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Amalfi Coast Boat Tour + Stops in Positano and Amalfi Bestseller Shared

Departure from Naples, Pompeii, Sorrento, Castellammare di Stabia, Herculaneum, Portici, Torre del Greco

A choice of departure ports
Pick-up included
Visit Positano, Amalfi, and Ravello

Amalfi Coast boat from Naples and other options...

€ 74 per guest

Duration 8 ore

Free cancellation

(1156 Reviews)

Departure from Amalfi, Capri, Naples, Positano, Sorrento, Massa Lubrense, Praiano

The isle of Capri, from sea and land
Swimming and snorkeling in the most beautiful bays
Expert English speaking captains

ApreaMare Diamond 38' and other options...

From € 700 Per boat | Max 12 passengers

Duration 8 ore

(430 Reviews)

Departure from Amalfi, Capri, Ischia, Naples, Positano, Sorrento, Conca dei Marini, Massa Lubrense, Nerano, Piano di Sorrento, Praiano, Vico Equense

Toast on board!
A luxury boat all for you and your partner
Stop for photos in the most romantic places on the island

Gozzo 32 ft "Dolce Vita" and other options...

From € 749 € 950 Per boat | Max 2 passengers

Duration 4 ore 7 ore

(122 Reviews)
Sorrento, Positano, and Amalfi Tour - From Naples Shared

Departure from Naples

Visit Sorrento, Positano, and Amalfi in one day
Transfer with comment on board
Lunch on the Amalfi Coast

Tour

€ 110 per guest

Duration 9 ore

Free cancellation

(7955 Reviews)

Departure from Amalfi, Capri, Naples, Positano, Sorrento, Massa Lubrense, Piano di Sorrento, Praiano

A choice of departure ports
Comfortable boats
Option of time on land

Acquamarina 32ft and other options...

From € 920 Per boat | Max 12 passengers

Duration 8 ore

Free cancellation

(197 Reviews)

Departure from Amalfi, Positano, Praiano

Private Aprea gozzo boat tour
Departure from Positano, Praiano or Amalfi
Discover the Amalfi Coast by sea for a full or half day

Gozzo Fratelli Aprea 7.50 and other options...

From € 750 Per boat | Max 12 passengers

Duration 4 ore 7 ore

(156 Reviews)
Shared Gozzo Boat Capri Tour from Positano Shared

Departure from Positano

Boat tour + 4 free hours to visit Capri by land
See the best of Capri with a 7-hour tour
Departure from Positano

Gozzo Shared Tour

€ 135 per guest

Duration 8 ore

(156 Reviews)
 Apreamare 35ft New

Departure from Amalfi, Capri, Naples, Positano, Sorrento, Massa Lubrense, Piano di Sorrento, Praiano

Private boat
English-speaking skipper
Free drink onboard

Apreamare 35ft

From € 1,000 Per boat | Max 10 passengers

Duration 8 ore

Free cancellation

(197 Reviews)
Capri and Amalfi Coast: mini day cruise Bestseller

Departure from Amalfi, Capri, Naples, Positano, Sorrento, Massa Lubrense, Piano di Sorrento, Praiano

Various departure ports to choose from
Luxurious private boats
A comprehensive tour experience

Acquamarina 32ft and other options...

From € 1,300 Per boat | Max 12 passengers

Duration 8 ore

Free cancellation

(197 Reviews)
Guided walking tour of Pompeii  Skip-the-line Tickets Shared

Departure from Naples, Pompeii, Sorrento

2-hour walking tour inside the archaeological site of Pompeii
Professional English-speaking guide
Skip-the-line entrance tickets included

Pompeii from Sorrento and other options...

€ 49 per guest

Duration 2 ore 4 ore

Free cancellation

(1300 Reviews)

Departure from Amalfi, Capri, Positano, Sorrento, Maiori, Massa Lubrense, Piano di Sorrento, Praiano

Complete freedom and independence
Local expert skipper speaks multiple languages
Cooler on board with prosecco and Aperol Spritz

26-ft. Boat

From € 899 Per boat | Max 7 passengers

Duration 8 ore

Free cancellation

(32 Reviews)

Departure from Capri

A swim at the Faraglioni, snorkeling in Marina Piccola, and a stop at the Blue Grotto via a gozzo boat with free minibar

Gozzo caprese and other options...

From € 400 Per boat | Max 7 passengers

Duration 4 ore 7 ore

Free cancellation

(164 Reviews)

Sorrento Insider: Your Complete Guide

A dramatic cliff rising directly above the waters of Italy’s Mediterranean coastline, offering spectacular views over the Bay of Naples. A historic center made up of a maze of narrow lanes lined with shops, cafès, restaurants, and limoncello sellers. To one side, the crystalline sea and to the other lush hills covered in citrus groves. Highlights like Capri, Positano, Amalfi, Ravello, Pompeii, Herculaneum, Mount Vesuvius, and Ischia all within striking distance for a day trip. And to top it off, a mild climate all year round and the delightful cuisine of southern Italy.

Sorrento ticks all the right boxes, which is why it is one of the most famous and popular tourist destinations in Italy. It’s a place you’ll want to return to over and over again.

Where is Sorrento?

Sorrento is in the Italian region of Campania about 50 kilometers (31 miles) south of Naples (Napoli) and 40 kilometers (25 miles) north of Salerno.
This resort town is the capital of the Sorrentine Peninsula, a tongue of land that is home to the towns of Sorrento, Sant’Agnello, Piano di Sorrento, Meta, and Vico Equense. The Amalfi Coast lines the opposite side of the peninsula, with A-list villages like Positano and Amalfi seeing millions of visitors a year.

Where should I stay in Sorrento?

The main square in Sorrento is called Piazza Tasso, where the pedestrian-only Corso Italia and Via San Cesareo set off. This is the heart of the historic center (“centro storico”) and the best area to book an accommodation in Sorrento, as it’s convenient to get around on foot, is thick with trattorias and cafés just steps away, and is a strategic point for setting off to explore the area’s highlights from Pompeii at the foot of Mt. Vesuvius to the Amalfi Coast. The town’s port sits just below the main square, where you can catch boat tours or ferries to Capri (home of the (Blue Grotto) and other destinations in the Bay of Naples and the Circumvesuviana train station is just a few minutes away on foot. Here, you can catch a train to Pompeii or Herculaneum or a Sita bus to Positano or Amalfi.

What should I see in Sorrento?

The history of Sorrento stretches back 1,000 years, so the town is rich in historic and cultural sights. For a good overview of the area’s history, stop at the Museo del Correale di Terranova Museum to visit its archaeological collection with finds dating from the ancient Greeks and Roman, a collection of precious Capodimonte porcelain, and paintings from the Neapolitan school. Be sure to take a stroll through the garden, as well.

While you explore Sorrento’s historic center on foot, stop to admire the frescoed cupola of the del Sedil Dominova, where the local nobility would once gather. From here, walk the narrow lanes downhill to the entrance of the Villa Comunale, a beautiful public garden with a panoramic terrace that takes in all of the Bay of Naples. Along the way, stop to take in the Cloister of San Francesco, built in the 1300s, and the adjacent church. Take a moment to visit the local Church of Sant’Antonino, as well, to admire its fascinating collection of votive objects on the lower floor. Once you return to the main Piazza Tasso, look over the railing on the Valley of the Mills (Vallone dei Mulini), one of the many gorges that cut through the coastline from the mountain peaks to the water’s edge. Here you can take in the remains of a historic mill and woodworks. As evening falls, head down to Marina Grande, a charming fishing village where you can enjoy a dinner of fresh fish and seafood right on the water.

While you’re staying in Sorrento, visit the lovely Bagni della Regina Giovanna in Capo di Sorrento. This unique spot is made up of a natural pool contained in the remains of an ancient Roman villa. Passionate hikers can also take on the Punta Campanella trail that leads to the very far point of the Sorrentine Peninsula.

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Where to Stay

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Restaurant Guide for Sorrento

The best restaurants and pizzerias for lunch and dinner.

Restaurants - Sorrento

The Michelin-starred restaurant at the Excelsior Vittoria Hotel

Sorrento's most impressive scenic view blends with a Michelin-starred dining experience

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Top sights

The smallest town on the Sorrentine Peninsula

The commercial hub of the Sorrentine Peninsula

The town with the most beautiful beaches on the Sorrentine Peninsula

The farthest point on the Sorrentine Peninsula

The lesser-known side of the Sorrentine Peninsula

The most important town on the Sorrentine Peninsula