Blue Grotto (Grotta Azzurra)
Blue Grotto (Grotta Azzurra)

Blue Grotto (Grotta Azzurra)

Anacapri, Campania

The Basics

The Blue Grotto is a must when on a day trip from the Amalfi Coast, Naples, or Sorrento. You can reach the cave by water or land, but to enter, you must board an official rowboat. Wait times can last hours, though passengers of private boat tours often get preference. Prebook your Blue Grotto boat transfer to avoid long lines, or reserve a private boat tour around Capri and the Faraglioni rock formations.

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Capri Blue Grotto Small Group Boat Day Tour From Sorrento
Capri Blue Grotto Small Group Boat Day Tour From Sorrento
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Alessandro was amazing for our tour to Capri and the Blue Grotto. He certainly helped us make the most of our trip knowing that the weather was going to impact the itinerary. Such a fun trip though and the grotto was so beautiful!
Valerie_R, May 2024
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Things to Know Before You Go

  • At the cave entrance, you must purchase a ticket from the floating ticket office and board a rowboat to enter. This is included in most boat tours.

  • Due to the low cave entrance, the Blue Grotto is only open when weather conditions permit.

  • You’ll have to wait to enter the cave aboard small, open-air rowboats, so bring a hat and sunblock.

  • The journey to the Blue Grotto is not recommended for those who suffer from seasickness.

  • Once inside the cave, many rowboat skippers will treat you to a serenade for a small tip.

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How to Get to the Blue Grotto

You can reach the Blue Grotto by sea from the Marina Grande port or by land from the town of Anacapri.

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When to Get There

The cave is most crowded in summer and in the midday hours. Visit first thing in the morning to avoid a long wait to enter. Note that the Blue Grotto is open only when sea conditions permit. When the waters are rough or there are high winds, the cave may close with no advance warning.

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Capri by Land

The Blue Grotto can only be visited by sea, but the island of Capri has a number of attractions on land, as well. Take an island tour of Villa San Michele, with its sweeping views over the Mediterranean, the lush Gardens of Augustus, and the 14th-century Charterhouse of San Giacomo.

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