Amalfi Coast tour from Naples: Villa Rufolo and coastal views

St. Andrew's Cathedral and hilltop terraces: the Amalfi Coast without the crowds

This full-day tour from Naples follows the Sorrentine Peninsula and UNESCO-listed Amalfi Coast by van, with a local guide providing live commentary in English, Spanish, Portuguese or Italian. You get free time to wander Amalfi's piazzas and cathedral, then climb to Ravello's peaceful hilltop gardens and panoramic viewpoints. A 30-minute shared boat ride is available as an option to view the dramatic cliffs and seaside villas directly from the water. Limoncello tasting and bottled water are included; the tour runs 8 hours with pickup from Naples or Sorrento depending on your option.

Step-by-step itinerary

Amalfi Coast tour and sightseeing

• Meet Tour Leader and driver
• Stop for Sorrentine Peninsula views
• Free time in Amalfi town
• Optional 30-minute shared boat ride
• Free time in Ravello town
• Drop off

The Experience

The van picks you up from your Naples accommodation or from Sorrento, depending on which option you choose, and heads south toward the coast. A brief stop on the Sorrentine Peninsula gives you the first view of the dramatic drop to the sea before the road winds down to Amalfi itself. The town spreads across a small harbor where fishing boats still tie up, and the cathedral sits right at the water's edge—its bronze doors and striped facade are the first thing most people photograph. You have an hour and a half to move through the lively piazzas, climb into the cathedral, or sit at a café. If you book the boat option, a 30-minute shared ride departs from the harbor here, hugging the coastline to show you the historic villas and natural rock formations that are invisible from the road.

After Amalfi, the van climbs inland to Ravello, perched on a ridge 1,200 feet above the sea. The town is quieter than the coast below—narrow streets, lemon trees, and a few elegant hotels that have hosted writers and composers for a century. You have just over an hour to explore the gardens at Villa Rufolo, walk the main piazza, or simply sit on one of the terraces that overlook the coastline. The guide shares stories about the region's history and local life as you travel, and a limoncello tasting happens somewhere along the route. By the time you head back to Naples or Sorrento, you've covered the most famous stretch of the coast without the pace of a big-group tour.

The van is air-conditioned and holds a maximum of 8 passengers on the Sorrento departures, which keeps the group small. If your booking arrives within 8 hours of the start time, pickup is fixed at Starhotels Terminus in Piazza Garibaldi in Naples; otherwise, the exact pickup time is confirmed through your booking dashboard based on where you're staying. The driver can wait up to 10 minutes for a delayed arrival. Cruise passengers need to provide their ship name, docking time and re-boarding time when booking so the itinerary can be timed to get you back to the port.

What’s included

• Round-trip transportation in an air-conditioned van from Naples or Sorrento.
• live guide commentary in English, Spanish, Portuguese or Italian.
• free time to explore Amalfi and Ravello at your own pace.
• photo stops at panoramic viewpoints.
• limoncello tasting.
• bottled water on request.
• the optional 30-minute shared boat ride along the coast if you select that option at checkout.

Good to know

Moderate physical levelNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problemsInfants must sit on laps

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Is this one for you?Book the Sorrento departure if you're staying on the peninsula and want to skip the drive from Naples; choose the boat option if you want to see the cliffs and villas from the water as well as from the road. The free time in both towns means you set the pace instead of following a strict schedule, which suits travelers who want to linger in one place or move quickly through another.

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Top questions

Can I add the boat ride along the coast, or does the tour stick to the road?

The boat ride is optional and runs for 30 minutes from Amalfi harbor. You choose whether to include it when you book—it lets you see the cliffs and historic villas from the water instead of from the road, but it's not mandatory.

How much time do I actually get to spend in Amalfi and Ravello?

Amalfi gives you 1 hour 30 minutes to explore the cathedral, piazzas and waterfront. Ravello gets 1 hour 15 minutes to walk the town and visit the gardens or terraces.

What's included in the tour price, and what costs extra?

The tour includes round-trip transportation from Naples or Sorrento, a local guide speaking your language, limoncello tasting, bottled water, and photo stops at panoramic viewpoints. The optional 30-minute boat ride is an add-on; food and local lunch are on your own.

Where does the pickup happen, and can I choose my pickup time?

Pickup is from your accommodation in Naples or Sorrento, depending on which option you book. The exact time is confirmed through your booking dashboard once you provide your hotel details. If you book within 8 hours of departure, the only pickup point is Starhotels Terminus in Piazza Garibaldi.

Is this tour suitable if I have mobility issues or back problems?

The tour involves walking through Amalfi and climbing to Ravello on foot, and the itinerary is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, poor cardiovascular health, or significant mobility limitations. You should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness.

What language does the guide speak?

The guide provides live commentary in English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian or one additional language, depending on the group composition. The tour can be bilingual if needed.