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Positano, Amalfi & Ravello Full Day Tour from Naples★ 4.79 (2,261) · 8h
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Amalfi Coast Day Trip from Sorrento: Positano, Amalfi & Ravello★ 4.85 (1,438) · 8h–9h
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Pompeii, Amalfi Coast & Sorrento tour from Naples: 8 hours★ 4.78 (1,796) · 8h–9h
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Amalfi Coast & Positano: Small-Group Boat Tour with Drinks★ 4.94 (963) · 4h–8h€ 93View ›
Pompeii, Sorrento & Positano Day Trip from Naples★ 4.78 (903) · 8h€ 90View ›
Amalfi Coast Day Cruise from Positano: Emerald Grotto & Swimming★ 4.94 (779) · 7h€ 110View ›
Amalfi Coast boat tour from Salerno: Small group, two stops★ 4.92 (585) · 6h–7h€ 155View ›
Naples to Sorrento, Positano & Amalfi: Full Day with Optional Boat★ 4.85 (482) · 8h€ 90View ›
Amalfi Coast Private Boat Tour from Positano & Praiano★ 4.92 (453) · 6h€ 890View ›
Amalfi Coast Boat Tour: Salerno to Positano & Amalfi Small Group★ 4.93 (406) · 7h€ 164View ›Top rated (10)
Amalfi Coast or Capri: Private Boat Tour with Aperitif & SwimYou’ll feel salt spray on your face as you cruise past Amalfi Coast villages or circle Capri’s famous rocks with your own skipper. Swim in cold blue coves, taste fresh buffalo mozzarella and prosecco on deck, and linger over views you’ll remember long after. Includes flexible pickup points and time for spontaneous swims or seaside lunches.
Tandem Paragliding Flight over Capaccio-Paestum, SalernoTandem paragliding flight over Capaccio-Paestum in Salerno with a qualified instructor who has over ten years of experience. You'll climb to peaks of 600–700 meters, admire the mountain ranges and Cilento coastline, and receive a video recording of your flight. The experience lasts 20–30 minutes total (briefing plus flight) and depends on weather conditions; the instructor contacts you the day before to confirm timing based on the forecast. Weight limits apply: minimum 30 kg, maximum 110 kg. Under 18 requires parental permission on the day.Is it for me?Book this if you want the full sensation of flying without piloting yourself — the instructor handles all the controls while you experience the altitude, the view, and the thermal currents. The weather-dependent timing means flexibility on your end, but it also means the instructor is choosing the safest, most stable conditions to fly.
Amalfi Coast: Private Boat Tour with Local Captain & LunchYou’ll cruise along the Amalfi Coast with a local captain at the helm, stopping to swim in hidden coves and explore towns like Praiano or Ravello. Enjoy drinks and snacks onboard as you listen to stories about famous villages and maybe share lunch at a seaside trattoria suggested by your guide. Expect warmth, laughter, and moments that linger long after you’ve left the boat.
Amalfi Coast Private Boat Tour: Sorrento Gozzo, Caves & SwimYou’ll ride a private Sorrento gozzo along the Amalfi Coast with a local captain, stopping to swim in hidden caves near Praiano and passing famous spots like Fiordo di Furore and Conca dei Marini. Enjoy snorkeling gear onboard, drinks included, plus time for lunch or shopping in Positano—just bring your curiosity (and maybe sunscreen).
Pompeii & Amalfi Coast Day Trip from Salerno with Private DriverYou’ll wind along dizzying coastal roads from Salerno, stopping in Amalfi and Positano for photos, food, and wandering time before exploring ancient Pompeii with a local guide. Expect sea breezes, hidden stories in stone walls, and moments that linger long after you’re back home.
Pompeii & Amalfi Coast Private Day Trip from SorrentoYou visit Pompeii's archaeological site in the morning, then drive the Amalfi Coast stopping in Positano, Furore, and either Amalfi Cathedral or Ravello, all from a private car with a local driver. Hotel pickup and return are included, along with air conditioning and WiFi. The full day runs without fixed stops, so you control the pace.Is it for me?Choose this if you want to see both Pompeii and the Amalfi Coast in one day without renting a car or coordinating trains and buses—the private driver and fixed pickup handle the logistics, leaving you free to move at your own pace between sites.
Amalfi Coast Boat Tour from Salerno: Aperitif & Swimming StopsYou’ll glide along the Amalfi Coast by boat with local crew, stopping to swim in clear coves and snack on regional bites right on deck. Taste limoncello as you dry in the sun, explore Amalfi or relax onboard, then sail home with only wind for company—leaving you lighter than when you started.
Amalfi Coast Private Tour: Ravello, Positano & AmalfiYou get a full day on the Amalfi Coast without arranging transport, tickets or timing yourself — the driver handles the route and knows where to eat, and you decide how long to stay in Ravello, Positano and Amalfi. Stops at viewpoints, free time in each town, and a Mercedes vehicle with water and air conditioning included. Return to Naples in the evening.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Ravello, Positano and Amalfi in one day without renting a car or joining a group tour — the private driver and flexible schedule let you spend as long as you want in each town and stop at viewpoints without waiting for others.
Capri & Amalfi Coast Boat Tour with Snorkeling, Drinks & Free TimeYou’ll join a small group for a relaxed Capri boat tour with stops to swim or snorkel in clear coves near Faraglioni rocks and sea grottos. Enjoy fresh fruit, drinks like prosecco or limoncello on board, plus around three hours free to explore Capri’s streets or grab lunch at your own pace before cruising back along the coast.
Amalfi Coast: Positano, Amalfi & Ravello Day Trip by MinivanYou’ll travel from Naples or Salerno by minivan with a small group and local guide, exploring Positano’s colorful streets, tasting pastries in Amalfi’s lively piazza, and soaking up Ravello’s peaceful hilltop views—all without worrying about planning or driving yourself.
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Paestum Small Group Tour with Archaeologist: Skip-the-Line AccessA two-hour guided tour of Paestum's Archaeological Park with a licensed archaeologist covers the three Doric temples, amphitheater, forum and markets of this UNESCO World Heritage site. Skip-the-line tickets are included for small groups up to 20 people. After the ruins, the tour continues to the National Archaeological Museum, where the standout pieces are the frescoes recovered from the Tomb of the Diver. The guide speaks English or Italian depending on the option you choose at checkout.Is it for me?Book the English tour if you want the ruins explained by someone trained to read the archaeology; book the Italian option if that's your language. The small group size and skip-the-line access mean you move at the guide's pace without waiting at the gate or competing for space on the paths.
Salerno Walking Tour: Ancient Streets & Modern Life StoriesYou’ll wander Salerno’s winding streets with a local guide who knows every shortcut and story—from medieval arches to bustling modern piazzas. Taste fresh figs in the market, pause under ancient stonework most visitors miss, and feel the heartbeat of a city that’s more than just a stopover. You might leave with sticky fingers—or maybe just a new way of seeing Salerno.
Pompeii & Herculaneum: Small Group Tour with ArchaeologistYou’ll follow an expert archaeologist through Pompeii’s ancient streets and Herculaneum’s hidden corners on this small-group day trip from Naples or Sorrento. Expect moments of quiet awe in ruined theaters, quick laughs over Roman graffiti, and time to wander at your own pace — with all logistics sorted so you can focus on what’s right in front of you.
Amalfi Coast: Sunset Boat Tour, Drinks & Swim ExperienceYou’ll board a classic Amalfi Gozzo boat with a small group as local captains share stories along hidden beaches, sea caves, and Praiano’s coast at sunset. Swim in clear waters, snack on fresh fruit with prosecco or limoncello, and watch evening colors spill across the sea—leaving you with that quiet happiness only sunsets bring.
Naples: Pompeii, Sorrento & Amalfi Coast Full-Day TourYou visit Pompeii's preserved Roman streets with a certified guide or independently, taste authentic limoncello in Sorrento with free time to explore, and stop at Positano's clifftop viewpoint on the Amalfi Coast. Pickup from Naples or the cruise terminal is included, along with water, transport, and a small group under twenty passengers. The whole day takes eight to ten hours, and the order of stops can adjust based on your preferences.Is it for me?Book this if you're a cruise passenger or visitor with one day to see Pompeii, the Amalfi Coast, and Sorrento without arranging transport, tickets, and timing yourself—the fixed pickup and small-group format handle the logistics so you focus on the stops.
Pompeii and Herculaneum tour with archaeologist guideA guided tour of Pompeii and Herculaneum led by a professional archaeologist, with priority entry to both sites and transportation between them included. The tour runs roughly five to six hours across both locations, with two and a half hours at Pompeii and two hours at Herculaneum. Children under 18 enter free with valid ID. Minimum group size is six people on shared departures; if the group does not meet that threshold after confirmation, you receive an alternative tour or full refund.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want an archaeologist's perspective on how these cities were built and lived in, rather than a standard sightseeing overview—the guide's expertise transforms the ruins from impressive structures into a readable story of Roman daily life. The fixed itinerary and included transportation mean you spend your afternoon exploring instead of planning logistics or waiting in entry lines.
Amalfi Coast, Sorrento & Pompeii Day Trip from NaplesYou’ll weave through Positano’s sunlit alleys and pause above Sorrento’s lemon groves before stepping into ancient Pompeii’s silent streets—all with easy pickup and a local guide who brings each stop alive. Expect laughter over limoncello, sea breezes on your skin, and stories that linger even after you leave.
Paestum Temples Tour: Greek Ruins & Tomb of the DiverA guided tour of the Archaeological Park of Paestum and the National Museum near Salerno, led by a live guide in English, Italian or French. The tour starts at the museum, where you see the Tomb of the Diver—a rare Greek fresco—then moves into the park to walk among three intact temples and the ruins of the ancient city of Poseidonia. The whole experience runs two hours and suits anyone who wants the history explained rather than reading plaques alone.Is it for me?If you are staying in Salerno without a car, this tour solves the logistics—public transport gets you there, a guide meets you, and the two hours cover both the museum and the park without you arranging the route or the stops. The guide in your language means you hear the history as you walk instead of reading it afterward.
Pompeii & Vesuvius Day Trip from Salerno Port with LunchYou’ll walk ancient Pompeii with an expert guide who brings lost stories to life, enjoy a Southern Italian lunch near the ruins, then climb Mount Vesuvius for sweeping bay views—all with easy pickup from Salerno port and plenty of time to make it back before your ship leaves.
Amalfi to Naples: Private Mercedes Transfer & Airport PickupYou're picked up at your Amalfi hotel by an English-speaking driver in a private Mercedes, travel 2.5 hours to Naples airport, train station, or hotel with Wi-Fi and climate control, and arrive with your luggage handled and your departure sorted. Book the night before, show your voucher, and let someone else manage the route.Is it for me?Book this if you're leaving Amalfi for a flight or train and want to arrive on time without arranging taxis or shuttles — the fixed price and advance booking mean you know exactly what you're paying and when you'll arrive.
