My son and I have never traveled abroad before. I booked a 10 day tour to start, followed by a week on our own based in Sorrento to explore the Amalfi coast, Capri and Pompeii. I really want to tour by boat one entire day to visit the coastal towns. We will also have an extra day in Rome before I leave. I would appreciate any recommendations for tours and tour companies. As a novice, I’m really apprehensive about finding and choosing tour companies. Thanks in advance.
Posted by
Sidney, BC, Canada
1054 posts
Mondo Guide Tours is recommended by many on this forum for this area.
Posted by
Minnesota 🎒
17047 posts
Welcome to the forums -
For starters, take a look at the listings under "Shared tours for Rick Steves" and "New shared tours endorsed by Rick Steves" in the menu at the top of the Mondo Guides website:
Any number of posters have taken their tours and had positive experiences. The shared tours are also attractively priced! Just be aware that adverse weather conditions can result in cancellation of any which involve travel via boat.
Posted by
Canada 1st, not 51st.
4942 posts
I'll vouch for Mondo tours as well, however for the Amalfi Coast I belive they only do a land tour. Capri is easily done on your own via a ferry unless you're also wanting a boat for around the island. We also stayed in Rome overnight after Sorrento and I highly recommend Through Eternity Tours. If you're interested, here's my Trip Report from 2023. https://community.ricksteves.com/travel-forum/trip-reports/trip-report-2-weeks-of-day-trips-from-sorrento
I'd also recommend this RS guidebook for the region. Of all his books I found this the most valuable. https://store.ricksteves.com/shop/p/amalfi-coast-guidebook