele gave us many alternate options to fill in our day. There was still so much more to see. We ate at a hidden gem/ local restaurant.…”

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14.Exclusive Capri, Anacapri & Blue Grotto Private Tour from Naples

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 121 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $574

Travel from Naples to Capri with a private guide such as Vincenzo, Tatziana, or Theresa. Ride the Mamma Mia road, visit Anacapri, take the Monte Solaro chairlift, enter the Blue Grotto when sea conditions allow, and explore Capri’s Piazzetta and Augustus Gardens. Lunch is not included.

“We had a great time and Vincenzo took really good care of us. He met us at the Molo Beverello point and ushered us onto the ferry. He guided us through the crowds in Capri, got us a taxi to visit Anacapri (where we enjoyed the chairlift to the top and enjoyed fantastic views) early-on before it got crowded. He showed us all the highlights of the island. The grotto was closed because the water was so choppy but we were able to take a boat ride around the island in place of that activity and it was still very nice. He made sure we had a wonderful lunch with…”

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