Amalfi Tours &
Things to Do
Discover the best Amalfi Coast tours along Italy’s most spectacular shoreline: cruise the dramatic cliffs by boat to glamorous Positano, sail to the island of Capri and its shimmering Blue Grotto, wind the legendary coastal road to elegant Ravello’s gardens, learn to cook with a sea view at a clifftop farmhouse, taste the famous limoncello among the lemon groves, and toast the sunset on a Prosecco cruise. Compare top-rated experiences and plan your perfect coastal escape.
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Explore Amalfi by interest
Whatever brings you to Amalfi — world-class museums, the river, or a long lunch — start with the experiences travellers love most.
Top attractions in Amalfi
The landmarks that define the city — and the tickets and tours that get you in, often skipping the line.
Positano
Pastel cliffside.
Capri
Island & grotto.
Amalfi Town
Cathedral coast.
Ravello
Garden views.
Lemon Groves
Limoncello.
Sunset Cruise
Golden coast.
Path of the Gods
Cliff hiking.
Furore Fjord
Hidden cove.
Amalfi Coast in 1 day
- 1Coast boat tour
- 2Positano stop
- 3Swim & snorkel
- 4Sunset Prosecco
Amalfi Coast in 2 days
- 1Day 1: coast & Positano
- 2Day 2: Capri
- 3Ravello gardens
- 4Sunset cruise
Amalfi Coast in 3 days
- 1Day 1: coast & Positano
- 2Day 2: Capri
- 3Day 3: Pompeii or cooking
- 4Sunset cruises
Romantic Amalfi Coast
- 1Private boat
- 2Positano lunch
- 3Ravello gardens
- 4Sunset Prosecco
Coast awayPositano
Pastel cliffside.
1 hr awayCapri
Island & grotto.
Coast awayRavello
Garden views.
Coast awayLemon Tour
Limoncello groves.
1 hr awayPompeii
Ancient ruins.
Coast awaySunset Cruise
Golden hour.
Know before you go
Short, straight answers to the questions every Amalfi visitor asks before booking.
The sweet-spot months
May, June and September bring warm seas, sunny skies and slightly thinner crowds than peak summer — ideal for boat tours.
Spring (Apr–Jun)
Mild, green and blooming, with comfortable temperatures and the sea warming up by June.
Summer (Jul–Aug)
Hot, sunny and very busy, with the warmest sea but the biggest crowds and highest prices — book well ahead.
Autumn (Sep–Oct)
Warm sea, golden light and easing crowds make September one of the very best times to visit.
Winter (Nov–Mar)
Quiet and cooler, with many boat tours and businesses closed; some villages feel sleepy out of season.
Boat-tour season
Boat tours run roughly April to October, with the calmest, warmest seas in summer and early autumn.
One day
A coastal boat tour and Positano.
Two days
Add a day trip to Capri.
Three days
Add Pompeii or a cooking class.
Foodies
Add cooking classes and lemon tours.
Couples
Add private boats and sunset cruises.
Explorers
Add Ravello, Amalfi town and hiking.
By boat
Ferries and boat tours are the most scenic and often fastest way to hop between coastal villages in summer.
Tours & transfers
Guided tours and private transfers spare you the stress of the narrow, winding coastal road and parking.
SITA buses
Local SITA buses link the coastal towns affordably, though they can be crowded and slow in peak season.
On foot
The villages are steep with many steps; comfortable shoes are essential, and Positano is best explored on foot.
Avoid driving in summer
The coastal road is narrow, busy and hard to park — most visitors prefer boats, buses or tours.
Getting there
Naples is the gateway, around 1–1.5 hours away by road or ferry via Sorrento or Salerno.
Euro & cards
Italy uses the euro; cards are widely accepted, but carry some cash for small cafés, beaches and buses.
Book boat tours ahead
Popular small-group and Capri boat tours sell out in summer — reserve well in advance.
See it from the sea
A boat tour gives the best views and access to coves the busy road can’t reach.
Pack for steps
The villages are steep and stair-filled, so wear comfortable shoes and travel light.
Visit shoulder season
May, June and September offer warm seas with fewer crowds than peak August.
Taste the lemons
Don’t miss limoncello, lemon granita and the giant Amalfi lemons behind them.
Capri boat tours
Day trips to Capri sell out in summer — book ahead.
Small-group cruises
Popular coastal boat tours fill up — reserve early.
Sunset cruises
Romantic golden-hour cruises are in demand — book ahead.
Cooking classes
Hands-on clifftop classes have limited places — reserve early.
Private boats
Private charters book up in high season — reserve well ahead.
Summer peaks
July and August are extremely busy — plan early.
Coastal boat tour
Around €60–120 for a shared small-group boat day with swim stops.
Capri day trip
About €90–180 for a boat tour to Capri from the coast.
Sunset cruise
Roughly €50–100 for an evening cruise with Prosecco.
Cooking class
Around €70–130 for a hands-on class with a meal.
Private boat charter
About €400–1,000+ per boat depending on size and duration.
How to save
Choose shared small-group boat tours and visit in the shoulder season.
Amalfi through the seasons
What's best, how busy it gets, and one booking tip for each time of year.
- Best for
- Mild, blooming.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Sea warms by Jun.
- Best for
- Warm sea, buzz.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Crowded; book ahead.
- Best for
- Warm sea, golden.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Sep is superb.
- Best for
- Quiet, low prices.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Many tours closed.