Private Amalfi Coast tour: Sorrento, Positano, Amalfi

Three villages, one coastal road, a driver who knows where to stop.

A private full-day tour of the Amalfi Coast visits Sorrento, Positano and Amalfi with a driver and live guide in English, Spanish or Italian, plus hotel or port pickup. You walk the historic center of Sorrento and tour a limoncello factory; drive the panoramic coastal road with photo stops; explore Positano's narrow streets down to Fornillo beach; and visit Amalfi's cathedral and sample artisan ice cream. Groups stay under eight people.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Amalfi Coast towns and sights

• Visit Sorrento main square
• Walk historic center and taste Limoncello
• Drive along Amalfi Coast road
• Stop for panoramic photos
• Explore Positano narrow streets
• Visit Positano cathedral and Fornillo beach
• Arrive in Amalfi Piazza Flavio Gioia
• Visit Amalfi cathedral
• Taste artisan ice cream

The experience

The tour runs nine hours and starts from your hotel, port or train station. Your driver handles the route while you take in the Amalfi Coast road, one of Europe's most photographed stretches, and the guide offers commentary in your chosen language. The minivan is air-conditioned and fits a small group, which means the stops feel less rushed than a coach tour and the driver can pull over when the light hits right.

Sorrento opens the day in Piazza Torquato Tasso, the main square where you can walk the historic center on your own or step into one of the limoncello factories for a free tasting of the region's signature liqueur. From there the road climbs and curves along the coast. The driver stops at viewpoints so you can photograph the cliffs and sea without fighting for space. Positano comes next: a former fishing village now lined with pastel houses stacked down the mountainside. You walk the narrow streets yourself, passing the cathedral of Sant'Assunta and arriving at Fornillo beach at the bottom. There is no fixed schedule for how long you stay. The guide tells you when to meet back at the car.

Amalfi, the town the entire coast is named for, is the final stop. You visit Piazza Flavio Gioia and the cathedral dedicated to Sant'Andrea, patron saint of sailors. The town is famous for artisan ice cream made in small batches. The guide can point you toward the best spots, and you choose what to try. The return journey follows the same coastal road in reverse, arriving back at your starting point by evening.

What’s included

• Driver and air-conditioned minivan transport.
• live guide commentary in your choice of English, Spanish or Italian.
• hotel, port or train station pickup and drop-off.
• free limoncello tasting in Sorrento.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:00, 08:30, 09:00 and 09:30

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (3 and older) · Under 3: can't be included in the booking

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and Italian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

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

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by intotheamalficoast

Is this one for you?The nine-hour commitment means you see three distinct villages and the full coastal road in one day, but it also leaves no room for a long meal or a beach swim. Book this if you want the overview and the drive itself, not if you are planning to spend hours in one place.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and Italian.

What is there to do in Sorrento on this tour?

Sorrento starts in Piazza Torquato Tasso, the main square. You can walk the historic center with its local craft shops, especially those selling wood inlay work, or visit one of the limoncello factories for a free tasting of the local liqueur.

Can I stop for photos on the Amalfi Coast road?

Yes. The driver stops at viewpoints along the famous coastal road so you can photograph the scenery without having to ask or plan it in advance.

What do I do when we reach Positano?

You walk through Positano's narrow streets on your own, passing the cathedral of Sant'Assunta and making your way down to Fornillo beach. The guide tells you when to return to the car.

Is lunch included in this tour?

Lunch is not included, but you have time to eat in each village. In Amalfi, you can try artisan ice cream. Positano and Sorrento both have restaurants and cafes throughout the town.

How many people can book this tour together?

Groups are limited to a maximum of eight people per booking, so the experience stays intimate and the minivan does not feel crowded.