PRIVATE CAVE TOURS IN ITALY

The 15 Best Private Cave Tours in Italy

26 tours  ·  from $46 a head

This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 private cave tours in Italy worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you are standing at the top of the steps.

Capri & Blue Grotto Semi Private Boat Day Trip from Sorrento - Marina Grande and the Roman ruins at Bagni della Regina Giovanna
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Capri & Blue Grotto Semi Private Boat Day Trip from Sorrento

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

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

From Sorrento, you’ll cruise Capri’s coast in a traditional gozzo with up to eight people, stopping at grottoes, swimming spots, and the Faraglioni. Guides such as Luca, Anna, Francisco, and Francesca add history and local tips. Capri time is self-guided, while Blue Grotto entry costs extra.

“Great day out, fun tour guides and good group size. Was nice to have personal time in each location.”

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Private Capri Island and Blue Grotto Day Tour from Naples or Sorrento - Lunch in Anacapri or Capri
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Private Capri Island and Blue Grotto Day Tour from Naples or Sorrento

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

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

Spend about eight hours exploring Capri with a private guide, fast ferry tickets, Blue Grotto admission, a convertible car or minibus, the Mount Solaro chairlift, and Augustus Gardens. Guides such as Vincenzo, Stephanie, Lucia, and Paola are praised for smart timing and flexible plans.

“We absolutely loved this tour - our guide Vincenzo was fantastic and took every care to make this an unforgettable day. The trip was packed from start to finish - in particular the chair lift had jaw-dropping views and was our favourite bit - but overall it’s the perfect duration and great value for money. However we really do owe our enjoyment to Vincenzo - he made the day really bespoke and a lot of fun, we felt so incredibly well looked after and cannot recommend him highly enough.”

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Ancient Rome and Colosseum Private Tour with Underground Chambers and Arena - A closer look at the three-hour route
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Ancient Rome and Colosseum Private Tour with Underground Chambers and Arena

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

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

Spend about three hours exploring the Colosseum’s arena, upper levels, and underground chambers, then walk through Palatine Hill and the Roman Forum. Your private guide can tailor the visit, though the underground section joins a small group led by a Colosseum archaeologist.

“Our Personal Guide Christina was fantastic, she is so enthusiastic and knowledgeable, we would highly recommend Christina as your guide. A superb day and paying the extra is worth it to avoid the queues.”

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Exclusive Capri, Anacapri & Blue Grotto Private Tour from Naples - Key details before you book
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Exclusive Capri, Anacapri & Blue Grotto Private Tour from Naples

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

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

Meet your private guide at Naples’ Molo Beverello, take the fast ferry to Capri, ride the famous Mamma Mia road, visit Anacapri, ascend Monte Solaro by chairlift, and see the Blue Grotto when sea conditions allow. Guides such as Vincenzo, Tatziana, and Theresa have earned especially warm praise.

“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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Private Tour of Catacombs and Ancient Appian Way (hotel pick up) - Porta San Sebastiano opens the Appian Way
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Private Tour of Catacombs and Ancient Appian Way (hotel pick up)

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

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

You’ll ride from your Rome hotel to the Catacombs of St. Callixtus, then follow the ancient Appian Way to Domine Quo Vadis and St. Paul’s Basilica. The car and driver are private, but the catacomb visit joins a shared guided group. Guides such as Stefano, Patrick, Alessandro, and Giorgio have earned strong praise.

“The catacombs were interesting but the group size was a little to large st the site given the close quarters. The facility guide was hard to hear on many occasions. The graves themselves ws wuite interesting. The Appian Way was kind of special being the first paved road in the world. St. Paul’s Basilica (second only to St. Peter’s) is quite spectacular and visiting during the Jubilee made it even more special. Guide was excellent but the vehicle was too small for four people.”

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Hidden Gems & Rome Catacomb Semi Private Tour by golf cart - Starting at Piazza della Suburra at 9:00
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Hidden Gems & Rome Catacomb Semi Private Tour by golf cart

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

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

Ride by golf cart or private vehicle from central Rome to the Catacombs of Saint Callixtus, the Appian Way, Aventine Keyhole, Aurelian Walls, and Pyramid of Cestius. Guides such as Andrea, Mauro, and Mido have led this small-group outing, though the catacomb visit joins a larger group.

“Great tour! Our guide was amazing. He showed us some amazing places and very knowledgeable! I would recommend this tour!!”

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Private Guided Tour of Colosseum Underground OR Arena and Forum - From the Arch of Constantine to the Roman Forum
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Private Guided Tour of Colosseum Underground OR Arena and Forum

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

Spend about three hours with a private English-speaking guide at the Colosseum, Arena or Underground, Roman Forum, Arch of Constantine, and Palatine Hill. Guides such as Bogdan, Rosy, Mario, and Sonia have earned praise for vivid storytelling, though Underground access should be confirmed before booking.

“I booked this tour specifically because of access to the underground section of the Colosseum. I was contacted almost 3 weeks prior to the tour and informed the underground would not be guaranteed. The company wanted me to make a decision at that point on whether I was going to keep the tour. Even though the tour was non-refundable, the company did offer to refund my cost because of this. We chose to proceed but honestly, I feel like another option would have been better. We arrived at the meeting point 35 minutes early because the instructions asked us to be there 30 minutes ahead of the tour time. We…”

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Rome: Catacombs & St Clement's Underground Semi-Private Tour - St Clement’s 14 meters below the street
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Rome: Catacombs & St Clement’s Underground Semi-Private Tour

8.Rome: Catacombs & St Clement’s Underground Semi-Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 91 reviews · from $134

Meet near St Clement’s Basilica for a three-hour small-group tour of Rome’s underground world. Descend 14 meters through ancient buildings, a Mithraic temple, frescoed ruins, and an underground stream, then ride to the Domitilla Catacombs, 16 meters below ground. Groups are limited to 10.

“very pleasant guide and he take sufficient time to let us sée the artwork”

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Capri Island & Blue Cave Private Boat Tour from Sorrento - Seeing Capri from the boat
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Capri Island & Blue Cave Private Boat Tour from Sorrento

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 84 reviews

Take a private eight-hour boat trip from Sorrento to Capri with a skipper such as Nino, Antonio, or Giovanni. Cruise past Punta Campanella, the White and Green Grottoes, and the Faraglioni, swim from the boat, then spend four hours on Capri before returning by sea.

“Giovanni was an excellent skipper and tour guide. Thank you for helping make my proposal a success, and without even being told anything before either, he handled everything with poise. If everyone in this boating company is as good as him I’d definitely recommend it for anyone who wants a meaningful experience!”

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Rome: Colosseum Underground Private Tour with Forum Access - The arena floor, where the spectacle took place
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Rome: Colosseum Underground Private Tour with Forum Access

10.Rome: Colosseum Underground Private Tour with Forum Access

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 77 reviews · from $225

See Rome’s Colosseum from below, where gladiators and animals waited before the games, then walk the arena floor and upper levels with a private English guide. Paolo, Giovanna, Benji, and other guides bring the engineering and politics to life. Forum and Palatine Hill entry is included for self-guided exploring.

“Our guide was unbelievable and made our experience priceless. My wife and I both agreed that we have never had a better guide for one of these events. I believe her name was Giovanna”

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Capuchin Catacombs and Monreale Cathedral Private Tour - Entering the Capuchin Catacombs
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Capuchin Catacombs and Monreale Cathedral Private Tour

11.Capuchin Catacombs and Monreale Cathedral Private Tour

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

Meet at Piazza Verdi for a private three-hour tour with an English-speaking driver and guide. See Palermo’s mummies, including Rosalia Lombardo and Velazquez, then visit Monreale Cathedral and its Benedictine Cloister. Guides may speak English, Italian, French, Spanish, Russian, or German.

“The guide Alessandra and our driver Fabio were fabulous. Alessandra was very well versed in the history of Monreale as well as the catacombs. She was also very engaging and friendly. Was slightly disappointed, however, in the amount of time spent in Monreale and that it was under renovation. For the amount of money would have expected a little longer and we finished up a little early.”

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Capri: 3-Hour Private Boat Tour with Blue Grotto Visit - The western and southern coast, seen from the water
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Capri: 3-Hour Private Boat Tour with Blue Grotto Visit

12.Capri: 3-Hour Private Boat Tour with Blue Grotto Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 54 reviews

Meet Pasquale at Dock 23 in Marina Grande for a three-hour private cruise around Capri. Alex, Antonio, Rafael, or Alessandro may captain your traditional gozzo, with cave stops, swimming, Faraglioni views, and a Blue Grotto visit when sea conditions allow.

“unfortunately the blue grotto was closed because of choppy water conditions but Pasquale and Alessandro did an amazing job. happy to do it again.”

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Rome: Colosseum, Underground & Roman Forum Private Tour - Seeing the Colosseum From Above
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Rome: Colosseum, Underground & Roman Forum Private Tour

13.Rome: Colosseum, Underground & Roman Forum Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 54 reviews · from $536

See Rome’s Colosseum from below and above, then walk through the Roman Forum with a private English-speaking guide. Guides such as Azzurra, Marina, Gianluca, and Luigi are praised for clear storytelling and an easy pace. The 3 to 3.5-hour tour includes entry fees, with hotel transfers available as an option.

“The guide for this activity, Rosa, was phenomenal!! We felt like VIP’s as she showed us around the Colosseum and Underground! Definitely book the underground tour bc it adds so much to your visit.”

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Blue Grotto Visit and Capri Semi-Private Boat Tour - The Blue Grotto: beautiful, popular, and unpredictable
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Blue Grotto Visit and Capri Semi-Private Boat Tour

14.Blue Grotto Visit and Capri Semi-Private Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 53 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $203

Spend about three hours circling Capri with a skipper, host, drinks, local snacks, towels, and snorkeling gear. You will pass grottos, the Faraglioni, Villa Malaparte, and Marina Piccola, with time for swimming when conditions allow. The Blue Grotto costs an extra €18 and depends on sea conditions and the queue.

“Andrea our captain was awesome! They took us to all of the good spots around Capri and made sure our small group had a wonderful experience. I would definitely book with them again.”

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Polignano a Mare: 2-Hour Sea Cave Exploration Private Cruise - What the swimming stop adds
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Polignano a Mare: 2-Hour Sea Cave Exploration Private Cruise

15.Polignano a Mare: 2-Hour Sea Cave Exploration Private Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 49 reviews

Cruise from Cala Ponte into Polignano a Mare’s sea caves with a private English or Italian-speaking guide. Guides such as Riccardo and Francesco point out the coast and town, while you enjoy swimming stops, shaded seating, and views from a comfortable boat.

“We thoroughly enjoyed are boat exploration of the caves. Our guide was very kind and knowledgeable. It was a little rough and he made sure we were comfortable and stayed dry. I would definitely spend another with him.”

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