Amalfi Coast Tour from Salerno: Positano, Amalfi, Ravello
A local driver who knows every curve of the SS163 and where to stop without losing your ship departure time.
A full-day tour of the Amalfi Coast from Salerno covers three hilltop towns (Ravello, Amalfi, and Positano) with a local driver fluent in English and free time to explore each one on foot. You travel in an air-conditioned vehicle and stop for photos at scenic viewpoints when road conditions allow. Private tours let you adjust how long you spend in each place. Shared group tours follow a balanced itinerary hitting all three. Cruise passengers get a timed itinerary matched to their ship's departure.
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Step-by-step itinerary
Explore Positano, Amalfi, and Ravello
- Visit Ravello historic center and terraces
- Tour Amalfi center and Cathedral
- Enjoy free time in Positano streets
- Optional stop at restaurant with coast views
The experience
If you're arriving in Salerno or have a free afternoon in the region, a driver who knows the Amalfi Coast roads (the traffic patterns, the hairpin turns, the spots where a bus cannot fit), changes what you can actually see. You start from your hotel in Salerno, Naples, or Sorrento (depending on which option you book) and travel in a clean, air-conditioned vehicle with bottled water and local limoncello included. The driver stops for photos along the famous SS163 whenever it's safe, and shares local knowledge as you go.
Each of the three towns gives you free time to wander on your own. Ravello sits high above the coast with panoramic terraces. You can visit Villa Rufolo or Villa Cimbrone independently if you want (entrance fees are separate). Amalfi's historic center clusters around its cathedral, and the town is known for lemon specialties if you want to grab lunch there. Positano spreads down a steep hillside in pastel colors: the pedestrian streets and artisan shops are the draw, though reaching the lower part means walking up and down stairs, and the vehicle can only get you so far depending on traffic and size. Along the route back, you can ask the driver to stop at a typical restaurant with views of the coast if you want a meal with a view.
The private option gives you control over timing in each town. The shared group tour balances the stops so all three fit into one afternoon. If you're on a cruise ship, the driver plans the return to match your departure time with a safety margin built in. The whole day runs seven to eight hours depending on traffic and how long you linger in each place.
What’s included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (for private tours.
- shared tours depart from Salerno, Naples, or Sorrento).
- transport in a clean, air-conditioned vehicle.
- bottled water and local limoncello.
- breaks for panoramic photos when safe.
- an English-speaking local driver who knows the roads and traffic patterns.
- a crib for babies or children if requested at reservation.
Options for this experience
4 optionsYou pick the guide language when booking. Options with the same name differ in details you'll see when you pick a date.
Before you book
Prices and times updated 7 days ago
Operated by Amalficoast Lovers
Is this one for you?Choose the private option if you want to linger longer in one town or adjust the pace to your rhythm. The shared group tour works better if you want a set schedule and don't mind traveling with others. Either way, the driver's knowledge of the SS163 and the local roads means you see the coast without fighting traffic or missing the turns.
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Top questions
What languages is the guide in?
Live guide in English and Italian.
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 11 years); Infant (under 4).
What happens if it rains?
It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24h before the start.
I'm arriving by cruise ship in Salerno, will the tour get me back in time for departure?
Cruise passengers receive a planned itinerary timed to the ship's departure time with an adequate margin included, so the driver coordinates the return to your vessel.
What's the difference between the private and shared tour options?
Private tours let you customize how long you spend in Ravello, Amalfi, and Positano. Shared group tours follow a fixed itinerary designed to visit all three in a balanced way. Both include the same driver, vehicle, and stops.
Do I need to pay extra to visit the villas in Ravello or the cathedral in Amalfi?
Villa Rufolo, Villa Cimbrone, and the Amalfi Cathedral require separate entrance tickets, which are not included in the tour price. You decide whether to visit them during your free time in each town.
How much walking is involved in Positano?
Positano is built on a steep hillside, so reaching the lower part of town requires walking up and down stairs and hills. The vehicle can only drop you at a point determined by traffic and local regulations, not at the waterfront.
What if I want to spend more time in one town than the itinerary allows?
Private tours allow you to adjust the time in each location. If you book a shared tour and want extra hours, additional time beyond the tour duration costs €50 per hour if requested in advance.
Amalfi Coast Tour from Salerno: Positano, Amalfi, Ravello
7h–8h · EN · IT
from € 99 per person
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