Capri: Is it worth the exclusive price tag? 🇮🇹 Italy Travel Guide

Ep.107 Capri is known for its beauty, allure, and retreat-like atmosphere. It's an island, so it also has luxury prices. After spending several days on the Amalfi Coast, was Capri worth its high-end price tag? We share our thoughts on whether Capri is a must or a miss.

We visited the Amalfi Coast from June 2 through June 7, 2024

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Chapters:
00:00 - Start
00:29 - Catch a ferry to Capri
03:16 - Is the Blue Grotto worth it?
04:51 - Ride the Capri Funicolare
06:29 - Dining out in Capri
08:31 - The beautiful gardens of Capri
09:51 - Capri Costs
10:56 - What did we think about Capri?

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[Kari-Evan]

Thanks for standing in those lines to make this video. You both are more patient than my husband and I, we’d be too grumpy after dealing with the crowds to enjoy the views.

[miongoogle]

Thank you for your detaild and easy to understand videos, beautiful views and honest comments & comparison to other Italian coast towns.👍

[sroche]

We were in Capri over 10yrs ago. 2 tips : If capable, hire a scooter and scoot to Anacapri, which is much more relaxing and less chaotic than Capri, but equally beautiful. Hire a private boat (best if you could find another couple to split the cost) and get to the Blue Grotto after 5pm when the crowds are gone. My husband and the other couple (who shared the boat) swam into the Blue Grotto, almost owned it by themselves! Then again, this was >10yrs ago, maybe things have changed a lot! Capri is super expensive, but still, one should stop there if on the Amalfi Coast.

[GlobetrotterGranny]

Judy and Kevin, I finally have my Italy itinerary complete and the dates scheduled (9/21/26 through 10/7/26). The first stop is going to be Sorrento for 3 nights with visits to Capri and taking the ferry to Amalfi and/or Positano. Looking forward to the experience!!

[poggi]

Hi thanks for the video. My spouse and I stayed in Capri 8 years ago, while things have gotten a little more expensive we still had it a great trip and didn't blow the budget. One thing I noticed is speaking Italian certainly helped. We were comped many times on the island either in bakeries or getting a free bottle of wine. Anycase, cannot wait to go back.

[lindab]

Capri does look beautiful, but I think I would skip it. Too difficult to get there, and I am not an upscale shopper. Thanks for sharing all the info about the Amalfi Coast. It was interesting and helpful for future trip planning!!

[barbaracharlette]

Capri was a completely different experience for me. I sailed privately there from Sorrento on a tiny boat which included around the island for 125Euro. The man was a local and shared all the great spots that are non touristy which is thankfully where I had chosen to stay for eight nights. There were so many small local piazas with five table restaurants that were super affordable and the service was appreciative and impeccable. I even visited a far end of the island by bus to a farm and restaurant where I was given a free tour and treated like family. From Capri I ferried to Positano and another destination. I can say I enjoyed both for their uniqueness but perhaps had a similar experience to you in that regard. One day is not enough to give a true review which is why SLOW travel is so important. My Capri living as a local trip inspired my moving abroad a year later. Congrats on your journey to travel and retirement.🎉

[citehman]

I've found that " day trips " always result in feeling rushed, stressed and cheated. I spent three nights at the Capri Wine Hotel. Complimentary breakfast on a beautiful terrace with a view of Mount Vesuvius was a surreal and special moment. The Monte Solaro chair lift in Anacapri was very relaxing with beautiful views. If I had to choose, I would pick Ravello over Capri. I stayed in Amalfi town but Ravello was my favorite out of Sorrento, Positano, Amalfi and Ravello. The best choice I made regarding the Amalfi Coast was taking the train from Rome to Salerno and then taking a boat from Salerno to Amalfi. (maybe not the wise choice if you pack heavy). The anticipation of waiting for the boat and then seeing the amazing coastline from the water as you arrive in Amalfi town or Positano gives you goosebumps. As with almost everywhere in Italy, the first experience of a new city or region usually takes your breath away.

[dianarider]

Hi Judy & Kevin! We took the ferry from Sorrento and it was a quick ride, or so we recall. We loved Capri, although we only went for the day. We did venture up to Anacapri and specifically to Villa San Michele, which is now a museum but was the former private home of a physician to one of the Popes. The gardens, and the stunning views, rivaled Villa Rufollo in Ravello, which we also visited. Thanks for helping us revisit our beautiful time on the Amalfi Coast. Next time we're hoping to visit Ischia. Happy travels!

[GlobetrotterGranny]

Very good and very informative video. Let’s me know that while it might be worth visiting if I have time and the inclination, it’s not something I will go out of my way to visit. Sounds like there are so many other places in Italy that are just as beautiful, if not more so, and more affordable. 🥰

[danbulowski]

I particularly enjoyed this episode. I appreciate the first hand account, because I missed my chance to see Capri, and I was always curious to see what it’s really like.
It also brings back memories of when my family were staying at Sorrento, trying to book the trip to the blue grotto. We booked 5 seats on a private speedboat, no toilets mind you, for 220eu each! Imagine my relief, when the trip got cancelled due to weather😅 we saved at least 1500eu but now that I’ve seen this video, it’s probably more like 2000eu saved

[nw]

Booked a week in August in anacapri at the Hotel Caesar Augustus. Should be amazing.

[truthseeker]

Thank you for your honest opinions. I was on the brink of buying a boat tour to capri but id rather spend it on lesser known amalfi towns like vietri sul mare in addition to positano, amalfi and ravello. Thanks guys!

[MsMariaSierra]

Loved the video, as always. But I agree with you on the overall sentiment of Capri. Our daughters and some of our friends went and spent a day, AND loved it! But definitely not for me. We spent that day having a fantastic time on Amalfi exploring and enjoying ourselves, while they spent the day jostled by the throngs of tourists!!! Not my scene. Very glad that you went though.

[benicio]

It really does sound like the travel challenges and expenses really take away from the overall experience. I’d be willing to bet this serves as a big deterrent that keeps tourists from ever wanting to return for a second time. Thank you for sharing your experiences.

[OurMidlifeVan]

On 2 different trips to italy we spent 1 day on Capri. We loved the island. The first time we only had time to take a boat around the island which was amazing to see the island from the water including the grotto. The 2nd time we took the chair lift to Anacapri.

[daniellebarron]

I think you are right on with your assessment. Capri was nice but I wouldn't go back anytime soon.

[JadeeCee-tyhe]

We are going next year towards the end of May, 3 nights in Capri, as we want to explore at leisure the island, already booked a place about 12 minutes walk from the port...we won't be shopping and we may just even eat 1 dinner in a restaurant the rest of the days I'll be cooking a simple dinner and make sandwiches for lunches as well as make our own breakfast..really going to try it to be a budget trip if possible... I can not wait, im into gardening so i hope the gardens and flowers are still in full glorious blooms... I was in positano in 2018 for a day trip only and we canceled Capri because it was raining on the day we were gonna go, but did a day trip in Amalfi and Ravello from Salerno which was our home base for 4 nights.

I love your videos by the way, very informative!

[garethmctiffin]

If anyone is looking to visit Capri, an overnight stay is a MUST. After the crowds leave for the mainland the island is a completely different place at night. Best to spend the daytime in Anacapri and the town of Capri in the evening. It’s also not the place to be on a budget, spend the money on that cocktail to have the best view. Boats from Naples are super easy and frequent!

[DrKathleenCasey]

I go to Ischia and Procida instead which is where I am now. Yes a day in Capri is ok but no need to do more than once. Swimming in crystal clear waters in Sicily has a bigger pull.