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Positano Tours: The 15 Best by Land and Sea

27 tours  ·  from $49 a head

Positano is a town of steps, so the good tours either arrive by sea or leave you at the top. These 15 cover both, with prices, durations and how much time you actually get on the beach.

Cooking class with Pasta, mozzarella and Tiramisu with wine - Pasta is the main event
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Cooking class with Pasta, mozzarella and Tiramisu with wine

1.Cooking class with Pasta, mozzarella and Tiramisu with wine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 549 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $72Our pick

At a family farm in Pianillo, near Agerola, Ferdinando and his team lead an English-language class in mozzarella, handmade pasta and tiramisu. You’ll prepare the dishes, then eat them with garden produce and farm wine. The setting is well away from Positano, so plan the mountain journey before booking.

“Once in a lifetime experience working with Ferndinando! Immaculate vibes with music playing in the background while we made the pasta, mozzarella, and tiramisu. The environment created facilitated making quick friends with our fellow learners. He is a great teacher, sharing not only the secrets behind the amazing food in the Amalfi coast but also the history behind it. Each bite of the food felt like we were tasting a different delicious part of Italy. The local wine he shared was so good, we even bought a few bottles to take with us on the road. We are recommending this place to all of our friends.”

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Private Amalfi Coast Boat Trip from Positano, Praiano or Amalfi - A route of villages, caves, and swim stops
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Private Amalfi Coast Boat Trip from Positano, Praiano or Amalfi

2.Private Amalfi Coast Boat Trip from Positano, Praiano or Amalfi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 431 reviews · 6 hours (approx.)

Spend about six hours on a private boat along the Amalfi Coast, departing from Positano, Praiano, Amalfi, Minori, or Maiori. Your skipper can tailor the route around swimming, villages, and grottoes, with an optional waterfront lunch at your own expense. Choose carefully among traditional wooden boats, speedboats, luxury models, and larger yachts.

“Great tour! Christian was an excellent skipper and photographer! We saw so much from the water it was amazing! Also learned interesting facts from Christian! Well worth the money!”

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Olive oil tasting in Sorrento - Tasting 15 oils, then the sweet and tangy extras
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Olive oil tasting in Sorrento

3.Olive oil tasting in Sorrento

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 413 reviews · from $48Best value

Visit Frantoio Gargiulo near Sorrento for a small-group walk through olive groves and an introduction to local oil making. Taste 15 flavored oils, plus balsamic, marmalades, honey, and homemade liqueurs. Pickup and drop-off are offered at accommodations in or near Sorrento. Guides have included Francesca and Margarette.

“The olive oil was delicious and the staff was amazing! They showed us around the farm and the process/work that goes into making the oil”

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Small Group Day Trip to Capri from Positano or Praiano - Grottoes, arches, and the Faraglioni
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Small Group Day Trip to Capri from Positano or Praiano

4.Small Group Day Trip to Capri from Positano or Praiano

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 354 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $240

Spend about eight hours crossing to Capri aboard a traditional wooden gozzo with no more than 12 people. Cruise past caves and the Faraglioni, swim if conditions allow, then spend four hours ashore. Captains such as Fausto and Francesco are known for local stories and a friendly onboard atmosphere. Blue Grotto entry costs extra and depends on sea conditions.

“Fausto entertained us with historic takes, navigating the grottos expertly . Swimming was fun with an adult beverage ending. Great day venturing to Capri! Outstanding”

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From Positano: Sorrento Coast & Capri Full-Day Trip by Boat - Following the Sorrentine Coast by Boat
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From Positano: Sorrento Coast & Capri Full-Day Trip by Boat

5.From Positano: Sorrento Coast & Capri Full-Day Trip by Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 340 reviews · from $174

From Positano, ride by minivan to Piano di Sorrento, then cruise past coastal caves, the Faraglioni and Capri with a skipper and an English- or Spanish-speaking guide. You get time ashore, a chance to swim and snorkel, drinks and snacks on board, and a limoncello tasting. Crew members have included guides such as Luisa, Francesca and Antonio, though your team may differ.

“It was awesome, punctual pick up, Captain was expert driving into Caves, had swim time, Sandwich, Beers, Wine, Soda, water. Recommend chair lift to top of Capri.”

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Very Small Group Capri Boat Excursion with Transfer from Positano - Capri’s caves and cliffs from the water
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Very Small Group Capri Boat Excursion with Transfer from Positano

6.Very Small Group Capri Boat Excursion with Transfer from Positano

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 334 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $180

Travel by minivan from Positano to the Sorrento coast, then cruise Capri’s caves, Natural Arch and Faraglioni with an English-speaking skipper. Swim, enjoy drinks and dry snacks, and spend three to four hours exploring Capri on your own. Blue Grotto entry is not included.

“Really well put together tour - we really enjoyed the full day and couldn’t fault our guides who went above and beyond”

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From Positano, Praiano, or Amalfi: Capri Full-Day Boat Tour - The coast and Li-Galli on the way out
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From Positano, Praiano, or Amalfi: Capri Full-Day Boat Tour

7.From Positano, Praiano, or Amalfi: Capri Full-Day Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 318 reviews · from $168

Sail from Praiano, Positano, or Amalfi to Capri with an English- or Italian-speaking guide. The crew points out the island’s grottoes and Faraglioni rocks, sets aside time for two swims, and gives you three to four hours ashore. Water, soft drinks, snacks, towels, and a return-trip aperitif are included. Blue Grotto entry is extra and not guaranteed.

“This was a great experience! The captain and crew were awesome and the amount of time in capri was perfect.”

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Small Group Boat Tour: Discover the Amalfi Coast from Positano - Fiordo di Furore is the coast’s dramatic notch
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Small Group Boat Tour: Discover the Amalfi Coast from Positano

8.Small Group Boat Tour: Discover the Amalfi Coast from Positano

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 294 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $187

Spend about seven hours on the water between Positano and Amalfi, with coastal views, swim and snorkel stops, and 90 minutes to explore Amalfi. The boat carries up to 12 people and provides snacks, drinks, towels, and a restroom. The Emerald Grotto entrance fee is extra.

“My husband and I wanted to go on a boat excursion during our honeymoon, having done a few on other trips. Our guide, Alice, was incredibly fun. She was friendly and brought everyone together with food, swimming, music, and dancing! We have never had so much fun on a tour before, and we went back to our hotel with huge grins on our faces. I highly recommend this experience and would do it again myself.”

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Full Day Capri Island Cruise from Praiano, Positano or Amalfi - The crossing and Capri’s coastal landmarks
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Full Day Capri Island Cruise from Praiano, Positano or Amalfi

9.Full Day Capri Island Cruise from Praiano, Positano or Amalfi

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 255 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $187

Sail from Praiano, Positano, or Amalfi to Capri on a shared boat carrying up to 26 people. See the Faraglioni, White Grotto, and Punta Carena lighthouse, with a possible Blue Grotto visit. You get four hours ashore, plus drinks, snacks, towels, and masks. Crew members such as Pepe or Giuseppe may offer island tips; the crew varies.

“Beautiful Island. The weather was perfect and so many things to see. The cruise team was very helpful and nice.”

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Amalfi Coast Private Boat Tour from Positano, Praiano or Amalfi - Along the cliffs toward the Emerald Grotto
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Amalfi Coast Private Boat Tour from Positano, Praiano or Amalfi

10.Amalfi Coast Private Boat Tour from Positano, Praiano or Amalfi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 235 reviews · 7 hours (approx.)

Spend about seven hours on a private boat with your own skipper, departing from Positano, Praiano, or Amalfi. Expect cliffside views, optional swimming and snorkeling, a stop in Amalfi, and a chance to visit the Emerald Grotto for an extra fee. Captains such as Fabio, Alessandro, and Pasquale have earned warm praise, though your assigned skipper may differ.

“We had a wonderful time on our boat tour down the Amalfi coast! Our guide, Pasquale, was very knowledgeable and kind and helped organize our day based on our interests. We stopped to view the sites of Praiano, Amalfi, and Ravello and got off the boat to swim multiple times in beautiful locations. The company was easy to book with, professional, and checking in went very smoothly! This is definitely the way to see the entire Amalfi coast; we will be coming back again!!”

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From Positano: Day trip to Capri - Group Tour by boat - Positano to Li Galli: the coast opens up
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From Positano: Day trip to Capri – Group Tour by boat

11.From Positano: Day trip to Capri – Group Tour by boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 226 reviews

This eight-hour trip carries a small group of about 12 from Positano past the Li Galli Islands to Capri. Your captain points out coastal landmarks and grottoes, then gives you four hours ashore before the return cruise and a swim stop. The Blue Grotto visit depends on sea conditions and queue length.

“Awesome experience and highly recommend. The tour was great. The boat, limoncello was very wonderful. Capri was a great experience. Just take a taxi to Ana Capri and enjoy the views to save time. Great time and really worth it.”

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Small Group Tour to Positano by Boat at Sunset - Sunset, music and a little room to relax
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Small Group Tour to Positano by Boat at Sunset

12.Small Group Tour to Positano by Boat at Sunset

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 206 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $84

Leave Positano on a 90-minute sunset cruise capped at 12 passengers. You’ll pass Praiano, coastal coves and the Fjord of Furore, with time for photos, soft drinks, snacks and a glass of prosecco. Captains such as Salvatore have shared local stories and helped take photos, though the crew may vary.

“We had the best time! Went in May and booked the 6:30 cruise. Weather was perfect, music was perfect, we were provided with snacks and 2 bottles of prosecco, our guide took amazing photos of us, and only one other couple showed up so it was very intimate. The boat was also very nice with a little couch on the front and back of the boat”

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Small-Group Cooking Class in Positano: Gnocchi, Tiramisù & Drinks - Montepertuso is part of the experience
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Small-Group Cooking Class in Positano: Gnocchi, Tiramisù & Drinks

13.Small-Group Cooking Class in Positano: Gnocchi, Tiramisù & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 191 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $181

Join Emily and her family in their home in Montepertuso for a 3.5-hour cooking class and meal. You’ll make gnocchi and tiramisù, enjoy an aperitivo, and sit down to local dishes with wine. The class is small, with a maximum of 10 people, and starts at Piazza Cappella in Positano.

“Best decision we made! We absolutely loved this class and getting the opportunity to enjoy a nice meal with an amazing family. Emily was so kind and funny, and it seriously felt like we, a bunch of strangers from different parts of the world, were a part of their family. We learned so much about the local culture and history while learning to make delicious Italian dishes. The food was amazing, chatting with other travelers around the table was rewarding and a nice change of pace, but nothing could beat the amazing view from their beautiful kitchen. I just want to say again, thank you so much Emily and family…”

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Positano: Shared Sunset Cruise - Along the coast toward Praiano
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Positano: Shared Sunset Cruise

14.Positano: Shared Sunset Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 185 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $82

From Positano, a shared boat cruise follows the coast toward Praiano and the Furore Fjord, with photo stops, music, prosecco, soft drinks, and snacks. Captains such as Enzo, Vincenzo, and Jason have led trips, but your skipper may vary. The ride lasts 1.5 hours and costs $82 per person.

“This cruise tour was amazing and I would highly recommend it. Our guide- Vincenzo, was very patient , he stopped at all the important and beautiful landmarks and gave us enough time to click postcard pictures of the coast of Positano.”

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Small Group Amalfi Coast Boat Day Tour from Positano - Deciding whether to pay for the Emerald Grotto
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Small Group Amalfi Coast Boat Day Tour from Positano

15.Small Group Amalfi Coast Boat Day Tour from Positano

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 184 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $180

Leave Positano at 9:30 am aboard a traditional wooden boat with up to 12 people. Cruise past Praiano, the Fjord of Furore and the Emerald Grotto, then spend about 90 minutes in Amalfi. Swim on the return, and, from May 15 to October 5, stop for an optional seaside lunch at La Gavitella. Angelo and other local captains lead the trip.

“Got to see the Amalfi from the sea. Very impressive and a great day on the water. Guide was a great driver and made things smooth”

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