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• The Blue Grotto entrance is already included — no on-the-day scramble.
• Anacapri and the town of Capri as well as the cave.
• Food, drinks and gratuities all in the price.
• Departs from either Naples or Sorrento.
• A backup island boat tour if the sea closes the grotto.

The island, not just the cave

This guided day tour is the hassle-free choice, and its defining feature sets it apart from most Blue Grotto trips: the grotto admission ticket is already included, along with round-trip fast ferries and the island shuttle. For visitors based in Naples or Sorrento who want someone else to handle the logistics, it removes almost every on-the-day decision.

A local guide leads the group from the mainland by fast ferry to Capri, then by island shuttle toward the Blue Grotto, timing the visit to work with the queues where possible. Because entry is prepaid, you skip the scramble for cash and tickets at the cave that surprises independent visitors. Food and drinks and gratuities are included too, which keeps the day simple.

The tour also builds in a safety net that few others offer: if the Blue Grotto is closed by the sea, an alternative island boat tour is provided instead, so the day still delivers. If the grotto is open, an optional island boat tour is available as an add-on, as is the Monte Solaro chairlift, both paid separately if you choose them.

Best for: visitors from the mainland who want ferries, transfers and grotto admission handled in one booking. Still deciding? Compare all Blue Grotto Capri Tours and tickets to find your perfect day on the water.

How the day is put together

When	What happens
Morning	Meet your guide and board the fast ferry from Naples or Sorrento to Capri.
Late morning	Island shuttle toward the Blue Grotto; guided entry with admission included (weather permitting).
Midday	If the grotto is closed, a backup island boat tour runs instead; food and drinks provided.
Afternoon	Free time or optional add-ons such as the Monte Solaro chairlift.
Late afternoon	Return fast ferry to the mainland.

Who this full island day is for

This trip suits you if:

• you want the towns and the viewpoints as well as the cave
• you would rather one price covered the lot
• you are based in Naples and want the day handled end to end

What the price covers

Naples or Sorrento

The tour departs from Naples or Sorrento. The group is limited to 23, and cancellation is free up to 24 hours before departure. Blue Grotto entry depends on the sea on the day; if the cave is closed, the coastal cruise continues. Bring cash for the grotto ticket and a tip if entry is not already included. See getting there for the wider routes and the visitor guide for entry details.

Know before you go

• The Monte Solaro chairlift is an optional extra of about 14 euros, paid on the day. Carry cash for it; card payment is not reliable at the chairlift.
• The grotto entry is included here, which it is not on most listings. Factor that in when you compare the headline prices — the gap is smaller than it looks.
• The two departure points differ by more than an hour. Check your meeting time on the confirmation, not the listing, before you set an alarm.
• It is a long day with a lot of moving between boat, bus and foot. Wear shoes you can walk in and do not plan anything tight for the evening.

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Questions about this trip

Is the Blue Grotto entrance included on this tour?

Yes. Unlike most trips, the Blue Grotto admission ticket is included, along with the round-trip ferries and the island shuttle.

What happens if the grotto is closed?

A backup island boat tour is provided instead, so the day is not lost if the sea closes the cave. This is one of the few listings here that spells that out rather than leaving it to the day. Confirm it on your voucher before you travel.

Where does it depart from?

You can join from either Naples or Sorrento. Select your departure point when you book and check the meeting time on the confirmation, because the two differ by more than an hour. There is no pickup outside those two towns.

Are food and drinks included?

Yes, food, drinks and gratuities are all included in the price. That is unusual among the day trips compared here, most of which leave at least one of the three out. The Blue Grotto entry is separate.

Are there any optional extras?

The Monte Solaro chairlift is about 14 euros, and if the grotto is open an optional island boat tour is about 25 euros. Both are paid on the day rather than at checkout. Carry cash: card payment is not reliable at either.

Can I cancel?

Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before departure. That makes booking early effectively free to change, which matters here because the sea decides on the day. After that window the booking is held.