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Amalfi Coast Private Tours

Thirteen towns strung along forty kilometres of cliff road. We drive it most days of the year, which is how we know what hour to be where.
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Why people take a driver here

The Amalfi Drive is a single road cut into the rock, wide enough for roughly one and a half cars. From May to October it carries coaches, scooters, delivery vans and everybody’s rental Fiat, all at the same time. Parking in Positano costs more than lunch and is usually full by ten in the morning, and the walk back up from the beach is four hundred steps.

With a driver you are set down at the door of the place you came to see, and picked up wherever you finish walking. No reversing on a hairpin with a bus behind you. No forty-minute climb back to the car in August.

And you get to look out of the window. People who drive the coast themselves tend to remember the road. Our guests remember the view.

A day on the coast, the way we run it

We usually leave at seven, or half past. The road is empty at that hour and the light is still low over the water.

Ravello comes first, because it sits three hundred and fifty metres above the sea and the coaches have not made the climb yet. At nine in the morning the gardens of Villa Rufolo are almost yours.

Amalfi next: the cathedral steps, the old paper mills, an hour on foot without hurrying. Then lunch inland, on a terrace above the lemon groves, where the wine is the family’s own and nobody rushes you.

Positano last, in the afternoon, when the light turns the houses pink and the day visitors are already queueing for the ferry home.

You can rearrange all of it. It is your car and your day — tell us what you would rather see, and we change the order.

How much time you need

One full day covers three towns properly. Two days let you add Capri, or an afternoon on the water. If you only have half a day, take Positano and Amalfi and leave Ravello for another trip: climbing all the way up there only to rush it is a waste of the climb.

Getting there

Desde Nápoles
1h 20m to Positano
From Naples airport
1h 30m
Desde Sorrento
40m to Positano
From Salerno port
35m to Amalfi
Mejores meses
May, June, September, October
Good to know
The road can close briefly in winter after heavy rain

Our Amalfi Coast tours

Questions people ask us

Is the coast road frightening?

It is narrow, and on the sea side there is a drop. We will not pretend otherwise. What changes things is that our drivers do this road every day and know where the wide points are, so nothing is improvised. If heights make you uneasy, tell us when you book and we will seat you on the inland side of the car.

Can we stop wherever we like?

Yes — it is your car for the day. The only limit is the road itself: there are few places where a vehicle can legally stop between towns. We know where they are, and they happen to be the best views anyway.

What happens about lunch?

We book the table for you at one of the places we use ourselves, usually a family terrace above the lemon groves. Unless the tour says lunch is included, you settle directly with the restaurant, so you choose what you eat and we do not add a margin to your meal.

How many people fit in the car?

Up to eight guests with luggage in the Mercedes Viano, two or three in the sedan, nineteen in the Sprinter. The price is for the vehicle and the day, not per person, so a family of six pays the same as a couple.

What if it rains?

The coast in the rain is quieter and, in its own way, better. We move the day indoors where it helps — the cathedral in Amalfi, a paper mill, a long lunch instead of a short one. If the forecast is genuinely bad you can cancel free of charge up to 48 hours before, and we will find you another date.

Do we need to book entrance tickets in advance?

Not for the Amalfi Coast. Villa Rufolo in Ravello and the cathedral in Amalfi charge a few euros at the door and there is rarely a queue. Pompeii is different — if you are adding it, book ahead or take one of our tours that includes a licensed guide.

Choose the Right Amalfi Coast Tour

There is no single itinerary that works for every traveler. The best Amalfi Coast tour depends on where you are starting, how much time you have and whether you want the day to focus entirely on the coast or combine it with another destination.

Tour Type Typical Experience Best For
Half-Day Amalfi Coast Tour Positano and Amalfi with panoramic stops Travelers with limited time or an afternoon departure
Full-Day Amalfi Coast Tour Positano, Amalfi and Ravello First-time visitors who want to experience the three classic towns properly
Amalfi Coast & Pompeii Coastal sightseeing combined with one of Campania’s major archaeological destinations Travelers who want history and scenery in the same day
Amalfi Coast & Sorrento Coastal villages combined with time in Sorrento Guests staying around Naples or arriving through the Sorrento area
Amalfi Coast Shore Excursion Private itinerary coordinated around the ship’s arrival and departure time Cruise passengers arriving in Naples or Salerno
Private Transfer with Amalfi Coast Stops Point-to-point transportation combined with sightseeing Travelers changing hotels who do not want to lose a vacation day to transportation
Amalfi Coast Tour from Rome Rome-to-Campania travel coordinated with a private coastal experience Travelers based in Rome who want to experience the coast without changing hotels

Current pricing is shown on the individual tour page. For private experiences, pricing is generally based on the vehicle and service selected rather than charging each guest separately.

Amalfi Coast Tours by Departure Point

Where you start has a direct impact on how the day should be planned. Our private itineraries are structured around the departure point so that as much of your time as possible is spent on the coast rather than managing connections.

Amalfi Coast Tour from Naples

An Amalfi Coast tour from Naples is one of the most practical ways to visit Positano, Amalfi and Ravello in a single day. Pickup can be coordinated around your accommodation or travel arrangements, allowing the coastal experience to begin without the need to manage buses, parking or multiple connections.

This option also works particularly well for travelers who want to combine the Amalfi Coast with Pompeii or another experience in the Naples area.

Amalfi Coast Tour from Sorrento

Sorrento is already close to the western entrance of the coast, making it an excellent starting point for a private day tour. A typical itinerary can begin with Positano before continuing toward Amalfi and Ravello, although the order can change according to traffic and the priorities of your group.

Amalfi Coast Tour from Salerno

Starting from Salerno changes the natural direction of the itinerary. Amalfi and Ravello can be reached earlier, with Positano incorporated according to the time available and your final destination.

This is particularly useful for cruise passengers arriving at Salerno port, where return time to the ship becomes part of the itinerary planning from the beginning.

Amalfi Coast Tour from Rome

An Amalfi Coast tour from Rome requires more planning than a tour beginning in Campania, which is exactly why the transportation strategy matters.

Rather than treating the entire journey as a long road transfer, the day can be organized around the most efficient connection into the Naples area and a private vehicle for the Amalfi Coast portion of the experience.

For travelers considering a day trip from Rome, the key question is not simply whether it is possible, but how much meaningful time will remain on the coast. The itinerary should therefore prioritize the destinations that matter most instead of trying to force every town into the day.

What’s Included in an Amalfi Coast Private Tour?

Not every Amalfi Coast tour includes exactly the same services, so the individual product page should always be checked before booking.

Depending on the experience selected, your tour may include:

  • Private vehicle for your group
  • Professional driver familiar with the Amalfi Coast road
  • Hotel, port, airport or station pickup when specified
  • Flexible timing between destinations
  • Panoramic stops where road conditions allow
  • Pre-arranged lunch recommendations
  • Licensed tour guide when explicitly included in the selected tour
  • Coordination around cruise, train or onward travel schedules

A private driver and a licensed tour guide are different services. Your driver manages transportation, timing and the coastal route. When a licensed guide is included, the product description will state this clearly.

Meals, entrance tickets and optional activities are not automatically included unless they are specifically listed as part of the tour.

Things to Do on the Amalfi Coast Beyond the Classic Three Towns

Positano, Amalfi and Ravello form the classic first-time itinerary, but there are many ways to build a broader Amalfi Coast travel experience around them.

Depending on how many days you have, your trip can also include:

  • Capri: add a separate day for the island or combine your stay with time on the water.
  • Pompeii: combine the coast with archaeology when your schedule does not allow a separate Pompeii day.
  • Sorrento: useful as a destination, starting point or connection between Naples and the coast.
  • Private boat time: experience the cliffs and coastal towns from the sea rather than only from the road.
  • Food and wine experiences: make lunch part of the day rather than treating it as a rushed stop between towns.
  • Longer stays: use two or more days to slow the itinerary down and experience the coast beyond the main sightseeing circuit.

For travelers searching for things to do in Amalfi Coast or wondering what to do in Amalfi Coast, the most important decision is how much to combine in one day. More stops do not automatically produce a better experience.

Amalfi Coast Vacation Packages and Multi-Day Private Itineraries

For travelers planning more than a single day, Amalfi Coast vacation packages can combine the coast with other destinations in Southern Italy without repeating the same transfers each day.

A longer private itinerary can be structured around combinations such as:

  • Amalfi Coast + Capri
  • Amalfi Coast + Pompeii
  • Amalfi Coast + Sorrento
  • Naples + Pompeii + Amalfi Coast
  • Amalfi Coast + private boat experience
  • Private transfers between Naples, Sorrento, Positano, Amalfi and surrounding destinations

The advantage of building these experiences together is not simply convenience. It allows each day to have a clear purpose instead of trying to fit the entire region into one itinerary.

For guests considering broader Southern Italy tours, the Amalfi Coast works particularly well as one part of a journey that also includes Naples, Pompeii, Sorrento or Capri.

More Questions About Amalfi Coast Tours

What is the best Amalfi Coast tour for a first visit?

For most first-time visitors with a full day available, a private tour combining Positano, Amalfi and Ravello provides the most complete introduction to the coast. Each town offers a different experience, and together they give you a much better sense of the area than spending the entire day in only one place.

Is Amalfi or Positano better?

They offer different experiences. Positano is the town most associated with the dramatic vertical landscape of the Amalfi Coast, with houses descending toward the sea and narrow streets filled with shops and cafés.

Amalfi has a stronger historic center, with its cathedral, old streets and connection to the coast’s maritime past. For a first visit, we would not choose one instead of the other if your schedule allows you to experience both.

Is a day trip to the Amalfi Coast from Rome possible?

Yes, but the day should be structured carefully. An Amalfi Coast tour from Rome involves considerably more travel than a tour beginning in Naples or Sorrento, so the priority should be quality of time on the coast rather than the number of towns visited.

If you want a more relaxed experience, staying overnight in Campania allows significantly more flexibility.

Should I choose a private tour or a group tour?

A group tour can work well when price is the main priority and you are comfortable following a fixed schedule.

A private tour makes more sense when timing, comfort and flexibility matter. Your vehicle stays with your group, the route can respond to traffic conditions, and the time spent in each town can be adjusted around what you actually want to see.

Can an Amalfi Coast tour include Pompeii?

Yes. Pompeii and the Amalfi Coast can be combined when you have one day and want to experience both archaeology and the coastline. Because Pompeii requires meaningful visiting time, the coastal portion should be planned more selectively than on a dedicated full-day Amalfi Coast tour.

Can I use a private tour as a transfer between hotels?

Yes. When your travel day already requires moving between Naples, Sorrento, Positano, Amalfi or another destination, a private transfer with sightseeing stops can turn transportation time into part of the vacation.

How far in advance should I book an Amalfi Coast tour?

Advance booking is especially useful during the busiest travel months because private vehicles and preferred departure times are limited. It also gives us more flexibility to structure the day around your hotel, ship, train or other travel arrangements.

Find the Amalfi Coast Tour That Fits Your Trip

The right tour depends less on how many places you can fit into the day and more on how you want to experience them.

Choose a half-day experience when time is limited, spend a full day exploring Positano, Amalfi and Ravello, combine the coast with Pompeii, or build the experience around your arrival, hotel transfer or cruise schedule.

Explore our Amalfi Coast tours and choose the itinerary that fits your time, departure point and travel plans.

Not sure which towns are right for your day?

Tell us how long you have, who is travelling and where you are staying. We will put an itinerary together and send you a price — no obligation, and usually within the hour.

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