Limoncello, lemon cake and lunch on an Amalfi Coast Vespa tour
Food is a big part of a day on the Amalfi Coast, and the Vespa tours build in a few tastings along the way. None of them includes lunch, though. We go through what each listing names, what you pay for yourself, and what to order when you stop.
What the tours include, and what they leave out
The tastings differ more than the routes do. Tour 1 builds in a limoncello and lemon cake stop, and tour 2 adds a limoncello factory with gelato later on. The other two keep food mostly to you.
No tour on this site includes lunch in the price. You either stop at a restaurant the guide suggests and pay there, or you eat before or after. Our page on what each Vespa tour costs lists the other extras.
| Tour | Food and drink named in the listing | Lunch |
|---|---|---|
| 1, NapolinVespa | Limoncello and delizia al limone at a café | Optional, not included |
| 2, Federico (full day) | Neapolitan espresso, limoncello factory in Meta, gelato | Not included; mozzarella show as an option |
| 3, Amalfi Moto Rent | None named | Free time at a recommended restaurant, not included |
| 4, Federico (sunset) | Neapolitan espresso | None; drinks extra |
Limoncello and lemon cake on tour 1
NapolinVespa's day includes a tasting of limoncello and delizia al limone at a typical café. The delizia is a small dome of sponge filled and covered with lemon cream, a classic of the coast.
The listing also names stops at local shops along the way. Those are a chance to buy lemon products or ceramics, though nothing obliges you to spend. Other food and drink on the day is not included, and neither are tips.
A tasting built into the day
NapolinVespa pairs its limoncello stop with Positano, Amalfi, Ravello and the Furore fjord, and you choose between riding pillion and driving yourself. Lunch and entry tickets are on top.
NapolinVespa's private tour from ~$421 holds 5.0 from 200+ reviews on Viator. The optional Mediterranean lunch is arranged on the day and paid separately, so ask your guide for a table that suits your budget.
Espresso, gelato and Meta's limoncello on tour 2
Federico's day starts the Neapolitan way, with an espresso. The GetYourGuide version of his tour then adds a limoncello factory and tasting in Meta, near Sorrento, plus a gelato stop later in the day.
The two listings for this tour describe slightly different days, with the GetYourGuide one leaning toward the Sorrento side. Read the option you book so you know which tastings it covers. Our page on where the route stops compares the two.
Lunch is not included. The listing offers a choice between a lunch break and an optional mozzarella show and tasting, whose ticket you pay yourself. The mozzarella tasting starts at 10:30 am, so keep breakfast light that day.
Tour 3 and the sunset ride
Amalfi Moto Rent does not name a tasting. Its day leaves free time for lunch at a restaurant the guide recommends, which you pay for yourself. The upside is a proper sit-down meal rather than a quick snack between stops.
Federico's 3-hour sunset ride includes a Neapolitan espresso and nothing more. Drinks are extra, which suits a plan to finish with an aperitivo or dinner in town once the scooter is parked. Our guide to the sunset ride or a full day weighs the two.
What to order on the coast
Lemons run through the local food, from desserts and granita to sauces for fish. Seafood is the safe pick at lunch in Positano or Atrani, and fried mixed fish is common at casual places by the beach.
Look for scialatielli, a thick fresh pasta from this coast, often served with clams or mixed seafood. Lighter dishes make more sense than a long, heavy meal when you still have hairpins to ride after lunch.
Ravello sits high above the sea, and its cafés near the villas are a pleasant place for a slow coffee if your tour stops there. Ask the guide which places locals use, since they pass through these towns every week.
Prices rise near the main squares and the sea views, so a table one lane back often costs less for similar food. Bring cash in euros, since small cafés and stalls may prefer it, and our list of what to wear and pack covers the rest.
The driver skips the limoncello
Limoncello is a strong liqueur, and the coast road is no place for even a small drink at the handlebars. If you drive yourself on tour 1 or tour 3, pass the glass to your passenger or ask whether there is a soft drink instead.
When a professional driver takes you, the tasting is all yours. That is one more reason couples often choose the driver option. Our guide on driving the Vespa or riding pillion and the page on how safe the coast road is go further.
Timing your meals around the ride
Eat a real breakfast before a full-day tour, since the first tasting may be an espresso and a slice of cake. Carry a bottle of water too, especially in summer, when the heat on the road builds through the morning.
In July and August a long, shaded lunch breaks up the hottest hours. Our guide to the best time for a Vespa tour explains when midday heat matters most, and when you can skip the long break altogether.
Budget for lunch on every tour, plus a few euros for gelato or an extra coffee. The tastings named in the listings add flavor to the day, but they do not replace a meal.