The 11 Best Private Cave Tours in Italy

1.Capri & Blue Grotto Semi Private Boat Day Trip from Sorrento

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,053 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $216Our pick

Review of the Capri and Blue Grotto boat trip from Sorrento, with small groups, swimming stops, island time, costs, and practical tips.

“We had a wonderful day with YANNA and her captain! This is a wonderful way to see Capri from the water! We were very safe and dry the whole ride, our captain was an amazing boater and we enjoyed some nice cold prosceco on board. YANNA did a very good job explaining all that was happening and what we were to expect, we all had a Great Day!”

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2.Private Capri Island and Blue Grotto Day Tour from Naples or Sorrento

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 311 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $604

Review of Capri’s private Blue Grotto tour from Naples or Sorrento, with ferry travel, Mount Solaro, Anacapri, Capri, and practical tips.

“We had the most amazing private tour of Capri and the Blue Grotto with Vinchenzo as our guide. From start to finish, he made the entire experience seamless, enriching, and truly unforgettable. Vinchenzo’s passion for the island, its history, and its hidden gems was evident in every stop we made. He was not only incredibly knowledgeable, but also warm, funny, and attentive—making us feel like we were exploring Capri with a good friend. Even when I unexpectedly got a little sea sick, Vinchenzo was kind, patient, and reassuring. Thanks to his calm demeanor and professionalism, I was able to recover quickly and fully enjoy the rest of the day. And…”

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3.Ancient Rome and Colosseum Private Tour with Underground Chambers and Arena

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 184 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $423

Review of Rome’s private Colosseum tour with underground access, arena, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill, plus practical booking advice.

“Our guid was amazing. She was informative and upbeat. She answered all our questions and made a wonderful experience for us.”

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4.Exclusive Capri, Anacapri & Blue Grotto Private Tour from Naples

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 121 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $574

Review of a private Capri tour from Naples with the Blue Grotto, Anacapri, Monte Solaro chairlift, gardens, ferries, and guide tips.

“This was the perfect overview of all Capri has to offer and our amazing guide Vincenzo took amazing care of us, making sure we had the best time possible and got to see everything we wanted.”

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5.Private Tour of Catacombs and Ancient Appian Way (hotel pick up)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 120 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $190

Explore Rome’s Catacombs of St. Callixtus, Appian Way, Domine Quo Vadis, and St. Paul’s Basilica with private hotel pickup.

“We had a wonderful time with Patrick visiting the Catacombs of Callixto, the Appian Way, and a few other nearby sites. It was great to get off the beaten path to see some parts of Roman history that don't make it onto the city center tour itinerary and were not overwhelmed with tourists.”

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6.Hidden Gems & Rome Catacomb Semi Private Tour by golf cart

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 114 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $108Best value

Explore Rome’s catacombs, Appian Way, Aventine Keyhole, Aurelian Walls, and Pyramid Cestius by golf cart in a small group.

“I felt totally short-changed by this tour. There was no walk along the Appian Way, the Pyramid was a drive past and the hidden key was so hidden that we didn't see it. We basically went to the catacombs then spent an hour and a half driving around Rome ending up at Capitoline Hill. The guide was very knowledgeable but my teenaged kids were bored out of their minds. The guide also made some comments which could have been taken as very offensive by some people.”

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7.Private Guided Tour of Colosseum Underground OR Arena and Forum

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 111 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes to 3 hours (approx.) · from $446

Review of Rome’s private Colosseum Underground, Arena, Forum, and Palatine Hill tour, with honest advice on value, access, guides, and planning.

“Our guide was interesting and it was evident he loves what he does. He did a great job providing us with needed information and answering all our questions.”

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8.Capri Island & Blue Cave Private Boat Tour from Sorrento

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 84 reviews

Review of a private Capri boat tour from Sorrento with grotto stops, swimming, four hours on Capri, drinks, and practical cost tips.

“We had a great time with Nello , he was a great guide and we had so much fun”

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9.Capuchin Catacombs and Monreale Cathedral Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 63 reviews · from $249

Review of Palermo’s Capuchin Catacombs and Monreale Cathedral private tour, with practical advice on sights, value, guides, timing, and access.

“The whole experience was amazing the tour guide and the driver were both very knowledgeable and friendly. We had a fantastic time”

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10.3-Hour Private Boat Tour with Blue Grotto Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 54 reviews

Review of Capri’s private three-hour boat tour, including the Blue Grotto, sea caves, swimming, guides, price, meeting point, and practical tips.

“Alex, our captain, was awesome! Always so kind, friendly, knowledgeable , and patiently took all the time of the world to make sure we enjoy our time in the boat”

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11.From Amalfi: Amalfi Coast 6-Hour Private Grottoes Boat Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 29 reviews

Review of a private six-hour Amalfi Coast boat trip with grottoes, swimming, seaside lunch, local captains, and flexible village pickup.

“AMAZING! wouldn’t go to the Amalfi without doing a private boat tour. Umberto was the best guide and went above and beyond.”

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