Positano Vespa Tour with Driver: Audio-Guided Amalfi Coast

Ride the Amalfi Coast cliffside while someone else handles the curves

A private Vespa tour of the Amalfi Coast from Positano or Sorrento pairs you with an expert driver and a multilingual audio guide that downloads to your phone before departure. You ride as a passenger through Sorrento, stop at panoramic terraces, walk through Positano and Praiano, cross the Furore Fjord bridge, and explore Amalfi's cathedral and waterfront, returning to your hotel after five and a half hours.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Amalfi Coast villages and views

• Discover Sorrento's center and cathedral
• Stop at panoramic terrace
• Walk in Positano village
• Stop at another panoramic terrace
• Walk in Praiano and admire bell tower
• Visit hidden village surrounded by sea
• Look out from Furore Fjord bridge
• Visit Amalfi town and cathedral
• Return to hotel in Positano or Sorrento

The experience

You arrive at your hotel and realize the Amalfi Coast's famous curves demand either a rental scooter and local knowledge you don't have, or a tour bus full of strangers. This tour splits the difference: you sit behind an expert driver on a Vespa 125cc while a multilingual audio guide (downloaded to your phone before the day starts) narrates each stop. The route runs from Sorrento through Positano's pastel cliffside, past Praiano's majolica bell tower, across the Furore Fjord bridge, and into Amalfi's cathedral square. You're not locked into a schedule at each village. The audio guide plays during the planned stops, and you walk, photograph and browse the local shops at your own pace.

The Vespa itself is the point. You feel the road's rhythm and the sea air without the responsibility of the hairpins, and the driver knows where the panoramic terraces are and how long you can safely linger. Helmet, fuel, and third-party insurance are included. The tour runs five and a half hours from pickup at your hotel (or wherever you choose) to drop-off, with the option to start from Naples if you're based there instead. Bring a charged smartphone and comfortable shoes. The audio guide works offline once downloaded, so you won't burn through data as you ride.

The operator has run Vespa tours since 2012 and holds the authorization required by Italian tourism law for this stretch of coast. Larger groups can be arranged on request, and children as young as five can ride if accompanied by an adult. The audio guide is available in English, Spanish, Italian, French and three additional languages, so the narration matches your preference, not the guide's schedule.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off (or wherever you choose).
• an original Vespa 125cc with an expert driver.
• fuel.
• helmet with disposable hygienic liner.
• multilingual audio guide (English, Spanish, Italian, French and three additional languages).
• two-way transfer from Naples by car if you choose the Naples option.
• third-party insurance.

Options for this experience

2 options

Departing from Sorrento or Positano09:00 and 13:00Includes pickup

From Naples08:00 and 12:00Naples pick-up and drop-off: pick-up and drop-off happen at your hotel, with a modern car transfer to Sorrento, where the Vespa tour begins. Pickup is included.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:00, 09:00, 12:00 and 13:00

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AgesAdult (5 to 90 years) · Under 5: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Audio guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Dutch and Russian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 8 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with back problems

Operated by NapolinVespa

Is this one for you?Choose the Sorrento or Positano departure if you're staying on the coast. Pick Naples if you're based in the city and want to start your ride from there.

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Top questions

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 does the audio guide actually tell me at each stop?

The audio guide narrates the history, landmarks and practical details of each village as you stand there: Sorrento's ancient legends and cathedral, Positano's coastal landscape, Praiano's majolica bell tower and beaches, the Furore Fjord's geography and views, and Amalfi's cathedral of Sant'Andrea and shopping streets. You control when you listen and when you move on. The guide is on your phone, not in your ear the whole ride.

Do I need to know how to ride a Vespa to book this?

No. You're a passenger sitting behind the driver. The driver handles all the riding. You receive basic training on how to use the audio guide on your phone before departure, but that's the only instruction you need.

What's the difference between starting from Sorrento versus Naples?

Both options include the same Amalfi Coast route and stops. Starting from Sorrento or Positano means shorter travel time to the coast. Starting from Naples includes a two-way transfer by car to reach the Vespa pickup point, adding time but letting you begin from the airport or city center.

Can I bring my camera and phone on the ride?

Yes. Sunglasses and cameras are recommended, and you'll have time at each stop to photograph. Download the audio guide to your phone before the tour (you'll receive an email link 24 hours ahead), and bring it fully charged or with a power bank. The guide works offline, but you'll want power for photos and the link download.

What should I wear on a Vespa, even as a passenger?

Wear comfortable clothing and good walking shoes. Avoid high heels, bulky bags, boots or shoes with ornaments that could scratch the Vespa. Sunglasses protect against wind and glare on the coast road. A helmet with a disposable hygienic liner is provided.

Is this tour safe for someone with back or spine issues?

The operator does not recommend this tour for travelers with spinal injuries due to the motion and vibration of the Vespa ride. Pregnant travelers are also advised against booking. If you have concerns about your fitness for the ride, contact the operator before purchasing.