Is Monte Solaro chairlift worth it?
Worth itUnderrated · +17Single-seat chairlift from Anacapri to Capri's 589 m summit, with views over both gulfs
Worth it. 4.7 on Google; reviews match the hype, complaints centre on queues and crowds.
Hype53How famous and hyped it is
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4.7 ★ Google · 3,366 reviews— hypegap votes · be one of the first
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Consistently named a Capri highlight; 4.7 across 3,366 Google reviews.
Why Reality is 70
Lives up to its fame4/54.7 on Google; reviews match the hype, complaints centre on queues and crowds.
Value for money4/5€15 return for the island's best panorama; much better value than the Blue Grotto.
Can’t get it elsewhere4/5Highest point on Capri and a ride you can't replicate around Sorrento.
Easy to do3/5Needs a ferry plus bus to Anacapri and a mid-morning queue; weather-dependent.
What people loved
Spectacular 360° summit views over Capri, the Faraglioni and the Sorrento coastThe quiet, solo chair ride over gardens and goats is an experience in itselfReasonable price by Capri standards; free lockers for bags at the baseReviewers who skipped or regretted the Blue Grotto name it the better use of timeWhat wore them down
Queues of 30–40 minutes once tour groups arrive mid-morningOnly worth it on clear days; summit fog is commonOpen single chairs with dangling feet — unsettling for people afraid of heights; hats and loose shoes fall offSummit bar is pricey (€15 Aperol Spritz reported)Parking & 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), then the island bus from Marina Grande to Anacapri (Piazza Vittoria); the chairlift starts in the village.
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: Tickets sold at the base; queues of 15–40 minutes build after about 10:00
Price€15 return, €12 one way; children under 8 ride free on a parent's lap (prices may change)Source · Checked Oct 17, 2026
HoursApr–Oct 9:15–17:00 (last ride down 17:30), later on Fri–Sat in Jun–Aug; Feb–Mar and Nov–Dec 9:30–16:00; closed in JanuarySource · Checked Oct 17, 2026
Getting thereFerry Sorrento–Capri (about 25–40 min), then the island bus to Anacapri; the lift starts at Piazza VittoriaSource · Checked Oct 17, 2026
RideAbout 12–13 minutes each way on open single chairs to 589 mSource · Checked Oct 17, 2026
Walking optionPath up from Anacapri takes about 1–1.5 hours; many ride up and walk downSource · Checked Oct 17, 2026
Time needed1.5–2 hours including queue and time at the topSource: Google reviews · Checked Oct 17, 2026
Opening hours (Google)
- Monday: 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM
- Tuesday: 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM
- Wednesday: 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM
- Thursday: 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM
- Friday: 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM
- Saturday: 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM
- Sunday: 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM
In their words
“If you only do one thing on Capri, make it the chairlift! The views from the top are breathtaking and totally worth every cent.”
“But be ready for a long time waiting in line to get up there. We had to wait 40min until we sat in the ride.”
“Lots of annoying tour groups make it crowded.”
“This can be enjoyed only during a bright sunny day so check weather before coming here to Anacapri.”
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Questions people ask
How much is the Monte Solaro chairlift?
€15 return or €12 one way; children under 8 ride free on a parent's lap.
How long is the Monte Solaro chairlift ride?
About 12–13 minutes each way.
Can you walk up Monte Solaro?
Yes. The path from Anacapri takes about 1–1.5 hours; many people ride up and walk down.
Is the chairlift open in winter?
It runs shorter hours (9:30–16:00) in Feb–Mar and Nov–Dec and closes in January.
When should I go?
Early, around opening, and on a clear day — queues grow after about 10:00 and fog can hide the view.
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Sources
- Capri.com – Mount Solaro & Cetrella (chairlift prices and hours)
- Summer in Italy – Anacapri chairlift
- Capri.com – Sorrento–Capri ferries
- Google Maps – Monte Solaro Chair Lift