Sorrento: Amalfi Coast & Pompeii Private Tour with Driver

Sorrento to Pompeii: A Private Day Across the Amalfi Coast & Ancient Ruins

You get a private car with a local driver for the day, customizable stops across the Amalfi Coast (Positano, Amalfi, Ravello) or a trip to Pompeii's archaeological site, with parking and an air-conditioned vehicle included. The itinerary adapts to your pace and interests, and you skip the group-tour logistics entirely.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Amalfi Coast and Pompeii ruins

• Drive along the Amalfi Coast
• Stop for photos along the coast
• Visit Positano town
• Explore Amalfi town
• Enjoy views from Ravello hilltop
• Drive along Sorrento Coast
• Arrive at Pompeii ruins
• Tour Pompeii archaeological site
• Option to visit Herculaneum or local winery

The experience

You're already in Sorrento. The car arrives, and within minutes you're moving along the Amalfi Coast road: the one that curves above the water, where every turn opens a new angle on the cliffs and the sea below. Your driver knows the stops worth taking, the places where you can actually step out and breathe without a crowd, and the towns that matter. Positano comes first, the one everyone photographs, then Amalfi itself, where limoncello was born, then up to Ravello for the view that justifies the drive. The itinerary bends to what you want. If you'd rather skip a town and linger somewhere else, that's how it works.

Or you go the other direction, toward Pompeii. After about 45 minutes south from Sorrento, you're standing in front of what a volcano buried in 79 A.D., a Roman city frozen mid-life. You can hire a licensed guide on the spot to walk you through the streets and houses, or you can wander the UNESCO site on your own and let the scale of it settle in. Either way, the ruins speak for themselves. You're seeing a 1st-century city that stopped on August 24th and never moved again. After Pompeii, some people add Herculaneum, the smaller sister site nearby, or detour to a family winery at the foot of Mount Vesuvius. The mountain that did all this.

The car is air-conditioned, the driver speaks English and knows the area like someone who lives here, which he does. He'll tell you stories about the coast, point out the turns, and handle the parking so you don't have to think about it. If you're traveling with kids in a stroller or need a specialized infant seat, that's arranged. The whole day is yours to shape. You're not on a bus schedule, not waiting for a group to finish lunch, not being herded through a gift shop. It's just you, the driver, and the choice of where to stop next.

What’s included

Your day includes an air-conditioned private vehicle with a local driver-guide, parking fees at all stops, and the flexibility to choose your route, whether that's the scenic towns of the Amalfi Coast (Positano, Amalfi, Ravello) or a trip to Pompeii's archaeological site. Entrance fees to attractions, meals, and any licensed guide services at Pompeii are separate and can be arranged in advance.

Before you book

Lasts 6h–8h, runs every day with no fixed time, from € 950 per group, with a live guide in English and Italian, as a private tour and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery day

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Italian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight 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.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Umberto Limos Positano

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to move at your own pace across the Amalfi Coast or to Pompeii without coordinating group timing, managing parking, or relying on public transport: the private car and local driver handle all of that, leaving you free to decide where to stop and how long to stay.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Italian.

How long is the drive from Sorrento to Pompeii?

About 45 minutes each way, depending on traffic.

Can I customize the itinerary?

Yes. The tour is designed to be flexible. You can choose between Amalfi Coast towns (Positano, Amalfi, Ravello) or add Pompeii, Herculaneum, or a winery visit based on your interests.

Is a guide included at Pompeii?

The driver is included, but a licensed archaeological guide at Pompeii costs extra and can be arranged in advance. You can also explore the site on your own.

What's included in the price?

Air-conditioned vehicle, driver, and parking fees. Entrance fees to attractions and meals are separate.

Is the tour accessible for strollers or wheelchairs?

The vehicle is wheelchair accessible and can accommodate strollers. Some areas of the Amalfi Coast towns and Pompeii have steep terrain or stairs, so accessibility varies by location.

Can I bring children or infants?

Yes. Infants can sit on an adult's lap, and specialized infant seats are available upon request.