Sorrento Private Walking Tour with Guide and Limoncello Tasting
Description
This experience will allow you to grasp the true essence of Sorrento. The meeting point is Piazza Lauro, where we will start along a typical Sorrento citrus grove. We will reach the main square, dedicated to the poet Torquato Tasso, to admire one of the most photographed abandoned places in the world: the "Valley of the Mills". We will enter the narrow streets of the old town, discovering the ancient craft traditions and the most important monuments including: the cathedral, the "Sedil Dominova" and the cloister of St. Francis. After admiring the typical "postcard" on the Gulf of Naples, we will continue our experience reaching the ancient fishing village of Marina Grande (walk at the discretion of the customer). The timeless atmosphere and pastel colors of this charming place, will be the right conclusion of the visit of Sorrento. We are waiting for you and as a famous TV commercial said: "Sorrento, you arrive as a vacationer and leave as one of the family."
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Itinerary
We will start our tour admiring a typical Sorrento citrus grove.
Leaving behind the modern Piazza Lauro, we will proceed to the main square of Sorrento: Piazza Tasso, which takes its name from the Sorrento writer Torquato Tasso.
We will stop to admire the Vallone dei Mulini, the most photographed place in the world.
We will visit the cathedral church of Sorrento, dedicated to Saints Philip and James. It houses a wonderful example of a Neapolitan nativity scene from the 1700s, the baptistery where Torquato Tasso was baptized and many masterpieces of wood inlay.
The municipal villa of Sorrento is a panoramic point of excellence on the Gulf of Naples. Here you can not miss a photo stop.
We will visit the medieval cloister (XIII century), adjacent to the church of San Francesco. Today the cloister is home to the civil marriages of international tourists.
We will walk along the ancient main street of Sorrento and among shops and ancient noble palaces there will be the opportunity to taste limoncello and other typical products.
Among the symbolic places of Sorrento, the Dominova Seat is a beautifully preserved medieval building.
The end of our experience will be in the characteristic village of Marina Grande, where you can breathe the maritime tradition of the Sorrento coast (at the discretion of the customer).
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(87)
If you want to truly discover Sorrento rather than just walk through it, you absolutely have to take this walking tour. A massive part of what made it so unforgettable was our incredible guide, Simone! From the very beginning, Simone’s energy and enthusiasm were completely contagious. She is an exceptionally engaging storyteller who brings the rich history, vibrant culture, and hidden secrets of Sorrento to life. Instead of just rattling off dry dates and facts, she shared fascinating anecdotes and local insights that kept everyone captivated the entire time. Simone guided us effortlessly through the charming, narrow alleyways, pointing out viewpoints and architectural gems we easily would have missed on our own. She also knew exactly how to pace the tour, keeping it lively, fun, and highly interactive. Beyond being a wealth of knowledge, Simone is incredibly warm, personable, and passionate about her town. She was more than happy to answer all of our questions and even gave us fantastic, authentic recommendations for local dining to enjoy after the tour. This walking tour was an absolute highlight of our trip. Thank you, Simone, for a wonderful, authentic, and enriching experience! **Tip:** Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring a camera—Simone knows all the best photo spots!
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Martina was an excellent tour guide. She possesses great historical knowledge and gave us a really comprehensive overview of the island. Highly recommend.
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A great way to see the places that all tourists should see when visiting Sorrento. As it turned out there were only us 2 and Valeria our guide. She was fab. So knowledgeable and easy to be with. Excellent.
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Nice walk around town. Enthusiastic guide. Great recommendations for places to go. And was very accommodating when we were late finding him!
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Vins was a fantastic guide and host. He showed us many of the highlights of Sorrento. We got a great overview of the city and even had time to stop for a Limoncello. Vins also gave us some great restaurant tips that we used. Highly recommend..
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Vincenzo was an excellent tour guide, his passion for the city was felt throughout the tour. The personal touches made it very special for us. And great restaurant referrals. Highly recommended him.
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our guide was very friendly & knowledgeable we enjoyed the tour . He showed us places that we would not have found on our own:
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Roberto was fantastic...knowledgeable and we enjoyed all the history of Sorrento he shared with us. If we came back, we would absolutely ask for Roberto again. Thank you for a great experience!
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Roberto, our guide, was extraordinary. Very knowledgeable and professional. Thoroughly enjoyed our time with him. We highly recommend this tour in Sorrento.
Thank you very much, we hope to see you again in our beautiful town
Roberto was an excellent guide. Friendly and welcoming he showed us around Sorrento like a local. His knowledge of the area is exceptional and we visited lots of hidden gems. If you want an authentic tour don’t miss out on this.
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