Sorrento · One-day itinerary

A day in Sorrento.

Sorrento perches on cliffs above the Bay of Naples, with views of Vesuvius and Capri on a clear day. A small town that punches above its weight on food, with easy ferry access to the Amalfi Coast and Pompeii.

Time
Full day
Distance
4-8 km
Food stops
5
Sites
5
The walking route

Hour by hour.

A suggested order, feel free to swap, skip, or take it in reverse.

1

09:30 · Start at Piazza Tasso

Begin your day at Piazza Tasso. Arrive early to avoid crowds and see it in the morning light.

2

11:00 · Marina Grande

Walk to Marina Grande, one of the city's defining landmarks. Take your time, this is the kind of place you can't rush.

3

13:00 · Lunch at Porta Marina Seafood

Long lunch at Porta Marina Seafood. Locals eat late, by 1:30pm you'll be at the heart of the lunch service.

4

15:00 · Duomo di Sorrento

Walk off lunch with a visit to Duomo di Sorrento. Allow at least an hour.

5

16:30 · Villa Comunale

Continue to Villa Comunale. By now the harsh midday sun has softened, best time for photos.

6

18:30 · Drinks at Bagni Delfino

Aperitivo or evening drink at Bagni Delfino. Soak in the local rhythm.

7

20:30 · Dinner at Ndulì Osteria Di Mare

End the day at Ndulì Osteria Di Mare. Book ahead if possible.

Where to eat

Picks for the day.

The food stops on the route, plus a couple of alternatives if your timing doesn't match.

Porta Marina Seafood

Address: Via Marina Grande, 64

Bagni Delfino

Address: Via Marina Grande, 216

Ndulì Osteria Di Mare

Address: Via Marina Grande, 25

The Horse Shoe Bar

Address: Corso Italia, 120

Pizzeria da Franco

Address: Corso Italia, 265

Sites & sights

What to see along the way.

Piazza Tasso

Address: Piazza Tasso

Marina Grande

Address: Marina Grande

Duomo di Sorrento

Address: Corso Italia, 1

Villa Comunale

Address: Via San Francesco

Bagni Regina Giovanna

Address: Via Capo, 39

Practical notes

Tips before you go.

  • Ferries to Capri, Naples, and the Amalfi Coast leave from Marina Piccola. Buy tickets the day before in summer.
  • Limoncello is a real local product, taste before buying tourist-shop versions.
  • The Circumvesuviana train to Pompeii is uncomfortable but cheap and direct.
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