Where to Go: the 4 Best Sorrento Garden Tours

1.Sorrento: Lemon Garden Tour with Marmalade Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 405 reviews · 30 minutes - 1.5 hours · from $47Our pick

Walk through La Limonaia, a traditional lemon garden near central Sorrento, with an English-speaking guide such as Francesca. Learn about pergola growing, grafting, citrus farming, and limoncello, then sit beneath the trees for marmalade, honey, cheese, olive oil, olives, and limoncello tastings. The guided portion is short and easy to fit into a busy day.

“Very nice trip with lots of interesting information about lemon and orange orchard cultivation, not too long for a 7 yo child. Food and limoncello tasting - delicious and refreshing.”

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2.Shared Cooking Class with Fresh Garden Ingredients in Sorrento

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 194 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $145Top rated

Start in the family garden with a seasonal refreshment, then walk to a beachside kitchen overlooking the Gulf of Naples. Salvatore and his family guide you through three pasta styles and handmade tiramisu. Your three-course meal, wine, beer, soft drinks, limoncello, transport, utensils, and a small gift are included.

“Our evening started with a walk through the garden where produce is grown for the classes. We walked down to where the class is held. We learned how to make different types of pasta. We made tiramisu for dessert. We had some appetizers and wine or beer is offered. The class was a small group and the instructor made us feel comfortable. I would recommend the class to everyone.”

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3.Cooking Class in a Typical Sorrento Garden

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 100 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $133

Spend about three hours at O’ Masto Sorrento with Raff, Salvatore, and senior Raff. Pick seasonal vegetables in the garden, prepare Sorrento dishes in a hands-on lesson, then sit down to eat. The private English-language class includes a welcome cocktail, tasting, and return to the meeting point.

“The cooking class was amazing, we had a great time cooking together and chatting. It was very kids friendly as well, before the class I was a bit worried that my 5 years old wouldn’t enjoy it but turns out she was the one who had the greatest time!”

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4.Sorrento Ape Tour, Lemon Garden, Mozzarella Show & Pizza Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 82 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $229

Meet at Piazza Antiche Mura in Sorrento for a four-hour food and village tour in English. Walk through Schiazzano’s lemon groves, ride a traditional Ape Calessino to Il Turuziello for a mozzarella show and tasting, then make your own Neapolitan pizza with a local pizzaiolo. The tour returns to the starting point.

“My husband and I had an INCREDIBLE time! The family that hosted us were the kindest people to exist! They welcome you into their village and teach you about their traditions and are so warm and welcoming. Once you eat cheese and have limoncello here you won’t want it anywhere else, it’s unbelievably delicious! Our next trip to Italy we are doing this again!”

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