Best Things to Do in Amalfi Coast With Kids
The Amalfi Coast's family days are a Positano beach day, the Path of the Gods hike, a Capri boat day trip, Ravello's gardens, and an Amalfi town walk with the cathedral as the anchor.
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1Area photo: Bruno Rijsman / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 2.0)Positano Beach Day
The most photographed town on the coast, with a pebble beach (Spiaggia Grande) right below the cascading colorful houses. Even a half-day here, between the beach and the town's steep, boutique-lined stairs, is a genuine highlight.
Watch out: It's pebbles, not sand — pack water shoes for younger kids. Beach club chair and umbrella rentals add up fast; a cheaper free public strip exists but with fewer amenities. Parking is scarce and expensive; arrive by bus or boat instead of driving in.
2Area photo: Bruno Rijsman / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 2.0)Path of the Gods Hike
A real cliffside trail between Bomerano and Positano with some of the best coastal views on the Amalfi Coast — a genuinely different, more active day than the beach towns' shopping-and-gelato pace.
Watch out: Sections are narrow and exposed with real drop-offs — not appropriate for younger kids or anyone uneasy with heights. Bring real footwear, not sandals; some stretches are rocky and uneven.
3Area photo: Bruno Rijsman / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 2.0)Capri Day Trip by Boat
The Blue Grotto's glowing blue water and the Faraglioni rock formations make Capri feel like a genuinely different island, not just another Amalfi Coast town. Worth the full-day commitment for the change of scenery.
Watch out: The Blue Grotto entry requires transferring to a small rowboat and can close entirely with rough seas or high tide — have a backup plan in case it's not accessible that day. It's a long day with a lot of boat time; better for kids 6+ who can handle it.
4Area photo: Bruno Rijsman / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 2.0)Ravello Gardens (Villa Rufolo & Villa Cimbrone)
Ravello sits higher up the coast with noticeably cooler air, and the gardens at Villa Rufolo and Villa Cimbrone give a quieter, greener, less crowded contrast to the packed beach towns below.
Watch out: Getting to Ravello means a bus up a genuinely winding mountain road — some kids get carsick, so plan accordingly (window seats, snacks, maybe motion-sickness meds). The gardens are beautiful but there's not much for kids to actively do beyond walking and looking.
5Area photo: Bruno Rijsman / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 2.0)Amalfi Town & Duomo
The lowest-effort, easiest day on this list — Amalfi's small historic center, the striped Duomo di Sant'Andrea, and a flatter layout than Positano's stairs make it a good rest-day town when everyone needs a break.
Watch out: Less dramatic scenery than Positano or Ravello, so set expectations if you're coming from those towns first. It's still a real tourist town with crowds midday in peak season; morning or evening visits are calmer.
Frequently asked
Should we rent a car to see the Amalfi Coast with kids?
Most families are better off without one — the coastal road is narrow, winding, and heavily congested in peak season, and parking in every town is scarce and expensive. SITA buses and the ferry network between towns work well and remove the driving stress entirely.
Is the Path of the Gods hike safe for kids?
For kids roughly 8 and up who are comfortable on a real trail, yes, with supervision — some sections are narrow with real exposure to drop-offs. It's not a good match for younger kids or anyone uneasy with heights.
Which Amalfi Coast town is the best family base?
Amalfi town or Praiano tend to work better than Positano for families — flatter, cheaper, and less crowded, while still giving easy bus or boat access to Positano, Ravello, and Capri as day trips.
What's the best time of year to visit the Amalfi Coast with kids?
Late May–June or September avoid the worst of the July–August heat, crowds, and inflated pricing while keeping warm enough weather for beach days and boat trips.
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