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Capri by boat: premium small-group tour New Shared

Departure from Capri

Stop for swimming
Small group tour
Snacks and drinks included

Capri Boat Tour - 3 Hours

€ 149 per guest

Duration 3 ore

Free cancellation

(342 Reviews)

Departure from Amalfi, Positano, Praiano

Full day on a private boat
Prosecco and drinks on board
Free time to disembark and explore

Jeranto 7.50

From € 1,140 Per boat | Max 7 passengers

Duration 8 ore

Free cancellation

(26 Reviews)

Departure from Capri

Complete freedom
Competitive prices
No need to have a boating license

Gommone 40 cavalli

From € 150 Per boat | Max 6 passengers

Duration 2 ore 3 ore 4 ore 5 ore 6 ore 8 ore

Free cancellation

(562 Reviews)
From Sorrento: Hydrofoil to Positano & Amalfi Bestseller Shared

Departure from Sorrento

Avoid traffic and delays
Admire the coastline by sea
Stop in both Positano and Amalfi

Hydrofoil from Sorrento 9:30AM

€ 45 per guest

Duration 9 ore

All Inclusive Premium Shared Capri Boat Tour + City Visit New Shared

Departure from Amalfi, Positano, Sorrento, Maiori, Praiano

Four hours of free time on land
Your boat captain is also a local expert
Stops for swimming from the boat

Capri Boat Tour - Full Day

€ 199 per guest

Duration 8 ore 8 ore 8 ore 8 ore

Free cancellation

(342 Reviews)

Departure from Amalfi, Positano, Ravello, Sorrento, Conca dei Marini, Praiano, Rome

The fastest and most convenient way to reach the Amalfi Coast
Avoid three connections via public transportation
Pick up at the airport or your hotel in Rome

Mercedes E or V class and other options...

From € 100 Per vehicle | Max 8 passengers

Duration 4 ore

(491 Reviews)

Departure from Capri

Iconic Sorrento boat
Experienced local skipper
Shower and shade on board

Gozzo Caprese 7.80

From € 220 Per boat | Max 6 passengers

Duration 2 ore 3 ore 4 ore 7 ore

(231 Reviews)
Capri Boat Tour with Blue Grotto: Open Ticket Shared

Departure from Capri

Blue Grotto visit
Flexible open ticket
Tour in English and Italian

Motorized Boat for island boat tour

€ 23 per guest

Duration 2 ore

Free cancellation

(1162 Reviews)

Departure from Amalfi, Capri, Naples, Positano, Sorrento, Massa Lubrense, Piano di Sorrento, Praiano

Capri and Positano in one tour
Optional lunch stop on the coast
Luxury boat with skipper

Acquamarina 32ft and other options...

From € 1,120 Per boat | Max 12 passengers

Duration 8 ore

Free cancellation

(197 Reviews)

Departure from Positano

Free time to visit Amalfi
Complimentary drinks on board
Customizable itinerary

Aprea 36 - Domitta and other options...

From € 650 € 900 Per boat | Max 6 passengers

Duration 4 ore

(70 Reviews)
Capri Boat Tour from Naples, and More Shared

Departure from Naples, Pompeii, Sorrento, Castellammare di Stabia, Herculaneum, Piano di Sorrento, Portici, Torre del Greco, Vico Equense

Choose pickup in Sorrento, Naples, Pompeii etc.
Free time to visit Capri on land
English-speaking skipper

Motorized Boat from Piano or Sorrento and other options...

€ 79 per guest

Duration 8 ore 8 ore 9 ore 10 ore

Free cancellation

(1162 Reviews)
 Tour of Capri by sea and by land, from Sorrento New Shared

Departure from Sorrento

Boat with restroom, outdoor seating and sun awning
Complete tour of the island
Plenty of free time to visit Capri on land

Motorized Boat from Sorrento to Capri

€ 75 per guest

Duration 8 ore

Free cancellation

(1162 Reviews)

Sorrento Insider: Your Complete Guide

A dramatic cliff rising directly above the waters of Italy’s Mediterranean coastline, offering spectacular views over the Bay of Naples. A historic center made up of a maze of narrow lanes lined with shops, cafès, restaurants, and limoncello sellers. To one side, the crystalline sea and to the other lush hills covered in citrus groves. Highlights like Capri, Positano, Amalfi, Ravello, Pompeii, Herculaneum, Mount Vesuvius, and Ischia all within striking distance for a day trip. And to top it off, a mild climate all year round and the delightful cuisine of southern Italy.

Sorrento ticks all the right boxes, which is why it is one of the most famous and popular tourist destinations in Italy. It’s a place you’ll want to return to over and over again.

Where is Sorrento?

Sorrento is in the Italian region of Campania about 50 kilometers (31 miles) south of Naples (Napoli) and 40 kilometers (25 miles) north of Salerno.
This resort town is the capital of the Sorrentine Peninsula, a tongue of land that is home to the towns of Sorrento, Sant’Agnello, Piano di Sorrento, Meta, and Vico Equense. The Amalfi Coast lines the opposite side of the peninsula, with A-list villages like Positano and Amalfi seeing millions of visitors a year.

Where should I stay in Sorrento?

The main square in Sorrento is called Piazza Tasso, where the pedestrian-only Corso Italia and Via San Cesareo set off. This is the heart of the historic center (“centro storico”) and the best area to book an accommodation in Sorrento, as it’s convenient to get around on foot, is thick with trattorias and cafés just steps away, and is a strategic point for setting off to explore the area’s highlights from Pompeii at the foot of Mt. Vesuvius to the Amalfi Coast. The town’s port sits just below the main square, where you can catch boat tours or ferries to Capri (home of the (Blue Grotto) and other destinations in the Bay of Naples and the Circumvesuviana train station is just a few minutes away on foot. Here, you can catch a train to Pompeii or Herculaneum or a Sita bus to Positano or Amalfi.

What should I see in Sorrento?

The history of Sorrento stretches back 1,000 years, so the town is rich in historic and cultural sights. For a good overview of the area’s history, stop at the Museo del Correale di Terranova Museum to visit its archaeological collection with finds dating from the ancient Greeks and Roman, a collection of precious Capodimonte porcelain, and paintings from the Neapolitan school. Be sure to take a stroll through the garden, as well.

While you explore Sorrento’s historic center on foot, stop to admire the frescoed cupola of the del Sedil Dominova, where the local nobility would once gather. From here, walk the narrow lanes downhill to the entrance of the Villa Comunale, a beautiful public garden with a panoramic terrace that takes in all of the Bay of Naples. Along the way, stop to take in the Cloister of San Francesco, built in the 1300s, and the adjacent church. Take a moment to visit the local Church of Sant’Antonino, as well, to admire its fascinating collection of votive objects on the lower floor. Once you return to the main Piazza Tasso, look over the railing on the Valley of the Mills (Vallone dei Mulini), one of the many gorges that cut through the coastline from the mountain peaks to the water’s edge. Here you can take in the remains of a historic mill and woodworks. As evening falls, head down to Marina Grande, a charming fishing village where you can enjoy a dinner of fresh fish and seafood right on the water.

While you’re staying in Sorrento, visit the lovely Bagni della Regina Giovanna in Capo di Sorrento. This unique spot is made up of a natural pool contained in the remains of an ancient Roman villa. Passionate hikers can also take on the Punta Campanella trail that leads to the very far point of the Sorrentine Peninsula.

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Where to Stay

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The smallest town on the Sorrentine Peninsula

The commercial hub of the Sorrentine Peninsula

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The most important town on the Sorrentine Peninsula