Private Day Trips by Car in Italy — the 9 Best to Book

1.Private Luxury Minivan Full-Day Amalfi Coast Driving Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 163 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) Our pick

Spend about eight hours with a private driver such as Alessandro or Fabio, traveling from Sorrento along the Amalfi Coast. You’ll visit Positano, Fiordo di Furore, Amalfi, and Ravello, with time to walk, shop, take photos, and enjoy a suggested lunch.

“Fantastic tour of the beautiful Amalfi coast with our drivers and guides Alessandro and Francesca! Alessandro is a native of the Sorrento area, so is very knowledgeable of the whole route. We were given many opportunities for pictures. Alessandro suggested a stunning restaurant location for lunch with delicious entrees for lunch! We loved seeing the whole area from Sorrento, to Positano, to Amalfi, to Ravello. The whole tour was very relaxing and they were sensitive to our return time wishes and arrived in plenty of time before our cruise ship departure.”

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2.Rome: Half-Day Tour by Vespa with Driver

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 116 reviews · from $181Best value

Ride behind a private driver on a three-hour Vespa tour of Rome. See the Colosseum, Roman Forum, Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, Vatican City, Trastevere, and the Bocca della Verità. Guides including Vittorio, Mario, Marco, and Alessio tailor stops when time and interests allow.

“Excellent organization, Guide with a lot of knowledge not only about "normal" touristic information, flexible route according to my wish to omit known places like Fontana di Trevi, Colosseo, etc. Very good driver giving the feeling of security in this amazing traffic. The tour was a birthday present to me - with full of success....”

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3.From Naples: Amalfi Coast Day Trip with Driver

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 88 reviews

Travel from Naples by car with an English-speaking driver through Sorrento, Positano, Amalfi, and Ravello. You choose where to eat and how long to explore, while your driver handles the winding coastal road. This is a scenic driving service, not a fully narrated guided tour.

“Our Driver Max when out of his way to provide a great experience! He helped accommodate my manual wheelchair in the minivan and I was able to access most of the places we stopped in my manual wheelchair. Beautiful scenery and he took us to a restaurant in amalfi with the perfect views!”

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4.Amalfi coast day tour from Sorrento with an English speaking private driver

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 57 reviews · 6 to 8 hours (approx.)

Travel from Sorrento by private vehicle with an English-speaking driver such as Pasquale, Elia, or Julian. Visit Positano, Amalfi, Ravello, the Emerald Grotto, and the Paper Museum, with advice on photo stops, shopping, and lunch. Pickup is available from your hotel, port, or train station.

“We had an awesome day with Elia. He tailored the day to fit our priorities and suggested an outstanding restaurant for lunch (the Norman tower restaurant Torre Normanna) unbelievable day with a great guy.. one of the best guide we have ever had ..and we have had many .”

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5.Rome Vespa Half-Day Tour with Private Driver

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 53 reviews · from $181

Ride pillion through Rome with a private Dearoma driver such as Giacomo, Julia, Mike, or Sandro. Your three-hour route can focus on major sights, quiet lanes, panoramic views, or local stops, with hotel pickup, coffee or gelato, and a raincoat included.

“Amazing tour, we got to see so much of beautiful Rome, and our drivers were so sweet, and had a lot of knowledge about the city to share.”

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6.Half Day Tour of Rome

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $261

See Rome by private air-conditioned car with an English-speaking driver such as Andrea, Manuel, Claudio, or Daniele. In four hours, you can shape the route around major sights, photo stops, and places you might miss on a standard bus tour. Pickup is available from central hotels, Fiumicino, or select cruise ports.

“There is so much to see, and so little time. Our driver, Manuel, was fantastic. He knew how to maneuver the back roads of Roma and we were able to fit in a lot more than we thought we could given our tight timelines. When you’re in a city that has so much to offer, it pays to have someone who knows the city. In addition, he was gracious enough to help us get into St Peter’s church, and made a suggestion for a fantastic restaurant for to grab a quick bite and some great wine. He also made some recommendations for our next visit to Italy, and we’ll make…”

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7.Pompeii, Amalfi Coast Day Trip from Rome by Luxury Car and Van

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · 14 hours (approx.) · from $271

Leave Rome at 6:30 am for Pompeii and Amalfi in an air-conditioned luxury car or van. An official Pompeii guide, often Romolo, brings the ruins to life, while your driver handles the long roads and points out Amalfi’s best walks, beaches, boats, and lunch spots.

“My son and I had an amazing day and would highly recommend this Amalfi and Pompeii trip with Zahir and Romelo as guides. Very personalized tour with exceedingly knowledgeable and friendly gentlemen leading it. Zahir was very experienced and knew exactly how to taylor the timing to avoid the most crowded times of day to visit the sites. This company gets my highest praise and recommendation!”

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8.The Amalfi Coast: Private Limo Day Tour from Naples

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 24 reviews

Spend eight private hours with an English- or Italian-speaking driver from Naples to Positano, Amalfi, and Ravello. You get hotel pickup, a comfortable limousine, flexible stops, and a return to Naples. Drivers such as Enzo and Massimo are praised for photos, local shortcuts, and thoughtful service.

“Our driver Massimo was the best!!!! Even weather was not great (raining) we had an amazing time. Our trip with Massimo was fun and enjoyable. We saw and learn so many things! Definitely worth it.”

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9.Private Dolomites Day Trip from Venice by Mercedes Van

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · 9 hours (approx.)

Leave Venice at 8 a.m. for a private nine-hour Dolomites outing in a Mercedes van. Your guide can shape the day around Cortina, Misurina, Dobbiaco, Braies, mountain lifts, scenic walks, or local food. Guides such as Paola and Marco have been praised for their local tips and warm, capable service.

“Paola was our guide into the Dolomites, and our family enjoyed her personality and knowledge. She was so easy to spend the day around, and she knows of the best pastry shops, restaurants, and mountain top lifts. We enjoyed some time in Cortina before heading to the lift. The Dolomites were amazing and so rugged. Paola obtained reservations for us to eat a wonderful lunch at the top of the lift. It was definitely worth visiting the Dolomites. We visited Rome, Amalfi Coast and Venice on our vacation to Italy. The Dolomites and Amalfi Coast were equally beautiful. Cortina will soon host the Winter Olympics, and the world will then…”

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