Anacapri, Capri · Italy
Famous sight · not on UNESCO's listBlue Grotto tickets: €6
Main adult ticket: Entry to the grotto (Ministry of Culture ticket). Every ticket type is listed here, checked on the official site in October 2026.
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- Entry to the grotto (Ministry of Culture ticket)Reduced €2. Paid on the spot. The rowing boat that takes you in is paid separately and isn't included€6
Main ticket €6 (about US$7 · £5, 2026-10-23 rates)
Checked October 2026 on the official site
Opening hours
April to October 9am to 6pm (6.30pm if the change of tide allows); November to March 9am to 2pm (last entry 1.30pm). Open every day, but it closes when the sea is rough.
Booking
Reserve a free entry slot online with CoopCulture (coopculture.it), then pay for the ticket on site. Numbers are limited: without a reservation you get in only if there's room. You can only go in on the small rowing boats.
Buy from the official seller: Italian Ministry of Culture: Grotta Azzurra (in Italian)
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Nearby
Within 100 km (62 miles), as the crow flies.
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Questions
How much does it cost to visit the Blue Grotto?
The main adult ticket (Entry to the grotto (Ministry of Culture ticket)) costs €6, about US$7 · £5. Prices were checked on the official website in October 2026.
When is the Blue Grotto open?
April to October 9am to 6pm (6.30pm if the change of tide allows); November to March 9am to 2pm (last entry 1.30pm). Open every day, but it closes when the sea is rough.
Do you need to book Blue Grotto tickets in advance?
Reserve a free entry slot online with CoopCulture (coopculture.it), then pay for the ticket on site. Numbers are limited: without a reservation you get in only if there's room. You can only go in on the small rowing boats.