Campania, Italy
The Blue Grotto is a natural sea cave on the coast of Capri. Visitors enter by lying flat in small wooden rowboats to see the glowing azure water.
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Learn about the cave, Anacapri, and the surrounding coastline.
2 spotsInside the CaveThe physical components of accessing and viewing the cave.Explore Photo: tour listing on Viator
3 spotsAnacapri SightsPoints of interest near the cave for those arriving by land.Explore Photo: tour listing on Viator
2 spotsIsland Tour HighlightsNotable sights often bundled with boat trips to the grotto.Explore Photo: tour listing on Viator
The cave closes abruptly during rough seas or high winds.
Always have a backup plan for your Capri itinerary.
Plan your visit
Expect the total experience to take 1 to 3 hours. Wait times frequently exceed an hour in summer.
The cave is most reliable between April and October. Arrive before 9:00 AM to minimize queues.
Take a boat transfer from Marina Grande or a public bus to Anacapri. Both routes end at the rowboat queue.
The mandatory entry fee is €18 to €19 per person. You must pay this in cash at the cave entrance.
The cave is approximately 60 meters long and 25 meters wide. Sunlight passes through an underwater cavity, illuminating the water from below. This creates the famous glowing blue effect. Visit Inside the Cave to learn what it looks like inside.
Around 27 AD, Roman Emperor Tiberius used the cave as a private swimming pool. Original Roman statues of sea gods were found on the sandy bottom. You can see these statues at the Casa Rossa museum in Anacapri. Check Anacapri Sights for more details.
Swimming inside the cave is strictly prohibited today. You will face fines ranging from €1,000 to €3,000 if you break this rule. Read Swimming Rules for the full regulations.
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3,319 reviews of the small-group boat tour on Viator & GetYourGuide
Had a wonderful day and Luce was a great host/guide, friendly and funny. He gave ys some great tips to avoid long lines and sone great places to see. The chairlift to the mountain too was spectacular for beautiful views and then the boat trip in to the Blue Grotto was such a fitting finale before a swim/lovely glass of wine and the cruise back
Wonderful. The guides were high energy , fun and knowledgeable.
Unbelievable day on the island of Capri. Perfect weather and the BEST Guide Michele. His 20 years of experience got us in and around the island and we were able to experience everything from Ana Capri to the Blue Grotto to a full around the island boat tour along with time for shopping and a lunch! It was incredible.
Great opportunity to see and experience the island of Capri! Exceptional tour guide sharing information and allowing the group to enjoy the day. We had an amazing time!
Vincenzo was a great guide! He gave us tips on what to do in our free time and helped us navigate the ferry even though it wasn’t apart of the tour. Too bad the blue grotto was closed!
The visit to the Blue Grotto was a great start to the day, then we visited Anacapri, and finally the Faraglioni by boat in the afternoon. Paola, our guide seemed to know everyone on the island, and she made the tour fun and interesting.
Luca was absolutely incredible. We had the most amazing time and highly recommend to anyone looking to book a boat tour
Ana was great! Highly recommended this tour, they were awesome!
This is the way to see Capri and the coast! So relaxing! We were able to visit the Blue Grotto and swim for a bit. Our guide was very friendly and accommodating
Travel tips
Ticket Pricing GuideA breakdown of entrance fees, rowboat costs, and transfer tickets.Read 
Port to CaveCompare boat transfers, buses, and walking routes to the Blue Grotto.Read 
Best timeWhen to go to avoid queues and see the brightest blue light.Read Swimming RulesFind out why swimming in the Blue Grotto is strictly prohibited.Read 
Blue vs EmeraldCompare Capri's Blue Grotto with the Amalfi Coast's Emerald Grotto.Read 
Weather ClosuresFind out what happens when rough seas and high winds close the cave.Read The official entry fee is €18 to €19 per person. This covers site entry and the required rowboat passage. You also need to pay for transportation to reach the cave entrance. Learn more in Ticket Pricing Guide.
No, swimming is strictly prohibited at all hours. Violators face fines of €1,000 to €3,000. Check Swimming Rules for details.
In peak summer, wait times often exceed an hour or two. You wait outside the cave in a larger boat or on the cliff stairs until a rowboat is available.
Arrive around 8:30 AM to 9:00 AM to beat the massive tour groups. Summer mornings offer calm seas and bright sunlight for the best water color. See Best time.
You can take a shared boat transfer for €24-€25. The transit takes 15-20 minutes. Be prepared for long queues on the water once you arrive.
Yes. You can take a public bus from Anacapri for about €2.50. You walk down the cliff stairs and pay the €18 entry directly to the rowboat operators.
Check ticket options and plan your route to Capri.
