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15 Private Tours from Sorrento Worth the Early Start

53 tours  ·  from $67 a head

In summer the good private tours round Sorrento go weeks ahead. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

Capri & Blue Grotto Semi Private Boat Day Trip from Sorrento - Swimming, snacks and the easy pleasures onboard
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Capri & Blue Grotto Semi Private Boat Day Trip from Sorrento

1.Capri & Blue Grotto Semi Private Boat Day Trip from Sorrento

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,053 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $216Our pick

From Sorrento, take a small-group gozzo boat around Capri with an English-speaking skipper, drinks and a Caprese sandwich. See the Faraglioni and coastal grottos, swim when conditions allow, then explore Capri on your own. The Blue Grotto is included when open, but its €18 entry fee is extra.

“Capri is a Dream! What better way to see Capri than with a beautiful boat ride with 2 young handsome Italians Carlo and Francisco! Incredible way to see the top with the lift in Anacapri , middle and Marina Granden 3 caves! Beautiful way to relax and enjoy to the fullest! Cheers tutti!”

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Private Amalfi Coast Day Tour from Sorrento or Naples - Positano’s Lanes, Shops and Beach
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Private Amalfi Coast Day Tour from Sorrento or Naples

2.Private Amalfi Coast Day Tour from Sorrento or Naples

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,059 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $353

Spend about eight hours on the Amalfi Coast with a private English-speaking driver from Sorrento or Naples. Set your pace through Positano, Amalfi and Ravello, with scenic photo stops and optional visits along the way. Drivers such as Vittorio, Ciro and Aaron are praised for safe driving, local tips and friendly conversation.

“Perfectly timed, exceptional service. Vittorio made everything so pleasant. Stopped at beautiful locations, had so much fun hearing stories about Italy. He had great suggestions all day long. I loved this trip. Would recommend. Thank you Vittorio!”

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Full Day Private Amalfi Coast Tour from Sorrento or Naples - Amalfi: the cathedral and the town center
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Full Day Private Amalfi Coast Tour from Sorrento or Naples

3.Full Day Private Amalfi Coast Tour from Sorrento or Naples

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 803 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $328

Spend 7 to 8 hours on a private Amalfi Coast drive from Sorrento or Naples, with hotel pickup, an air-conditioned Mercedes minivan, and free time in Positano, Amalfi, and Ravello. Your driver-guide may be Tony, Claudio, Marco, Lello, or another team member. Add the Emerald Grotto, or use the day for beaches, churches, gardens, and coastal views.

“This private tour of Positano, Amalfi, and Ravello was spectacular! Marco was so knowledgeable, thoughtful. kind, and the best tour guide. I would rate this a 10/10. These 3 towns are crowded and parking is impossible. A private tour allows you to hop out by yourselves and explore. Marco also explained the history and his explanations were so fascinating and insightful! He also knew where to stop for beautiful viewpoints and photos. I highly recommend it!”

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Pompeii Ruins Private Tour with Optional Skip-the-Line Entry - Porta Marina opens the story
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Pompeii Ruins Private Tour with Optional Skip-the-Line Entry

4.Pompeii Ruins Private Tour with Optional Skip-the-Line Entry

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 732 reviews

Walk Pompeii’s ancient streets with a private guide for two hours, from Porta Marina to the Forum and its temples and law courts. Your route can be tailored to your interests, and guides may include archaeologists such as Francesca or Carmen. Check your chosen option carefully: express entry is included only with some tickets.

“Our guide Alexandra really went out of her way to bring the history of Pompeii alive for our family which includes three teenagers. Very knowledgeable, she kept information at a manageable level and thanks to the tour e managed to see and appreciated so much more than we would have done on our own.”

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Private Capri Boat Tour - Top Seller - Time ashore, lunch, and a more personal route
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Private Capri Boat Tour – Top Seller

5.Private Capri Boat Tour – Top Seller

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 678 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.)

Spend 7 to 8 hours aboard a private boat with a local captain and host, departing from Sorrento, Positano, or Capri. Circle Capri’s Faraglioni, visit caves and coastal landmarks, swim in clear water, and arrange time ashore at your own pace. Towels, snorkeling gear, drinks, and an onboard restroom are included.

“My daughter and I had a great day on the water with Alessandro. What a beautiful day and experience. Would highly recommend.”

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Pompeii private tour with an Official Guide - Choose a duration that suits your day
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Pompeii private tour with an Official Guide

6.Pompeii private tour with an Official Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 631 reviews · 1 to 3 hours (approx.)

Walk through Pompeii Archaeological Park with an official guide devoted to your group of up to 14. Guides such as Silvia, Daniela, Carmine, and Claudia are praised for bringing the ancient city’s buildings and daily life into focus, adapting the pace, and answering questions. The entrance ticket is not included, and the visit lasts about one to three hours.

“Giusi was prompt and very knowledgeable. We all enjoyed the tour and found it to be very informative.”

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Private / Small Group at "Quanto Basta" School in Sorrento center - Three menus, with room for regional favorites
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Private / Small Group at “Quanto Basta” School in Sorrento center

7.Private / Small Group at “Quanto Basta” School in Sorrento center

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 574 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $181

At Quanto Basta in central Sorrento, Chef Tony, Chef Carmine, or another member of the team leads a hands-on lesson in a three-course Italian meal. Choose a fish, vegetarian, or meat menu, begin with prosecco and local bites, then sit down to eat what you made with wine. The class lasts about three hours.

“We loved our cooking class!! Small group was perfect size. We learned some great cooking tips and they were able to accommodate everything for my adult son who is gluten free. Highly recommend”

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Pompeii Private Tour with an Archaeologist and Skip The Line - 3 hours - Baths and the spaces between public events
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Pompeii Private Tour with an Archaeologist and Skip The Line – 3 hours

8.Pompeii Private Tour with an Archaeologist and Skip The Line – 3 hours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 564 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Spend three hours walking Pompeii with a private archaeological guide. The route covers the Forum, theaters, baths, homes, market stalls, and the Lupanar. Guides such as Luisa, Amadeo, Eliana, and Roberto are praised for clear storytelling and for adapting the walk to guests’ interests. Park admission costs extra, so arrange tickets ahead.

“We had an amazing time. It made all the difference to have an experienced archeologist. Eliana was so knowledgeable and has such passion for the ruins/city. She truly brought the whole city to life for us. My husband loves to read and asks many questions and she was great answering them all and then feeding his interests. Also walking around with Eliana, it seemed like she was the mayor of Pompeii. Everyone knew her and respected her thoughts and opinions and we felt that we were given special treatment just being with her. On top of that she is thoughtful and attentive to your needs as a Travelor. Honestly she…”

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Positano, Amalfi & Ravello: Private Amalfi Coast Tour - Positano: steep lanes, sea views and shops
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Positano, Amalfi & Ravello: Private Amalfi Coast Tour

9.Positano, Amalfi & Ravello: Private Amalfi Coast Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 462 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $417

Travel from Sorrento by private, air-conditioned vehicle to Positano, Amalfi and Ravello, with about an hour in each town. Hotel pickup and parking fees are included; lunch is not. Drivers named Lorenzo, Claudio and Mossimo have been praised for hospitality, local insight and routes around busy roads, but the experience may be more driving and free time than a guided walking tour.

“Mossimo was an excellent guide for our trip. Especially amazing were the routes he knew to avoid the busy routes around amalfi and Ravello. Highly recommend!”

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Visit in Pompeii - Pompeii Private Tour with Ada - Why a private guide changes the pace
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Visit in Pompeii – Pompeii Private Tour with Ada

10.Visit in Pompeii – Pompeii Private Tour with Ada

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 436 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $229

Join Ada for a private, two-hour walk through Pompeii Archaeological Park. She guides your group in English, French, or Italian, focusing on major highlights and the details that reveal Roman daily life. Choose a morning or afternoon start. Admission tickets are not included.

“We loved our Pompeii tour with Ada! We have four children ages 11-18 and Ada made sure to involve all of them during the tour. Ada brought Pompeii to life through her descriptions and genuine excitement for the treasure that Pompeii is! Highly recommended- thank you, Ada!”

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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

11.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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Pompeii Private Tour with an Archaeologist and Skip The Line - The Forum, temples, and the machinery of civic life
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Pompeii Private Tour with an Archaeologist and Skip The Line

12.Pompeii Private Tour with an Archaeologist and Skip The Line

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 391 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Take a private, two-hour walk through Pompeii with an authorized guide and archaeologist. See the theaters, Forum, Stabian Baths, a wealthy Roman home, gladiator barracks, and the casts of victims. The price covers up to 10 people, but site admission costs extra. Guides include Eliana Sandretti, Luisa, and Viktoria.

“Danilo was a wonderful guide, the tour felt so personalized and we learned a lot about such a historic place. We had the chance to see some areas of excavation that only opened to the public a few weeks ago.”

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Private tour in a typical Capri boat - What $361.74 buys your group
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Private tour in a typical Capri boat

13.Private tour in a typical Capri boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 385 reviews · 2 hours 45 minutes (approx.)

Circle Capri aboard a private gozzo with a local skipper, passing sea caves, Villa Malaparte and the Faraglioni. The roughly 2-hour-45-minute trip includes time for swimming, towels, drinks and welcome Prosecco. Captains such as Mario, Gennaro and Marco have shared island stories and helped passengers take photos. Blue Grotto tickets cost extra.

“Captain Genaro was amazing! The boat was larger than the one we booked, so we got lucky about that. But the rest of our magical anniversary celebration was all due to the expert care and positive vibes from the Captain!”

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Pompeii Vineyard Escape: Private Wine Tasting & Lunch - Three Wines and a Taste of Vesuvius
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Pompeii Vineyard Escape: Private Wine Tasting & Lunch

14.Pompeii Vineyard Escape: Private Wine Tasting & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 329 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $66Best value

At Bosco de Medici Winery, you’ll tour the experimental vineyard, a burial site dating to 79 AD, and the winemaking and barrel-aging rooms, then sit down to local dishes and three wines, including a sparkling pour. The visit is private for your party and lasts about two hours. Guides vary, with names including Matteo, Mari, Nadia, Mary, and Sam.

“We had a fantastic time! The service was incredibly kind and excellent. We loved the experience and ended up purchasing six bottles of wine, which they ship directly to your address in the United States. The wine was outstanding!”

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Pompeii and Amalfi Coast Private Day Trip with Pick Up - Positano is a short, steep stop
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Pompeii and Amalfi Coast Private Day Trip with Pick Up

15.Pompeii and Amalfi Coast Private Day Trip with Pick Up

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 312 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $448

A private, roughly eight-hour drive from Sorrento pairs a two-hour visit to Pompeii with time in Positano and a choice of Amalfi or Ravello. Your driver handles the winding roads and can share local context; you can add Pompeii admission and a private archaeological guide. Pickup is available at hotels, ports, and airports in Naples, Sorrento, and the Amalfi Coast.

“Best day ever! Gianluca was amazing. He gave us different options and gave us his suggestions which turned out fantastic. I liked having the options. We did everything at our own leisure. The transportation was a bonus. We rode around in style in a very clean and beautiful Mercedes. Wonderful experience. I definitely recommend.”

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