What You Will Do
An exciting walking tour in the historic center of Sorrento with a local guide.
We will observe enchanting valleys, churches, palaces and ancient monuments.
I will tell you the history, legends and myths of Sorrento.
We will walk through the narrow alleys of ancient Sorrento, with its medieval gates and clothes hanging in the sun. We will visit an authentic limoncello factory and I will tell you the secrets of growing the typical lemons of Sorrento, famous all over the world. Descending towards the sea, we will arrive at the Cloister of San Francesco, with its enchanted atmosphere. We will conclude our tour in "Marina Grande", the ancient fishing village of Sorrento, the set of one of the most famous films in Italian cinematographic history, its colorful boats, the crystal clear sea, the smell of fresh fish and the Church of Sant'Anna, patroness of pregnant women. We will go up, to finish our Tour, along the ancient Roman road and skirting the ancient city walls, up to the point of return.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
In front of the Statue of Torquato Tasso, bounded by the gardens. The Statue is the one bordered by trees and small gardens. In case of difficulty, ask the bars in the center for the "Statue of Torquato Tasso". I will be in front of the Statue at the appointed time wearing a RED sports cap
1
Il Vallone dei Mulini
10 minutes
The enchanted glimpse of the Vallone, with its ancient mill and luxuriant vegetation, which covers the old bridges that united the valleys of Sorrento.
2
Cattedrale di Sorrento
10 minutes
The austere cathedral of Sorrento, with its neo-Gothic facade and Baroque interior. The ancient Neapolitan nativity scene from the 18th century and the baptismal font, where Torquato Tasso, one of the most famous Italian writers in the history of Italian literature, was baptised.
3
Sedile Dominova
10 minutes
The Sedil Dominova, one of the oldest buildings in Sorrento. Meeting place of the nobles of Sorrento, until the end of the nineteenth century.
4
Chiostro di San Francesco
10 minutes
An enchanted place, a refuge from the hustle and bustle of modernity. The ancient cloister of the thirteenth century, resisted intact to wars and earthquakes, still retains its mystical atmosphere.
5
Chiesa dei Santi Felice e Baccolo
10 minutes
The austere former Cathedral of Sorrento, with its timeless paintings. Meeting place of the Archconfraternity of the Souls in Purgatory.
6
Marina Grande - Antico Borgo Marinaro
15 minutes
The ancient fishing village, with its traditional boats and the church of Sant'Anna, protector of pregnant women, which was the set of one of the most important films of the Italian cinematic scene.
7
Centro storico
The narrow alleys of the historic center of Sorrento, with its clothes hanging in the sun, the ancient doors and the local craft shops.
The remaining time on the tour will be spent commuting between attractions and having free time.
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