Piazza Tasso, Sorrento: Our most recommended tours and activities

Sorrento: Guided Walking Tour with Limoncello Tasting

1. Sorrento: Guided Walking Tour with Limoncello Tasting

Uncover monuments and untouched nature on this guided walking tour of Sorrento's historic center. Admire the breathtaking beauty of the Vallone dei Mulini (Valley of the Mills) and delight your taste buds as you try some local products.  Starting at Piazza Tasso, visit the Vallone dei Mulini with its magnificent explosion of untouched nature climbing over stunning ruins. See the Romanesque Sorrento Cathedral, the Sedil Dominova palace, and the ancient gates. Have the opportunity to visit some shops that sell limoncello and typical lemon products. Savor a tasting of Sorrento products and learn about growing lemons and making limoncello. Descend to the Cloister of San Francesco and stroll along the Villa Comunale park where you can take in views of the Gulf of Naples that stretch up to the seaside village of Marina Grande.  Meet artists and craftsmen who, with their extraordinary work, have contributed to making Sorrento famous all over the world.

Sorrento: walking in the Grand Tour with stunning landscapes

2. Sorrento: walking in the Grand Tour with stunning landscapes

Starting point: Vittoria square - HOTEL BELLEVUE SYRENE Enjoy the most beautiful breathtaking landscape listening the myth of the Land of the Mermaids. Be aware of how the great international poets and artists made Sorrento famous: the illustrious native poet Torquato Tasso, Homer, Goethe, Ibsen. Just to mention some of them. Experience the Bellevue Syrene hotel admiring from above the ruins of the Roman Villa of Agrippa Postumo, nephew of Augustus and the two nymphaeums, the Roman fish pond. Seaside Village Marina Grande At Marina Grande Village after a 10-minute walk, enjoy the characteristics of this place, his gates and his legends, the fishermen's nets and the typical Sorrentine goiter. Explore the balcony where the actress Sofia Loren leaned out in the famous film "Pane, amore e...." with Vittorio De Sica. Dream in front of Vesuvius admiring the beauty of the Gulf of Naples. Imperial Hotel Tramontano Enjoy the majestic Hotel Tramontano where the best known names of the royal houses have stayed, as well as painters and writers of the Grand Tour. Listen the "Torna a Surriento" song, composed by the De Curtis brothers. Explore inside the terrace with the amazing view and admire from the sea the place where the great poet Torquato Tasso was born and his garden with secular trees. Chiostro di San Francesco Explore this enchanting fourteenth-century cloister, a place where civil weddings are celebrated and which hosts classical music concerts in the summer, admire the beauty of its colonnade and its intimacy under a weeping willow. Silence reigns in this place where the Franciscan monks live isolated from the Sorrentine worldly life intent on prayer and in the creation of the Neapolitan nativity scene. Public Garden Explore the public garden dedicated to the Sorrentine composer Salve d'Esposito, known for the famous song "Anema e core". Enjoy taking photos of the breathtaking panorama that ranges from the island of Ischia to the Punta del Capo di Sorrento, Vesuvius and the entire Gulf of Naples. Grand Hotel Excelsior Vittoria and the GUEST HOUSE ROSA MAGRA Explore the Hotel Excelsior Vittoria passing through Piazza S. Antonino with the Statue dedicated to the Patron Saint of Sorrento. Enter the hotel which houses the two famous suites dedicated to the tenor Enrico Caruso and the singer Lucio Dalla (not visitable). Briefly expereince the history of these two artists, recalling the stay of the well-known composer Richard Wagner and his idyll which ended tumultuously with the philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche. Limoncello tasting at Giardini di Cataldo Enjoy limoncello tasting at the "Giardini di Cataldo" produced with the ancient Sorrento tradition. Piazza Tasso - Inlaid wood work factory Visit this factory and enjoy the great inlaid wood work products included an incredible gaming table. Vallons of Mills Finish your tour in this enchanting place, so called because once there were mills, today instead it is the realm of rare plants.

From Sorrento: Path of the Gods Hiking Experience

3. From Sorrento: Path of the Gods Hiking Experience

Meet your professional driver in the center of Sorrento, then board a van and drive to the hills of Aregola, a small village overlooking the Amalfi Coast. Upon arrival, get welcomed by your hiking guide and receive a short briefing about the hike. Have time for a drink and comfort break, then begin the tour's most active and scenic part by walking toward the natural path in the rocky mountains of the coast. After about an hour of walking — during which the guide will give in-depth explanations about the nature, landscape, and world surrounding the Path of the Gods — arrive at the panoramic viewpoint. There, enjoy some time to take spectacular photos of Positano from above before continuing along a high variant stretch of the normal path to the starting point. Meet your driver again in Aregola and then return to Sorrento in the van.

Sorrento: 2-Hour Walking Tour

4. Sorrento: 2-Hour Walking Tour

Sorrento is a relaxing and quiet town on the Bay of Naples. Set on a large tufa terrace overlooking the sea, Sorrento is an ancient place of residence of international fame that extends from Castellammare to Punta Campanella, as a watershed between the Gulf of Naples and Salerno. Walk through the town with a locally certified tour guide. Walk along the main street of the city named Corso Italia and through the typical alleys with shops selling souvenirs, liquors (limoncello) and fashion. Visit the Tasso Square with the statue of Torquato Tasso, the famous Italian writer born here. Then head to the Church of Sant'Antonino, patron saint of the city and the diocese of Sorrento. View the Deep Valley of the Mills and the belvedere with its breathtaking views of the Bay of Naples. Walk through the downtown lane and admire the Nobles Council known as Sedile Dominova. Visit the Gothic cathedral with masterworks form the Renaissance and Baroque.

Sorrento: City Walking Tour with a Local Guide

5. Sorrento: City Walking Tour with a Local Guide

Explore the town of Sorrento on this guided walking tour with a local. Follow your guide around as you visit historical destinations and learn about the town's heritage. After meeting your guide, start your walking tour by strolling through lively piazzas like Tasso Square. Get a sense of local life as you walk around the fishing harbor where Sophia Loren played her first movies. Then, take in the breathtaking views from the public gardens. Along the way, admire landmarks like the Basilica of San Antonino and the San Francesco Cloister. Marvel at the spectacular Valley of the Mills, and make a stop for Neapolitan espresso coffee, pastries, and homemade ice cream.

From Naples: Amalfi Coast Private Full-Day Trip

6. From Naples: Amalfi Coast Private Full-Day Trip

Your driver will meet you in the lobby of your hotel, your cruise port or your train station to begin your private tour along the Amalfi coast. Your first stop will be in the town of Sorrento, approximately a 1-hour car journey. In Sorrento, your driver will drop you off in Piazza Tasso - the main square - from here you will have 1-hour of free time to stroll around the town, taking in the picturesque sights before heading back to your private car which will then depart for Positano.  On your way to Positano, you will cross the Sorrentina Peninsula and be given the opportunity to stop in this stunning landscape to take beautiful pictures that will last a lifetime. When you reach Positano, you will be greeted by characteristically quaint narrow streets, which you will be invited to wander during your 1-hour of free time. It is advised that you stop for lunch in Positano, your driver will suggest some local favorites.  After lunch, you will proceed to Amalfi where you will be dropped off in the Flavio Gioia square, close to the famous Cathedral of Saint Andrew (Duomo di Sant'Andrea). Your driver will wait while you explore the local surroundings before heading on to your final stop in the town of Ravello, the pearl of the Amalfi Coast where you will be given an hour to stroll around the gorgeous old streets before returning to Naples.

Sorrento Art & Food Tour on Breathless'Views Village!

7. Sorrento Art & Food Tour on Breathless'Views Village!

Hi there ! to recognize the local Guide always wears the Official Tourist Guide badge. Let's start from the statue in piazza Torquato Tasso at Pizzeria Aurora . Inebriate ourselves in the scents of the Gothic Cloister & in the citrus groves of Sorrento that smell of sweet and wild Nature. Free Tasting of local Sorrento products such as Orange or Lemon or Pistachio or Sorrento Melon biscuits = or Citrus flavored Chocolates or Coconut or Sorrento almonds or Limoncello creams very different from the classic Limoncello: Ogp and Doc = all free! Free demo let's discover the location of the typical wood of Sorrento handcrafted by craftsmen for centuries. Many surprises with the scent of Sorrento! Lets Have fun across the most historic and panoramic places of the city that only the local sorrentines knows in the Greek-Roman city! Let's discover the secrets of the crypta of the Patron Saint in Sorrento. Lets discover the hidden secrets in the crypt of the patron saint of Sorrento and enjoy the scent of the Gothic Cloister in Sorrento. Discover an Internal visit to Baroque Dome 's Jewel ; last witness in Sorrento! Enjoy few breathtaking views & internal visit Gotic and Baroque Cathedral with 12th century bell tower! Surprises that we live on a breathtaking panorama and optional tastings of Limoncello and many other typical local products, chilli oil or citrus biscuits & salty surprises = free taste included in the Experience ! With comfortable shoes lets get a surprise location with a breathtaking view that only the local Sorrentine inhabitants knows ! On summer time good news, if you love having swim in the Mediterraneo ocean Sorrento's beaches at the end of the Experience please bring your swimsuit, beach towels & so on ! At the end of the Experience , if you want, you can stay on the very picturesque free beach! On the way back you will choose to walk back in 10 minutes or go up again with a mini bus ticket private or public bus . As you prefer come back by private taxi with variable costs or come back to the meeting point of departure that is Piazza Tasso in Sorrento Bar Fauno . Please as you wish ask to local Official Guide where the local Sorrento people love to eat real fresh local food such as freshly caught fish or the typical local Sorrento special pizza very different from the usual Napoli 's Daisy margherita pizza ! As you wish the local guide takes you to the best place in Sorrento where not for tourists BUT the locals go to eat and drink the best white or red wine or the best Local beer!

From Naples: Positano, Pompeii, & Sorrento Private Day Trip

8. From Naples: Positano, Pompeii, & Sorrento Private Day Trip

We will drive from Naples to Positano in about an hour and a half. We will stop for some photos on the cliff of the Sorrento coast along the road to get to Positano, to admire the bay, the port and the skyline of Sorrento. Through the hills we will reach the Amalfi coast A narrow and winding road, but fascinating and wild cliff. We will stop to enjoy the wonderful sea views and a typical fish man beach with a famous Galli's island .then a stop in Positano on a terrace with a 1000 feet high balcony to take other photos . You will have 1 hour of free time to explore the beautiful atmosphere of Positano town, appreciate the famous exclusive ceramics of the local craftsman, enjoy a glass of wine on the beach looking at the sea. Lose yourself in the narrow streets and stairs of this village of cliffs with flowers everywhere. From here we will embark towards Sorrento. The town is Famous for its historic center shopping local store and exclusive park hotels. Visit Piazza Tasso-Corso Italia, Vallone dei Mulini, Sorrento Cathedral, Cloister of San Francesco. Try the sorbet, the lemon juice of their fantastic fragrant lemons that make the "Limoncello liqueur" Sorrento is famous for sweets and ice cream too. Do some Shopping thanks to the low prices where you can find good Italian-style leather clothes and local made inlaid wood . Pompeii will be the last stop, 2 hours to explore these ancient ruins famous all over the world, here you will hear the ancient drama of the historical eruption of the Vesuvius volcano in 79 AD. Additional free time will be granted in case you want to buy souvenirs. Back to the pick up location.

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based on 15 reviews

Hi there!my grandparents were born in south Italy: this tour was really exciting x me thanks to the very local nice guide.Thenks to her I will book 2 more nights in Sorrento living local places that she showed me! Recommended to everybody especially if you stay few days in this way you have from the guide overview of the history of art,local gastronomy'secrets also curiosities unknowned before today! With guide after visiting historical places we had lunch first the special pizza in a secret local pizzeria and then a free taste of many local drinks and cookies hand made biscuits and I have been in love at the end of the tour with even shot drinks as I have only seen in Spain like Chupito but here I drank lemon cream never drunk before in my life!Finally tonight will have dinner at Antonino's family of fishermen in Sorrento on the sea where I go for their friendliness and spagheti with seafood and a great big grilled octopus never seen in my life!Many Thanks!

I was born in Sorrento, but I have always worked abroad.Exceptional to live this experience.We were struck by the savoir-faire and involvement of the very professional guide.He made us discover places that only the inhabitants of Sorrento know.Places that I only remembered. as a child I went back in time really happy.Thanks to the sympathy of the guide who introduced us to the local fishermen too.It was nice to live and rediscover Sorrento.We suggest the tour to those who want to experience true Sorrento with details, stories and legends and with the best local pizza and the fantastic artisan limoncello of Sorrento that is not available elsewhere! Thanks to the guide we discovered unimaginable places and I am proud of the experience. Soon we book this tour with all my family and friends also in Naples. See you soon! Giulio

Paula was a real professional, delightful & especially knowledgeable about the ins & outs of sorrento beings she grew up there. Her English was very good. We enjoyed it very much.

An excellent tour. When you don't have much time on this tour you see the most important things and with the appropriate explanation. The driver very attentive. a must have

Antonio was great! Knowledgeable and timely! And he chose a great spot for us to have lunch! Excellent driver!!