Best tours of Amalfi

If you want to get to know the Gulf of Salerno and discover the beaches and landscapes of the Amalfi Coast, you must visit Amalfi, which is the main town of the Italian Campania and one of the most beautiful and characteristic places in Italy with its views towards the Tyrrhenian Sea and its medieval architecture.

Among the best things to see and do in Amalfi to discover the town on a tour are taking a boat ride along the coast to get a different profile of the town, going on a Vespa excursion, taking a walking tour of the Cathedral, Piazza del Duomo and the Cloister of Paradise and getting to know the nearby villages on a tour with private transportation.

Amalfi is one of the most famous towns on the Amalfi Coast and one of the best alternatives to get to know it is from the Tyrrhenian Sea, taking a boat trip to see the cliffs and all the colors of its picturesque buildings. Most of the excursions start at the port Marina Coppola and usually go along the coast of other nearby towns such as Ravello, Atrani and Positano.

If you plan to visit Amalfi in summer, during the tours you will have free time to take a swim and you will also have the option to take a night tour, which is one of the best activities to do at night in Amalfi. If you opt for the afternoon tour, I advise you to do it in the last turn, to see the sunset from the sea, which is one of the best experiences that Italian Campania has to offer.

In addition to the city skyline, during the boat trips, which usually last about 3 to 4 hours, you will also get to see the caves, grottoes and waterfalls that make the region famous and make it one of the most visited in the country.

Details of interest

• Price: these excursions have an initial cost of approximately 75 euros per person.
• Duration: these excursions last approximately 3 to 4 hours.
• Advantages of these excursions: you will get to know the best profile of the Amalfi Coast, which is the cliffs overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea.
• Disadvantages of these excursions: although you will visit several sites, none of them include stops, except for a swim in summer.

Amalfi is a small town and in many places in the historic center it is forbidden to drive, so one of the best alternatives to see the main attractions is to take a guided walking tour of the center, which includes visits to the Cathedral, Piazza del Duomo and the Cloister of Paradise, which is one of the most famous sites in the area because it holds the relics of St. Andrew the Apostle, the patron saint of the city.

On these tours, which last approximately 2 to 3 hours, you will not only learn about the history of the city and its curiosities at an affordable price, but you will also have the permanent assistance of an expert local guide, which will enhance your experience, unlike if you do the tour on your own. In addition, some tours also include the best beaches in Amalfi.

Please note that these tours of Amalfi do not include the entrance fee to visit the sites and, in addition, the itinerary does not usually include stops at the exhibitions, but only an overview of each attraction and then you will have to visit on your own the areas that are of interest to you.

These tours usually start in Piazza del Duomo and often end in Via dei Mercanti, which is Amalfi's most famous commercial artery, or at the Paper Museum, which tells the history of one of the most popular industries in Italian Campania.

Interesting details

• Price: these excursions have an initial cost of approximately €25 per person, but do not include entrance fees to the sites included in the tour.
• Duration: these excursions last approximately 2 to 3 hours.
• Advantages of these excursions: it is the best alternative to get to know in a short time the main historical attractions of Amalfi.
• Disadvantages of these excursions: although they go around the main sites, they do not include a stop to visit the exhibitions of places such as the Cathedral or the Paper Museum, so you will have to return on your own.

If you want to live one of the most eclectic experiences in Amalfi, but also one of the most famous, you can opt for this Vespa tour of the Amalfi Coast to travel freely and at your own pace along the Gulf of Sorrento, the roads of Salerno and also the main sites of the region.

During these excursions you can rent a Vespa scooter, which is also part of the culture of Amalfi and the Italian Campania, and then choose your route according to the indications or suggestions of the tour service provider, following a self-guided circuit or simply choosing the itinerary yourself.

These excursions usually last between 7 and 8 hours, which is the time for which you will rent the motorcycle, so with a proper plan you will have the possibility to visit the main sites of the Amalfi Coast. It is also a good option if you are planning a short stay in the city. If that is your case, here is a list to get to know Amalfi in 2 days.

Details of interest

• Price: these tours have an approximate initial cost of 170 euros per motorcycle, which can carry up to 2 people. The price includes the mandatory insurance for transit.
• Duration: these excursions last approximately 7 to 8 hours.
• Advantages of these excursions: you will be able to live a culturally typical experience of the region.
• Disadvantages of these excursions: to rent the motorcycle you must be over 18 years old and present a valid driver's license, so it can be a restrictive experience for some tourists.

The lemon is another typical production of the Amalfi Coast, so if you want to know a different profile of the region, you can take an excursion to know the lemon groves outside Amalfi and the historical tradition that has in Campania this product that is used for limoncello, a drink that is as or more popular than Italian wine.

During these excursions you will get to know the roads that are surrounded by lemon groves, which will also give you the chance to take some of the best pictures of your trip, and you will learn about the growing process and the importance that the lemon has had on the Amalfi Coast, in Sorrento and throughout the Gulf of Salerno.

On these tours, which usually last about 3 hours, you will also get to do tastings of various types of limoncello, so many of these experiences also fall under the best food tours in Amalfi.

Interesting details

• Price: these excursions have an approximate initial cost of €45 per person, including transfers and the assistance of an expert local guide.
• Duration: these excursions last approximately 3 hours.
• Advantages of these excursions: you will get to know some of the most striking landscapes of the Italian Campania by walking through the lemon groves on the roads outside Amalfi.
• Disadvantages of these excursions: although you will tour many sites on the Amalfi Coast, there are no stops other than for tastings and photography.

Amalfi is the most famous site on the Amalfi Coast, but much of its recognition is also due to the surrounding villages that complement the beauty of the Gulf of Salerno. Most of the city tours usually include visits to other nearby sites and on these tours, which are usually full day tours, you will get to know the main sites of the Italian Campania.

Among the main towns to discover around Amalfi are Ravello, which is known for its Arab buildings and Villa Rufolo, the picturesque garden built as a balcony overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea that annually hosts Italy's most important music festival, which you can witness if you plan to visit Amalfi in September.

Another town included in the best full day tours from Amalfi is Positano, which is considered the Pearl of the Amalfi Coast. Most of these excursions, which are usually by private transport, also include visits to Atrani, Minori, Maiori and Praiano.

Please note that these excursions can take up to 12 hours, so if you are planning a short stay in the city you should consider whether it fits into your itinerary. If that is your case, here is a list of activities you can do to discover Amalfi in 3 days.

Details of interest

• Price: the excursions with private transport have an initial cost of approximately 180 euros per person, including the assistance of a guide and the transfer to and from the hotel in Amalfi.
• Duration: these excursions last approximately 12 hours.
• Advantages of these excursions: they are the best alternative to get to know Amalfi and the most outstanding nearby villages in a full day excursion.
• Disadvantages of these excursions: they can be an expensive experience.

You can book a tour in Amalfi in advance online or once you are in town, but keep in mind that if you plan to visit the Amalfi Coast in June or during the summer months, the tours may sell out and you will not have availability on the chosen days.

If you book in advance, you will also be able to freeze the price of the excursions, avoiding last minute increases and in some cases also access discounts for online bookings, which could generate discounts even during the high season months.

The answer will depend on the chosen tour, but on average the excursions last between 3 and 4 hours, with the exception of half-day or full-day experiences, as is the case when visiting the villages near Amalfi such as Ravello, Maiori, Minori, Positano and Atrani.

You will have to take into account the duration of the excursions to organize the itinerary of your trip, especially if you plan to visit the city for a few days. If that is your case, you can check this list of activities to discover Amalfi in 4 days.

Keep in mind that the duration of some excursions could also take away hours of sunshine to explore the attractions of the city, especially if you plan to visit Amalfi in winter, so I advise you not to combine other activities when you have booked a half-day or full-day experience.

In all the tours you will get to know the different profiles of Amalfi and also the beauty of its surroundings, as you will get to know the Amalfi Coast on a boat ride from the Tyrrhenian Sea, the main sites of the city on a guided walk, the most picturesque villages of the Gulf of Salerno and even the best landscapes.

You will also have time to take some of the best pictures of your trip, especially during the tour along the paths of the lemon groves or from the Piazza del Duomo, which offers one of the best panoramic views of the Italian Campania.

Amalfi and the Gulf of Salerno have so many attractions that you will not be able to afford to waste your time, so I advise you to organize an itinerary during your visit and stick to it in order to visit the best sites, especially those located around Amalfi.

Keep in mind also that some places on the Amalfi Coast are not accessible by car, so to reach Amalfi from the airport, you can hire a transfer and then opt for excursions by private transport or motorcycles.

If you plan to visit Amalfi during the summer, which is part of the high season and prices tend to be high, you can book tours and accommodations in advance online and save money.

Amalfi is one of the historical sites of Italy, which has an important tradition since the Middle Ages and many of its main monuments, such as the Cathedral and the Piazza del Duomo, have a very important influence on the Italian culture. All these sites can be visited on a guided tour or during an excursion, which will allow you to take with you not only the best landscapes, but also the knowledge about the local history.

If, in addition, you want to know some places around Amalfi, such as the villages of the Gulf of Salerno and the lemon groves, the best option is to do it on a tour to save time and make a more effective tour.

You can tour Amalfi on your own, but you should keep in mind that the Gulf of Salerno has some limitations regarding access by car to certain sites, so tours will allow you to move around at your leisure and save time and money.

In addition, the Amalfi Coast has a great history and a very rich past, which you can discover during the tours with the assistance of local guides, which will leave you with not only a great memory of Amalfi's landscapes and crystal clear beaches, but also a deep knowledge of its culture and traditions.