Top 6 Capri Day Trips from Rome

1.3 Days in Sorrento, Capri & Pompeii: la Dolce Vita

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 595 reviews · 3 days (approx.) · from $1,018Our pick

This three-day trip links Rome with two nights in Sorrento, a seasonal Capri excursion and a guided, skip-the-line visit to Pompeii. Expect long transfers, several local guides and some changes between vehicles. Guides named by past participants include Sascha, Sasha, Alex and Alessia. From November through March, Capri is replaced by free time in Sorrento.

“The tour ran very smoothly from the time they picked us up until we switched buses in Pompei. It was a little confusing at that transition, but it all worked out and everything else went well. My husband and I enjoyed the trip.”

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2.Rome to Pompeii, Sorrento & Capri: 2-Day South Italy Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 365 reviews · from $972

Travel by deluxe coach from Rome to Pompeii for a guided visit, then stay overnight in Sorrento before taking a seasonal ferry to Capri. The Blue Grotto depends on sea and weather conditions. Guides such as Rosella, Fabiano, and Sascha have been praised for their care and clear explanations, though you should expect guide changes and a brisk schedule.

“I really enjoyed the Pompeii and Sorrento portion of this tour! The rest I felt was a bit rushed. The tour guides were all great and the arranged food was also not bad. I did feel like there weren't much flexibility or freetime to explore the areas on our own. The hotel we stayed at was very clean and was very comfortable. It also had other amenities which I felt like I didn't have time to properly enjoy.”

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3.Capri Island Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 242 reviews · from $186Best value

Leave Rome at 7 a.m. for a coach-and-ferry trip to Capri, where you have about five and a half hours to explore on your own. A tour leader handles transfers and shares tips, but island tours, food, and the Blue Grotto visit are not included in the base price. Sea and weather can affect access.

“This was a great day trip! Very organized and efficient with comfortable transportation. Our guide was so friendly and helpful. We opted to do our own thing once in Capri and our guide was full of great advice on how to spend our day.”

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4.Capri Guided Day Trip with Blue Grotto

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 199 reviews · from $293

Travel from Rome to Naples by coach, cross to Capri by boat, and spend time on the island with a guide. The Blue Grotto is the headline stop, but access depends on weather and queues. Guides on recent departures have included Claudia, Sasha, Hector, and Claudio; assignments vary.

“Perfectly organized very nice trip thanks to Valentina and Hector”

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5.3-Day Tour to Pompeii, Sorrento & Capri

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 17 reviews · from $1,437

Travel from Rome to Sorrento by coach, spend two nights in a four-star hotel, take a ferry to Capri and tour Pompeii with an archaeologist guide. The Blue Grotto visit runs from April to October when conditions allow. Two breakfasts, two dinners, transport and key tickets are included; an Amalfi Coast excursion is optional.

“Overall it was great. Transportation from capri back to the hotel was not well organized. Bus from the port to hotel was changed twice and driver was unsure of his destination. Guide should have stayed. We all were abandoned.”

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6.High Speed Train Transfer and Boat Tour of Capri

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 6 reviews · from $350

Ride from Rome to Naples by high-speed train, then transfer to Piano di Sorrento for a boat trip around Capri. See grottoes, the Faraglioni rocks, and Punta Carena Lighthouse, with time to swim, snack, and explore Capri on your own. The small-group tour includes a guide, snacks, drinks, and a limoncello tasting.

“The trip was wonderful. My tour guides are very friendly and tried their best to cater for all our needs. Excellent working attitude. The island was beautiful, good scenery and excellent food and souvenir. The reasons I didn’t give a 5 star review… from Napoli to serrento was two hours drive and from serrento to their warehouse was only a 5 mins drive. They made us switch bus in between and it took a long wait. Should be more organised. The disclaimer form they made me sign for snorkelling was all in Spanish when I joined English tour I didn’t understand a word but had to sign it. When heading…”

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