Giardini di Augusto and Via Krupp
The Gardens of Augustus, in Italian Giardini di Augusto, lie in Capri town a short walk from the Piazzetta. They are terraced gardens with flower beds and paths, and one of the viewpoints from which you see the Faraglioni rocks. The municipal portal sells the tickets.
Via Krupp is the hairpin road that drops from the gardens toward the sea. Treat it as a separate question from the gardens. The gardens are a normal ticketed visit. The road has had a closure reported and its status is unclear, so do not build your day around walking it. Details are in the section on Via Krupp below.
Tickets and rules
Municipal portal information, 2026.
Price
The regular ticket costs €2.50. Free entry applies to children under 12, people with a disability and residents entitled to it. Residents of Capri and Anacapri enter with an ID and no ticket. Some travel sites say children up to 12 are free, so bring proof of age if your child is close to the limit.
Where to buy
You can buy at the ticket machines on site. Groups of more than 10 people must buy online. An online ticket can be bought from 30 days before the visit up to the day itself.
Validity
A ticket is valid for 15 days from the date you choose, with no time slot. Tickets cannot be changed, canceled or refunded if you do not use them. Private events can limit access to the gardens on a given day.
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Opening hours by season
These hours come from a portal, not from the municipality. Last entry is 15 to 30 minutes before closing.
| Dates | Hours |
|---|---|
| January | 9:30–16:30 |
| 1 February to 14 March | 10:00–17:00 |
| 15 to 31 March | 9:30–18:30 |
| April | 9:30–19:30 |
| 1 May to 15 September | 9:00–20:00 |
| 16 to 30 September | 9:30–19:30 |
| 1 to 15 October | 9:30–19:00 |
| 16 October to 3 November | 9:30–18:30 |
| 4 November to 31 December | 9:30–16:30 |
Check the municipal portal for the current hours before you go, especially in winter.
Via Krupp: what to know
Reports about Via Krupp conflict. One travel portal says the road is closed because of rockfall, while stating that it can generally open from May to October. Another travel site says it reopened on 1 April 2026. Ask locally or at the gate for the current status, and treat the road as possibly closed until you know.
Do not use Via Krupp as your only way down to Marina Piccola. The other routes are the bus or a taxi, or the footpath along Via Mulo. If you find the gate open, stay on the road and heed any warning signs. If it is closed, the gardens are still worth the visit.
How to walk to the gardens
No bus goes to the garden terraces. You walk from the Piazzetta along Via Vittorio Emanuele, then Via Federico Serena and Via Matteotti. Wear shoes that suit stairs and slopes, and allow time for photos at the viewpoints.
Combine the gardens with the walk to the Faraglioni viewpoints at Punta Tragara, or with a coffee on the Piazzetta. If you come off the ferry at Marina Grande, the funicular takes you up to the town first.
Planning your visit by season
The hours change a lot over the year. From 1 May to 15 September the gardens stay open until 20:00, which makes the late afternoon a good time for the view toward the Faraglioni. From 4 November to 31 December they close at 16:30, and in January too, so a winter visit has to happen before the early afternoon ends.
In the shoulder months the closing time moves between 17:00 and 19:30. Allow time to walk up from the Piazzetta before the last entry, which is 15 to 30 minutes before closing. If a private event limits access on your day, the garden may be closed to visitors even within the listed hours.
The ticket stays valid for 15 days, so you can buy it ahead and choose the day with the best weather. It is a small cost, and a visit pairs well with a coffee on the Piazzetta or the walk to the Faraglioni viewpoints.
Gardens of Augustus: frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to enter the Gardens of Augustus?
The regular ticket costs €2.50 in 2026. Children under 12 enter free according to the municipal portal. Groups of more than 10 people must buy online.
Is Via Krupp open?
That is unclear. One source reports a closure for rockfall and another reports a reopening on 1 April 2026. Check the current status locally and do not count on it as a route to Marina Piccola.
Can I buy tickets at the gate?
You can buy at ticket machines on site. For groups of more than 10 people, buying online is required.
How long is a ticket valid?
For 15 days from the date you choose, with no time slot. It cannot be changed or refunded if you do not use it.
How do I get there from the Piazzetta?
On foot via Via Vittorio Emanuele, Via Federico Serena and Via Matteotti. No bus goes to the garden terraces.