The 4 Private Tours in Capri Still Worth Queueing For

1.Capri & Blue Grotto Semi Private Boat Day Trip from Sorrento

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,053 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $216Our pick

Set out from Sorrento on a traditional gozzo with up to eight people, a skipper, and an English-speaking host such as Luca, Anna, or Francesco. Cruise past grottos, Faraglioni rocks, Roman ruins, and Villa Malaparte, stop to swim, visit the Blue Grotto when conditions allow, then spend up to four hours exploring Capri independently.

“Amazing 10/10! Luca & Anna were the best they made the trip fun & exciting while catering to us with snacks and drinks ! Highly recommend for a family group or couple! This is our 2nd time doing this trip and we had THE BEST TIME ! Thank you Anna & Luca HIGHLIGHT OF OUR ITALY TRIP!”

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2.Private tour in a typical Capri boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 385 reviews · 2 hours 45 minutes (approx.)

Cruise Capri’s coast in a private gozzo for up to five people with captains such as Mario, Gennaro, or Marco. You’ll see the Faraglioni, grottos, Villa Malaparte, Punta Carena, and Marina Piccola, with time for swimming, photos, music, prosecco, and a fresh-water rinse. Blue Grotto tickets cost extra.

“Mario was so knowledgeable and passionate about the island. He showed us some great treasures of the island and made our day one of the best we had in Italy. Highly recommend.”

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3.Private Island of Capri by Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 298 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $202Best value

Cruise around Capri with a local sailor on a private boat for up to six people. You’ll see the Green and Red Grottos, Natural Arch, and Faraglioni, with time to snorkel, swim, and sunbathe. Captains such as Ciro, Giuseppe, and Marco have earned praise for local stories and family photos. The Blue Grotto is passed by, not entered.

“We had an amazong day !! we went around the island , visited the important places and got useful information. Top service !!”

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4.Private Boat Tour of Capri

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 215 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Circle Capri by private boat for about three hours with an English-speaking skipper such as Francesco or Gianluca. See the Faraglioni, coastal caves, lighthouse, and Blue Grotto, with time to swim and snorkel. The boat holds up to seven, includes drinks and towels, and lets you adjust the pace.

“We had a lovely time with Captain Gianluca on our boat tour as a family of six (2 young kids and grandparents). Communication was very easy (they reached out to us the day before to confirm the meeting location with photos), and were very responsive and accommodating when we were running a little late due to a delay on the ferry from Sorrento. When it was evident that the Blue Grotto queue would take hours, Gianluca suggested that we visit other quieter areas to allow our kids to swim in the waters. He was so helpful with taking tons of photos of our family, and patiently explained our surroundings to…”

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