Villa Jovis, Gardens of Augustus, Via Krupp and the Faraglioni: Capri on foot
From the Piazzetta in Capri you can walk to all the island's most beautiful spots: Villa Jovis, the Gardens of Augustus, the Arco Naturale and the Faraglioni. Villa Jovis is a 45-minute climb and costs €6.
At a glance
- Villa Jovis
- €6; 1 March–15 October 10:00–17:00, then 10:00–16:00; 45 minutes uphill on foot
- Certosa di San Giacomo
- €10; March–October 10:00–18:00, November–February 10:00–16:00
- Combined ticket
- €12 for Villa Jovis, the Certosa and Casa Rossa, valid 30 days
- Via Krupp
- Reopened on 1 April 2026; closes after rockfalls or bad weather to be confirmed
- Gardens of Augustus
- 5 minutes from the Piazzetta; entry ticket of a few euros to be confirmed
- Time needed
- A full day for everything; half a day for the Gardens, Certosa and Tragara
What to see
- Villa Jovis: the largest of Tiberius's villas, on the eastern tip of the island, high above the sea. Ruined terraces and cisterns, and the Salto di Tiberio (Tiberius's Leap).
- Gardens of Augustus: flowering terraces with the most famous view of the Faraglioni and the hairpin bends of Via Krupp.
- Via Krupp: the zigzag road commissioned by the German industrialist Friedrich Alfred Krupp, winding down to Marina Piccola. Reopened on 1 April 2026, it often closes because of falling rocks.
- Certosa di San Giacomo: a 14th-century monastery with two cloisters and the Roman statues found in the Blue Grotto. Ticket €10.
- Arco Naturale and Grotta di Matermania: a loop of about 1 hour 30 from the centre, free.
- Pizzolungo: the seaside path between the Arco Naturale and Tragara, with views of Villa Malaparte and the Faraglioni.
- Marina Piccola: small beaches and beach clubs below the Faraglioni.
How long
- Villa Jovis: 45 minutes uphill from the Piazzetta, 1 hour to visit. Open 10:00–17:00 from 1 March to 15 October, 10:00–16:00 in winter; last entry 30 minutes before closing.
- Gardens of Augustus and the Certosa: 1 hour 30.
- Arco Naturale, Pizzolungo and Tragara: 2 hours on foot, with steps.
- Marina Piccola: half a day with a swim.
Tip: do Villa Jovis in the morning, before the heat: the climb has no shade. In the afternoon walk Pizzolungo towards Tragara, with the low sun on the Faraglioni.
The €12 combined ticket covers Villa Jovis, the Certosa and the Casa Rossa in Anacapri for 30 days. Free under 18, €2 for EU citizens aged 18 to 25.
Getting there
- From the Piazzetta on foot: Via Le Botteghe and Via Tiberio for Villa Jovis; Via Vittorio Emanuele and Via Matteotti for the Certosa and the Gardens.
- For Marina Piccola: bus from the Capri town bus station (€2.50) or on foot down Via Krupp, if open.
- The Gardens are not accessible to wheelchairs and pushchairs because of the steps at the entrance.
More Capri guides
- Capri: the complete guidewhat to see and what it costs
- Capri in two daysVilla Jovis and the Arco Naturale
- Where to eat in Capriincluding Le Grottelle at the Arco Naturale
- Getting around Caprifunicular and bus to Marina Piccola
Frequently asked questions
What is the Salto di Tiberio?
The cliff next to Villa Jovis, more than 300 metres above the sea. The legend recorded by Suetonius says Tiberius had his enemies thrown from it: it is a story, not a proven fact.
Is Via Krupp open in 2026?
It reopened on 1 April 2026 after maintenance work, but it often closes because of landslides and bad weather. Check on the day with the Comune di Capri (the town council) or at the entrance to the Gardens.
What is Villa Malaparte?
The red, stepped house of the writer Curzio Malaparte on Punta Massullo, the set of Godard's film Contempt (Le Mépris, 1963). It is private: you can see it from the Pizzolungo path or from the sea.
What are the Faraglioni called?
There are three: Stella, joined to the island; Faraglione di Mezzo, with the arch you can go through by boat; and Scopolo, the outermost.
Where to stay in Capri
11 places to stay in Capri on Napolibnb.it, the Naples holiday-rental portal: you contact the host directly, with no booking fees. Every listing shows its official CIN code.
