Amalfi Coast day tour from Sorrento: Private driver, three stops

A boat through the Emerald Grotto, a clifftop villa, a working paper mill, and the pastel villages in between

A private day tour of the Amalfi Coast departing from Sorrento with an English-speaking driver covers four stops: a boat ride inside the Emerald Grotto, Villa Rufolo overlooking the sea in Ravello, the Paper Museum showing traditional hand-papermaking methods in Amalfi, and free time in Positano for shopping and exploring. The tour runs six to eight hours and includes air-conditioned transportation. Entry fees to the three museums and grotto are paid separately on the day.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Emerald Grotto30m
2. Ravello30m
3. Paper Museum45m

Explore Amalfi Coast highlights

• Visit Emerald Grotto by boat
• Tour Villa Rufolo and gardens
• Explore Paper Museum in Amalfi
• Visit Positano church and beach
• Shop in Positano boutiques

The experience

The Emerald Grotto opens the day. You meet your guide at the ticket office, board a small boat with a boatman, and float into the sea cave where the water glows green from the light filtering through an underwater opening. Entry costs €6 per person. From there the driver takes you up the coast to Ravello, where Villa Rufolo sits on a terrace overlooking the water. The villa hosts classical music concerts and the views alone justify the €5 entry. The Paper Museum in Amalfi town comes next: a working mill where you watch the old machinery and hand methods that made the coast famous for paper in medieval times, with a guide walking you through each step (€4 entry).

Positano fills the final stretch of the day. The village cascades down the cliffs in pastel layers, and you have time to walk from the church down to the beach, browse the small tailoring shops and boutiques, or simply sit and watch the water. Your driver handles all the navigation and timing. The air-conditioned vehicle means the coastal road (narrow, winding, and dramatic) stays comfortable even in summer heat.

What’s included

• Private air-conditioned sedan or luxury touring van.
• English-speaking driver throughout the day.
• boat tour inside the Emerald Grotto.
• pickup from your Sorrento location.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 09:00, 10:00, 11:00 and 12:00

Book up to6h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German and Italian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48 h

Prices and times updated 11 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by Guemar Travel

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you're traveling as a small group or family and want a private vehicle and driver for the day rather than joining a shared bus: the flexibility to linger at any stop and the direct route between sites means you cover four distinct attractions without the pace of a larger group tour.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German and Italian.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What exactly is the Emerald Grotto and how do I get inside it?

The Emerald Grotto is a sea cave on the Amalfi Coast where seawater glows green from light entering through an underwater opening. You travel by small boat with a boatman who navigates the cave. The boat tour is included in the day, though entry costs €6 per person paid on arrival.

Do I need to pay for the museums and attractions, or are they included?

Entry to the Emerald Grotto costs €6 per person, Villa Rufolo in Ravello costs €5 per person, and the Paper Museum costs €4 per person. These fees are not included in the tour price and are paid separately on the day at each site.

Is this tour suitable if I'm traveling with young children?

Yes, the tour accommodates infants and small children. Specialized infant seats are available, and children can travel in a pram or stroller. The pace suits all fitness levels.

What is the Paper Museum actually showing me?

The Paper Museum sits in central Amalfi and displays the old machinery and hand methods used to make paper by hand. A guide inside explains each step of the traditional papermaking process that made the Amalfi Coast known for its paper in medieval times.