If history is your thing, this tour is a great way to learn about and experience Pompei. When we…read moresigned up for the bus tour, this location was not on the itinerary. However, after we arrived at the meeting location in the piazza, we discovered that the tour we purchased was not the same as where the bus was going. It was similar, but not the same. Since we were dressed for Sorrento and other areas along the Amalfi Coast, we were not expecting to do a lot of walking. Nevertheless, we had a great time. On the day of the two-hour tour, it was extremely hot outside, but we were well prepared with water, hats and sunglasses. The tour was interesting and surreal, as we learned more about the ancient Roman city. Prior to the tour, we were provided with earbuds and a speaker, which added to the experience in such a large crowd. It was a well organized tour. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and he had a great sense of humor. Prior to exiting the bus for the Pompei tour, those who wanted to pick up dinner immediately following the tour submitted orders to our main tour leader. The carryout meals were ready at the specified time. Overall, the process was a well-oiled machine.

My husband and I booked the Gastronomic Trekking experience for our honeymoon! We were staying in…read morePositano and took the local bus to Praiano (very easy, about 20 minutes). We waited at the bus stop where we were introduced to our host, Antonella. It was us and 3 other couples; 2 of them were also on their honeymoon and the other were on their babymoon. Antonella took us around Praiano where we foraged for our food. She also was very knowledgeable with the area and was telling us little stories. After about 1-2 hours, we then went up to the restaurant, M'Ama (I believe that was the name). It was beautiful -- had a great view of the water and mountains. We then met Antonio who also helped us during our cooking class. We had a beer tasting and then 2 wine tastings. We made our own pasta, we tasted a bunch of different cheeses, we made a salad, dessert, it was all so fun. The time FLEW. The food was DELICIOUS and the experience was so unique and cool. I highly recommend doing this if you are in the area -- well worth the money!

Great visit to the old country. Wonderful, courteous, professional drivers. I appreciate all of…read moreyour hard work in providing us the greatest experience.

We joined a shared tour for the day with fellow cruisers and we are so glad we did! We had a…read morewonderful day visiting the Amalfi Coast! Our driver, Alessandro, was professional, courteous and simply fantastic. He was very knowledgeable about the area and was a wonderful driver. His English was perfect and you could tell he really loved his country and took pride in his job. We had a private tour guide, Pina, at Pompeii. She was phenomenal and really made the ruins "come to life" before our eyes. We got to see many of the highlights without having to be herded with a huge tour group. The drive along the coast was spectacular and Alessandro stopped frequently for photos. We also had about an hour to walk around in Positano (more time than needed as it's just mostly a touristy town with junky shops) and about 1.5 hours in Sorrento (I needed much, much more time there; it is a lovely town). After Sorrento, Alessandro personally walked us to the ferry and purchased our tickets for the return trip to Naples. The folks on our shared tour didn't want to have lunch so unfortunately we missed out on that aspect of the tour. Looking back, I think this tour promises a bit more than it can deliver given the time restraints. I simply don't see how there would be time for a proper lunch on a short day tour. I know it is hard to please everyone on a shared tour, but it is also disappointing to not get to see everything that was promised. We barely had time to visit Pompeii, Sorrento and Positano in the time allotted even without stopping for lunch. That's the only reason I'm ranking this a 4 our of 5 stars; better time management would have allowed us to see a lot more with a short amount of time. It was also a bit of a bummer not to get to see the "real" Napoli as we stuck to boring highways instead of charming side streets. Overall it was a great trip. I really liked having a private driver and air conditioned van (in immaculate condition) waiting for me at each stop. It was fun to feel like a true V.I.P. for the day. I would not hesitate to recommend APTours and I would definitely book them again in the future.

This may easily have been the smoothest tour I've ever booked and taken. From the very beginning,…read moreLouise who is in charge of booking was very responsive and informative. She patiently responded to all my questions and concerns and disclosed services with transparency and accuracy. Our driver is such a friendly and warm man. He immigrated to Italy from Albania at a young age and shared good bits of information and stories with us, which helped make the road trip more fun. As I watched Albania team playing at UEFA EURO 2016 recently, the flashbacks of him and his delightful demeanor came alive. My son enjoyed immensely the excursion to Amalfi coast with our friendly driver and as well as his first-ever Pompeii tour with our guide Loretta. If you care about the peace of mind from an outstanding service, I'd recommend Tours of Pompeii without a minute of hesitation.

Half-Day Tour of Pompeii with Lello: My partner and I wish…read morewe had booked a longer tour because we were beyond mesmerized with learning and seeing Pompeii's rich legacy and history. Our archeologist tour guide Lello educated us with everything we needed to know, so when the tour was done, my partner and I could navigate around the ruins with ease and soak in the must see spots we couldn't get to in the tour, with the knowledge Lello gifted us, that really helped with appreciating what we were looking at and where we we standing. Hopefully we get to go back to Italy in the future, and if we do do we would book another tour of Pompeii with Tours of Pompeii with Lello & co. Thank you for this amazing experience!

Signed up for a small party, boat tour from Amalfi to Capri for 7 hours. There were @24 people on…read morethe trip. The seating conditions were comfortable and transportation was relatively smooth and beautiful. There was adequate shade in the aft end of the boat for those wanting to limit sun exposure. The coast here must be viewed from the water to appreciate the views. We were served light snacks and drinks on the way over. A few stops were made on the way to Capri to enjoy the sights and rocky scenic beauty. We were deposited in Capri and told the time we were returning to Amalfi. The group of strangers were engaging, shared stories and friendships were made. We explored Capri, Anacapri, shopping, food, gardens and the beauty of each town. Transportation between the towns is a must and don't try to walk it on your own. We stopped at one spot to swim and relax in a cove on the return trip. The staff was friendly and helpful with beverages, snacks and plenty of limoncelo. The water temperature was idealic. We returned to the pier and continued our evening in Amalfi. The brochure and advertisement mentions two swimming stops and the Blue Grotto, weather permitting. At check that morning of the excursion, specific questions were asked about the Blue Grotto and the staff was incredibly evasive about whether it would happen or not. They knew that day already, the weather conditions and water height made it not possible today, but were deceptive. On the way by the Blue Grotto, the captain announce that it is not possible during this time of year due to water levels. Why lie to us and be deceptive? JUST STATE THE TRUTH WHEN ASKED, PEOPLE WILL UNDERSTAND! We also had only one stop to swim. We were told time did not allow a second stop. We followed their time schedule and were prompt with the schedule. I feel like the trip was well worth it and should be a must if you have the opportunity. I don't like the OVERHYPE AND UNDER DELIVER MENTALITY. This is a issue management needs to address as several other reviews cite the same issues. Overall, a great day, beautiful views and unique way to view this gorgeous coastline.

We were specifically told this tour included two swimming stops. The brochure we received also says…read more"Where we take you" and directly underneath "The areas of navigation," listing places such as Positano, Praiano, Furore, Amalfi, Maiori and Minori. I am attaching a photo of the brochure so people can judge the wording for themselves. My issue is simple: "Where we take you" and "areas of navigation" are not the same thing. One describes where a boat operates or passes; the other reasonably suggests places that are part of the experience. If these are simply areas the boat passes from a distance, the brochure should say that clearly. Because we were promised two swimming stops, I reasonably expected them to be in protected coastal areas or similar locations suitable for swimming. Instead, the boat stopped in deep, exposed open water while the sea was very rough. The boat was rocking aggressively. Staying onboard was making us increasingly seasick, so we ultimately entered the water despite conditions that I personally considered inappropriate for a recreational swimming stop. I owned boats for many years and have considerable boating experience. I understand that sea conditions can change, but I personally would never have placed my passengers into the water under the conditions we experienced that day. When I later asked why they did not use more protected areas such as Furore or Praiano, I was told their boats could not enter there. However, I had visited those areas by land and personally observed other tour boats backing into the buoyed areas, allowing passengers to swim and later picking them up. I understand different vessels, permits or rules may apply. My complaint is not that they were obligated to stop specifically at Furore or Praiano. My concern is that if you advertise swimming stops, those stops should be reasonably appropriate and safe for swimming under the conditions of that day. What was even more disappointing happened when I went to the counter afterward. I tried to respectfully explain my concerns. Instead, three staff members laughed at me and told me I needed to "learn English." I asked to speak with a supervisor or manager and was told nobody was available. That was offensive and completely unprofessional. I clearly explained that "Where we take you" and "Area of navigation" communicate two different things. Instead of discussing that concern professionally, they mocked me. The Amalfi Coast is beautiful, but beautiful scenery does not excuse confusing marketing, questionable swimming locations, or disrespectful treatment of customers. For the record, I speak both English and Spanish very clearly. My English was never the problem.

Ever wanted to feel like a superstar celebrity or rock star? Well when we took a luxury charter…read morewith Sorrento Luxury Day Charter and Tours, that is exactly how Robbie and his crew made us feel! You'll be on the Tornado 45 Express, a very sleek and luxurious all-white boat. The boat is fully stocked with drinks and small bites and so you can enjoy an impressive array of saltine snacks while indulging on some prosecco or champagne. I mean how cool is that? The ride is so smooth. I normally get sea-sick on any type of vessel but because of Robbie's handling of the boat and the boat's spacious and very luxurious area, I felt fresh as a daisy throughout. After you've taken a dip in that crystal clear blue water, you can use the boat's built-in shower spray to get fresh and clean for the next destination. Definitely got a kick out of that! Honestly you'll get a fair share of people gawking and looking at your charter because how many people can say they had a private luxury boat to themselves? Well, you can once you take a trip with them. Robbie really is the man. He's inherited the business from his father and has been manning Luxury Charter for 10 years now. He and his father have had some of the most high-profile clientele including Jay-Z, Beyonce, Serena Williams, and more! Knowing that, I totally understand why celebrities would want to book with Robbie. He truly makes anyone, from the A-list celebs to regular tourists like us, feel like a million bucks. For the social media savvy, Robbie knows the best spots to get that perfect profile picture for Facebook or get that stellar photo you need to get a ton of likes in Instagram. He'll even take the picture for you and get you in the right poses. He should know, he's pretty active of Facebook and Instagram himself! After traveling with Robbie and Sorrento Luxury Day Charter and Tours, I am convinced there is only one true way to explore the South of Italy. To be truly uninhibited and to have a once-in-a-lifetime experience, I recommend booking a trip with them. You won't regret it and you'll definitely never forget it. Worth every euro. I can't wait to go on another boat ride with them!

I cannot say enough great things about our amazing experiences with Sorrento Luxury Charter! During…read moreour 5 days in the Amalfi Coast we had 2 charters with Sorrento Luxury Charters - one full day Capri Boat Trip and one full day on the Amalfi Coast celebrating my birthday. I worked with Adele beforehand to make all the arrangements as I am located in the US. She was very professional, provided full details about what would be included with the charter, and worked with me to build a custom schedule for my birthday. Communication beforehand was great, and we were blown away to find out they were offering an upgrade from the 35 ft Gagliotta to the 45 ft Tornado Express for our trip to Capri. Although I have no doubt every boat in Robbie's fleet is absolutely flawless. As expected, Rosa met us at the dock the morning of our departure and when we returned that evening to make sure we had everything we needed. The boat was absolutely gorgeous and the Captain, Eduardo, was simply the best! He was charming and engaging always making sure he stopped to show us the best places along the way and finding little coves for us to stop and swim, a waterfall, taking pictures for us at each spot, and taking us to the absolute best restaurants we ate at during our entire trip. He also made sure we had plenty of snacks and drinks throughout our trip and wanted for nothing. Little did I know that my friend had coordinated with Adele and team to make arrangements for our second trip - making sure that my favorite drinks were onboard, as well as a birthday cake, sparkler candles, a balloon and more! After returning from a stop to swim, Eduardo and his assistant surprised me by bringing out the birthday cake, balloon, and singing Happy Birthday! I cannot describe what an amazing day it was and how much the Sorrento Luxury Charter team did to ensure it was unforgettable. If you have any hesitation in booking with them - don't - they are absolutely the best in the business. Please feel free to message me if you have any questions!

I have already done this twice and would love to do it a third time. These guys are awesome!…read more Super easy to book over email. I have done two tours now, and would recommend the 4 hour tour. We did the 5 hour tour in the past, but an hour of it is just getting off the boat for lunch (to be fair, the lunch places are places that are way easier to get to by boat) so the 4 hours feels more worth it. When we got on, our guide asked us if we wanted to do the blue grotto, as this would impact the route. We said yes and he took us straight there. There was a huge line, but someone came straight to us and took us in, skipping the line entirely. Everytime one of our cups was empty, our guide asked what we wanted (we brought wine on board, but he also had some refreshments for us). Whenever we got out to swim, he waited with dry towels for when we got back on. Absolutely incredible service. We had the perfect balance of sightseeing, learning, and just relaxing. True 5 star service and at a great price. Super comfortable boat. I would say the regular gozzo is perfect for 4 people.

I had high expectations for Gianni's boats, especially since we paid €240 for a boat ride around…read moreCapri. The process it self is easy to book and the boat ride was stunning. This service could be 5+ stars but they lose it in the details. I'll give it four because I loved the view and overall it was a fun experience. Now, onto the details that could be improved. Our boat captain seemed pretty disinterested most of the time, occasionally pointing out sights but we had to ask him for information most of the time. He spent a lot of time on his phone, occasionally driving too fast over the waves, we actually got completely soaked at one point. We also never got the advertised and promised homemade limoncello, which was kind of disappointing. Despite missing out on the finer details, it was a beautiful ride around Capri.

Best decision to utilize this company to do our private tour. From start to finish it was…read moreabsolutely amazing, knowledge from our tour guide and safe. 6 stars !

Michele was a fantastic guide, this is my second time on the same tour (both times were amazing and…read moreI was able to go into the Blue Grotto each time) Cristina was very helpful on booking & she helped us figure out which train to take from Rome & how to buy those tickets. I love Capri & highly recommend this tour & tour company! My next trip to Italy I will try one of their other tours for sure! Worth every penny (185€ each) every detail was taken care of. Stress free!