About this tour
Dash from Rome to the Amalfi Coast and back in a single day via high-speed train and public boat. A bilingual guide shepherds your small group from Salerno through Positano's pastel-painted maze and into Amalfi's cathedral square, with breathing room to explore each stop before the return journey. No coastal traffic jams—just train windows, sea air, and a logical route that actually works.
Highlights
- High-speed train Rome to Salerno, both directions included
- Positano's steep alleys and pastel-coloured clifftop homes
- Boat passage hugging the dramatic Amalfi coastline
- Amalfi's 11th-century cathedral and working waterfront
- English/Spanish-speaking guide for the entire day
- Small group setting, audio headsets available
What to expect
You'll meet your guide in Rome and board a modern train bound for Salerno (roughly 2.5 hours). A short walk lands you at the harbour, where you step onto a passenger boat for the scenic coastal leg. The route pulls into Positano first—expect an hour or two to navigate its narrow pedestrian streets, browse boutiques, and snap photos from terraced viewpoints. The boat then carries you onward to Amalfi, where the cathedral dominates the main square and the town unfolds in all directions. After your visit, it's back by boat to Salerno and the return train to Rome. Bring comfort and a hat; the sun reflects hard off water and white-washed walls.
Good to know
Food and drink aren't included—pack snacks or eat in Positano or Amalfi beforehand. The boat is public transport, not a private charter, so it fills up in summer. Reasonable fitness required; steep uphill walks in both towns. Strollers manageable on flat harbour paths, trickier inland.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original Global Hobo summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.