Discover Positano - Daily Tour
Discover Positano - Daily Tour
Discover Positano - Daily Tour
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This walking degustation tour of Positano is a downhill stroll through the small streets of Positano, stopping at eateries to taste local produce and places of interest to learn Positano's history. Escorted by an expatriate whose mother tongue is English and who is married to a local Positanese, this walk ensures small groups whilst being entertained by local knowledge on what to do, places to eat, history and culture of this wonderful town.
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Mira_Bihac
Newark, DE350 contributions
May 2018
We did take scenic bus drive along the Amalfy coast to the picturesque Positano,one of the most famous villages on the Amalfi
Coast.It is a dream like place,that almost does not see more awhile
you are there.
You can admire shops leading to the beach.Fashion shopping in Positano are well worth your visit
The Church St Maria Assunta, which dates back to the 1200, s is
definitely a must see.We had to cover the shoulders.
Positano is also ideal destination to relax in nice cafe,have a lunch
in delightful sea front restaurant,sun bath on the beach or swim in the blue water of Amalfi Coast.
Truly dream like place.
Coast.It is a dream like place,that almost does not see more awhile
you are there.
You can admire shops leading to the beach.Fashion shopping in Positano are well worth your visit
The Church St Maria Assunta, which dates back to the 1200, s is
definitely a must see.We had to cover the shoulders.
Positano is also ideal destination to relax in nice cafe,have a lunch
in delightful sea front restaurant,sun bath on the beach or swim in the blue water of Amalfi Coast.
Truly dream like place.
Written 2 June 2018
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Fast.track2018
Rochester, UK290 contributions
Aug 2016 • Family
What a truly beautiful place. A visit to the Amalfi coast would not be complete without a visit to Positano. Stunning views and lovely Italian restaurants it has it all in abundance . I would strongly advise arriving via boat as best views of this Italian Jewel can be taken from the sea. Enjoy !!!
Written 19 September 2016
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nadtravel25
Ontario, Canada16 contributions
Apr 2016 • Friends
I'd reply to Xiet99.
It's true Positano is full of tourists and can be a trap but you should try to look at it with different eyes.
I found a great and very friendly local guide (Lucy) who gave me the right intro to this busy town, who gave me great suggestions only through mails even if I hadn't booked her tour yet ( at the end I did).
A great soul who wanted you to feel an insider and skip the tourist traps and did it just to allow me having an unforgettable holiday.
Positano is a beautiful place, there are lots of places where you don't feel like a ATM.
I had the most incredible holiday of my life in Positano and I wish to get back.
It's true Positano is full of tourists and can be a trap but you should try to look at it with different eyes.
I found a great and very friendly local guide (Lucy) who gave me the right intro to this busy town, who gave me great suggestions only through mails even if I hadn't booked her tour yet ( at the end I did).
A great soul who wanted you to feel an insider and skip the tourist traps and did it just to allow me having an unforgettable holiday.
Positano is a beautiful place, there are lots of places where you don't feel like a ATM.
I had the most incredible holiday of my life in Positano and I wish to get back.
Written 4 May 2016
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Ara C
London, UK65 contributions
Apr 2016
Its a beautiful place to visit, but only for a day trip.make sure you have comfortable shoes, highly recommend staying in a near town and getting the ferry into positano.
Written 24 April 2016
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FloridaBC
Vancouver, Canada327 contributions
Oct 2015
difficult tight roads, limited parking, very hilly, but all worth the effort. we planned our trip to allow time to explore this quaint town. great shopping with very limited souvenirs, and more local and upscale shops. neat winding streets down to the beach and boats. great photography opportunities and views. neat restaurants, friendly people and too many tourists. go in the fall to get good weather and fewer people.
Written 5 November 2015
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xiet99
Dunedin, FL201 contributions
Oct 2015 • Couples
well, in short, positano lives up to its reputation for all the good, bad, and ugly.
specifically:
1. it is the most beautiful village on the coast (amongst all the ones we have visited all the way to fiori) a lot of people (our driver and my best friends who visited in June included) rave about ravello. ravello is nice, but it ain't positano because it is too far away from the sea. positano is especially dreamlike at twilight time seen from above when the sun is behind the hills, but the sky and the sea are still lit up, and the entire town sparkles with all the street lights and shops.
2. it is indeed "fashionable". depends on your taste, travel agenda and past experience, it could be good or bad. I was surprised to see how many Americans (of all kinds) are here - they come in bus loads. I think a lot of them station in Sorrento and take day trips along the coast. another surprise is that there are a lot of honeymooners in positano. it seems that a lot of them book their "Italian" honeymoon through travel agent who gets them on a "one town per two nights" schedule. because it is so fashionable and always on top of the list recommended by a travel agent, you get a lot of novice international travelers as well.
3. the kind of tourists determines the kind of tourism industry of a place. I think because of the kind of people positano attracts, the shops and restaurants are very expensive - 2x of montepertuso, 3x of Sorrento. there are a lot of nice (and expensive) shops; but there are also a lot of "trinket" shops that are still expensive but not so nice.
4. despite the fact I purposely picked two weeks that are technically "off season", the town and the entire coast were still swamped with tourists. that is why we are so happy about where we are (montepertuso)
5. another observation we had is that people in positano are not necessarily nice. they are eager to make business from you, but they are not happy to see you if you know the difference. I am not saying that the people who work in the service industry there are mean people, it is just they all seem very jaded, weary, and inpatient. having seen the loads of people descending from buses after buses, I cannot blame them. everyone we talked to told us that the peak season was always so intense that they never got a break. but again, because we stayed in the little village above positano where people seem nicer, happier, and more down-to-earth, the difference was obvious.
6. positano offers many restaurants. most of which are decent (except cafe positano ... see my separate review on that one) we had many good Italian meals there. but a lot of the menu seem a tad bit "Americanized", unfortunately none of dishes made to the top of our list. again, this is just our perspective based on our experience. between my husband and I, we must have been to Italy more than 20 times. I had visited pretty much everywhere in Italy including Sicily during the last 15 years. and I would say my best meals are still from Rome, Venice, and Rossano veneto, and of course the home made meals by my girlfriend. another "interesting" fact about the restaurants in positano and amalfi coast in general is their "service charge" or "cover fees". basically, they charge you for having a seat at their table. but if you are not ordering food, they don't let you sit at their dinner table which often times are outside and have a view. so just be aware when you book any dinner or excursions, the price does not include service charge per person. (but a little village cafe/pizzeria in montepertuso does not charge any cover fees.)
7. positano is really small. so unless you are the similar kind of people like me and my hubby who had no set agenda for any day except sleep well, and eat well, you could well run out of things to do in positano if you need daily "actions".
8. experiencing positano requires certain level of fitness as there is no flat surface. you may have to negotiate stairs just to get to the closest cafe from your lodging. by the same token, buses are very convenient and frequent, and yes, they are actually pretty punctual considering the kind of roads and traffic they have to deal with! but they go up and down, winding left and right non-stop. if you are frail and cannot hold steady onto a bar while standing, I suggest you get a taxi instead. it may cost you a few more €, but it is in the best interest of yourself and everyone else on the bus as often times, there are no seat available.
9. it starts to get into rainy season from the end of sep. and I can tell you, thanks to the terrain, when it rains, it really rains! meaning when it rains, not only does it rain hard, a lot of water also pours from the mountain top toward the bottom. roads will be flooded because of gravity. but we still had fun on a rainy day by just staying in - the view is equally fantastic on a rainy day. but if you have only a couple of days, and a busy agenda, this may not be a good time to go as it could rain for two days non-stop.
specifically:
1. it is the most beautiful village on the coast (amongst all the ones we have visited all the way to fiori) a lot of people (our driver and my best friends who visited in June included) rave about ravello. ravello is nice, but it ain't positano because it is too far away from the sea. positano is especially dreamlike at twilight time seen from above when the sun is behind the hills, but the sky and the sea are still lit up, and the entire town sparkles with all the street lights and shops.
2. it is indeed "fashionable". depends on your taste, travel agenda and past experience, it could be good or bad. I was surprised to see how many Americans (of all kinds) are here - they come in bus loads. I think a lot of them station in Sorrento and take day trips along the coast. another surprise is that there are a lot of honeymooners in positano. it seems that a lot of them book their "Italian" honeymoon through travel agent who gets them on a "one town per two nights" schedule. because it is so fashionable and always on top of the list recommended by a travel agent, you get a lot of novice international travelers as well.
3. the kind of tourists determines the kind of tourism industry of a place. I think because of the kind of people positano attracts, the shops and restaurants are very expensive - 2x of montepertuso, 3x of Sorrento. there are a lot of nice (and expensive) shops; but there are also a lot of "trinket" shops that are still expensive but not so nice.
4. despite the fact I purposely picked two weeks that are technically "off season", the town and the entire coast were still swamped with tourists. that is why we are so happy about where we are (montepertuso)
5. another observation we had is that people in positano are not necessarily nice. they are eager to make business from you, but they are not happy to see you if you know the difference. I am not saying that the people who work in the service industry there are mean people, it is just they all seem very jaded, weary, and inpatient. having seen the loads of people descending from buses after buses, I cannot blame them. everyone we talked to told us that the peak season was always so intense that they never got a break. but again, because we stayed in the little village above positano where people seem nicer, happier, and more down-to-earth, the difference was obvious.
6. positano offers many restaurants. most of which are decent (except cafe positano ... see my separate review on that one) we had many good Italian meals there. but a lot of the menu seem a tad bit "Americanized", unfortunately none of dishes made to the top of our list. again, this is just our perspective based on our experience. between my husband and I, we must have been to Italy more than 20 times. I had visited pretty much everywhere in Italy including Sicily during the last 15 years. and I would say my best meals are still from Rome, Venice, and Rossano veneto, and of course the home made meals by my girlfriend. another "interesting" fact about the restaurants in positano and amalfi coast in general is their "service charge" or "cover fees". basically, they charge you for having a seat at their table. but if you are not ordering food, they don't let you sit at their dinner table which often times are outside and have a view. so just be aware when you book any dinner or excursions, the price does not include service charge per person. (but a little village cafe/pizzeria in montepertuso does not charge any cover fees.)
7. positano is really small. so unless you are the similar kind of people like me and my hubby who had no set agenda for any day except sleep well, and eat well, you could well run out of things to do in positano if you need daily "actions".
8. experiencing positano requires certain level of fitness as there is no flat surface. you may have to negotiate stairs just to get to the closest cafe from your lodging. by the same token, buses are very convenient and frequent, and yes, they are actually pretty punctual considering the kind of roads and traffic they have to deal with! but they go up and down, winding left and right non-stop. if you are frail and cannot hold steady onto a bar while standing, I suggest you get a taxi instead. it may cost you a few more €, but it is in the best interest of yourself and everyone else on the bus as often times, there are no seat available.
9. it starts to get into rainy season from the end of sep. and I can tell you, thanks to the terrain, when it rains, it really rains! meaning when it rains, not only does it rain hard, a lot of water also pours from the mountain top toward the bottom. roads will be flooded because of gravity. but we still had fun on a rainy day by just staying in - the view is equally fantastic on a rainy day. but if you have only a couple of days, and a busy agenda, this may not be a good time to go as it could rain for two days non-stop.
Written 26 October 2015
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Mary M
Tulsa, OK1 contribution
Sept 2015 • Couples
On our recent trip through Southern italy, Fabio Angelisi & his capable staff catered to our transportation needs and beyond. We told Fabio what we wanted and he made it happen. Pompeii, Paestium, Naples, Rome, Amalfi Coast, local wineries, restaurants, When we didn't want to explore on foot, Fabio and his staff drove us in their clean and up-to-date vehicles, arranged tour guides, arrived on time, entertained us along the way, and most of all, created a secure cushion of comfort. Do not drive yourself or take a bus, especially along the Amalfi coast. Experience this heavenly piece of our planet through a true Italian's sense of humor and love for his country and others. You'll enjoy yourself far more and you'll live longer! Perfectly delightful experience.
Written 11 September 2015
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Rolfe1954
Guelph, Canada214 contributions
Oct 2014 • Friends
This village does not allow cars to drive into the main centre or beach. The best way to go is by tour bus or local bus from Sorento. Once off the bus you can ramble down the cobble stone walkways viewing the unique stores and sites on your way down to the beach. It is not an easy walk if you have knee, hip or feet problems as it has very steep inclines and with the cobblestones not very even. Once down at the beach there are quite a few restaurants to try or just get a drink. The beach is sandy. You can also watch the ferries, boats and tour boats coming in at the marina. You can catch water ferries to the other villages along the Almafi coast or a boat tour over to Capri. This is a very picturesque village as the house are built on the side of hills facing the water and all are painted different colors. The best pictures are from the water view in a boat, you get the whole feel for the village and see how big it really is.
Written 19 July 2015
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Adriany A
London, UK33 contributions
Jul 2015 • Couples
The most amazing view I ever seen.
Walking down the hill in the evening to get to the restaurantes near the beach.
Just amazing! :-)
Walking down the hill in the evening to get to the restaurantes near the beach.
Just amazing! :-)
Written 2 July 2015
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Jothilingam E
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates1,297 contributions
Jun 2015 • Family
You must visit these places on daily tour.
Dont forget to go in rope car to see the view frop top of mountain.
Taking pictures will give you happiness when you are free at home for review.
All these locations are gifted by god to Italy nation and regifted to tourist visiting.
Dont forget to go in rope car to see the view frop top of mountain.
Taking pictures will give you happiness when you are free at home for review.
All these locations are gifted by god to Italy nation and regifted to tourist visiting.
Written 26 June 2015
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phillipscoxlaurie
Raynham, MA15 contributions
How do we connect with Lucy? We are going to Positano in two weeks.
PegPcola
Pensacola, FL3 contributions
We would like to find “lucy” to be a tour guide for my husband & I to see Positano for one day either Sept 7 or 8! Thanks
phillipscoxlaurie
Raynham, MA15 contributions
We are heading to Positano in two weeks. Would love to find Lucy, could you direct us how to get in touch with her. Thank you
Wherryish
Clovis, CA2 contributions
There are of 3 of us visiting Positano in April and we are interested in your Discover Positano - Daily Tour. How do we sign up for the tour and what is the cost?
Flor C
Peru8 contributions
Hola, como puedo contactarme con Gabrielle, me puedes dar su correo. Estoy viajando a Positano en octubre. Gracias!
we will be staying is Salerno and want to take a tour to Positano, how do we connect from Salerno?
David L
Dallas, Texas
Hi! Four of us are looking to take the tour the morning of August 29th. We are staying in Sorrento and assume that we can take a bus to Positano in the morning in order to catch your tour. How long is the tour? Is it easy to be able to catch a boat to Capris after your tour?
drretire
Naples, FL135 contributions
I have attempted to contact Christine from Discover Positano and keep getting my emails returned. Apparently, her web site no longer exists. Can anyone tell me how to contact Christine as my wife and I would love to take her walking tour in May. Thanks in advance.
nadtravel25
Ontario, Canada16 contributions
Hi, I found another great insider on Rick Steves guide book, Lucy,she's great and does walking tours of Positano. The tour was amazing, she's from one of the oldest families of Positano and speaks English perfectly.
With Her we had such a great time in Positano, she has a great soul and is very friendly and helpful.
She's a real gem and we loved looking at Positano throuout her eyes.
We felt like locals.
She knows stories and everybody in Positano and has a great knowledge of the Area but also of the Campania Region as she is taking a degree in archeology and she's a licensed guide in Italy.
Positano is a great town, we loved it!
Eric M
Rome3 contributions
The email listed isn't working. Can you give a current email address?
GirishKhanna
Singapore, Singapore1 contribution
Hi,
we will be visiting positano on the 12th
How do we book this tour?
Regards,
Girish
lusa s
Naples, Italy10 contributions
Hi Girish,
I tried to contact Christine too but I haven't received any reply. I indeed found a great local guide, Lucia, who has a company called Zia Lucy. She leads amazing walking tours in Positano, has a great knowledge and she's also very friendly.