Ravello is one of my favorite little towns on the Amalfi Coast. It has gorgeous villas with some of the best views of the coast, narrow cobblestone streets, and plenty of restaurants and shops. In this blog post I will share the ultimate Ravello itinerary to help you plan a fantastic day trip here. This post contains affiliate links. When you make a purchase I may get a small commission at no extra cost to you. Find out more here.
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If you don’t want to create your own itinerary, you can book a guided walking tour instead.
Another cool option is to go on a vintage car tour with olive oil tasting in Ravello.
Visit Villa Cimbrone
Ravello is the town of villas and Villa Cimbrone is the most famous and popular one. It is located about 15 minutes by foot from the main plaza in Ravello where buses drop you off.
You’ll have to climb some stairs to get to Villa Cimbrone, but it’s a short walk and not too strenuous.
You can buy your ticket at the ticket office once you get there. It costs 10 euros. They accept both cash and cards as methods of payment. The wait time to buy the ticket when I was there was less than 5 minutes.
Villa Cimbrone is famous for its beautiful gardens and its infinity terrace, or Terrazza dell’Infinito in Italian. This terrace is at the top of the hill and it overlooks the sea and the coast. The views from up there are truly impressive.
Throughout the terrace you can find many statues and some balconies where you can take pictures. Even though there are many people visiting, everyone is patient and lets you take pictures without photobombing you. I loved this.
Villa Cimbrone is large, so plan to spend 1-2 hours here to explore everything.
Have lunch in the main piazza
After exploring Villa Cimbrone you can go down to the main piazza to have lunch at one of the many cafes there. I suggest you order their paninis and skip the pizza.
The paninis were delicious. The bread was crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside and all ingredients were very fresh and tasty.
The pizza was a little too doughy for my taste. There are much better pizzas in Italy, so my suggestion is to skip it in Ravello.
Explore the Duomo
Also in the main piazza you can find the Duomo of Ravello. It’s an old Catholic church that was built in 1086. You can also visit the museum and the crypt there.
Visit Villa Rufolo
Across from the Duomo you can find Villa Rufolo. This villa dates from the 13th century and it was remodeled in the 19th century.
It originally belonged to the rich Rufolo family and then it had multiple other owners along the years.
A ticket costs 8 euros and you can buy it at their ticket office. Even though it is located at a lower level than Villa Cimbrone, it still offers plenty of incredible views of the Amalfi Coast.
Some rooms also have balconies that you can open and take pictures with the views.
When I was there they were building a stage that will be used for concerts during the summer. If you’re there when they start offering these concerts I think it could be a very special activity.
I think it’s worth visiting both villas while in Ravello since they have different vibes and you can enjoy gorgeous views from different heights and points of view.
FAQs about Ravello
How can I get to Ravello from the town of Amalfi?
The easiest way to get to Ravello from Amalfi is to take the bus. It costs 1.5 euros each way and you can get to Ravello in about 30 minutes.
You can also take a taxi, but the prices are very steep, around 100 euros.
Which airport should I fly into if I want to visit Ravello?
The closest international airport to all towns on the Amalfi Coast is the Naples International Airport. From there you can take Alibus to the Naples train station (called Napoli Centrale).
And from the train station you can take a train to Salerno (it takes about 40 minutes to get to Salerno from Naples).
Salerno is the main hub for visiting the Amalfi Coast. From Salerno you can take buses to other towns or you can sail the coast.
How to get cell phone data when visiting from abroad?
The cheapest and most convenient way to get data while visiting from abroad is to buy an eSIM. An eSIM is a digital SIM that lets you activate a data plan from a provider without having to use a physical SIM card. They are super easy to use.
I use Airalo. You can go to their website, select the country you’re traveling to, select how many GB of data you want, and how many days you want the eSIM to be active for. After you pay you will receive a confirmation email with instructions on how to activate the eSIM.
You can activate it on your phone and the process takes under 1 minute. Once the eSIM is activated you don’t have to do anything else. When you’re at your destination you will automatically get data.
How many days should I spend in Ravello?
I think one day is enough in Ravello. You’ll have time to visit the 2 villas, the Duomo, and have lunch without feeling rushed.
Where should I stay in Ravello if I want to spend the night there?
However, if you want to spend a night there to explore more things, you should splurge and stay in a villa. Villa Cimbrone and Villa Piedimonte are both great choices.
Do I need cash for Ravello?
Most places accept cards, but it’s always recommended to carry some cash with you so you can tip tour guides or buy souvenirs from small mom-and-pop shops who prefer cash.
Pro tip: always get cash from an ATM instead of going to an exchange place. Your bank will always have better exchange rates when taking out cash in a foreign currency from an ATM.
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Ioana was born and raised in Romania, lived in NYC for 14 years, and is now back in Romania. She fell in love with traveling when she was little and used to visit her aunt in Vienna. Then in high school she was able to visit Siberia, Turkmenistan, Istanbul, and Tokyo through chemistry competitions. As an adult she started to travel solo once she turned 30 and visited 20+ countries so far. Ioana is a full time travel blogger and content creator with an audience of 80K+ people on Instagram. She loves to share travel recommendations and tips.