Amalfi Coast & Pompeii Private Tour from Naples

Roman ruins and Mediterranean cliffs in one unhurried day

A private full-day tour of the Amalfi Coast and Pompeii from Naples, traveling in an air-conditioned minivan with a certified English-speaking driver-guide who shapes the itinerary around what you want to see. You'll spend time in Pompeii's archaeological park, Sorrento's historic center, and Positano's cliffside streets, with free time at each stop for exploration, food, and photos. Bottled water is included. Skip-the-line Pompeii tickets and a private archaeological guide can be arranged on request.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Amalfi Coast and Pompeii

• Drive along scenic Amalfi Coast road
• Visit Pompeii Archaeological Park
• Enjoy free time in Sorrento
• Enjoy free time in Positano

The experience

The day starts with a drive along one of Europe's most scenic coastal roads, the route itself the first attraction: Mediterranean views open up at every turn, and your driver stops at panoramic points so you can photograph the coastline without the rush of a scheduled tour bus. The minivan is modern and air-conditioned, and the pace is built around what you want to do, not a fixed clock. Your guide speaks English and knows the region well enough to suggest where to eat, which shops are worth the detour, and where the light is best for photos.

Sorrento comes first, a seaside town perched above the Bay of Naples with narrow streets, local ceramics shops, and terraces overlooking the water. You have free time to walk the historic center, taste limoncello made from local lemons, grab gelato or Neapolitan pizza, or simply sit and watch the view. There's no schedule pushing you out. You move at your own pace and rejoin the driver when you're ready.

Pompeii is the centerpiece: the archaeological park preserves Roman streets, houses, temples, theaters, and shops exactly as they were when Mount Vesuvius erupted in AD 79. You walk among mosaics and frescoes that show how people lived nearly 2,000 years ago. The site is large, so you explore on your own schedule rather than following a group. If you want deeper context, a private licensed archaeological guide can be arranged when you book, and skip-the-line tickets are available on request.

The day ends in Positano, the Amalfi Coast's most photographed village: pastel houses cascade down the cliffs toward the sea, and narrow streets wind between boutiques and artisan shops. You have time to walk, photograph, relax by the beach, or browse for souvenirs before the drive back to Naples. The whole experience runs seven to eight hours, with the flexibility to linger where you want and move on when you're done.

What’s included

• Air-conditioned minivan with a certified English-speaking driver-guide.
• bottled water.
• flexible stops in Sorrento and Positano with free time to explore, eat, and shop.
• access to Pompeii Archaeological Park (entry ticket purchased separately).
• skip-the-line Pompeii tickets available on request.
• private archaeological guide at Pompeii available on request.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (18 to 64 years) · Senior (65 and older) · Youth (14 to 17 years) · Child (2 to 13 years) · Infant (under 2): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and Italian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 13 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Paid on site€ 22

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Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcome

Operated by Visit Amalfi Coast

Is this one for you?The flexible itinerary means you set the pace at each stop instead of following a group schedule: linger in Sorrento for lunch, spend extra time photographing Positano, or take a longer walk through Pompeii's ruins. If you want a structured archaeological narrative at Pompeii, arrange the private guide when you book. If you prefer to explore on your own, the park is yours to wander.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (14 to 17 years); Child (2 to 13 years); Infant (under 2): free.

What's included in the Amalfi Coast and Pompeii tour from Naples?

The tour includes the air-conditioned minivan, your English-speaking driver-guide, bottled water, and all transportation between Pompeii, Sorrento, and Positano. Entry to Pompeii's archaeological park is not included in the base price, but skip-the-line tickets can be arranged when you book. A private archaeological guide at Pompeii is available on request.

How much free time do you get at each stop?

The itinerary is flexible, and your driver works around what you want to do. Sorrento and Positano are designed for leisurely exploration (time to eat, shop, and take photos), while Pompeii's size means you can spend as long as you want walking the ruins. The full day runs seven to eight hours total.

Can you arrange skip-the-line tickets for Pompeii?

Yes, skip-the-line Pompeii tickets can be arranged upon request when you book. A private licensed archaeological guide is also available if you want deeper insights into the site instead of exploring on your own.

What's the best time to visit Pompeii on this tour?

Pompeii is an open-air archaeological site with no roof, so early morning or late afternoon offers the most comfortable conditions and fewer crowds. Your driver can help time the day so you reach Pompeii when you prefer, and the flexible itinerary means you're not locked into a group schedule.