Amalfi Coast shore excursion: Private tour with guide

Three coastal towns in one day, each one a different reason to stop.

A private guided tour of the Amalfi Coast visits Positano, Amalfi and Ravello over eight to ten hours, with hotel or ship pickup included and an English-speaking guide throughout. The route covers the famous Amalfi Drive, moving between the three towns at a pace set by your group alone. Bottled water and Prosecco travel with you in an air-conditioned vehicle.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Amalfi Coast highlights

• Visit Positano seafront and boutiques
• Explore Amalfi Duomo and museums
• Taste sfusato amalfitano lemons
• Discover Ravello's art and terraces
• Enjoy Ravello's DOC wine
• Return to pick up location or accommodation

The experience

How do you fit three towns into one day on the Amalfi Coast without spending half of it on the road? A private guide handles the driving and the navigation, leaving you to watch the coastline unfold and step out when something catches your eye. Positano, the vertical village, drops steeply toward the seafront through narrow streets lined with boutiques, ceramics shops and pastry vendors. Amalfi, the first maritime republic of the west, centers on the Duomo and its squares, with museums and the region's famous sfusato amalfitano lemon woven into the local food story. Ravello, called the city of music, sits inland on terraces overlooking the coast, its churches, villas and art galleries tucked among gardens and quiet streets.

The tour runs eight to ten hours from pickup at your accommodation or ship, with the guide controlling the stops and the time spent at each one. Prosecco and bottled water travel with you in the air-conditioned vehicle, so you stay comfortable through the winding coastal roads. The route itself, the Amalfi Drive, is the draw: the road clings to the cliffs, and the towns emerge one after another, each with its own character. At the end of the day, the driver takes you back to your hotel or wherever you need to be.

What’s included

• Private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• English-speaking guide for the full day.
• bottled water and Prosecco on board.
• WiFi access.
• hotel or ship pickup and return to your accommodation.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:00

Book up to4h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 27 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 10 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Dolce Vita Limousine

Is this one for you?This tour is built for small groups or families traveling together, because the private vehicle and guide mean you set the stops and the pace. If you want to move between three towns without coordinating public transport or joining a larger group, a private tour lets you linger where you want and skip what doesn't interest you.

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Top questions

What is Positano actually like when you get there?

Positano is a steep village that drops toward the sea through a narrow main street packed with shops and cafes. You walk downhill to reach the seafront area, passing boutiques, ceramics vendors and pastry shops along the way. The vertical layout is what gives it the nickname "the vertical village."

Can I pick how long to spend in each town?

Yes. Because this is a private tour with your own guide and driver, the time at each stop is flexible and set by your group. You control the pace and decide when to move on to the next town.

What's included in the tour price?

Private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle, bottled water, Prosecco on board, WiFi, and an English-speaking guide for the full day are included. Hotel or ship pickup is part of the booking, and the driver returns you to your accommodation at the end.

Is this tour suitable for families with young children?

Yes. Infants and small children can travel in a pram or stroller, and specialized infant seats are available. The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels, though Positano does involve walking downhill through narrow streets to reach the seafront.

How does the Amalfi Drive itself compare to the towns?

The Amalfi Drive is a winding coastal road that clings to the cliffs and is considered one of the most scenic drives in Italy. The road itself is part of the experience: you see the coastline, hillsides and the three towns emerge one after another as you travel between them.