Capri from Sorrento

Itinerary · 1 day

Capri from Sorrento

Capri by hydrofoil from Sorrento: Blue Grotto, Anacapri and Faraglioni in one day.

Duration

1 day

Base

Sorrento

Transport

Ferry
+ Funicular

Transport budget

~€40–60
p.p.

A day trip to Capri from Sorrento: take the NLG or Alilauro hydrofoil from Marina Piccola (20–25 min). Visit the Blue Grotto early morning, explore Anacapri with the Monte Solaro chairlift (589 m), then stroll through Capri town and admire the Faraglioni rocks from the sea. Transport budget: ~€40–60.

Day schedule

07:30

Sorrento, Marina Piccola

NLG/Alilauro hydrofoil to Capri (20–25 min, ~€9–11)

FERRY

08:00

Capri, Marina Grande

Bus to Blue Grotto (20 min, ~€2). Arrive before 10:00 to avoid queues.

BUS

08:30

Blue Grotto

Rowing boat into the grotto (€15 + entry €14). Variable wait time.

FERRY

10:00

Anacapri

Bus from Capri to Anacapri (15 min). Villa San Michele (~€7). Monte Solaro chairlift (589 m, ~€13 return).

BUS

12:30

Anacapri

Lunch at a local trattoria (cheaper than central Capri)

14:00

Capri centre

Bus to Capri. Piazzetta, Via Camerelle, Gardens of Augustus, Faraglioni view.

BUS

16:00

Marina Grande

Boat trip around the Faraglioni (~€18–25 p.p., 1–2h)

FERRY

18:00

Capri → Sorrento

Return hydrofoil to Sorrento (20–25 min)

FERRY

Itinerary destinations

Capri

Anacapri

Blue Grotto

Monte Solaro

Faraglioni

Sorrento

Practical tips

❶ Blue Grotto: before 10:00 there is almost no queue. After 11:00 the wait can be 1–2 hours.
❷ In July–August book the hydrofoil online the day before: early crossings sell out.
❸ Capri is expensive: lunch in Anacapri costs 30–40% less than in the Piazzetta.
❹ The Monte Solaro chairlift from Anacapri is unmissable: 589 m, 360° view over the Coast and Naples.
❺ The hydrofoil does not run in rough seas: check the marine weather forecast and have a backup plan.

Frequently asked questions

How long does the hydrofoil from Sorrento to Capri take?

The hydrofoil from Sorrento (Marina Piccola) to Capri (Marina Grande) takes about 20–25 minutes. The main operators are NLG and Alilauro. In summer departures run every 30–60 min from 7:00 to 20:00. A return ticket costs ~€18–22.

Can you visit the Blue Grotto in a day trip from Sorrento?

Yes, but it requires careful planning. Take the first hydrofoil from Sorrento (7:30–8:00), arrive in Capri and head straight to the Blue Grotto before the crowds (ideally before 10:00). Then explore Capri and Anacapri in the afternoon. Return to Sorrento on the last hydrofoil (around 18:30–19:00).

Capri vs Anacapri: which one to visit in a day?

Both are worth it, but with only one day choose based on your interests: Capri town is more chic, full of shops and with the Faraglioni rocks. Anacapri is quieter, with Villa San Michele and the chairlift to Monte Solaro (589 m). A good day includes morning at the Blue Grotto, lunch in Anacapri, afternoon in Capri and the Faraglioni.

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