Amalfi Coast Private Tour: Your Pace, Secret Photos

Positano's lanes, Amalfi's Duomo, Ravello's clifftop villas: all without the crowds

A private full-day tour from Sorrento along the Amalfi Coast by car, visiting Positano, Amalfi and Ravello at your own pace. Your driver handles the hairpin turns and parking while you spend as long as you want at each stop. The route includes access to photo spots where large tour buses cannot go, and curated recommendations for family-run restaurants and local shops.

Step-by-step itinerary

Full-day Amalfi Coast private tour

• Travel from Sorrento to Positano
• Explore Positano shops and lanes
• Visit Amalfi and paper museum
• Tour Ravello including Villa Rufolo and Cimbrone
• Return to starting destination

The experience

You set the itinerary. The driver picks you up from your Sorrento accommodation and handles the winding coastal road while you relax during the hour-long drive to Positano. Once there, you walk the colourful lanes and staircases at your own speed (boutique shopping, handmade sandals, ceramics), staying as long as the day allows. The driver waits and knows exactly where to drop you so the pedestrian magic begins without the logistics.

Amalfi comes next, the town that gave the coast its name and earned UNESCO protection for its beauty. It's also one of Italy's four historic maritime republics, and you can visit the paper museum if the history appeals to you, or skip it for more time in the piazzas and shops. The driver knows the "secret" photo spots where big tour buses aren't allowed to stop, so you get the shots without the crowds. Bottled water is included throughout the day.

Ravello sits 315 meters above sea level despite being on the coast, and the clifftop villas (Villa Rufolo and Villa Cimbrone) are the draw most visitors come for, along with the Cathedral. After you've had your fill, the drive back to Sorrento takes roughly 90 minutes, and you spend it watching the views instead of wrestling with the road. The whole day runs six to seven hours door-to-door.

What’s included

• Private transportation by car with a professional driver.
• bottled water throughout the day.
• pickup from your Sorrento accommodation.
• access to photo spots where tour buses cannot stop.
• curated local restaurant and shop recommendations.

Options for this experience

3 options

Private tour for up to 2 peopleUp to 2 per booking · Guide in English, Spanish or Italian · 13 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 14:00Lasts 7 hours, covering Positano, Amalfi and Ravello, in a Mercedes sedan or minivan; pickup is included

Private tour for up to 4 peopleUp to 4 per booking · Guide in English, Spanish or Italian · 13 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 14:00Lasts 8 hours in a Mercedes minivan; pickup is included

Private tour for up to 7 peopleUp to 7 per booking · Guide in English, Spanish or Italian · 13 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 14:00Lasts 7 hours in a Mercedes minivan; pickup is included

You pick the guide language when booking.

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

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day13 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 14:00

Book up to12h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and Italian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsNo refund if you cancel.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 8 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcome

Operated by MC Luxury Service

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to set your own pace and skip the crowded bus stops: the private car and flexible itinerary let you linger in Positano's lanes or Ravello's villas as long as you want, and the driver's knowledge of hidden photo spots and local spots means you see the coast the way locals do, not the way tour groups do.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and Italian.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. No refund if you cancel.

How long do I spend at each stop on the Amalfi Coast tour?

You decide. The itinerary is entirely flexible: spend an extra hour in Positano's shops, linger over lunch in Amalfi, or take your time at Ravello's villas. The driver adjusts the schedule to match your pace.

What makes the photo spots on this tour different from what other visitors see?

Your driver knows where tour buses cannot stop, so you get access to viewpoints and angles the big groups miss. The driver also handles parking and traffic, leaving you free to focus on the shot.

Does the tour include lunch?

Lunch is not arranged as part of the tour, but your driver provides curated recommendations for authentic family-run trattorias and local restaurants, so you can eat where locals do instead of tourist traps.

What's the difference between the private tour options?

The tour is available for groups of up to two, four, or seven passengers. Pick the size that matches your party. The itinerary and route stay the same regardless.

Is this tour suitable for families with young children?

Yes. Specialized infant seats are available, and infants and small children can travel in a pram or stroller. The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels, and service animals are welcome.