10 Best Activities in Capri

From cooking classes, to walking tours of the popular market and around the town, to traditional boat trips, Capri has plenty of activities to keep you entertained during your stay.

One of the best things to see and do in Capri is undoubtedly to take a boat trip and admire the island's famous sea giants, plus you can't miss the chance to sample a good meal with a Caesarine host, all while getting plenty of pictures of your idyllic trip.

On this full day tour of the island, you will have the opportunity to hop on a boat or minibus and walk around the island. This walking tour is for you if you want to explore the more urban side of Capri and get to know all its nooks and crannies as well as its beaches. Thanks to the way you will get to know the whole place, this is undoubtedly one of the best tours in Capri.

During the whole experience you have the opportunity to enjoy the scenery in the company of a local guide who will take you to see each of the main attractions of the island. You will walk around Anacapri, climb Monte Solaro, visit the Gardens of Augustus and of course enjoy the boutiques and luxury shops in the Piazzetta.

Interesting details

• Price: this tour costs approximately 75 euros per person.
• Duration: you will spend around six hours doing this tour.
• Means of transport: this experience is partly by boat, minibus and on foot. You will have to make your own way to the meeting point.
• Advantages of this option: you have access to public transport nearby. Included is a tour guide who will take you to each of the interesting places on the tour.
• Disadvantages of this option: personal expenses and food and beverage expenses are not included.

Your tour guide will take you and your group on a private and special tour of most of the monuments and sights of the island, those located in the centre of Capri. You will walk around the island from the Piazzetta to the Sant'Anna neighbourhood, one of the most popular areas of Capri, where you can see the Chiesa di Sant'Anna.

Later you can continue walking through the medieval alleys of the town and go to the famous Via Camerelle, which is lined with boutiques and luxury shops, where it will be difficult to choose what to treat yourself to. Your local guide will then take you to the Gardens of Augustus, where you will have one of the best views of the Faraglioni.

You will visit the Carthusia perfume factory, walk around Anacapri, take a chairlift to Monte Solaro, from where you can see the Gulf of Naples in all its splendour. You will learn about local handicrafts while your guide tells you interesting facts about this practice, and finally you will visit Villa San Michele.

Interesting details

• Price: this experience costs approximately 290 euros per person.
• Duration: you will spend around four hours doing this tour.
• Means of transport: the tour is divided into walking and by coach. Eventually you will have to take the chairlift. You will have to get to the meeting point on your own.
• Advantages of this option: it is a private tour, so only you and your group will participate. Included is the tour guide who will give you accurate commentary throughout the trip. Transport is included throughout the tour.
• Disadvantages of this option: Lunch is not included, nor is transport to and from your accommodation.

You will board a boat on this private experience where you will have the opportunity to experience the sea and its unspoilt nature, amidst the scenery of the island of Capri, which is one of the most colourful and beautiful islands in the Mediterranean.

In addition, you will get to know some of the most iconic places that have appeared in legendary movies, all this while the tour guide tells you interesting historical anecdotes about this island. You will make several stops to snorkel and swim among caves, coves, bays and beaches.

Interesting details

• Price: this private tour costs approximately 1,980 euros per group of up to four people.
• Duration: it is a full day or eight-hour experience, approximately.
• Means of transport: you will complete the whole tour by boat and part of it on foot.
• Advantages of this option: you will have access to an open bar all day, both for non-alcoholic drinks and for beer, limoncello and prosecco. You will be accompanied by a tour guide during the whole trip. Entrance fees are included for places that require it.
• Disadvantages of this option: transfer to and from your hotel or accommodation is not included, but you can select this option. Meals are not included.

If there's one amazing way to visit the island of Capri, it's by private car. On this tour your tour guide will make you feel like a movie star as he takes you on a coach ride.

You can choose from limousine-like cars, van-like cars or more special, customised, open-top vintage cars. You'll visit Anacapri, tour the historic centre of the island and take the chairlift. At the end you will board a boat for a boat trip around Capri to finish the tour.

Details of interest

• Price: you will have to pay from 520 euros per person to enjoy this experience.
• Duration: it will take you around 5 hours to complete the tour.
• Means of transport: the tour is done by taxi and boat.
• Advantages of this option: you will have access to tour the town in a private taxi. Also included is the tour guide and entrance fees to some of the attractions that require tickets.
• Disadvantages of this option: Lunch, snacks and any drinks consumed during the tour are not included.

One of the things you'll love most about this tour is that you'll visit an authentic family of chefs on Capri, who have been running one of the island' s most popular restaurants for over a decade.

From the moment you enter the place for a visit, you'll be met with a very relaxed and welcoming garden atmosphere. You will also love picking the fruits and vegetables that grow in that garden. Right after this organic experience, you can go straight to the process of preparing the ice cream and sorbet, all in the open-air kitchen spaces.

During the experience inside the kitchens you will learn how to make ice cream and a variety of sorbets. Best of all , the chef will show you how to use a professional ice cream machine. While you make the ice cream, you can also enjoy a homemade snack and some drinks.

Interesting details

• Price: You can participate in this experience for approximately 140 euros per person.
• Duration: it will take you around two hours to complete this experience.
• Means of transport: the class takes place in the same place, but you will have to make your own way to the meeting point.
• Advantages of this option: all the materials you will use during the class are included. Also included is the explanation and preparation of different ice creams and sorbets. You will be able to taste everything you prepare inside. You can bring prams.
• Disadvantages of this option: this tour is not suitable for wheelchair users.

A Caesarine chef will help you become a pizzaiolo for a day. Pizzaiolos are the chefs who prepare pizzas. The same chef who will teach you all about pizza will also help you prepare a delicious tiramisu. All this activity takes place at home, where the chef's mother and grandmothers will also teach you their techniques to prepare a homemade pizza.

This is definitely a great activity to do in town if you want to put some distance between the best beaches of Capri. Not only will you be able to share gastronomic traditions with an authentic Italian family, but you will also be able to share with them your own creation, be it lunch or dinner.

The meal will be accompanied by a selection of local wines, and the best thing is that you can bring children of all ages. The chef who will accompany you on this adventure will be a Cesarino from Le Cesarine.

Details of interest

• Price: you will have to pay from 160 euros to be able to live this experience.
• Duration: it will take you around three hours to complete this cooking class.
• Means of transport: the whole activity takes place inside the Cesarine chef's house, but you'll have to make your own way to the meeting point, which you can reach by public transport or private car.
• Advantages of this option: It is a private activity in which only you and your group can participate. The participation and accompaniment of the Cesarine chef is also included. All the ingredients you will need for cooking are included.
• Disadvantages of this option: This activity is not suitable for wheelchair users. Personal expenses or meals and drinks are not included, except for those included in the experience.

Your tour guide will take you to some of the most amazing street food spots on the island, as well as some of the most popular artisan food shops on Capri. Of course, you'll be able to sample each food and snack as you go.

As you get to know the shops and taste their flavours, your Cesarina will explain interesting details about each typical product in town. Your guide will also take you to some of the most incredible handicraft places on the island, while telling you details about the history of these places.

Interesting details

• Price: you will have to pay around 100 euros per person to participate in this experience.
• Duration: it will take you around 3 hours to complete this tour with your Caesarine guide.
• Means of transport: the whole tour is completed on foot, but you will have to make your own way to the meeting point.
• Advantages of this option: a local guide with accurate commentary is included. Some tastings are included during the tour.
• Disadvantages of this option: It is not a wheelchair friendly experience. Other tastings are not included, nor are the personal expenses of each participant.

One of the best things to do in Capri is to take the opportunity to sample the exquisite food, and continuing in that area of food, on this tour you will have the opportunity to go with a Caprese chef for an authentic Caprese gastronomic experience. During the encounter you will enjoy tasting a variety of local cheeses and wines.

The most incredible thing about the experience is that these foods you will taste have been made in the restaurant you will visit for more than 8 years. While you are tasting the different cheeses and wines, you will also learn about the history of these items that merge with the culture of Caprese, beyond its famous salad.

There will be 5 courses with wine and cheese pairing, as well as a tasting of extra virgin olive oil. We can mention fior di latte, caciotta, mozzarella di bufala, provolone del Monaco and caciocavallo as some of the cheeses you will taste. This experience can be enjoyed in the evening, as a great way to welcome the nightlife of Caprese.

Interesting details

• Price: you will have to pay around 140 euros per person to enjoy this activity.
• Duration: it will take you around 2 hours to complete this experience.
• Means of transport: the tour is completed in a van.
• Advantages of this option: you are offered bottled water throughout the activity. The tour guide with all the right commentary is included. Cheese and wine tasting along the way is included.
• Disadvantages of this option: lunch and dinner are not included. Personal expenses are not included, nor are meals or tastings outside the package.

During your day on the island you will stroll through the streets of Anacapri, and you will also have the opportunity to take the chairlift up Mount Solaro to admire the most beautiful panoramic views of Capri. In addition, you will be able to visit the Gardens of Augustus, from where you can see the Faraglioni.

Of course, one of the things you will do is stroll through the shopping streets of Capri and your guide will take you to enjoy a nice lunch during the tour, to taste some delicacies of the Italian gastronomy.

Details of interest

• Price: this tour costs approximately 115 euros per person.
• Duration: you can spend around 6 hours on this activity.
• Means of transport: the whole tour is completed on foot, but you will have to make your own way to the meeting point.
• Advantages of this option: entrance tickets to the Garden of Augustus are included, as well as the tour guide throughout the tour.
• Disadvantages of this option: Transport to and from the hotel and accommodation site is not included. Meals and drinks during the tour are not included, nor are personal expenses.

On this visit and market tour, you will learn the hidden secrets of the host who will accompany you and help you to cook some delicious Italian dishes. At the same time you will have the opportunity to share your passion for Italian gastronomy with the other participants.

At the local market, Chef Cesarino will tell you how to select the best seasonal ingredients to make a good Italian dish. After shopping, you will go back to Cesarino's house to taste some Italian appetizers and participate in the class. Of course, at the end of the activity, you will be able to enjoy everything you have prepared.

Interesting details

• Price: this activity has an approximate price of 145 euros per person.
• Duration: it will take you around 5 hours to complete this experience.
• Means of transport: the tour is done on foot and you'll stay behind to cook.
• Advantages of this option: you have access to taste Italian appetizers such as prosecco and nibbles. You will be accompanied by the Cesarino chef at all times.
• Disadvantages of this option: it is not a tour that is adapted for wheelchair users. Tastings and drinks are not included except for those included in the package.

You have to choose the activity you want to do and then contact the seller to ask for all the information you need to know about that specific activity. You will also have to ask about the cancellation and booking policies. This whole process is done online.

Then you just have to pay and wait for the confirmation of when the activity you booked is going to take place.