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    Seggiovia Monte Solaro

    4.6 (28 reviews)

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    Melanie B.

    You really might be insane if you come to the island of Capri and don't ride the lift to the top. It is so worth the line and it's only about €14 a person. The views are mind blowing. You see a mix of everything. From the yachts out at sea to women hanging laundry in their backyards. Vineyards on one side and the Mediterranean on the other. Admittedly, I don't usually love heights, but at no point have I ever felt unsafe or nervous. The views are staggering. The cool breeze perfect and the floral scents too delicious. All of the senses are almost overwhelming. Don't miss out on this. Just do it

    Amber E.

    We were really looking forward to this chairlift, and it didn't disappoint. I was a little concerned, because it had been a rainy, windy morning, but when we went after lunch, even though it was breezy, the chairs barely swayed, much less than a standard ski chairlift. It was actually very peaceful, floating over the green hills, looking out toward the ocean. Took some nice pics at the top. There's a little cafe up there if you want to get a bite to eat or drink. Rain clouds looked like they were returning, so we didn't dally too long. But really enjoyable experience, and just $14.

    Frank F.

    The chair lift is a wonderful serene way to see the highest point on the Isle of Capri in Anacapri. The view is beautiful with many opportunities to take photos high up on the island. Once you reach the top, there is a cafe to purchase a meal or snacks. The views from the top are exceptional. It is definitely one of the best land experiences on the island!

    Ginger L.

    The chairlift ride is really only a fraction of this experience. It's all about the views on views on views once you reach the top. The fact that you get to bypass a strenuous hike to appreciate it really is a sweeeeeeet bonus. And okay, yeah it's just kinda fun to sit in a swing for the ride. We saved a couple euros by purchasing tickets from our air bnb host, and didn't have to wait in a long line to get tickets for that reason so I would recommend trying to pre purchase. Because the only line really is to purchase tickets, once you're in queue for the lift it moves so quickly. At the top is a cafe with ice cream and wine and coffee and more. There are benches at different view point areas and restrooms too. We didn't eat at the cafe but we still managed to spend nearly an hour at the top just taking it all in. This is an excursion I would recommend setting aside 2 hours for at a minimum.

    Maggie H.

    We had a bit of a wait for this chairlift. Maybe 15 minutes. The views on a pretty day made it worthwhile. It was probably the highlight of my time on the island.

    Coming down the lift.
    Norma M.

    It's a one seat ski lift from the Anacapri square to the top of the mountain. It takes you to the top with breathtaking views in both directions. Highly recommend seeing the views at the top. One of a kind view and experience. The attendants will help you get in and off but if you've skied before, it will be no problem. Bathrooms at the top with also a bar/coffee shop.

    come on hop off....
    Sanjay G.

    Well, you cannot beat this experience. I am from Bihar providence, India and we have a similar kind of lift in Rajgir too. Again, I am settled in NJ, USA and at seaside heights boardwalk, we have this but hardly at 10-20 feet height. This event was something else. Just wow. The easiest way to get to Monte Solaro is by chairlift. The journey to the summit of Capri's mountain takes just 12 minutes. Take the chairlift from Piazza Vittoria in Anacapri. You will get a bus from Capri every 15 minutes ( 5 euro pp) and it stops only a few meters away from the entrance. Get off when the driver calls out ''Anacapri" and climb up the steps which you'll find opposite the stop. If you decide to walk up to the summit, you can expect anything between an hour and an hour and a half ( 2km hike). But who wanna hike when you have this open chair lift The chairs on the chairlift are made for a single passenger. There is a safety bar, but it is easily lifted, yes for someone it can be dangerous and yes it can be for your kids, so mind it. This is not for faint-hearted. While going up, enjoy the splendid views of the Gulf of Naples with Vesuvius in the background, the Gulf of Salerno, Anacapri, the Isle of Ischia and the incomparable beauty of the color of the sea. Up and down is only 12 euro ( 9 euro single ride). Children under 7 ride free on their parent's lap. You ll never forget this experience

    View from the top
    Brendan S.

    A quick chair lift ride up to the top of monte Solaro. The Price wasn't bad, €10 for a round trip ticket and the views from the top were beautiful. I'd plan about an hour to take the lift, see the sites and take the lift back down.

    David E.

    Yes. You must do the chairlift to the top. It's €12 round trip. Worth every penny. Great views the entire way. The way down can be a bit scary!

    Reconsidering shoes next time.
    Hanna G.

    Sure you could hike all the way up there yourself and work up a serious sweat. But I'd rather sit back and relax. My only wish was that we got to spend more time up here soaking in the beautiful 360° panoramic view. Touristy activity for sure, but I think it's worth the €11 round trip. They accept credit card! They actually never checked the ticket on my way down so I could have bought a one way for €8 (not that I would recommend the risk for only a few Euros). The line can get crowded but we went around 11AM on a week day and we were able to get on immediately. There is a single lap bar that secures you in but the seat is tilted backwards too. Our local tour guide, Lucca actually recommended we check this out but only gave us about 40 minutes. It would have been nice if the admission to this was included in our excursion price with Gate 1 since we had to pay for 2 additional ones that day! The relaxing single person cable car ride takes about 12 minutes each way. Imagine how long it would take you to hike all the way up there yourself?! The only sounds you'll hear is the gentle pulling of the cable car rope and nature around you (unless someone around you loses a shoe/hat). I risked losing my slip on Birkenstocks for the view. Some people carried their hand or bag. I missed the stray hats my SO spotted. Although I don't condone the preoccupation with selfie sticks, I think it is helpful to have a device with a lanyard so you can get your amazing shots without the fear of losing your precious device and other memories. Once we reached the top there are plenty of areas to take photos, free toilets, and an overpriced cafe! I'm sure the surcharge comes with the view. There are many spots to take photos. They have chairs and a tent set up on the patio for guests to enjoy an espresso or to relax on their swinging chairs. After a quick trip to the WC, snapping a few pics and rushing to drink my espresso it was already tie for us to take the return trip down. If I had more time at Anacapri I'd consider taking the cable car up again and hiking down in the future.

    The Monolithic Rocks seen from the southern coast of Capri.
    Michelle M.

    The Monte Solaro chairlift (aka: "Seggiovia del Monte Solaro") allows tourists to enjoy a gorgeous 360° panoramic view of Capri, Italy. Overall, the island of Capri is a bit of a tourist trap. Thousands of tourists take the ferry from the Amalfi Coast to Marina Grande each day to see the Blue Grotto and ride the Seggiovia Monte Solaro. During our visit in early May the tides were too high to see the Blue Grotto so we just had lunch and rode the Seggiovia Monte Solaro. The wait for the bus to Anacapri can be almost an hour (if not longer) so if you are in a rush and want to avoid the lines I would suggest spending a little more money and taking a taxi to the chairlift. The chairlift is a thirteen minute ride from Anacapri to the top of the mountain, Monte Solaro and the cost is €10 roundtrip or €7 one-way if you chose to hike up or down the mountain. Once riders reach the top of Monte Solaro they are rewarded with amazing views of Capri and the Faraglioni (rock stacks). TIP: The weather is much cooler at the top of Monte Solaro so you may want to wear a jacket on the chairlift.

    View from the top!
    Felicity B.

    Definitely worth the trip over to Anacapri (even better if you're already staying there!) We saw a few kids on the ride (probably good for kids 10 and up or so). It is like a ski lift where they would have to ride by themselves in a single chair with a small bar over the lap (though I saw one child riding in a parent's lap). Amaaaaaazing views from the top!! (And the ride up is fun too). Don't forget your camera!

    On the lift to the top of Capri
    Jeremy S.

    12 minute ride each way. It's your typical touristy activity, but the views are breathtaking. That said there are lots of spots to take in beautiful views on Capri, so I wouldn't say you absolutely have to check out this attraction. At the top there is a little snack bar and I believe you can hike your way down if you don't want to chair lift it back.

    View from up top

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    Motoscafisti di Capri Societa Cooperativa

    Motoscafisti di Capri Societa Cooperativa

    3.0(2 reviews)
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    We booked the two hour tour of Capri/Blue Grotto. It's €23 pp for the tour and another €18 pp for…read morethe Blue Grotto. It seems all the bad reviews are because people are saying they thought the Blue Grotto was included in the €23, but it clearly says that it's a separate purchase at the site, when you are buying the tickets. We went at the beginning of April and it was the first tour of the day, so we didn't have the peak summer tourist wait experience that a lot of the reviews say. We got to the meeting point at 9:20 for the 9:45 tour. We decided to purchase tickets on site instead of online because there's a chance you won't go to the Blue Grotto based on the weather conditions that day. If you buy online and the Blue Grotto trip is canceled, you can't get a refund - but you can move the ticket to another day. But we had a tight schedule and there was only one day we could go to Capri, so we decided it was best to buy on site. The tour takes you around Capri, including the Faraglioni (the famous rocks), then to Blue Grotto, and back to the meeting point. We decided to just get off after the Blue Grotto and take the bus back into the other side of town, since that's where we wanted to go anyway. This saved us probably 1-2 hours of time. Overall, the tour itself was just okay but most importantly, it got us where we needed to go, and we saw what we wanted to see. So if you're strapped in time in Capri, this is a great option for you. Tip - people basically bum rushed us to get to the top level of the boat. We ended up sitting on the first level on the left side in the front, which is outdoors, so you still get great views. When it was time to transfer boats to get to the Blue Grotto, it just so happened that we got to get off first because that's where the ladder was. So the people who bum rushed us at the beginning ended up being last in line and probably had to wait at least half an hour. So it looks like we got the last laugh.

    We ordered this "tour" online expecting to see the famous "blue grotto" instead not only did we not…read moreget to experience the row board into the blue grotto but the boat was bigger than I expected almost like a mini ferry, but the "guide" who was narrating during the ride, could barely speak English let alone understand anything he was saying over the noisy boat ride through the islands of Capri. All we got to see was the Faraglioni (the 3 rock formations) Capri is famous for and ir sucked. Many of the passengers were deceived, we came in swimsuits hoping to get a chance to jump in the beautiful turquoise waters and we were all confused and disappointed. The person narrating said we could get a smaller boat at no charge and go back to blue grotto only to wait 2-hours for a chance (no guarantees ) to see this grotto. Never more!! DO NOT BUY OR ORDER ONLINE from "Guided Tours" like we did - it's deceiving and misleading!

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    Motoscafisti di Capri Societa Cooperativa - Faraglioni

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    Motoscafisti di Capri Societa Cooperativa - Do not use GUIDED TOURS. We paid $40 for this!

    Do not use GUIDED TOURS. We paid $40 for this!

    Motoscafisti di Capri Societa Cooperativa - They definitely "stopped" at the grotto them left!

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    They definitely "stopped" at the grotto them left!

    Seggiovia Monte Solaro - localflavor - Updated May 2026

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