Sorrento: Positano, Amalfi & Ravello Private Full-Day Tour

Why the Amalfi Coast feels different when someone else handles the drive

You get picked up from your hotel and driven through the Amalfi Coast's three main towns (Positano, Amalfi and Ravello) with stops at viewpoints, a 10th-century cathedral, and optional visits to the Emerald Grotto or villa gardens. Your English-speaking driver customizes the pace and timing to match your interests, handles all the driving on the winding coastal road, and includes bottled water and air-conditioned transport. The tour runs full-day with flexible start times depending on your location.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Spiaggia Grande30m
2. Emerald Grotto30m
3. Amalfi Cathedral30m
4. Ravello30m

Private Amalfi Coast tour highlights

• Start tour from Naples, Salerno, or Sorrento
• Drive along Amalfi Coast road
• Stop to admire Nativity rock representation
• Stop for photo at Spiaggia Grande beach, Positano
• Pass breathtaking fishing village viewpoint
• Optional visit to Emerald Grotto by boat
• Visit Amalfi Cathedral and Arabian Cloister
• Optional visit to Villa Rufolo gardens in Ravello

The experience

You want to see Positano, Amalfi and Ravello without wrestling with the coastal road yourself. That's the real draw here, not just the three towns, but the fact that you're sitting in an air-conditioned Mercedes while the driver navigates the hairpins and finds the viewpoints. The tour runs full-day from Sorrento (or Naples or Salerno if that's where you're staying), and the itinerary isn't locked in stone. You can skip the Emerald Grotto if you'd rather spend longer in Ravello, or add Villa Rufolo's gardens if the mood strikes. Your driver speaks English and knows the local history, so the commentary isn't canned. It shifts based on what you're curious about.

The route itself is the attraction. You'll stop at Spiaggia Grande, the main beach in Positano, which sits at the end of a steep walk through the village. That's where the famous vertical-cliff photo happens, the one with pastel houses stacked like a child's blocks. Then there's a nativity carved into the rock face along the road, and a bridge with a view down into a fishing village wedged into a narrow fjord. The Amalfi Cathedral comes next, a 10th-century church with an Arabian cloister and a bell tower that shows off different stone work: entry is 3€ per person if you want inside. Ravello sits up in the hills, quieter than the coast towns, and Villa Rufolo's gardens are worth the 8€ ticket if you need a moment to breathe and look back down at everything you've just driven through.

The Emerald Grotto is optional and costs 10€ extra. It's a sea cave where light bounces off the water and limestone in a way that makes the whole thing glow green. You take a small boat with a rower to see it, and it's genuinely strange and worth the detour if you're not tired. The whole day is flexible. Hotel pickup happens in the morning, and you're back by evening. Groups max out at eight people, so it never feels crowded. If you're on a cruise ship, just give them your ship name and docking times when you book, and they'll time the return around your re-boarding.

What’s included

• Your day includes hotel pickup and drop-off from Sorrento, Naples, or Salerno.
• private transport in an air-conditioned Mercedes.
• an English-speaking driver with local knowledge.
• and bottled water. You'll visit Positano's main beach, viewpoints along the coastal road, the Amalfi Cathedral (entry 3€), and Ravello with optional access to Villa Rufolo's gardens (8€). The Emerald Grotto is an optional add-on (10€). The itinerary is customizable, and you can adjust timing and stops based on your interests.

Options for this experience

3 options

Pickup from Sorrento07:30, 08:00 and 08:30

Pickup from Naples07:30, 08:00 and 08:30

Pickup from Salerno07:30, 08:00 and 08:30

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 07:30, 08:00 and 08:30

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (3 and older) · Infant (1 to 2 years): free

GroupPrivate

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

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

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Compass Tour

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to see the Amalfi Coast's three main towns without driving the winding coastal road yourself: the private car and flexible timing let you linger where you want instead of following a fixed schedule, and the driver's knowledge fills in the history and context as you go.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Infant (1 to 2 years): free.

Can I start from Naples or Salerno instead of Sorrento?

Yes. The tour picks up from Sorrento, Naples, or Salerno depending on where you're staying. If you start from Naples or Salerno, the drive to the coast is longer but included.

Is entry to the Amalfi Cathedral and Ravello included?

No. The Amalfi Cathedral costs 3€ per person and Villa Rufolo in Ravello costs 8€ per person. Both are optional stops. The Emerald Grotto costs 10€ per person if you choose to visit.

How long is the tour?

It's a full-day tour. The exact duration depends on traffic and how long you spend at each stop, but you'll be picked up in the morning and returned in the evening.

Can I customize the itinerary?

Yes. The tour is tailored to your interests. You can skip stops, spend more time in certain towns, or add optional attractions like the Emerald Grotto or villa gardens.

What's included in the price?

Hotel pickup and drop-off, private transport in an air-conditioned Mercedes, an English-speaking driver, and bottled water. Entry fees to attractions are separate.

How many people can go on the tour?

Maximum 8 people per booking.

Is the tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes. The vehicle and transportation options are wheelchair accessible, though some attractions like Positano's main beach involve walking down steep streets.

Do I need to book the Emerald Grotto in advance?

You can arrange it with the driver on the day, but it's best to mention it when you book so they can plan the timing.