Capri Without The Crowds: 9 Best Things To Do In Capri When You Visit! – Hand Luggage Only

Capri is an amazing island to visit in Italy… but it can get overcrowded! Though, don’t fret, there are ways you can visit without the big crowds and still see all the best things to do in Capri whilst you’re there. 

It’s no secret that Capri is a popular spot, especially with day trippers from nearby Naples and the Amalfi Coast. This makes the island pretty crowded and even more so when the cruise ships arrive in Naples. This isn’t a bad thing on its own merit. It means people visiting Capri are spending their money within the local community, but it does mean that the island can get quite busy, especially in the summer.

How to visit Capri without the crowds

Now, if you want to avoid the majority of the crowds in Capri, make sure to either visit in the shoulder seasons. For instance, trips in April and May or September and October can be markedly calmer than in the height of August. There are only a handful of cruise ships that continue into the Autumn and winter period, and this can make a marked difference in visitor numbers to Capri. 

However, don’t if you’re not visiting in the more popular summer months. If you are visiting on a cruise or have specific travel dates in mind, you can still make the most out of a trip to Capri and avoid as many of the crowds as possible. 

Now, most of the cruise ships offer day trip excursions that arrive in Capri around 10:00 -11:00 am, with most departing the island at around 4:00-5:00 pm. This means the island quietens down quite considerably once the day trippers have gone. If you’re planning your trip to Capri (without being on a cruise), book a much earlier ferry from Naples and enjoy a much quieter morning on the island. This way, you can have a fair few hours without the crowds. 

If you’re visiting the wider region on a cruise, then you will likely be part of the crowds. Though you can still minimise being around big groups by steering clear of the specific excursions and drop-off points that are organised by the cruise ship’s shore excursions. Book these independent tours (which are much quieter and usually significantly cheaper than Cruise shore excursion prices) before you arrive. This way, you can book small group tours or private tours that’ll give you that amazing Capri experience without the hustle and bustle that usually comes with summer on the island. We’ve found that so helpful. 

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