E-bike tour Sorrento to Positano: Coastal ride with sea views

Pedal the Amalfi Coast without the exhaustion

A 3-hour e-bike tour from Sorrento that follows the coast to Positano and back, with stops in Praiano. You ride on electric-assist bikes through narrow village streets and along panoramic stretches overlooking the sea, guided in English, Spanish or Italian. The route suits anyone with basic bike confidence and moderate fitness. The e-motor handles the hills.

Step-by-step itinerary

E-bike tour along Amalfi Coast

• Meet at Sorrento starting point
• Ride to Piano di Sorrento municipality
• Cycle towards Colli di San Pietro hill
• Begin Paradise route towards Positano
• Drive through narrow streets of Positano
• Stop at Praiano square
• Visit ancient Sorrento streets
• Return to Sorrento by e-bike

The experience

The ride starts in Sorrento and climbs toward Colli di San Pietro, where the Amalfi Coast opens up in front of you. From there the route drops toward Positano, threading through its narrow streets before reaching Praiano, where you stop in the town square. The e-bikes do the work on the steeper sections, so you stay in control and keep your energy for the views. You pedal back to Sorrento the same way, always with the sea in sight.

What makes this different from a car tour is the pace: you move slowly enough to notice the small rural villages tucked between the main towns, and you stop when something catches your eye instead of rolling past it. The guide leads a small group, speaks English, Spanish or Italian, and knows which streets avoid the traffic and which squares are worth lingering in. You need to be comfortable riding a bike on busy roads and have at least moderate fitness, but you don't need to be a cyclist. The e-assist means the hills don't wear you out.

Bring water and sunscreen. The coast has little shade on the exposed stretches. Public transport runs nearby if you want to skip any section, though most riders find the e-bike lets them cover the distance without strain. The minimum age is 16, and anyone with spinal injuries, pregnancy, or serious cardiovascular concerns should skip this one.

What’s included

• Use of an e-bike for the full 3 hours.
• a live guide in English, Spanish or Italian.
• stops in Positano and Praiano with time to explore the town squares.

Information

Lasts 3h, from € 90 per person, with a live guide in English, Spanish and Italian, in groups of up to 10 and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesNext departure: 1 Mar 2027

AgesAdult (16 to 85 years) · Under 16: can't be booked

GroupUp to 10

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and Italian

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.1 with pickup ›

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h 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.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Cycling Explorers

Is this one for you?Small groups keep the pace steady and let the guide adjust for different fitness levels, so you're not racing or waiting around. Choose this if you want to cover the coast without a car and don't mind pedaling. The e-motor handles the hills.

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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. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What's the actual riding like on the Amalfi Coast roads?

You pedal through narrow village streets in Positano and Praiano, then along panoramic stretches with sea views. The route uses smaller roads away from the main highway, and the e-motor helps on climbs so you're not fighting the terrain.

Do I need to be an experienced cyclist to do this?

No, you need basic bike confidence and comfort riding on busy roads, but the e-assist handles the hills and the pace is steady, not fast. The guide keeps the group together and adjusts for the slowest rider.

How much climbing is there, and what do the e-bikes actually do?

The biggest climb is toward Colli di San Pietro at the start. The e-motor provides pedal assist on uphills so you're not exhausted before the views begin, and you still pedal. The bike just makes it easier.

Can I do part of the route by bus instead if I get tired?

Public transportation is available nearby, so you could skip a section if needed, though most travelers find the e-assist makes the full 3 hours manageable without stopping.

What's included and what do I need to bring?

The e-bike and guide are included; bring water, sunscreen, and a valid form of ID; personal insurance is optional for €10 if you want it, and you'll need your own transportation to the meeting point in Sorrento.