Amalfi Coast: Private Minivan Tour to Positano, Ravello & Amalfi

Summary

Positano colors, Ravello views & Amalfi’s old piazzas by minivan

You’ll ride along cliff roads with salty breezes, wander Positano’s steep alleys for handmade sandals or ceramics, taste limoncello in Amalfi’s lively square, and find quiet in Ravello’s gardens above it all. A local guide handles every twisty turn—so you can just watch colors shift and listen to church bells echo off ancient stone.

What’s the experience like?

The first thing I noticed was the salty air sneaking in through the window as we wound along the Amalfi Coast road—ss163, our driver called it. He slowed down at a curve so we could take in that wild drop to the sea below, and someone behind me actually gasped. I tried to snap a photo but just ended up with my own reflection in the glass. Our guide, Marco, pointed out lemon groves clinging to impossible cliffs and told us how his grandmother still makes limoncello “the proper way.” I could almost smell it already.

In Positano we tumbled out of the minivan right into a swirl of pastel houses and bougainvillea. The streets felt like they were built for people shorter than me—ducking under laundry lines strung between balconies. I bought sandals from a woman who measured my foot with a piece of twine and laughed when I tried to say “grazie mille” without mangling it. By noon, the sun was bouncing off those tiled domes so hard I had to squint just to find a gelato stand.

We stopped at Fiordo di Furore next—a narrow crack in the rocks where water thundered below an old stone bridge. It smelled like wet stone and seaweed. Marco told us about fishermen who used to hide their boats here during storms. After that came Conca dei Marini and the Emerald Grotto; inside, the light turned everything this strange green-blue that made even my hands look otherworldly. There’s an underwater nativity scene down there—ceramics from Vietri—but honestly, I was too distracted by the echo of our voices off the cave walls.

Amalfi itself was busy but somehow not overwhelming. We wandered up steps to see Sant’Andrea Cathedral—those striped arches are even more dramatic up close—and then sat in the square with cold Aperol Spritzes watching kids chase pigeons around tourists’ ankles. The last stop was Ravello; quieter up there, cooler too. I remember standing at Villa Rufolo’s gardens looking out over everything—the sea way below, haze on the horizon—and thinking maybe this is what people mean by “la dolce vita.” Still not sure if I get it fully, but for a minute or two it felt like enough just to be there.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Explore Amalfi Coast towns and views

• Drive scenic Amalfi ss163 route
• Stop and photograph Amalfi drive views
• Explore Positano center on foot
• Shop bespoke leather and ceramics in Positano
• Drive south to Fiordo di Furore
• Visit Fiordo di Furore fjord
• Visit Emerald Grotto sea cave
• Explore Amalfi town center
• Visit Amalfi Cathedral and shops
• Relax in Amalfi square with gelato
• Visit Ravello town center
• Walk in Ravello and visit Villa Rufolo
• Optional lunch with sea views in Ravello

Top questions

How long does this Amalfi Coast private minivan tour last?

This is a full-day driving tour covering several towns along the coast.

Which towns are included on this Amalfi Coast day trip?

You’ll visit Positano, Amalfi, Ravello, Fiordo di Furore, Atrani, and Conca dei Marini (Emerald Grotto).

Is hotel pickup included on this private tour?

Yes, private transportation with pickup is included.

Is lunch provided during the tour?

No set lunch is included but you have free time in towns like Ravello or Amalfi for meals.

Are entrance fees included for attractions like Emerald Grotto?

No entrance fees are mentioned as included; check locally for grotto entry costs.

What languages does the guide speak?

The guide speaks English, Spanish, and Italian.

Is this tour suitable for families with children or infants?

Yes; infants can ride in prams or strollers and specialized infant seats are available.

Does the vehicle have air conditioning and WiFi?

The minivan has both air conditioning and WiFi onboard.

What’s included

Your day includes private transportation by air-conditioned minivan with hotel pickup and drop-off; bottled water and soft drinks onboard; parking fees covered; live guiding in English, Spanish or Italian; plus WiFi so you can share those cliffside photos right away before heading back in comfort.