Pompeii tour from Amalfi: Private driver and flexible stops

Walk Pompeii's streets with a private driver, then explore Positano and Sorrento at your own pace

A private tour from Amalfi that pairs a driver and air-conditioned vehicle with independent exploration of Pompeii Archaeological Site, then stops in Positano and Sorrento on the return. The driver handles all transport, parking and tolls. You set the pace at each stop and decide which sites to visit. Eight hours total. Pickup from your Amalfi location included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit Pompeii, Sorrento, and Positano

• Explore Via dell'Abbondanza street
• Visit Pompeii Forum and temples
• See Stabian Baths thermal complex
• Tour Lupanare brothel frescoes
• Visit House of the Faun mosaic
• View Pompeii Amphitheatre
• See Garden of the Fugitives plaster casts
• Walk Piazza Tasso in Sorrento
• Visit Sorrento Cathedral
• Explore Cloister of San Francesco
• Enjoy Villa Comunale panoramic view
• Visit Piazza dei Mulini in Positano
• Shop artisan boutiques on Via dei Mulini
• See Church of Santa Maria Assunta
• Admire Spiaggia Grande panoramic view
• Climb panoramic staircase and terrace
• Try lemon granita or sfogliatella snack

The experience

The tour leaves Amalfi with a private driver who handles the full route to Pompeii, the coastal drive back, and all logistics: tolls, parking, fuel and taxes are covered. You arrive at the archaeological site and explore on your own terms: the Forum with its Temple of Jupiter, the Stabian Baths, the House of the Faun with its Alexander mosaic, the Amphitheatre, and the Garden of the Fugitives where plaster casts preserve the shapes of victims from the 79 AD eruption. Via dell'Abbondanza, the main street lined with shops and houses, runs through the site. A guide can be hired separately at the entrance if you want expert commentary. Otherwise you move through at whatever speed suits you.

After Pompeii, the route follows the Amalfi Coast back toward your starting point. In Positano, you stop to walk Piazza dei Mulini, browse the artisan shops along Via dei Mulini, and see the Church of Santa Maria Assunta with its majolica dome. The Spiaggia Grande beach and its panoramic overlook let you photograph the classic view of pastel houses stacked on the cliffs. If time allows, a short climb reaches the Path of the Gods or another terrace with views over the water. Sorrento comes next: Piazza Tasso for its cafes and local energy, the Cathedral with its medieval bell tower, the Cloister of San Francesco with its arched courtyard and garden, and Villa Comunale for the widest panorama over the Bay of Naples and Mount Vesuvius.

The driver speaks English and returns you to your Amalfi pickup point within the eight-hour window. Bring your ID card. It is required to enter Pompeii. The vehicle is wheelchair accessible and suitable for all fitness levels. Infants can travel in specialized seats or strollers. Coordinate your entrance time at Pompeii with the office before the day so you can buy tickets in advance.

What’s included

• Private air-conditioned vehicle with English-speaking driver.
• pickup and drop-off from your Amalfi location.
• all tolls, parking, fuel and taxes.
• access to Pompeii Archaeological Site (you purchase entry tickets separately at the gate or in advance).

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Italian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

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

Paid on site€ 18

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by city & tour soc coop arl

Is this one for you?Because you set the pace at each stop and the driver handles all transport and navigation, this tour works for anyone who wants to explore Pompeii and the Amalfi Coast without renting a car or managing public transit. The eight-hour window gives you real time at the sites that matter to you rather than a rushed schedule.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Italian.

What is there to see inside Pompeii on this tour?

Pompeii Archaeological Site holds the Forum with the Temple of Jupiter and Basilica, the Stabian Baths, the House of the Faun famous for its Alexander mosaic, the Amphitheatre, and the Garden of the Fugitives where plaster casts preserve the forms of victims from the eruption. Via dell'Abbondanza, the main commercial street, runs through with shops and houses intact.

Do I need a guide to walk around Pompeii, or can I explore on my own?

You explore Pompeii independently at your own pace. A private guide can be hired at the site entrance if you want expert commentary on what you are seeing. The tour driver does not escort visits to attractions.

What stops happen on the way back to Amalfi?

The return route includes Positano, where you can walk the main piazza, shop the artisan boutiques, see the Church of Santa Maria Assunta, and view the beach and cliffs from the panoramic overlook. Sorrento follows, with its cathedral, the Cloister of San Francesco, Piazza Tasso and Villa Comunale for views across the Bay of Naples toward Mount Vesuvius.

What documents do I need to bring?

Your identity card is required to enter Pompeii Archaeological Park. Bring it with you on the day of the tour.

How much time do I spend at each location?

The eight-hour tour is flexible: you decide how long to spend at Pompeii and at each coastal stop. Coordinate your entrance time at Pompeii with the office beforehand so tickets are ready when you arrive.

Is this tour suitable if I have mobility concerns?

The vehicle is wheelchair accessible and the tour suits all physical fitness levels. Infants and small children can travel in specialized seats or strollers. Let the office know your needs when you book.