Is Gardens of Augustus worth it?
Worth itLives up to the hype · −5Small terraced gardens with the classic Faraglioni and Via Krupp view, for €2.50
Worth it. 4.7 across 17,108 reviews; the view matches the photos, even if the garden itself is tiny.
Hype76How famous and hyped it is
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4.7 ★ Google · 17,108 reviews— hypegap votes · be one of the first
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Ten minutes from the Piazzetta and 15–30 minutes inside for Capri's signature view.
Why Reality is 71
Lives up to its fame4/54.7 across 17,108 reviews; the view matches the photos, even if the garden itself is tiny.
Value for money5/5€2.50 for the island's most-photographed view.
Can’t get it elsewhere3/5Similar Faraglioni views exist from other Capri belvederes and boat tours.
Easy to do3/5Easy walk once on Capri, but the ferry trip and tour-group crowds at the railings add friction.
What people loved
Postcard view of the Faraglioni and the zig-zag Via Krupp from several terracesOnly €2.50, and kids up to 12 are freeTen-minute walk from the Piazzetta; easy to fit inWell-kept flowers, statues and some shaded benchesWhat wore them down
Very small — about 10 minutes to see the whole gardenPacked when tour groups arrive; queues at the railings for photosVia Krupp below is frequently closed for rockfall riskParking & getting there
Don’t driveDon't bring a car: non-resident cars, motorbikes, rentals and foreign-plated vehicles are banned from landing on Capri for most of the year (2025: 31 March–2 November plus 22 Dec–6 Jan), with fines of €430–1,731. Park in Sorrento near Marina Piccola and take the ferry.
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- Annual ministerial decree bans non-resident vehicles (cars, motorcycles, mopeds, rentals, foreign plates) from Capri and Anacapri in the main season; 2024 decree covered 30 Mar–3 Nov and 18 Dec–7 Jan. Fines €430–1,731. prefettura.interno.gov.it
- 2025 season ban ran 31 March–2 November and 22 December 2025–6 January 2026; check the 2026 decree for exact dates. espansionetv.it
- Sorrento ferries leave from Marina Piccola, reached by stairs from Piazza Tasso, the Villa Comunale lift or the bus. capri.com
Without a car: Ferry Sorrento–Capri (about 25–40 min), funicular from Marina Grande to the Piazzetta, then a 10-minute walk.
Driving rules in Sorrento
In Sorrento town, don't drive: the centre is a camera ZTL, parking is private and the port area fills in summer. Use the Circumvesuviana train, SITA buses and ferries. A car is handy for Massa Lubrense trailheads (Punta Campanella, Ieranto) or Vesuvius, but never take it to Capri.
- Sorrento historic-centre ZTL. The historic centre is a camera-enforced ZTL, including Via San Cesareo, Via Pietà, Corso Italia between Piazza Tasso and Piazza Veniero, and the lanes around the Duomo. Fines are reported at €100–160 and arrive weeks later. Hotels inside the zone can register your plate for drop-off only, so ask yours how to drive in. In winter the centre ZTL reportedly runs only at weekends. Exact summer hours were not verified on the Comune's site. bluekeys.it
- Winter ZTL note. Per Sorrento Insider, in winter the centre ZTL is active only at weekends. If your hotel is inside the zone, ask it how to get in. sorrentoinsider.com
- Capri: no tourist cars. An annual ministerial decree bans non-resident vehicles (cars, motorbikes, mopeds, rentals, foreign plates) from Capri and Anacapri in the main season. The 2025 ban ran 31 Mar–2 Nov and 22 Dec 2025–6 Jan 2026. Fines €430–1,731. Leave the car on the mainland. prefettura.interno.gov.it
- Vesuvius summit parking. No parking at the Quota 1000 piazzale. Use the Comune di Ercolano roadside parking at about 800 m (bookable online) plus the €1 shuttle, and buy your timed trail ticket first. parconazionaledelvesuvio.it
Know before you go
See something out of date? Fix it right here.Booking: Pay €2.50 at the entrance machine or online; no timed slots for individuals
Entry€2.50; children up to 12 free. Tickets via Capri Cultura e Turismo (online, or ticket machine at the gate per reviewers); groups over 10 must buy onlineSource · Checked Oct 17, 2026
HoursSeasonal: May 1–Sep 15 9:00–20:00; Oct 16–Nov 3 9:30–18:30; Nov 4–Jan 31 9:30–16:30; last entry 15 min before closingSource · Checked Oct 17, 2026
Getting thereFerry Sorrento–Capri (about 25–40 min), funicular to the Piazzetta, then about 10 min on foot via Via Vittorio Emanuele, Via Federico Serena and Via MatteottiSource · Checked Oct 17, 2026
Via KruppThe hairpin path below reopened in June 2023 after nine years but closes when there is rockfall danger; capri.com currently lists it as closed — check locallySource · Checked Oct 17, 2026
Time needed15–30 minutesSource: Google reviews · Checked Oct 17, 2026
Opening hours (Google)
- Monday: 9:30 AM – 6:30 PM
- Tuesday: 9:30 AM – 6:30 PM
- Wednesday: 9:30 AM – 6:30 PM
- Thursday: 9:30 AM – 6:30 PM
- Friday: 9:30 AM – 6:30 PM
- Saturday: 9:30 AM – 6:30 PM
- Sunday: 9:30 AM – 6:30 PM
In their words
“The gardens themselves are fairly small, with some nice flowers and landscaping, but the real highlight is the overlook.”
“It was pretty packed with people when we visited, so don’t expect a quiet garden experience.”
“Keep in mind that the park itself is quite small. It takes only about 10 minutes to walk through and see the entire garden area.”
“Must to see place in Capri, one of the best viewpont. I think worth to visit at sunset time.”
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Questions people ask
How much are the Gardens of Augustus?
€2.50; children up to 12 are free.
How long do you need at the Gardens of Augustus?
About 15–30 minutes.
Is Via Krupp open?
It reopened in 2023 but closes whenever there's rockfall danger; capri.com currently lists it as closed, so check at the tourist office.
How do you get to the Gardens of Augustus?
Take the funicular from Marina Grande to the Piazzetta and walk about 10 minutes along Via Vittorio Emanuele, Via Federico Serena and Via Matteotti.
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Sources
- Capri.com – Augustus Gardens & Via Krupp
- Finestre sull'Arte – Via Krupp reopens after nine years (June 2023)
- Capri.com – Sorrento–Capri ferries
- Google Maps – Gardens of Augustus