CAPRI – DIY Day Trip Package – BoatTour, BlueGrotto,Bus&Lunch

Capri is easiest to enjoy when someone else handles the tickets but you control the day. This package links the island’s best-known sights with a boat tour, bus rides, the Mount Solaro chairlift, lunch, and the funicular back to the port. You choose the order and pace instead of following a guide holding up a flag.

I like the freedom to linger in Anacapri and fit in shopping around La Piazzetta. I also like the chairlift, which gives you a quiet ride above the island and wide views from Mount Solaro. The catch is time: if you arrive on a late ferry, wait for the Blue Grotto, or linger over the three-course meal, you may have to skip part of Capri.

Key points at a glance

• The boat tour takes about two hours and fifteen minutes, with a stop near the Blue Grotto when sea conditions allow.
• The Mount Solaro chairlift is the day’s visual high point, with a one-hour allowance for the ride and time at the top.
• Lunch at La Giara is a real sit-down meal, not a quick bite, and can take about an hour to an hour and a half.
• You travel independently, using included buses and the Capri funicular rather than joining a fixed walking group.
• The Blue Grotto rowboat costs extra, listed at €14 per person in the package details, while some recent booking information cites €18.
• Start early and watch the clock, especially for the final Anacapri to Capri bus and your return ferry.

A Capri day built around freedom

This is a useful middle ground between a fully guided excursion and doing everything from scratch. You receive the main transport and attraction tickets, then make your own decisions once you reach Marina Grande.

The package costs $131.26 per person, not including your ferry to and from Capri or the rowboat fee for entering the Blue Grotto. That price makes sense if you plan to use nearly every included element. Add the ferry, lunch, chairlift, bus rides, boat tour, and funicular separately, and the convenience alone has value.

The trade-off is that nobody is managing your watch. You need to understand the sequence, allow time for queues, and keep an eye on the final departures. This is not a carefree guided walk where you can simply follow the group.

The package is available from April 1 through October 26, 2025, with operating hours listed from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the ticket collection point. The experience itself lasts about six to eight hours, depending on ferry timing, queues, and how long you spend in each place.

Claiming your tickets at Pier Number 0

When you arrive at Marina Grande, go to Motoscafisti di Capri at Pier Number 0 to exchange your voucher for the package tickets. The ticket point is on the left side of the dock’s ticket area, a detail worth knowing before you start looking around the port.

This first step matters because the ferry terminal can feel confusing when you are trying to orient yourself, find the right pier, and begin a timed day. Staff at the collection point can help direct you, and the written instructions include a suggested order and map.

The first planned stop is the island boat tour. Board the first available departure after collecting your tickets. Since this package is private to your party in the sense that you are not assigned to a walking group, the boat itself is still a shared public-style excursion, and departure timing depends on availability.

The boat ride around Capri and the Blue Grotto

Allow about two hours and fifteen minutes for the boat portion. It is a relaxed way to see Capri from the water, and the ride includes commentary from a boat guide. You pass the island’s dramatic coast and stop near the famous Blue Grotto.

The boat tour is one of the strongest parts of the day because it gives you an overview before you start moving around on land. It also saves you from trying to piece together the coast by yourself. The ride is long enough to feel like a real island tour, though if your ferry arrives late, that length becomes important.

The boat does not guarantee entry into the Blue Grotto. To go inside, you must pay the small rowboat operator separately. The listed fee is €14 per person, but booking information also notes that the price has risen to €18, so check the current amount when you arrive.

Sea conditions control the grotto visit. Rough water can close the entrance, and a long queue can consume much of your free time. On some days, the boat may not go close to the grotto, while on others you may face a wait of two hours or more for the small rowboats.

I would treat the Blue Grotto as a bonus, not the foundation of your day. If the water is calm and the line is short, pay the fee and go inside. If the wait is long, you may get better value from staying with the boat tour and using the saved time in Anacapri or Capri town.

Taking the bus uphill to Anacapri

From Marina Grande, walk a few meters beyond Pier 23 to the Staiano Autotrasporti bus departure point. The bus ride to Anacapri takes about 25 minutes and is included.

Anacapri gives the day a different feel from the port and the more famous center of Capri. This is where you find La Giara, the Mount Solaro chairlift, and time to wander at your own speed. The bus is practical, since the island’s steep roads make a walk from the port a poor use of a short day.

The bus portion is simple, but keep your directions handy. One account describes being let off too early and having to walk beside narrow roads, so confirm your stop before getting off. This is a good place to ask the driver or ticket staff for clear directions rather than assuming every stop is obvious.

A long Italian lunch at La Giara

Lunch at La Giara is a three-course Italian meal in Anacapri. The meal includes an appetizer, first course, second course, dessert, and beverage according to the supplied details, which makes it more substantial than the word lunch might suggest.

Allow one hour in the official schedule, but plan for closer to an hour and a half if service moves slowly. That extra time is not a flaw if you want a proper meal, yet it matters on a short island visit. You could lose the chance to browse, shop, or wait for the Blue Grotto if you arrive late.

The restaurant may offer outdoor seating, and the meal is one of the reasons this package works well for people who prefer a planned day. You do not need to stop and negotiate a menu while trying to manage buses and attractions.

There is one practical warning. La Giara was reportedly closed on one operating day, and the voucher was accepted at La Terrazza, another restaurant owned by the same company. That suggests the operator can provide a backup, but you should still ask where lunch is being served if the named restaurant is not open.

Your voucher serves as the lunch ticket. Keep it accessible, since you may need to show it at the restaurant.

Riding the chairlift to Mount Solaro

The chairlift departs from Piazza della Pace and takes you toward Mount Solaro, Capri’s high point. The package allows about an hour for this stop.

This is the part I would protect in your schedule. You sit in an individual open chair as the route climbs above Anacapri, and the slow pace gives you time to look across the island. At the top, the views are a strong reward for the short ride, and you can enjoy the height without having to make a strenuous climb.

The chairlift was repeatedly singled out as a favorite part of the day. That makes sense: it is distinctive, restful, and very different from a standard bus or boat transfer. It is also a good reason to keep the itinerary flexible. If the Blue Grotto queue is eating two hours, I would choose Mount Solaro instead.

The chairlift is not a quick photo stop. The one-hour allowance includes getting there, riding, and spending time at the top. If you want a slow visit, make sure you did not spend too long over lunch or at the grotto.

Returning to Capri center and La Piazzetta

After Anacapri and Mount Solaro, take the included bus to Capri center. The ride is listed at about ten minutes.

This is your chance to see the island’s famous central square, La Piazzetta, and browse the surrounding streets. The package gives you free time here rather than assigning another attraction, which is a smart feature for an independent day. You can shop, have a coffee if time allows, or simply walk through the center before returning to the port.

The main problem is the final bus. The last bus from Anacapri to Capri center may leave at 5 p.m., and missing it can cause a chain reaction. You could lose your time in Capri center and risk missing the funicular or your ferry. Ask about the final bus when you arrive in Anacapri, then work backward from your ferry departure.

Do not treat the listed ten-minute bus ride as the full time needed. You need time to find the stop, wait in line, board, and move through crowded streets. Capri rewards an early start, and this is the clearest reason why.

The funicular back to Marina Grande

The Capri funicular runs from Capri center down to Marina Grande about every 15 minutes. The ride itself takes around four minutes, and it is included in the package.

This is a convenient finish because it avoids a steep walk back to the ferry port. It can also be crowded, especially at a popular departure time. One account described the funicular as uncomfortable because of the crowd, so do not arrive at the last possible minute.

If you miss the final bus or spend too long in town, the funicular will not solve the whole problem. You still need to reach the station, queue, ride down, and get to your ferry. Build in a healthy cushion.

The activity ends back at the meeting point near Marina Grande. Your ferry back to the mainland is not included, so you must buy that separately and match its departure with the day’s schedule.

What the $131.26 price really covers

At $131.26, this package is best judged as a bundle of transport, admission, and planning help rather than as a guided tour. It includes the island boat tour, bus transport to Anacapri and Capri center, Mount Solaro chairlift access, a three-course lunch, and the funicular.

It does not include the ferry to or from Capri. It also does not include the Blue Grotto rowboat entrance. Depending on current pricing, that extra grotto fee is listed as €14 or reported as €18, so budget for a possible increase.

The package gives good value if you want the boat tour, chairlift, lunch, and buses. It gives weaker value if you plan to skip lunch, avoid the chairlift, or spend most of the day shopping. Since you are paying for several fixed elements, use them to make the price work.

You are also paying to reduce friction. Tickets are prepared in advance, staff point you in the right direction, and the suggested route prevents you from wasting time deciding what comes next. For a first visit to Capri, that can be worth as much as the individual admissions.

Who should choose this Capri package

I would choose this for an independent visitor arriving by ferry who wants to see both Anacapri and Capri center in one day. It suits you if you like making your own choices but do not want to organize every bus, boat, meal, and chairlift ticket separately.

It also works well for a small private party or family group that wants to move at its own speed. The package is not a guided walking tour, so you can split your attention between views, lunch, shopping, and transport as you prefer.

I would hesitate if you want a slow day with no clock watching. Six to eight hours sounds generous, but the boat uses more than two hours, lunch can use 90 minutes, and queues can quickly consume the rest.

It may also disappoint if the Blue Grotto is the one thing you care about most. Weather and water conditions are outside anyone’s control, and a long wait can make the rest of Capri harder to see.

Book only if you are comfortable with public transport, changing plans, and keeping track of departure times. Most people can take part, service animals are allowed, and the experience is near public transportation, but you still need to manage your own movement around the island.

My call: a strong package for a tightly planned day

I would book this package if I had one day on Capri and wanted a broad look at the island without joining a fixed guided group. The chairlift, boat tour, lunch, and included transport create a good mix, and the ability to choose your pace is the real advantage.

Start as early as your ferry allows. Collect the tickets at Pier Number 0, take the first available boat, ask about the Blue Grotto wait, and confirm the final bus time in Anacapri. If the grotto is closed or the line is excessive, use that time for Mount Solaro and Capri center.

Do not book it expecting a leisurely island escape. Book it for a well-planned sampler of Capri, with enough structure to keep you moving and enough freedom to make the day your own.

FAQ

How long does the Capri DIY package last?

The experience lasts approximately six to eight hours, depending on ferry timing, queues, weather, and how long you spend at each stop.

Where do I collect the package tickets?

Collect them at Motoscafisti di Capri on Pier Number 0 at Marina Grande after you arrive on Capri.

Is the ferry to Capri included?

No. The ferry to and from Capri is not included in the package price.

Is the Blue Grotto included?

The boat tour includes a stop near the Blue Grotto when conditions allow, but the rowboat entrance ticket for going inside costs extra.

How much does the Blue Grotto rowboat cost?

The package details list the fee as €14 per person. Additional booking information notes a price of €18, so confirm the current fee locally.

Is lunch included?

Yes. Lunch at La Giara in Anacapri is included and consists of a three-course Italian meal with a beverage.

How long does the boat tour take?

The boat tour takes approximately two hours and fifteen minutes.

How do I reach Anacapri?

Take the included private bus from Marina Grande. The bus departure point is a few meters beyond Pier 23, and the ride takes about 25 minutes.

How often does the funicular run?

The Capri funicular departs approximately every 15 minutes from Capri center and takes about four minutes to reach Marina Grande.

What happens if bad weather cancels the experience?

If poor weather causes a cancellation, you can choose an alternative tour, move the date, or receive a full refund. You can also cancel for a full refund up to 24 hours before the scheduled start time. Changes or cancellations made less than 24 hours before the start are not refunded.