Sorrento: Vespa Tour Amalfi Coast, Positano & Ravello

The Amalfi Coast by Vespa: Cliffside Curves, Lemon Groves & That One View Gore Vidal Couldn't Stop Talking About

You ride a Vespa along the Amalfi Coast with a local guide handling navigation and timing, stopping at Atrani's panoramic viewpoint, Ravello's Villa Cimbrone gardens, the Emerald Grotto, the Fjord of Furore, Praiano, and Positano for free time to explore. The tour includes the bike, insurance, parking, and safety briefing, and takes about six to seven hours from pickup in Sorrento or nearby towns.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Villa Cimbrone Gardens45m
2. Emerald Grotto45m
3. Praiano20m

Vespa tour along Amalfi Coast highlights

• Pickup from Amalfi Coast or Sorrento
• Stop at Atrani viewpoint
• Visit Villa Cimbrone Infinity Terrace
• Free time in Ravello center
• Explore Emerald Grotto by boat
• Photo stop at Fjord of Furore bridge
• Stop at panoramic viewpoint near Praiano
• Free time to explore Positano

The experience

The moment you twist the throttle on a Vespa Primavera and lean into the first hairpin turn above the Mediterranean, you realize why people have been trying to describe this road for centuries and mostly giving up. The Amalfi Coast doesn't photograph well from a car window. You're too far from the smell of the lemon groves, too insulated from the actual drop on your right, too busy hunting for a parking spot that doesn't exist. A Vespa changes that. You're part of the landscape instead of passing through it, and your guide (someone who actually lives here and knows which viewpoints have the light at the right hour) handles the navigation while you handle the curves.

The tour starts with Atrani, officially Italy's smallest municipality, which sits on the coast like someone dropped a handful of pastel-colored houses and forgot to arrange them. There's a viewpoint there that locals call the best on the entire coast, and it's the kind of place where you understand why artists moved here and never left. After that comes Ravello, which sits so high above the water that it feels like a different country. Villa Cimbrone's gardens (the ones Gore Vidal said had the most beautiful view in the world) are the main stop, and the Infinity Terrace (Terrazza dell'Infinito) is exactly what it sounds like: you stand there and the sea and sky just blur into one endless blue. You get free time in Ravello's center afterward, which is quiet and expensive and nothing like the chaos down on the beach towns, so it's actually worth the walk.

Then there's the Emerald Grotto, where you park the Vespa and descend into a cave that's been carved out by water for thousands of years. The sea inside is so green it looks fake (filtered through an underwater opening, the guide explained), and there's an underwater nativity scene on the sea floor that makes it the only grotto like it in the world. After that, the Fjord of Furore, which is basically a crack in the coastline that hides a tiny fishing village 30 meters below a bridge you ride across. The water down there is turquoise and the cliffs are limestone and it's the kind of photo stop that actually justifies taking a photo. Praiano comes next (another viewpoint, another angle on the same impossible coastline), and then Positano, the vertical city, where the houses stack down the cliff like someone built them by accident and they just stuck. You get time to walk the narrow alleys, find a linen dress or a pair of handmade leather sandals, taste limoncello, whatever. The whole thing is about six to seven hours, depending on how long you linger at each stop.

What makes this different from renting a Vespa yourself is that you're not figuring out the route or worrying about the traffic or trying to remember which turn comes next. The guide handles all of that. You also get parking included (which on the Amalfi Coast is genuinely valuable), and third-party insurance, and the bike itself is an automatic Vespa Primavera, so you're not stalling on a cliff. Pickup is from Sorrento or anywhere else on the coast if you call ahead. If you've ever wondered what it feels like to actually ride the road instead of just drive it, this is the answer.

What’s included

• Your day includes a Vespa Primavera automatic bike with third-party insurance, parking at all stops, a safety briefing, and guided access to the Amalfi Coast's main viewpoints and towns.
• You visit Atrani, Ravello's Villa Cimbrone gardens, the Emerald Grotto (boat ride included), the Fjord of Furore, Praiano, and Positano, with free time in Ravello and Positano to explore, eat, and shop.
• Pickup is from Sorrento or another Amalfi Coast location of your choice, and the tour lasts approximately six to seven hours.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 11:00 and 11:30

Book up to8h before

AgesAdult (18 to 49 years) · Senior (50 to 80 years) · Youth (9 to 17 years) · Under 9: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 12

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German and Italian

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

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

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Good to know

Easy physical levelPets welcomeNot for pregnant travelers

Operated by Amalfi Motorent

Is this one for you?This works well if you want to see the Amalfi Coast's main stops without renting a bike yourself or navigating the traffic. The guide handles the route and timing, and you get the actual experience of riding the coast instead of just driving through it. Not recommended if you're pregnant or uncomfortable on a motorcycle.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (9 to 17 years). Under 9: they can't be included in the booking.

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.

Can I do this tour if I've never ridden a Vespa before?

The tour is described as suitable for all physical fitness levels and includes a safety briefing. The bike is automatic, which is easier for beginners, but contact the operator to discuss your experience level.

How long is the tour?

The tour takes approximately six to seven hours, depending on how long you spend at each stop and in the towns of Ravello and Positano.

Is pickup available from my hotel?

Pickup is available from Sorrento and other locations on the Amalfi Coast. If your hotel is not on the standard list, contact the operator at [phone] to arrange a custom pickup point.

Is this tour suitable for cruise passengers?

Yes, the tour is described as perfect for cruise passengers, and port pickup is available on request. Confirm your ship's departure time when booking to ensure the timing works.