We had an amazing time! Our guide Antonella and our driver Massimo were amazing and punctual. We also met with a local tour guide in Pompeii, Antonio. He has clearly done this tour a million times and knows his stuff and all the other tour guides. He explained all the history and explained each exhibited area as we walked through. He was slightly difficult to understand at times but I found myself researching the information after for clarity, otherwise the tour was great. Amalfi and Positano were beautiful. The whole place is built on a cliff and cars and pedestrians travel along the same space...like I said, its a but crazy but both are very cool place to visit atl east once.
About Activity
What's Included
Includes
- Local guide in Pompeii
- Skip-the-line entrance tickets to the archaeological site of Pompeii
- WiFi on board
- Driver
- Limoncello tasting in Amalfi
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Tour assistant for the entire duration of the tour
Excludes
- Lunch
- Tips
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- Traveler pick up offered
Itinerary
Take a guided tour to immerse yourself in the extraordinary history of Pompeii's archaeological excavations. With up to 6 people per minivan enjoy a break for breakfast on the highway and then head to this UNESCO World Heritage site. You will be greeted by an expert guide who will accompany you along the ancient streets of this Roman city, offering insights into the daily life of the inhabitants of Pompeii. Discover the well-preserved houses, temples and theatres that tell the story of a city frozen in time by the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 AD.C. The guide will explain the architectural and artistic details that make Pompeii a unique site in the world, revealing the secrets and curiosities that have fascinated generations of archaeologists and visitors. The guided tour will allow you to better understand the historical and cultural context of Pompeii, making your visit an educational and unforgettable experience.
Positano is a picturesque village located on the famous Amalfi Coast known for its colorful houses that climb the hill and overlook the Tyrrhenian Sea. Its narrow streets, full of boutiques and restaurants, lead to beautiful pebble beaches and crystal clear waters. A perfect place to relax and admire breathtaking landscapes. Stop for lunch (optional), enjoy some free time in this little gem nestled between the sea and the mountains and stroll through the famous craft shops where you can find typical handmade sandals, linen clothes and ceramics.
Amalfi is a picturesque coastal town famous for being one of the four maritime republics, known for its impressive St. Andrew's Cathedral and picturesque port. With its narrow streets Amalfi offers a fascinating mix of culture, history and natural beauty, making it a must-see destination for those visiting the Amalfi Coast. Here you can taste, included in the tour, the famous Limoncello liqueur.
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Max was the driver and Antonella the guide, I had great day out with them looking after the group. Seeing the sights at a relaxed pace, the trip was booked and planned with good communication and organisation, a lovely experience overall.
Aria was very nice and informative. One of our best tour guides ever. Max is an amazing driver and also informative. I would 100% recommend.
My daughter and I had an outstanding experience on this semi-private tour. We were picked up and brought home to our hotel. We only had to share our day with another small family of three who were a good fit. This was a very long day, but we were able to cover an unbelievable amount of territory that never could have happened if we tried to navigate this on our own. I booked the tour prior to my daughter fracturing her foot and she was mobile but the guides were very attentive to her needs at the locations. Our main guide Giuseppe was English speaking and patient. We spent time with another guide at Pompeii, who was a passionate archaeologist. Giuseppe was thoughtful to help with our lunch reservations, which in Positano was highly appreciated. Fabulous tour!
Max and Antonella were excellent at their jobs. Max did a great job driving us through the chaos. Antonella was very personable and friendly. It was a great experience.
Both our guide and driver were very friendly and nice. The guide was very informative and met all our needs. I would highly recommend both of these individuals to friends and family. Both guide and driver deserve five stars!!!!!
We just finished a full day excursion to Pompeii, Positano and Amalfi with Max and Ara. While a long day and drive from Rome, they teamed up to provide a vivid life memory. The vistas were amazing. Max is a maestro behind the wheel and Ara could not have been a more informed and lovely guide.
We had an amazing experience with Giuseppe and our driver Nicola! They created a beautiful day in the south of Italy for us, visiting Pompeii, Positano & Amalfi! They gave us tips on all the delicious foods and drinks to try including a limoncello tasting! They helped us on our shopping excursions and stopped to take pictures of our family for us at all their favorite scenic spots. They were so knowledgeable about the area and gave wonderful stories and highlighted all the regions and towns along our route. Thank you for a beautiful day! We cannot imagine our two week travels through Italy without this excursion! And another shoutout to Francesca for a great family-friendly tour of Pompeii! She knew everything and our Latin-studying teen had every question answered and every site he had pre-studied visited.
What an unforgettable experience! Ara and Max make an absolutely wonderful team. Max is incredibly knowledgeable and clearly passionate about what he does. He is a great communicator, an excellent driver, and made us feel comfortable and well taken care of throughout the entire day. Ara is warm, personable, and a fantastic conversationalist. She has a wonderful way of making the experience feel both special and familiar, and her personality added so much to our time in Positano and Amalfi. A very special mention goes to Francesca, our guide in Pompeii. She is not only incredibly knowledgeable and engaging, but also an archaeologist, which made the experience even more fascinating. Her expertise, enthusiasm, and ability to explain the history and details of Pompeii brought the ancient city to life for us in a truly memorable way. Ara, Max, and Francesca made this day one of the highlights of our trip to Italy. They were professional, friendly, attentive, and genuinely passionate about giving us a wonderful experience. We cannot recommend them highly enough. Absolutely five stars!
This tour was a highlight of our trip. An easy way to get to both Pompeii and a bit of the Amalfi Coast. It is a lot of driving for one day, but after a few days touring Rome and walking 10+ miles a day, it was welcome! The guide in Pompeii (I forget her name) was very knowledgable. Max, the driver, kept us safe on the crazy twisty mountain roads. Antonia, the main guide, was so helpful shepherding us through the crowded streets of Amalfi and Positano so we could maximize our time.
We are so happy with our day trip that as a family we agree that it was the best part of our trip to Italy. Max and Antonella are one of a kind and picked us up right from our hotel. Max is a fantastic driver and Antonella was out incredible guide. Both made us feel comfortable, like we are old friends. We stopped at Pompeii where our private guide, Chiara, led us around the site and provided us with a personal experience, explaining each part of the site in detail. Later, we continued on to Portofino where we enjoyed an amazing lunch right on the beach and shopped for goods from local artisans. We ended the trip at the Amalfi Coast with limoncello tasting and browsed the small shops in the area. We had plenty of time for beautiful family photos. The views are absolutely breathtaking and worth seeing. I would recommend Max and Antonella today and everyday for your memorable Italian experience! A big thank you to them for of the best days of our lives!
Book this tour! Antonella and Max picked us up promptly at 6:30am and took us to Pompeii, where we met Anna our tour guide. Lunch in Amalfi was great and I was surprised by Antonella, as she arranged for birthday cake to be brought out to our table for my 50th birthday which I was celebrating that day. Positano was very busy but beautiful. We had about an hour in Positano so we had a drink at the seaside. Max is a very skilled driver. The coastline is very narrow and filled with hairpin turns, which Max navigated with confidence. Definitely a 5 star tour and I’d give it 6 stars if I could.
It was a pleasure having Max and Antonella take us on this journey to visit Pompeii and Amalfi. It was very informative and great sights to visit. I highly recommend.
It was a pleasure having Max and Antonella take us on this journey to visit Pompeii and Amalfi. It was very informative and great sights to visit. I highly recommend.
It was amazing experience to see all those places in one day. Tour guide and the driver was well experienced and very welcoming as well as always get positive answers whenever ask for any questions related to those places. The tour guide in Pompeii also was very experienced and friendly. Thanks again to Antonella and the driver to make our trip special.
This was by far the highlight of our trip to Italy! Our entire family had an unforgettable day. Our driver Max, was outstanding. He shared so many interesting facts and stories throughout the journey, making the drive just as enjoyable as the destinations themselves. His driving skills were truly impressive, especially on the narrow, winding roads of Positano and Amalfi. We always felt safe and in great hands. The scenery was absolutely breathtaking, and every stop was worth it. From the beauty of Positano and Amalfi to the fascinating history of Pompeii, everything was perfectly organized and exceeded our expectations. I highly recommend this excursion to anyone visiting Italy. It is absolutely worth it and creates memories that will last a lifetime. Thank you for giving our family such an incredible experience!
The visit was very comfortable and memorable for us. Our guide Ms Antonella was very friendly & courteous, and took us around explaining the places of Pompeii, Positano and Amalfi. In fact, the driver of the van, Marx turned out to be a guide too. He also pitched in with knowledge of the area and sightseeing and both of them kept on suggesting photography opportunities on the way. Their suggestion on having our lunch in a restaurant just beside the coast was a wonderful choice and we relished it. Overall a great experience.
We had an amazing day! My husband and I were picked up at our B&B right on schedule, and together with our driver, one other couple, and Giuseppe as our guide, we went on to Pompeii in a nicely air conditioned van. Even after a quick breakfast and bathroom break along the way, we arrived a little early for the Pompeii tour, but our Pompeii guide was already there and ready to take us. We enjoyed a terrific tour there with our small group of 4. Then we continued on to Positano, with overlook/photo stops along the way, and had plenty of time to walk around, enjoy lunch, and shop. Next, we went on to Amalfi, again with overlook/photo stops, where we enjoyed a limoncello tasting and had ample time to walk the town. On the way back, we stopped for an extra special view of Mt. Vesuvius. Everything about the trip was excellent - our driver, our tour guide, and the Pompeii tour guide. I 100% recommend this tour!
Excellent tour with guides Giuseppe and Max. Patient and took there time to explain everything. The tour guide in Pompeii was also amazing.
It was such a great experience to have the tour with Federica, Nicola and Max. Everything was well covered and Federica, Nicola and Max were so considerate and helpful. Travelling with a child is never easy and having people like Federica, Nicola and Max really makes it convenient. Absolutely recommend travelling with them 😔 Hope to have another trip soon 🤗
We had a wonderful day from start to finish. Our guide in Pompeii (Ali) was very interesting and considerate of our comfort. Well worth paying for a tour guide at the park. Our tour guide and our driver were both great. Guisseppi kindly made sure we enjoyed our tour throughout the day and our driver skilfully battled crazy traffic and narrow winding streets. I highly recommend!
Max was an amazing driver and tour guide. The trip was seamless and so beautiful. Would definitely do this trip again and recommend to friends.
Incredible experience. Our driver Max was amazing. He was knowledgeable and kind to all passengers. Loved the smaller group experience.
This was an amazing day trip from Rome. Such a full day of beautiful views, rich history that you only really know a bit of coming in, and special time at the coast. Our driver Max with Mama Mia Italia tours was perfect. Patient, kind, informative, and helped deliver an experience that was beyond what I had even hoped for this trip. There is quite a bit of walking and it can be warm depending on the time of season you are visiting but if you have a full day to spend, you should hands down do this tour. The experience at the Pompeii archeological site was so enriching and fascinating. And the time in Positano may be my favorite time spent on this round in Italy for us. Amalfi was beautiful and a bit crowded but worth seeing. Absolutely thrilled we booked this.
This is a wonderful full day of awe. Our driver Max was so kind and knowledgeable and took care of our experience like we were family. The Pompeii tour was phenomenal with Francesca. The archeological site was so much more than I thought going in. We attended at the start of high season so it was a bit busy on the road and at the coast but worth it. We had lunch in Positano that was fabulous and time to shop and walk around. We spent a little bit of time in Amalfi but honestly that was enough, it was beautiful but very busy. Worth seeing. It was a special trip. It is a FULL day and lots of walking and everything I had ever hoped for. Our daughters said “Give Max 5 stars, he was amazing!”
Antonella, Francesca, Max, and Nicholas were outstanding! Amalfi was beautiful beyond words and Pompeii was an incredible experience. Thank you for making today unforgettable!
We had an amazing day with Ali as our host and guide on this trip! We started at Pompeii and got a private tour, spending a couple hours seeing the amazing sites and learning the background of the history and culture from guide Francesca. Then, off to Positano for lunch and to Amalfi to explore. Throughout, Ali provided expert historical background and commentary. Massimo was a maestro on the roads - it’s an amazing drive up the coast and we had stops for pictures and views. It was a pretext day and highlight of our trip. A wonderful day trip and worth every penny!
Excellent driver and both tour guide are fully knowledgeable with the tours. Ali explained about the history, culture of Pompeii and Amalfi so as the other tour guide inside Pompeii. The coastal views are breath taking, and be able to see and learn about Pompeii. To all readers, I encourage you to visit Pompeii and Amalfi coast.
Great tour. Wonderful guide, excellent driver. Couldn’t recommend it more. Best way to see Italy. We were so pleased. Well worth the money!!!
This tour was incredible. Our guide had everything sorted for us and kept us on schedule. Our driver was incredible navigating traffic and crazy roads. The day was well planned and executed flawlessly. I couldn’t recommend it more. Worth so much more than the cost! There is no better way to see Italy especially if you only have a short stay.
Great trip. Well organised. Max and Marsimo were Very nice patient and respectful and on time. Definitely recommend mama Mia tours.
We booked a private tour as we had limited time. This was perfect as we could see Pompeii, Amalfi Coast and Positano. Paola (Guide) & Roberto (Driver) were amazing. They ensured we got to see everything, they planned our rest stops, booked private Pompeii guide(Angeleno), helped with shopping, food, etc. It is a long day trip from Rome, but they made the trip seem seamless. Thank You Paola & Roberto !
Paula and Roberto are the best team ever!!! We had a great trip to Pompeii, positano and small coast. It was 14 hour trip but they kept us engaged with historic facts and showed us where to shop and get the best pizza. Highly recommend the trip and this duo!
Great trip with Guilio and Walter! Highly recommend!
Amazing experience, escaping Rome for a day and seeing some truly memorable places. Lots of diverse scenery and activities. And a well paced itinerary. Driver Max and guide Giulio looked after us exceptionally well, and it was fun listening to them banter in Italian. Comfy car helped keep us refreshed throughout the day, and we will treasure the photos for a lifetime.
Great experience, great driver and great tour guide. Didn’t feel rushed and was able to take time to enjoy the experience. Highly recommended!!
Our private day tour from Rome to Pompeii, Positano and Amalfi was nothing short of exceptional, and a huge part of that was thanks to our incredible guides, Roberto and Giulio. Roberto, our driver, was next‑level brilliant. The winding coastal roads and busy traffic were handled with complete confidence and skill, making the entire journey feel smooth, safe and incredibly comfortable. The luxury of our coach meant we could truly relax and enjoy the scenery without ever feeling rushed or stressed. Giulio, our guide, was informative, engaging and genuinely fun. The depth of knowledge brought the experieneto life in a way that was fascinating and easy to follow, adding real meaning to the experience rather than just ticking off sights. Pompeii’s history was so fascinating to see and understand life as it was back then while Positano was a highlight including a stunning lunch at a restaurant right on the waterfront, with amazing food and views that felt straight out of a postcard. Then on to Amalfi.. which was pure joy, bursting with character and charm, especially the town’s famous lemon obsession, which added so much fun and flavour to the visit. It’s hard to believe how many extraordinary sights we experienced in just one day — all at a perfect pace, never hurried, and always in complete comfort. This tour exceeded every expectation, and Roberto and Giulio deserve the highest praise for making it so special. Highly, highly Recommend
Our guides have been extremely knowledgeable and well detailed about all subjects we've explored. Explained things with great detail and answered any questions asked. Very polite and caring. Would definitely recommend.
This is a long day that is well worth it. Giulio is a fun and knowledgeable guide and Massimo is a consummate professional as a driver. We were very well taken care of. Also Ana, our guide at Pompeii was a great guide.
It was fulfillment of my bucket list visiting Pompei excavated areas and the pristine Amalfi coastline .A beautiful vehicle driven by Mr.Massimo and under the able guidance of Dina , it was just a dream run. Couldn't expect anything better.
Excellent coverage and planning of the Pompei and Amalfi coast day trip with guide Dina and driver Massimo.
We had an absolutely amazing experience on our semi private tour to Pompeii, Positano, and Amalfi. From start to finish, everything was seamless and thoughtfully arranged. Our driver, Max, picked us up directly from our hotel and made the 2.5-hour drive to Pompeii so enjoyable. He even stopped at a lovely café/rest stop so we could grab breakfast and stretch before the day began. Our guide, Federica, was wonderful — knowledgeable, warm, and so passionate about sharing the history and culture of the region. She and Max worked perfectly together, pointing out landmarks and interesting facts along the way so we didn’t miss a thing. At Pompeii, we had a private tour with a local guide who was absolutely fantastic and brought the ancient city to life for us. Afterward, we continued on to the Amalfi Coast, where Federica recommended an incredible restaurant in Positano and even made the reservation for us ahead of time. The food and views were unforgettable! Throughout the day, Max made several scenic stops for photos, and even though the weather was rainy at times, both Max and Federica went above and beyond to make it a wonderful experience. A special thank-you as well to Michela, who helped organize everything. She reached out a week before our trip to suggest moving our tour date to avoid large crowds — we trusted her advice, and it was the best decision! We nearly had Pompeii to ourselves, which made the day even more special. We can’t recommend this tour enough — it was one of the highlights of our trip to Italy!
Dina is very knowledgeable regarding places where we are going. I really appreciate her explaining the tourist spots and each history. Max is a good driver and very polite.we feel save in the vehicle.
Carola our tour guide was amazing. Our driver Max was the best driver we ever had! The best of Italy!. Our tour guide in Pompeii Angelo was excellent very knowledgeable.
We were very well served, the transfer was punctual both going and returning, the guide Giuseppe was very polite and helpful, he taught us the history of the places visited and gave good tips for food, he even made a reservation at a great restaurant facing the beach. Pompeii is an open-air museum, Positano beautiful for cinematic photos, and Amalfi with the typical charm of an Italian village facing the sea. We live special moments with this tour.
Great day we were amazed. Thanks to Frederika, Nicola and Giacomo, for their kindness.
Guides Giro and Simone were very clear and attentive with all the information from the sites we visited. The Massimo driver friendly and responsible.
I read very good reviews of this tour, but believe me it surpasses it. Michaela at all times keeps you informed of your reservation, the tranquility of transport with the Massimo driver and the Giulio guide is aware of your needs, she chose a rich place for breakfast, the seaside meal (order the lemon fish), ending with a rich dessert in Amalfi. Our guide Lis in Pompeii finishing leads you to imagine with his story as they lived there, Positano and his lemons and Amalfi with its sea.It is a tour that you can not miss, I fall short with what I write, just excellence! Thank you all!
Despite the last minute timing of the booking, I was relieved to hear from receptionist Michela, who was very polite. We were traveling with small children, so we decided it would be difficult to take a bus tour, so we were looking for a private tour. There are also many tours of Pompeii, but the one that goes to both Amalfi and Positano was quick because it is rare. Dina, the tour guide, explained the important points in polite English for us non-natives to understand and translated them into our native language. It was very helpful for the children to understand. The professionalism is amazing. (Dina has a lot of experience dealing with children because she has been a schoolteacher in Asia.) Driver Max is a friendly gentleman. You should definitely experience the Max's driving technique as it continues to make its way down the narrow coasts of Amalfi and Positano in the height of vacation season. It was nice to see them not just going forward, but also immediately judging the type of car and bus coming from the other side and driving with consideration for the other person. When it comes to scenic points, they pull over and recommend taking a photo. For lunch, iDina booked us a restaurant right in front of the Amalfi Sea. Finding a restaurant during the busy season would have been difficult without Dina. Only a tour of Pompeii will be guided by an official Pompeii guide. For private tours, we recommend that you consult with us if you have any concerns when booking. It was a very satisfying day tour.
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