Private Tour: Amalfi Coast by Vintage Vespa from Naples

Posted By : Kat_G
This was the most extraordinary tour ever - my sister and I had a wonderful time - our tour guide was passionate and insightful - we learnt more than expected and felt completely safe in their hands - polite courteous and really good fun - if you do nothing else whilst in Napoli YOU MUST DO THIS - brilliant - thank you so much best day ever


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Posted On : 2023-05-25 15:08:15

Posted By : jsh326
Private Tour: Amalfi Coast by Vintage Vespa from Positano

We loved the Vespa riding itself! Good drivers. Safe drivers. Enjoyable people. Couldn’t have been nicer to us. Fun, fun, fun!

Our tour started about ten to fifteen minutes late in Positano, because, although the three of us arrived early, the directions to meet were not quite accurate. The leader wasn't allowed next to the garage where we were told to meet, and we did not pick him out on the street around the corner as he didn't have the Vespas nearby. I made contact with the office to help us find each other. However, this apparently meant we were late for the Emerald Cave tour, which we did not learn until later, and it was a costly tour error. When we arrived at the cave, we had to wait for the next tour, and the whole thing took an HOUR of our Vespa time – an extra 30 minutes! The whole thing came to about $160 riding time + $24 in entrance fees! This Emerald Cave is totally a tourist trap! Ask to skip it! I wish it had been explained and that we had been given a choice to go or not go. I thought we would make up for some of this wasted time at the end of the tour, but unfortunately, that did not happen. It only rushed the day’s itinerary.

The guided spots were a beautiful bridge with swimming area, the outside of the Amalfi Cathedral with a stop for coffee and delizia al limone (delicious), and one beautiful overlook terrace. Riders are sent on their own to the Emerald Cave and to Villa Rufolo in Ravello (separate costs).

Danillo pointed out a good lunch spot in Ravillo where we were given one hour to tour Villa Rufolo and to dine. The time was way too short and very, very rushed for the villa and lunch both. In fact, the man in the restaurant surprised me with a free limoncello, because he said we needed to slow down and enjoy! I only wish we could have. The food was so amazing! I had to ask Danillo for extra time to pop into the ceramic shop, which was cheerfully granted, but the tour ended at the slotted time anyways.

We did not “explore” Positano. We just rode through it. “Visit Positano with a walk in the center between boutiques and craft shops, before getting off at the beach to enjoy the famous views of the colorful village of Positano.” Never happened.

Neither did we receive a “typical Neopolitan gift,” as stated on the tour page of included items.

We did not stop for any Vespa rider photos at any known photographic spots. I wish we had. A real loss. Maybe the drivers could suggest some spots in the future?

Recommendation to the company: Show the riders a timeline before starting so that there can be better communication and use of time. I think the drivers are people of integrity and really want to please the customer.
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Posted On : 2022-07-06 23:46:57

Posted By : bella0977
This was a great excursion if you want to do something different and fun. The scenery is breath taking and the stops along the way in Positano, the Grotto Smeraldo and Amalfi made it all the more interesting. I had a pick up in Naples from the cruise terminal which worked out very well. My guide, Emanuele, was professional, friendly and a good driver, I felt safe at all times. I highly recommend this tour as a great way to see the Amalfi Coast.
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Posted On : 2022-07-02 17:40:57

Posted By : rsablan83
My fiancé and I arrived in Positano and went on the Amalfi Coast private tour from Positano with Enzo and Luigi the following day. We can’t say enough positive things about both of them and about the tour itself. They’re engaging, informative, incredibly nice, and very passionate about their jobs. We loved the panoramic views which were way better on a Vespa. Our guides pointed out so many things which we would’ve missed on our own, and we can’t imagine trying to drive on those roads ourselves 😜. Being able to go on this tour on our second day in town helped give us a better sense of the coastline and get to know the areas better. We highly recommend going into the Emerald Caves which were beautiful (roughly $5 per person, not included but totally worth it). Again, totally worth going on this tour and can’t recommend it enough. Thanks Enzo and Luigi! You guys are amazing and we had a blast!

- Ryan and Kristen
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Posted On : 2021-09-30 17:50:56

Posted By : SherylC426
Was the best day in Positano! Danilo was a perfect driver and I learned so much about the area. I will do again!
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Posted On : 2021-09-23 04:22:08

Posted By : tmp966
Must do activity!!! Beautiful, fun, and interesting. The guides were great and took their time with us
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Posted On : 2019-05-01 17:52:40

Posted By : Joanne W
My tour was billed as a Fiat ride from the port in Naples and a Vespa tour of Sorrento and Positano. The driver of the car and the driver of the Vespa were both very friendly and professional. However the Fiat turned out to be a Mercedes. I was disappointed because a Fiat is what I wanted as it fit the location and I love them. I asked why the change but was not clear about the answer since the driver's English was thick with Italian accent. Then I was also surprised to learn that the Vespa portion of the day was only the portion between Sorrento and Positano. The entire return trip was in the Mercedes again. So I felt I got the "bait and switch" but I was still happy with the beauty of the region and had a good day.
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Posted On : 2017-10-24 19:00:24