Amalfi Coast Private Day Trip: Positano, Amalfi & Ravello

Three villages, one driver, your pace: Positano's colorful harbor, Amalfi's cathedral square, and Ravello's clifftop gardens.

A private Amalfi Coast day trip takes you through Positano, Amalfi, and Ravello in a luxury vehicle with a professional local driver who adjusts the route to your interests. You spend free time exploring each village—wandering Positano's boutique-lined streets, visiting Amalfi's Cathedral of St. Andrew, and walking the gardens of Villa Rufolo in Ravello—without managing public transport or navigating crowds. The tour runs 7 to 9 hours; a professional English-speaking guide is available on request, and pickup is included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Positano, Amalfi, and Ravello

• Stop in Positano and explore
• Visit Amalfi Cathedral and waterfront
• Discover Ravello hilltop village
• Tour Villa Rufolo gardens and views

The Experience

How do you see three of the Amalfi Coast's most famous villages in a single day without renting a car or piecing together bus schedules? A private driver handles the route and the timing, so you step out of the vehicle ready to explore each place on your own terms. The day starts in Positano, where you have free time to walk the steep, colorful streets lined with boutique shops and cafés, and to stand at the water's edge looking out over the Tyrrhenian Sea. The pace is yours—linger over an espresso or move on when you're ready.

From Positano, the route continues to Amalfi, the historic maritime republic where the Cathedral of St. Andrew anchors the main square. You can visit the cathedral's interior, sit in the piazza, or walk down to the waterfront; the driver waits and you rejoin when you choose. Ravello comes last, perched on the cliffs above the coast. Villa Rufolo's gardens are the draw here—terraced and planted to frame views of the coastline below—and the village itself is quieter than the towns below, built around narrow lanes and small piazzas rather than harbors and beaches. The driver can point out the historical details of the villa and the village, or simply drop you to wander on your own.

The vehicle is a luxury car, and the driver is a local who knows the area well enough to suggest stops, answer questions, or adjust the itinerary if something catches your interest. A professional guide who speaks English is available if you want deeper historical context; otherwise, the driver handles the logistics and you handle the exploration. Infants and small children can travel in a pram or car seat, and the tour suits all fitness levels—the walking in each village is at your own pace, and you're never herded through a schedule.

What’s included

• Private transportation in a luxury vehicle with a professional local driver.
• pickup included.
• all taxes and fees.
• free time to explore Positano, Amalfi, and Ravello at your own pace.
• a professional English-speaking guide available on request.

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcome

Operated by Sorrento Tour Guide

Is this one for you?Book the private tour for up to 2 passengers if you want an intimate pace and the flexibility to linger in one village longer than another; choose the option for up to 8 passengers if you're traveling with a small group and want to share the cost while keeping the route and timing under your control, not a tour operator's schedule.

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Top questions

What is there to do in Positano during the free time?

Positano is built on a steep hillside above the beach, with narrow streets lined with shops, galleries, and restaurants. Most visitors spend the free time walking the colorful streets, browsing the boutiques, and taking in the views from the waterfront or from one of the small piazzas tucked between buildings.

Can I visit the inside of the Cathedral of St. Andrew in Amalfi?

Yes, the Cathedral of St. Andrew is open to visitors and you can enter during your free time in Amalfi. The cathedral is located in the main piazza, and your driver can point out where it is when you arrive in town.

What are the gardens of Villa Rufolo like?

Villa Rufolo's gardens are terraced and planted to overlook the Amalfi Coast from high above. The gardens are famous for their views and their design; visitors walk through planted areas and open terraces that frame the coastline and the sea below.

Is a guide included, or do I explore each village on my own?

The tour includes a professional local driver who can answer questions and provide context about the places you visit. A professional English-speaking guide is available on request if you want more detailed historical information; otherwise, you explore each village at your own pace.

How long does the tour take?

The full day runs 7 to 9 hours, including travel time between villages and free time in Positano, Amalfi, and Ravello. The exact length depends on how much time you spend in each place and any stops the driver suggests along the route.

What's included in the price?

Private transportation in a luxury vehicle and all taxes and fees are included. Entrance tickets to attractions like Villa Rufolo, meals, and gratuities are separate; your driver can advise on ticket prices and restaurant options in each village.