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Blue Grotto

Capri, Island of Capri, Italy
Ranked #9 of 21 attractions in Capri
4.0 of 5 stars 296 Reviews
Type: Caverns/ Caves, Geologic Formations
Activities: Motor-boating, Swimming
Owner description: The must-see attraction on Capri is the magical Blue Grotto, where visitors take a boat ride through a natural cavern that is filled with an ethereal...... more » Owner description: The must-see attraction on Capri is the magical Blue Grotto, where visitors take a boat ride through a natural cavern that is filled with an ethereal and eerie light reflecting on the (very blue) water. « less
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Ohio
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

We paid the 12.50 euro or so per person for the short boat ride to the grotto and then after waiting with a lot of other rocking boats for about an hour we told we had to pay another 12.50 per person to transfer for the two minute row boat ride to see exactly what the trip advisor photo shows.... More

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Indianapolis, Indiana
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14 reviews 14 reviews
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

First understand the opening to the grotto is only 3 meters. Therefore the height of the sea and the waves significantly limit access (I think the local said it is open 1 day out of 4 due to sea conditions). If it is open, the crowds can be massive. The secret is to take a guided tour from TOURSOFCAPRI. They... More

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5 reviews 5 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

Honestly, i don't know where to start. I only give this 3 stars because the whole thing was so ridiculous that my family laughed about it for days, so it gets points for entertainment value. We took a motorboat from the Marina Grande in Capri to the Blue Grotto and the motorboat was very scenic and pleasant. After about 25... More

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Irvine, California
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

The Blue Grotto trip was a longtime dream of mine and while visiting Sorrento it finally became a reality. It was a short trip from the port at Sorrento and you first stop at other grottos (green etc.) where passengers can swim off the larger boat and explore the caves. When you reach the Blue Grotto you are herded into... More

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Barrow-in-Furness, United Kingdom
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29 reviews 29 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

It costs 12.50 euro and it is a waste of money. Do not bother going out of your way to see this. The boatman also expects a tip. You are actually in the Grotto for about 5 minutes. OK when you look outwards the sea is a rich blue but 12.50 euro to see this is a ripoff. More

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Fountain Hills, Arizona
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012

It's kind of amazing to see but it's over commercialized and expensive for what you get. Also, too many boats and a lot of yelling. Boatman kept asking for a tip which is not usual for Italy. More

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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

I've rated this review as 1 star only because the grotto was closed due to the waves. I'm sure it's beautiful and we were disappointed that we couldn't go in, but apparently you can only access the grotto 1 in 4 days. May pay to check before you head over to Capri if this is a big thing you want... More

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Ann Arbor, Michigan
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56 reviews 56 reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

Everything in Capri is overpriced; however, we went on a boat trip around the island with Laser Capri with a stop at the Blue Grotto. My wife and I were unsure if we wanted to go in because of the price. We ended up going in, it cost 12.50 euro per person and was one of the highlights of our... More

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El Cerrito, California
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

We constantly heard about this being a "must do" when we arrived in Capri. Actually we stayed in Anicapri, and this was just at the bottom of the hill from our B&B, so thought OK, hopped on the bus and were there in 10 mins. What a ZOO ! There were nearly 7 Ferries packed to the brim with tourists... More

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Melrose, Massachusetts
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Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

Better to go in lower season such as May or Sept where there is hardly anyone around. More

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