Some of Italy’s most famous dishes originate from the area around Sorrento. Blessed with soil and climate that’s perfect for growing citrus, olives, grape vines and for raising livestock, Italy’s Campanile region has produced recipes that have spread around the world.

Book a food tour in Sorrento to experience classic Italian foods at the source.

Here's all you need to know about food tours, one of the most captivating gastronomical experiences in Sorrento.

What are the best food tours in Sorrento?

Walking food tours

Follow a local foodie or chef on a walking tour to the best spots in Sorrento to try regional specialties. Visit shops, factories, markets and restaurants for a sampling of the best of Neapolitan foods and drinks.

Watch mozzarella-making demonstrations, try lemons in many forms, taste local pastries and the renowned seafood pasta and eggplant parmigiana.

E-bike food tours

Pedal down the Sentieri di Massa Lubrense, an ancient mule track, to hamlets that dot the Amalfi Coast in search of the best flavors. Stops include Schiarezzo, where you will visit Holiday Farm. Indulge in cured meats, fresh bread, cheeses and citrus marmalades with the traditional limoncello on an e-bike tour.

Food and wine tastings

The Campanile region is a wine-producing area that has recently caught international attention. Make your way out of Sorrento to local wineries or meet a sommelier in town. Learn the nuances of pairing wines with foods and the history of the fertile land.

Private food tours

Gather your group or partner for a delicious day just to yourselves. Enjoy the full attention of a guide and private transportation as you taste your way around Sorrento and Campanile.

Which places are visited?

Mercato Rionale

Sorrento’s open air market is a must-see on Tuesday mornings. Wander the stalls filled with fresh fruits and vegetables, local cheeses, cured meats and pastries. Sample the wares, plan a picnic or find some edible souvenirs.

Caseificio Michelangelo

Just 2.5 kilometers from central Sorrento sits a cheese factory that dates to the 1940s. Michelangelo Gargiulo’s 80-year-old recipes for mozzarella, provolone, and caciocavallo are available for tastings as part of many Sorrento food tours.

Gelaterias

A refreshing gelato on a southern Italian day is a great way to indulge in the flavors of the Amalfi Coast. Whether you want to sample tastes from the oldest gelaterias or try some modern variations, Sorrento’s many ice cream purveyors have you covered.

Historical sites

Sorrento’s centuries-old streets are rife with ancient buildings. On a food tour in the town, your expert guide will make sure you don’t miss significant landmarks in between snacks.

Inspect the Roman-era city fortifications, the 14th-century Cloister of Saint Francis and the former home of medieval nobility, the Sedile Dominova.

How much do food tours in Sorrento cost

Shorter walking food tours of 2 to 3 hours in Sorrento cost from €25 per person to €150 per person, depending on group size and whether a full meal is included. Walking tours that visit Caseificio Michelangelo include the €25 cost of a cheese tasting.

E-bike tours cost around €110 per person for a 4- to 5-hour tour from Sorrento to Sant’Agata sui due Golfi. Use of a bike and helmet are included, as well as a guided ride to a farm and villages where local flavors await you.

Private tours cost from €150 per person to €310 per person for tours that stay in Sorrento. Higher-cost tours include a short cooking lesson and meal.

What is included?

Sip an espresso with a lemon twist or a limoncello spritz to whet your appetite at the start of your tour. Get ready to savor cheeses, seafood, citrus concoctions, olive oil, pastries, eggplant parmigiana and gnocchi alla Sorrentina.

Heading through the streets, the knowledgeable guide will fill you with history as well as food as you stroll the streets. Photo ops abound as you make stops at picturesque sites and for views of the Mediterranean.

Where does it start?

Walking food tours start at central locations in Sorrento like Piazza Tasso or in front of a major hotel. Most private tours and some small-group tours include pickup and drop-off at local hotels.

How long does it last?

Tours in the city of Sorrento last from 2 to 6 hours, depending on whether a cooking class is included in the experience. Tours to neighboring areas last from 4 to 8 hours. Private tours last from 6 to 8 hours.

When is the best time for a food tour in Sorrento?

A food tour in Sorrento can be pleasant any time of year. For tours that include picking your own fresh produce, choose a tour from May through October. If you want to avoid crowds, plan a food tour outside of July through September.

Are there any combos available with food tours in Sorrento?

Day trip to Ischia plus food tasting

Leave the mainland for a day on Italy’s third-largest island. Ischia lies in the Bay of Naples and can be reached by a 1-hour ferry trip. Take in the sights as well as Neapolitan culinary delights on a 6- to 8-hour exploration of the island's villages, views and historical buildings.

Food tour plus cooking lesson

Join a "Cesarina" or professional chef for a discovery of Sorrentine flavors before retreating to a kitchen on a cooking class in Sorrento. Learn the tricks of creating iconic dishes like pizza or "spaghetti alle vongole" (spaghetti with clams.)

Day trip to Campania plus food tasting

Explore the rolling hills of Campania outside of Sorrento, prime land for growing wine grapes as well as other staples of Italian cooking.

Day trips to Campania include stops at vineyards, an olive oil mill and workshops that make chocolate and prosciutto. Delight in a three-course meal expertly paired with the wines in a bucolic setting.

Day trip to Pompeii plus food tasting

If you’ve ever wondered what the ancient Romans ate, this is the tour for you. Tour the ruins of Pompeii with an expert guide who puts extra emphasis on the ancient city’s food traditions. Tuck into a three-course meal accompanied by Roman “melsum wine” made from honey.

Day trip to Naples plus food tasting

Visit the birthplace of pizza on a food tour to Naples from Sorrento. Your tour will take you far beyond the expected pizza. Take in history and legends as you make your way from street food stands to trattorias to markets. Sample a “cuoppo di frittura,” a cone of fried fish bites and sweet sfogliatelle and baba.

Is it safe?

Food tours in Sorrento are safe, however if you suffer from food allergies (especially dairy or seafood), they should be avoided. If in doubt, consult the tour provider before booking.

Are children allowed?

Children are generally allowed in Sorrento food tours, provided they are accompanied by an adult. Age restrictions may apply in certain cases, such as food tours that include wine tastings.

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Travel tips

Wear clothing appropriate for an active day.
Let the tour provider know of any dietary restrictions at the time of booking.
Bring a bottle of water and sun protection.

Food Tours in Sorrento