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Sorrento Walking Tour with Limoncello Tasting: Historic Stroll in Sorrento with Local Guide
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Sorrento
Discover the enchanting valleys, churches, and ancient monuments of Sorrento on a historic walking tour. Learn about the history, legends, and myths of the city while strolling through its narrow alleys. Visit an authentic limoncello factory and explore the picturesque Marina Grande. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience the charm of Sorrento with a local guide!
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Il Vallone dei Mulini - The enchanted view of the Vallone, featuring its ancient mill and lush greenery that drapes over the old bridges connecting the valleys of Sorrento. This is a perfect starting point to delve into the unique landscape of the Sorrento coast.
- Piazza Tasso - Discover the history of Sorrento’s main square, once a natural valley, now dedicated to one of Italy’s greatest poets.
- Centro storico - Wander through the narrow alleys of Sorrento’s historic center, with sun-drenched clotheslines, cobblestone streets, and ancient buildings like the Sorrento Cathedral, Sedil Dominova, and the Monastery and Cloister of San Francesco. Explore local craft shops, grand attractions, and the stunning Villa Comunale, offering views of the Sorrento coast and the Gulf of Naples.
- Marina Grande - Antico Borgo Marinaro - Visit the ancient fishing village with its traditional boats and the church of Sant’Anna, the protector of women in childbirth, which served as a set for a significant Italian film.
- Villa Comunale - Enjoy the breathtaking view of the Gulf of Naples from the Villa Comunale, once the garden of the Monastery of San Francesco.
- Nino and Friends - Savor the taste of limoncello. This delightful finale allows you to experience the culinary excellence of the Sorrento Peninsula. The tasting is a complimentary break provided by a partner shop, offering insights into the flavors of limoncello and the chance to purchase local products. As this is a complimentary tasting from a partner shop, there are no additional costs, and all products are free. To maintain the tour’s competitive pricing, it is not a food tour, but rather a pleasant interlude before visiting the Cathedral, courtesy of our producer friends.
- Cattedrale di Sorrento - For those interested in more about the city’s history, after the 2-hour tour, you can join me for a free visit to the Cathedral of Sorrento. Please note: the Cathedral visit is not available for the 6.30pm tour.
What's Included
- Local guide
- Snacks
- Alcoholic Beverages
What's Not Included
- Private transportation
- Tips
Additional Information
Enjoy the historic center of Sorrento without stress and maps! Starting from the Valley of the Mills, we’ll explore the geological history of the city, then visit the Sedil Dominova, a 14th-century city council building. Next, we’ll dive into the famous Sorrento inlay, a traditional local art form, and learn about lemon cultivation and limoncello production. We’ll then head down to the fishing port of Marina Grande and back up to visit the Cloister of San Francesco, concluding with a tasting of limoncello and limoncello cream. This tasting, offered by a partner shop, will help you appreciate the unique qualities of limoncello.
For those interested, it’s possible to visit the Cathedral of Sorrento at the end of the tour. Please note that as the main and active church of the city, it may not be accessible at certain times, especially on Saturdays or Sundays, due to ongoing celebrations.
- In case of uncertain weather or rain it is recommended to bring an umbrella, a raincoat and to pay even greater attention in choosing shoes, which must be non-slip, given the slope of some sections and the slipperiness. In the event of adverse weather that does not allow the tour to be carried out, a message will be sent communicating the impossibility of carrying out the tour.
Location
Piccadilly Pub
Via Fuorimura
In front of the "Piccadilly Pub". Address : "Via Fuorimura n°20" in Sorrento.
I will have a red hat for quick recognition.
It is recommended to set off 10 minutes early.
Please note: for the morning tour the meeting time is 10.00 but the tour will start at 10.10. The guide will arrive at 10.10.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(29 Ratings)
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Jason_g
Aug 17, 2024
Mario was great - Mario our guide was amazing, he made the walking tour such a great experience. Was informative and funny. Was so great to see the key parts of Sorrento and understand the history
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Beau_b
Aug 8, 2024
Great tour - The guide told us alot about the history of sorrento and showed us a few of the best spots you must see when you are here
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Carla_w
Jul 14, 2024
Best tour of Sorrento! - Mario gave us a marvelous tour of Sorrento, bringing the city’s culture and history to life! He is very knowledgeable and enthusiastic. We had a great time!
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Casey
Jun 23, 2024
Wonderful walking tour with history - It was wonderful getting to learn about the history of the city and see several areas of historical importance. Mario is a very kind and knowledgeable guide.
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Jeff_l
Jun 6, 2024
Beautiful Sorento - The tour gave good insight on the history of Sorento. Our guide Mario is very knowledgeable and personable.
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Carla_g
Jun 4, 2024
Definitely recommended! - Mario was great! Very organized, efficient, and knowledgeable of the city. He takes you down streets you may not have noticed before. He does a great job highlighting the best parts of the city.
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David_c
Jun 3, 2024
Excellent, informative guide through Sorento past and present - Mario was an excellent guide. He provided an extremely informative and fun experience for us. You can tell he is passionate about Sorento and its long history from how detailed his tour was. He had great recommendations for food, nightlife, and local shops. 10/10 would recommend to any traveler looking to learn more about Sorrento.
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Mike_s
May 28, 2024
Excellent experience - Mario was a great guide. We learned a lot about the history of Sorrento and the local culture. He is very passionate about his home town and we were glad to also have a limoncello tasting at the end of the tour.
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Karen_r
May 22, 2024
Worthwhile experience! - We really enjoyed this tour. Our guide Mario was extremely knowledgeable and answered all questions. Seeing the detailed puzzle inlay pictures and meeting one of the only 2 artists in the world still doing it was fascinating. The tour ended with a tasting of pestos, oils, & limoncello! Worthwhile experience. We loved Sorrento!
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Heather_d
Jun 16, 2024
Just ok... - We booked to get an overview of Sorrento because we only had two days. The tour included a little more history than I was interested in but we did enjoy seeing the marina and small little alleys with shops which helped us gain perspective of the area. Enjoyed learning about the lemon growing and limoncello process but I did think the tasting was very rushed and would have been nicer if we weren't just all standing in a line in a the store with other customers. It might also be nice for the guide to use headsets so all could hear and he could point things out as we walked.
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