Monte Solaro at a glance
Monte Solaro is reached by an open chairlift that starts in Anacapri, the island's second town. It is a chairlift, not a closed gondola, so the ride itself is part of the visit. At the top you find a terrace with deck chairs and a rocky plateau around it, with views over Capri and its hills.
The lift runs all year in principle. Eating and drinking during the ride is not allowed. Fares and hours below come from the lift operator and apply in 2026. Always check the operator's current page before you travel, because hours change with the season.
Capri chairlift: fares and hours
Operator information for 2026. The last ride down is the final descent of the day.
| Period | Lift hours | Last ride down |
|---|---|---|
| February, March, November, December | 9:30–16:00 | 16:30 |
| April to October | 9:15–17:00 | 17:30 |
| June and July, Fridays and Saturdays | Until 19:45 | 20:30 |
| August, Fridays and Saturdays | Until 19:15 | 20:00 |
| Maintenance break | About 20 days between January and February | – |
The evening rides are a summer extra on Fridays and Saturdays only. They are not a rule for every weekday. The maintenance dates are not fixed in advance, so check them before you plan a winter trip to Anacapri.
Our picks: tours with Monte Solaro
The chairlift is included in one tour and optional or extra in the others.
Hand-picked tours, booked through GetYourGuide. Prices are indicative starting prices in euros (as of October 2026). Tap a tour for live availability and the current price in your currency.
Capri by land and sea from Naples
Fast ferry from Naples, an English-speaking guide, the island shuttle bus and a shared boat tour around the island. The Monte Solaro chairlift is an optional extra.
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Guided island tour with a coastal boat ride
A licensed guide for Capri and Anacapri, a semi-private minibus, a boat ride along the coast and entry to the Gardens of Augustus. The chairlift and Villa San Michele are extra.
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Capri highlights tour with chairlift ticket
Five hours with island transport, a guide and the chairlift ticket included. Villa San Michele, the Gardens of Augustus, the Blue Grotto and meals are extra.
Check availability →Boat trips and day tours around Capri
Island cruises and day trips that fit around a ride up Monte Solaro, with live prices and availability.
How to reach the lift
The lift station is in Anacapri, not at the port.
From Marina Grande
Ferries and hydrofoils arrive at Marina Grande. A funicular connects the port with Capri town and the Piazzetta. From there you continue to Anacapri.
Ferries from Naples →From Capri town to Anacapri
A bus links Capri town and Anacapri. Check the current bus timetable on the day, because the island changes its schedule between seasons. Once you are in Anacapri you get around on foot.
Anacapri guide →Do not plan on a car
Under a regional decree of 25 March 2026, cars, motorbikes and mopeds of non-residents are banned from 30 March to 2 November 2026 and from 28 December 2026 to 3 January 2027. Rental vehicles and foreign plates are included. A hotel booking alone is not an exception.
Riding up and walking down
The cheapest plan is a return ticket for €15. If you want to walk down, buy the one-way ticket for €12 instead. Two one-way tickets cost €24, so they do not pay off against a return.
The operator gives about 1.5 hours for the walk down. Plan that time on top of your ride, wear shoes with grip and carry water. The last ride down leaves a little after the lift's closing time, but do not plan your day around that margin.
Weather decides the quality of the visit. Check the sky before you go up. A clear morning is the better bet, and the ride is worth less when clouds sit on the summit.
Combine it with Anacapri
Several sights lie in the same town, so one day works well.
Villa San Michele
Axel Munthe's house and garden in Anacapri. Adults pay €12 and young people and students €8 in 2026. Children under 12 enter free according to the operator. The building is not accessible for visitors with reduced mobility.
Villa San Michele guide →Casa Rossa
The red house was built between 1876 and 1899 for John Clay MacKowen and is run as a museum. The regular ticket is €5. Hours are 10:00–18:00 from May to September and 10:00–16:00 from October to April.
Scala Fenicia
About 900 steps link the port with the area of Villa San Michele. The operator advises good shoes and no heavy luggage. It is not an easy alternative to the bus.
Punta Carena
The lighthouse point at the western end of Anacapri has rock bathing and the Lido del Faro. See the beach guide for how it works.
Capri beaches →
Monte Solaro: frequently asked questions
How much is the Monte Solaro chairlift?
A return ticket costs €15 and a one-way ticket costs €12 in 2026, according to the operator. Check the operator's current page before you go.
When does the chairlift run?
From April to October it runs from 9:15 to 17:00, with the last ride down at 17:30. In February, March, November and December it runs from 9:30 to 16:00, with the last ride down at 16:30. About 20 days of maintenance fall between January and February.
Can I ride in the evening?
Only on some summer evenings. In June and July, the lift runs until 19:45 on Fridays and Saturdays, with the last ride down at 20:30. In August the Friday and Saturday runs end at 19:15, with the last ride down at 20:00.
How long does it take to walk down?
The operator gives about 1.5 hours. Buy a one-way ticket for the ride up if you plan to walk.
Is the Monte Solaro lift a gondola?
No. It is an open chairlift. You ride in the open air, so dress for the weather. Food and drinks are not allowed on the ride.