Amalfi Coast day tour from Sorrento: Positano, Amalfi & Ravello

Three clifftop towns and a boat ride back down the coast in a single day

This eight-hour guided tour departs Sorrento and travels by minibus and boat through three of the Amalfi Coast's most visited towns (Positano, Amalfi and Ravello) with a professional guide providing live commentary throughout the day. A scenic boat transfer from Positano to Amalfi (April through October) replaces the overland drive, letting you see the coast from the water instead of the road. Free time in each town means you set the pace. The guide handles the navigation on roads considered among the most beautiful and challenging in Europe.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Li Gallipassing by
2. Church of Santa Maria Assuntapassing by
3. Spiaggia Grandepassing by
4. Amalfi Cathedral15m
5. Ravello20m

Explore Amalfi Coast highlights

• Meet guide at Gray Line office
• Drive along Amalfi Coast Road
• Photo stop at panoramic viewpoint
• View Li Galli archipelago
• Guided walking tour in Positano
• Free time to explore Positano
• Visit Church of Santa Maria Assunta
• Stroll along Spiaggia Grande shore
• Boat ride from Positano to Amalfi
• Explore Amalfi town and alleys
• Visit Amalfi Cathedral
• Bus ride to Ravello
• Explore Ravello village
• Visit Villa Rufolo terrace
• Drive back to Sorrento

The experience

You meet your guide at the Gray Line office in Sorrento and board a modern air-conditioned minibus for the drive south. The Amalfi Coast Road itself is the first attraction: a serpentine route carved into limestone cliffs with hairpin turns and views across the Tyrrhenian Sea. The driver stops at a panoramic viewpoint so you can photograph the Li Galli archipelago, a cluster of private islands steeped in Greek mythology and visible from almost every vantage point along this stretch. Your guide shares the stories linked to these emerald rocks rising from the water.

Positano, the "Vertical City," arrives first. Colorful houses stack down the mountainside in a way that makes the town look almost painted onto the cliff face. After a brief guided walk through the narrow alleys, you have free time to wander, swim at Spiaggia Grande (the main pebbled beach), or visit the Church of Santa Maria Assunta with its majolica-tiled dome. The boat to Amalfi departs from Positano's waterfront: a scenic ferry ride that shows you the coast from a perspective most travelers miss, seeing the villages from the sea instead of the road above them. This boat transfer runs April through October. From November to March, you return to the minibus for an overland transfer with coastal views.

Amalfi itself was once a maritime power, and the Amalfi Cathedral dominates the main square with a monumental staircase and a 19th-century mosaic facade that glitters in the sun. The cathedral blends Moorish and Romanesque styles and holds the Cloister of Paradise and the crypt of St. Andrew. You have time to explore the medieval alleys, the shops along the main street, and the town's tradition of handmade paper before the minibus climbs higher into the hills. Ravello sits perched above the coast, far quieter than the towns below. Known as the "City of Music," it's famous for lush gardens and aristocratic villas. Free time here is yours to spend: many visitors head to Villa Rufolo for what's considered the most spectacular view over the Gulf of Salerno. The drive back to Sorrento is a relaxed descent through the same dramatic landscape, this time in the late afternoon light.

What’s included

• Round-trip minibus transport in a modern air-conditioned coach.
• professional guide with live commentary for the entire day.
• scenic boat transfer from Positano to Amalfi (April–October only.
• overland transfer November–March).
• admission to the Arsenal of Amalfi (November–March only).
• free time to explore Positano, Amalfi and Ravello at your own pace.

Options for this experience

5 options

English-language small-group tour09:00Explore the coast at a relaxed pace, with a higher standard of comfort and personalized attention. Small group for real: limited to 21 passengers for a personal, relaxed and uncrowded atmosphere. Smooth and stress-free: perfectly timed free stops let you explore the most picturesque seaside and hilltop spots at your own pace. Scenic boat ride included from April to October: skip the road traffic with a boat transfer from Positano to Amalfi, weather permitting.

Spanish-language small-group tourAvailable from 1 Apr 2027Explore the coast at a relaxed pace, with a higher standard of comfort and personalized attention. Small group for real: limited to 21 passengers for a personal, relaxed and uncrowded atmosphere. Smooth and stress-free: perfectly timed free stops let you explore the most picturesque seaside and hilltop spots at your own pace. Scenic boat ride included from April to October: skip the road traffic with a boat transfer from Positano to Amalfi, weather permitting.

French-language small-group tourAvailable from 2 Apr 2027Explore the coast at a relaxed pace, with a higher standard of comfort and personalized attention. Small group for real: limited to 21 passengers for a personal, relaxed and uncrowded atmosphere. Smooth and stress-free: perfectly timed free stops let you explore the most picturesque seaside and hilltop spots at your own pace. Scenic boat ride included from April to October: skip the road traffic with a boat transfer from Positano to Amalfi, weather permitting.

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Tour for private groups with a driverGuide in 5 languages · 7 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 11:00Private tour with an English-speaking driver at your disposal; a guide is not included in this option. Please note: private tours travel by dedicated vehicle between Positano and Amalfi. Hotel pickup: if your hotel can be reached by vehicle, this option includes pickup and drop-off at your accommodation.

Private tour with driver and guideGuide in 5 languages · 7 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 11:00Please note: private tours travel by dedicated vehicle between Positano and Amalfi. Hotel pickup: if your hotel can be reached by vehicle, this tour option includes pickup and drop-off at your accommodation.

You pick the guide language when booking.

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Before you book

Days and timesEvery day7 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 11:00

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AgesAdult (3 and older) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupUp to 21

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German and Italian

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by IAMME IA! - Gray Line Amalfi Coast

Is this one for you?Book the small-group tour if you want to travel with other visitors and keep costs down, or the private tour if you prefer a dedicated guide and driver plus hotel pickup. Either way, you avoid driving the Amalfi Coast Road yourself (a route that demands full attention on every curve), and you get a guide who knows where to stop and what each town's history actually is.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

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

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Infant (under 3): free.

What's the boat ride from Positano to Amalfi actually like?

The scenic ferry ride runs April through October and takes you along the coast by water, showing you the colorful villages and cliffs from a perspective you can't get from the road. From November to March, you travel overland by minibus instead, still with coastal views.

How much free time do I get in each town?

Each town (Positano, Amalfi and Ravello) gives you ample free time to explore at your own pace, visit churches and landmarks, eat lunch at a restaurant of your choice, or simply wander the alleys and plazas. The guide is there for the drive and the initial orientation, then you're on your own.

Is this tour suitable if I've never been to the Amalfi Coast before?

Yes. The professional guide provides live commentary throughout the day, explaining the history, mythology and architecture you're seeing. The minibus handles all the driving on the winding coastal roads, so you can focus on the views instead of the curves.

Can I book hotel pickup from my accommodation?

Hotel pickup and drop-off are available only on the private tour options. Small-group tours depart from the Gray Line office in Sorrento, where you meet your guide at the start time.

What should I bring for the boat ride?

The boat transfer from Positano to Amalfi runs April through October. Bring sunscreen, a hat and a light layer. The sea breeze can be cool even on warm days. The boat is a standard passenger ferry with covered and open seating.