Eight stops on an Amalfi Coast Vespa tour, from Positano to Ravello
Most Vespa days on this coast follow the road east from Positano and finish with the climb to Ravello. The eight stops below come from the four listings, in rough road order. Your day may run the other way round or skip a few.
How the day is laid out
The coast road, the SS163 or Amalfi Drive, links the towns along the cliffs, with a short ride between most stops. Guides settle the order on the morning, depending on traffic and the option you booked.
Your base shapes the day. Tours from Sorrento or Positano begin at the western end, while Amalfi Moto Rent sets off from Amalfi. None of the stops is promised, so check your listing for the ones you care about.
Positano and Praiano
1. Positano
Positano is the start or a stop on nearly every tour. Pastel houses climb from the beach to the road, and the panoramic terraces above town are where most riders take the classic photo.
NapolinVespa and Federico both name it, and Amalfi Moto Rent adds a walk through town. Finding a place for a scooter in the center is hard, which is one good reason to ride with a guide.
2. Praiano
East of Positano, Praiano is quieter and strung out along the cliff. Federico's listing names it as a stop. On the other tours you pass through on the way to Furore.
Furore, Conca dei Marini and the grotto
3. The Furore fjord
Furore sits in a narrow gorge, where the road crosses a bridge high above a tiny beach. Federico's listing names the bridge, the Ponte dei Salti, and NapolinVespa lists the fjord among its stops.
Amalfi Moto Rent makes it a photo stop. Room on the bridge is tight, so the guide picks the moment, and you should expect a short pause for pictures rather than a long visit.
4. Conca dei Marini
Conca dei Marini is a small village on the cliffs between Furore and Amalfi. Federico's full day names it, and it lies a short ride on from the fjord.
5. The Emerald Grotto
The Emerald Grotto, or Grotta dello Smeraldo, is a sea cave where light coming through the water turns it green. Federico and Amalfi Moto Rent both list it, and entry costs about €10, paid on the spot.
NapolinVespa lists the €10 ticket among its extras, so the grotto can fit that day too. Ask your guide early if it matters to you.
Amalfi and Atrani
6. Amalfi
The town of Amalfi gave the coast its name. NapolinVespa stops for the cathedral and the square below its steps, with cathedral entry at €3.
Amalfi Moto Rent starts here, and the town is a natural place for lunch. Scooters stay outside the historic center, so the Vespas wait while you walk in.
Ride the whole road yourself
Amalfi Moto Rent sets you on an automatic Vespa behind a guide, from Amalfi to Ravello and Positano, with parking and fuel included.
7. Atrani
Atrani is the small town next door, a few minutes east, with a beach and a square reached through arches. The road up to Ravello leaves the coast close by, so many riders see it from above.
Up to Ravello
8. Ravello and its villas
Ravello sits high above the sea, reached by a winding road up from the coast. It often comes last, as the one climb of the day away from the water.
Two gardens draw visitors here, Villa Rufolo and Villa Cimbrone. NapolinVespa lists Villa Rufolo at €8, and on the other day tours either villa costs about €10.
Amalfi Moto Rent includes a walking tour of Ravello. On a driver tour, your driver waits with the scooters while you go in.
Which tour stops where
The table follows what each listing names. A blank on a listing does not mean you never see the place, since the road runs through most of these towns.
| Stop | NapolinVespa | Federico, full day | Amalfi Moto Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Positano | Named | Named | Walking tour |
| Praiano | Not named | Named | Not named |
| Furore fjord | Named | Ponte dei Salti | Photo stop |
| Conca dei Marini | Not named | Named | Not named |
| Emerald Grotto (about €10) | Ticket listed as an extra | Named | Named |
| Amalfi | Cathedral and square | Not named | Base of the tour |
| Atrani | Not named | Not named | Not named |
| Ravello | Named, Villa Rufolo €8 | Villa ticket listed as an extra | Walking tour |
Federico's sunset ride at ~$319 lasts 3 hours, so it covers far fewer places. Ask him which ones fit your start point. Our price comparison sets the four fares side by side.
The Sorrento side and other extras
Federico's GetYourGuide version leans west toward Sorrento. It adds Marina Grande, the Casa di Gioacchino Murat, a limoncello factory in Meta and a gelato. Read the option you book, since the two listings describe different days.
Amalfi Moto Rent adds a ceramic factory, and its fare includes parking. NapolinVespa makes room for local shops and a café stop with limoncello and lemon cake, which our limoncello and lunch guide describes.
When traffic rewrites the plan
Traffic decides more than any listing. On a busy summer afternoon, a guide may drop a stop to dodge a jam, so tell yours early which places matter most to you.
Our guide to when to ride the coast explains when the road runs calmer. If you have not chosen a base yet, where the tours start covers each pickup. For the question of who steers between the stops, see drive it or ride behind.