What to Do on the Amalfi Coast?

Wondering what to do in Amalfi and on the Amalfi Coast? We've got the very best tours, towns, itineraries, moments, and magic of the Amalfi Coast all in one place.

To start, visit our Amalfi Coast Guide and then drop by our hotel guide; you'll find them both jam-packed full of absolutely incredible options. After that you can plan the rest of your Italian itinerary here.

Meanwhile, why not watch the video and experience the enchantment of the Amalfi Coast? All the places in the video are featured in our guide. 

Tour the Entire Amalfi Coast for Under $20

The Amalfi Coast is a dream destination—cliffs plunging into a shimmering blue sea, pastel-colored villages clinging to the hills, and roads winding through some of the most breathtaking scenery in the world. But here’s a secret: you don’t need a luxury car or a private tour to experience it all. For under $20, you can explore the entire coastline using the SITA Sud bus—and the journey is just as thrilling as the destination!

The Route: Sorrento to Salerno

Start in Sorrento, where you’ll board the SITA Sud bus toward Positano and Amalfi. A 24-hour ticket costs around €10 ($11) and can be purchased at tobacco shops, newsstands, or SITA ticket offices. With it, you can hop on and off along the route. The SS163 road, also called the Amalfi Drive, is one of the most scenic coastal roads in the world, hugging the cliffs as it snakes past tiny coves, lemon groves, and villages seemingly suspended between sky and sea.

In Positano, pastel houses cascade down to a pebbly beach, offering postcard-perfect views at every turn. Further along, Amalfi greets you with its grand Duomo di Sant’Andrea, charming piazzas, and seaside cafés.

The Hidden Gem: The Branch Line to Ravello

From Amalfi, don’t miss the short but spectacular branch line to Ravello. This lesser-known bus ride climbs high above the coast, offering jaw-dropping views of the Tyrrhenian Sea and lush, terraced hills. Once in Ravello, wander the Villa Rufolo and Villa Cimbrone gardens, where panoramic terraces make you feel like you’re floating above the coastline. You could walk down to Minori afterwards; this is one of the most beautiful walks in Italy, and you can get back on the bus in Minori

Final Stop: Salerno

Continue your journey to Salerno, a vibrant port city with a stunning waterfront promenade. The entire trip, with stops along the way, costs less than $20, proving that magic doesn’t have to come with a high price tag.

So, grab a SITA bus pass, a camera, and a sense of adventure—the Amalfi Coast awaits!

Must See: Our Top 9 on the Amalfi Coast

Arriving in Amalfi by boat is the best way to appreciate the towns beauty

1) Visit Amalfi and arrive by boat, the ferries leave from all the towns on the Amalfi Coast, plus Sorrento and Salerno, and are inexpensive. Sailing into Amalfi is a moment you will treasure for a lifetime. Amalfi itself is lovely too, with a beautiful cathedral that looks out across a cute little piazza filled with restaurant tables and the oranges and lemons that this town and this coast are famous for. It isn't just the piazza and cathedral, though; there is much to see and do in Amalfi: our guide has more.

Inside the Amalfi Cathedral

2) Positano is legendary, and the same applies as for Amalfi about arriving by boat - the view is spectacular. Once you step off the boat, the rest of the day follows along in the same spectacular way. Positano is an enchanting jumble of lemon, peach and apricot-hued cottages cascading down the hillside to a crystal blue Italian sea. Spending time here is something you'll always remember fondly. Here's all you need to know.

3) If it is a special occasion, then consider staying at the Hotel Santa Caterina - watch this video to see just how special it is. Staying here is expensive, but you feel you too have become a part of the history of Amalfi once you've spent time at the Hotel Santa Caterina.

4) Don't miss Ravello; you can easily reach Ravello by bus from Amalfi. I absolutely love Ravello. I often dream of living here. Sadly, the cost of real estate in Ravello is way beyond my means. Stand on the terrace at the Villa Rufolo, gaze out at the splendid coast stretching away below, and you may well feel you would like to live here too.  Drop by our Ravello guide for all the essential info.

View from the Villa Rufolo in Ravello

5) Enjoy walking? Then there are two walks I love: the first is the Path of the Gods and the second is the walk from Ravello down to Minori.

6) Visit the beach at Furore. Its setting, nestled down a tiny fjord with a medieval village behind it, is indescribable.

7) Drive, if you have strong nerves, all the way along the Amalfi Coast. It is one of the world's greatest coastal drives. If you don't fancy driving yourself, there are many excellent tours. This is one we recommend. 

8) Sign up for a Secret Italy and let us share a few secret places with you in and around the Amalfi Coast.

9) Take a day trip to the island of Capri or, if you have the time, stay a few nights on the island. Staying the night is a good idea, as the island is a lot lovelier once all the daytrippers have gone. If you can't stay overnight, then make sure you get to the island as early as possible, as after 10 a.m. things get very crowded in the months of June, July, and August.

Amalfi Cathedral from the piazza