Positano, Amalfi & Ravello from Sorrento: Private coastal tour

Three coastal towns in one day, with a driver who knows the road

A private tour from Sorrento through Positano, Amalfi and Ravello on the UNESCO-listed Amalfi Coast, traveling by air-conditioned vehicle with hotel pickup and drop-off. You spend the day moving between three distinct towns (each with its own beach, architecture and pace) with a driver included and an optional guide (available in English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, French or German) to explain the history and landmarks. Food, drinks and entrance fees to sites like Villa Rufolo are separate. The tour itself runs seven to eight hours.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Church of Santa Maria Assunta10m
2. Spiaggia Grande15m
3. Amalfi Cathedral15m
4. Arsenale di Amalfi30m
5. Ravello15m

Explore Amalfi Coast towns

• Pick-up from Sorrento accommodation
• Visit Positano village
• Enter Church of Santa Maria Assunta
• Relax on Positano beach
• Explore Amalfi town
• Visit Amalfi Cathedral
• Discover Amalfi Arsenal museum
• Explore Ravello town
• Relax in Ravello square
• Visit Villa Rufolo
• Return drive to Sorrento

The experience

The day starts with pickup from your Sorrento accommodation in a private air-conditioned car. The driver handles the winding coastal road, the Amalfi Drive itself, while you watch the cliffs and sea pass. Positano comes first: a cliffside village of steep narrow streets, boutique shops and cafes built down to a pebble beach. The Church of Santa Maria Assunta sits at the water's edge with its distinctive majolica-tiled dome. Inside is a 13th-century Byzantine icon. You get time to walk the beach at Spiaggia Grande, the main strand where the panorama across the Gulf spreads out.

From Positano the route continues to Amalfi, an ancient Maritime Republic and UNESCO site. The Amalfi Cathedral dominates the main square with its Byzantine-influenced façade and grand flight of steps. The relics of Saint Andrew are kept inside. Nearby stands the Arsenale di Amalfi, a rare medieval shipyard dating to at least 1042, now restored and housing the Museum of the Compass and the Duchy of Amalfi. The town also has a beach and cafes where you can rest or taste a Santa Rosa pastry, a local specialty.

Ravello, perched higher on the coast, is the final stop: a small hilltop town of narrow alleys and a charming central square. The square itself is the draw: sit in one of the cafes, wander the galleries and shops tucked into the maze of streets, or spend time at Villa Rufolo, a 13th-century merchant's villa with Moorish-inspired architecture, hidden courtyards and terraced gardens overlooking the Amalfi Coast. The return drive to Sorrento follows the same scenic coastal road, completing the loop.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in the Sorrento area.
• private air-conditioned vehicle with driver.
• highway tolls, fuel and parking.
• optional guide in your choice of language (English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, French or German).

Options for this experience

5 options

Private tour with a driverGuide in English · 7 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 11:00Private tour in English: a driver is at your disposal, but no guide is included with this option. Pickup is included.

English-speaking guide with driver7 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 11:00Pickup is included

Spanish-speaking guide with driver7 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 11:00Pickup is included

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French-speaking guide with driver7 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 11:00Pickup is included

German-speaking guide with driver7 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 11:00Pickup is included

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Before you book

Days and timesEvery day7 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 11:00

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AgesAdult (3 and older) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German, Italian and Portuguese

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

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

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Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by IAMME IA! - Gray Line Amalfi Coast

Is this one for you?Pick the guide option if you want the stories behind the Byzantine icons, cathedral relics, and villa histories: otherwise the driver delivers you to all three towns with no narration.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian and Portuguese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Infant (under 3): free.

What is the Church of Santa Maria Assunta in Positano?

The Church of Santa Maria Assunta sits on Positano's beach and is known for its majolica-tiled dome. Inside is a 13th-century Byzantine icon of the Virgin Mary. The architecture and decoration reflect Byzantine and Mediterranean influences.

What can I do at Villa Rufolo in Ravello?

Villa Rufolo is a 13th-century villa with Moorish architecture, hidden courtyards and terraced gardens that overlook the Amalfi Coast. You can wander the grounds and gardens during your free time in Ravello. Entry is not included in the tour price.

Does the tour include food and drinks?

No. Food, drinks and entrance fees to attractions like Villa Rufolo are not included. You'll have time to eat at cafes in each town and to buy refreshments as you go.

How long does the tour take?

The tour runs seven to eight hours from pickup to drop-off, including time in each of the three towns and the drive along the coastal road.

What is the Arsenale di Amalfi?

The Arsenale di Amalfi is a medieval shipyard dating to at least 1042, now restored and housing the Museum of the Compass and the Duchy of Amalfi. It's a rare example of medieval maritime architecture and a symbol of Amalfi's past as an ancient Maritime Republic.