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The best Amalfi Coast tours from Rome

Positano and Amalfi with Pompeii, Sorrento by the sea, a Capri island day and a private driver: here is which day fits you, with honest advice on how much of the day you spend on the road, whether the stops match the listing, and getting your money back if plans change.

By the Things to Do in Rome editorial team 5 tours compared Prices checked 25 October 2026

See our 5 picks
A town between steep cliffs on the Amalfi Coast, seen from above
Short answer

For most people, the best Amalfi Coast tour from Rome is the Pompeii and Positano day trip, from €109. It is a 12 to 13-hour day by coach, with a Pompeii tour and free time in Positano. For Capri instead, a 15-hour day from €174 takes you by coach to Naples and by ferry to the island. On your own, it is a fast train plus a bus or ferry each way.

Our 5 picks for the Amalfi Coast from Rome

Two days with Positano or Amalfi, one with Sorrento, a Capri island day and a private car.

  • Positano’s pastel houses and church dome above the sea from €109 per person Our top pick

    12–13 hours 4.6 (7,351) reviews on GetYourGuide

    Pompeii, Amalfi Coast and Positano

    A 12 to 13-hour coach day with a guide. You get a skip-the-line Pompeii tour, a drive along the coast and free time in Positano. It starts at Piazza del Popolo. There is no hotel pickup.

    Best for First visit: ruins and sea in one day

    Check availability: Pompeii, Amalfi Coast and Positano on GetYourGuide
  • Amalfi’s white houses at the foot of steep cliffs, seen from the water from €111 per person

    13–14 hours 4.8 (59) reviews on GetYourGuide

    Positano, Amalfi and Pompeii by van

    A 13 to 14-hour day in a van or car, with pickup in Rome. You get a guided Pompeii tour, then over 3 hours of free time in Amalfi. Lunch is extra.

    Best for Visitors who want more time on the coast

    Check availability: Positano, Amalfi and Pompeii by van on GetYourGuide
  • The coast near Sorrento from above, with the town by a deep blue sea from €69 per person

    10–12 hours 4.5 (316) reviews on GetYourGuide

    Pompeii, Sorrento and the coast

    A 10 to 12-hour day with a host. You see Pompeii with a guide or an audio guide, by option. Then you get a free drink by the sea in Sorrento.

    Best for Budget travelers

    Check availability: Pompeii, Sorrento and the coast on GetYourGuide
  • The Faraglioni rocks rising out of the sea off Capri from €174 per person

    15 hours 4.5 (372) reviews on GetYourGuide

    Capri island day

    A 15-hour day: a coach to Naples and a ferry to Capri, both included. On the island you are free. There is no guide on Capri, but a tour leader helps on the coach and the ferry.

    Best for Independent travelers who want the island

    Check availability: Capri island day on GetYourGuide
  • Low ruined walls and an old road in Pompeii, with green hills behind from €850 per group up to 4

    13 hours 5.0 (1) reviews on GetYourGuide

    Private day: Pompeii, Amalfi Coast and Sorrento

    A 13-hour private day for up to 4 people, with pickup. An English-speaking driver takes you, not a guide. Few reviews yet: just 1 so far.

    Best for A family or a group of 4

    Check availability: Private day: Pompeii, Amalfi Coast and Sorrento on GetYourGuide

Amalfi Coast tours from Rome compared

Amalfi Coast tours from Rome compared
TourFromDurationGroup sizeStopsWho it suitsWhy we picked it
Pompeii, Amalfi Coast and Positano 4.6 (7,351)€109
per person		12–13 hoursUp to 50 (smaller options)Pompeii, coast drive, free time in PositanoFirst visit: ruins and sea in one dayThe most-reviewed pick: 4.6 from over 7,000 reviews.
Positano, Amalfi and Pompeii by van 4.8 (59)€111
per person		13–14 hoursUp to 14 (private: up to 8)Pompeii, over 3 hours in AmalfiVisitors who want more time on the coastRated 4.8, with the most free time on the coast.
Pompeii, Sorrento and the coast 4.5 (316)€69
per person		10–12 hoursNot statedPompeii, Sorrento, a drink by the seaBudget travelersThe lowest price on this page: from €69.
Capri island day 4.5 (372)€174
per person		15 hoursNot statedFerry from Naples, free time on CapriIndependent travelers who want the islandThe only pick that goes to Capri, rated 4.5.
Private day: Pompeii, Amalfi Coast and Sorrento 5.0 (1)€850
per group up to 4		13 hoursPrivate, up to 4Pompeii, Amalfi Coast, SorrentoA family or a group of 4Your own car and your own pace, from €850 per group.

  • Pompeii, Amalfi Coast and Positano

    €109 per person12–13 hours 4.6 (7,351)

    Details
    Group size
    Up to 50 (smaller options)
    Stops
    Pompeii, coast drive, free time in Positano
    Who it suits
    First visit: ruins and sea in one day
    Why we picked it
    The most-reviewed pick: 4.6 from over 7,000 reviews.

  • Positano, Amalfi and Pompeii by van

    €111 per person13–14 hours 4.8 (59)

    Details
    Group size
    Up to 14 (private: up to 8)
    Stops
    Pompeii, over 3 hours in Amalfi
    Who it suits
    Visitors who want more time on the coast
    Why we picked it
    Rated 4.8, with the most free time on the coast.

  • Pompeii, Sorrento and the coast

    €69 per person10–12 hours 4.5 (316)

    Details
    Group size
    Not stated
    Stops
    Pompeii, Sorrento, a drink by the sea
    Who it suits
    Budget travelers
    Why we picked it
    The lowest price on this page: from €69.

  • Capri island day

    €174 per person15 hours 4.5 (372)

    Details
    Group size
    Not stated
    Stops
    Ferry from Naples, free time on Capri
    Who it suits
    Independent travelers who want the island
    Why we picked it
    The only pick that goes to Capri, rated 4.5.

  • Private day: Pompeii, Amalfi Coast and Sorrento

    €850 per group up to 413 hours 5.0 (1)

    Details
    Group size
    Private, up to 4
    Stops
    Pompeii, Amalfi Coast, Sorrento
    Who it suits
    A family or a group of 4
    Why we picked it
    Your own car and your own pace, from €850 per group.
  • Pickup in Rome: the van trip and the private day only. The others meet at a set point in Rome.
  • All 5 offer free cancellation.
  • Prices and ratings as shown on GetYourGuide on 25 October 2026. Prices are "from" prices in euros and can change; the booking page shows the live price.

Rome Amalfi tours: what a day looks like

A Rome Amalfi tour is a long day. Our picks take 10 to 15 hours, and much of that is on the road. Four of the five also stop at Pompeii.

Read the stops on each listing before you book. A “scenic drive” along the coast is not the same as free time in a town. The table above lists the stops for each tour.

Only want the ruins? See our Pompeii day trips from Rome.

Day trips from Rome to Positano

Two picks take you to Positano. The coach trip drives the coast and stops for free time in Positano.

The van trip names Positano and Amalfi. Its free time, over 3 hours, is in Amalfi. It is the better pick if you want to linger by the sea.

Day trips from Rome to Sorrento

Two picks stop in Sorrento. The budget trip from €69 adds a free drink by the sea in Sorrento after Pompeii.

The private day for up to 4 people visits Pompeii, the Amalfi Coast and Sorrento at your own pace.

Capri day trips from Rome

The Capri day takes a coach from Rome to Naples, then a ferry to the island. Both are included, from €174.

On Capri you are on your own: there is no guide on the island. A tour leader helps on the coach and the ferry. At 15 hours, it is the longest pick.

Private tours from Rome to the Amalfi Coast

The private day costs from €850 for a group of up to 4, with pickup in Rome. An English-speaking driver takes you. The listing names no guide.

Two group trips also sell private options: the coach trip for up to 6 and the van trip for up to 8.

Getting to the Amalfi Coast on your own

On your own, take a fast train from Rome to Naples or Salerno, then a bus or ferry to the coast. The fast train to Naples takes a little over 1 hour.

The regional tourism board says the SITA bus from Salerno to Amalfi takes just over an hour. It says ferries link Salerno, Amalfi and Positano from April to October only. We found no official total time for the trip, so plan a long day both ways.

Our Rome to Amalfi Coast guide explains the trains, ferries and drivers if you want to go on your own. If a 13-hour day is too much, our day trips from Rome list shorter ones.

Want to set your own pace on the coast? You can rent a car at Rome’s main airport and skip the center’s limited traffic zone.

Compare rental cars at Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport

Tips for an Amalfi Coast day from Rome

  1. Count the hours on the road

    Our picks run 10 to 15 hours. Pick the shortest day that still has the stop you want.

  2. Read the stops

    Check whether the listing says “free time” in a town or only a drive past it.

  3. If your plans change

    All five picks offer free cancellation. Check the deadline on each listing before you book.

  4. Ferries run in season

    The regional tourism board says coast ferries run from April to October only.

  5. Pack for the sun

    Some sites lack shade, says the Positano trip’s listing. Bring a hat, sunscreen and water.

Amalfi Coast tours from Rome: questions and answers

Should I spend my day in Rome or on the Amalfi Coast?
It depends on your trip. On our picks, the coast is a 10 to 15-hour day from Rome and back, and much of it is on the road. With only a few days in Rome, a shorter day trip may suit you better.

Is there a high-speed train from Rome to Amalfi?
No. Fast trains go to Naples or Salerno. From Salerno, the regional tourism board says a SITA bus reaches Amalfi in just over an hour. It says ferries run from April to October.

Can you tour the Amalfi Coast from Naples?
Yes, but all our picks start in Rome. The Capri day takes a ferry from Naples to the island. We list no tours that start in Naples.

When should I avoid an Amalfi Coast day trip?
Skip it if a 12 to 15-hour day is too much for you. Ferries run only from April to October, says the regional tourism board. In summer, some sites lack shade, so bring a hat and water.

Which is better for a day trip, Positano or Amalfi?
Pick by the tour. The coach trip gives you free time in Positano. The van trip gives you over 3 hours in Amalfi.

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Written by the Things to Do in Rome editorial team.