Best Budget-Friendly Things to Do in Sorrento

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Best Budget-Friendly Things to Do in Sorrento

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  • Michael T
    Singapore, Singapore2 175 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    We took a ferry from Naples to Sorrento. It was a pleasant short ride. On arrival we were quite stunned to see that the old town is situated quite high up. We followed the crowd, walked for a short distance to the right and joined a queue to take a lift (small fee for use of lift) up to the street level.

    There is a viewing terrace at the Villa Comunale Park, which is a short distance from the lift landing area. You get a breathtaking view of the gulf, the beach and the blue sky. There is also an option to walk up the stairs from the Marina to the Villa Comunale Park, which I will not recommend.

    From the Villa Comunale Park we walked to the Piazza Sant Antonio, which is a pretty little square. Piazza Tasso is just a short walk from Piazza Sant Antonio.

    From the road bridge at Piazza Tasso, we were rewarded with a stunning view to the Gulf of Naples looking through a steep cliff face as if someone had just sliced away part of the hill. It was just breathtaking!

    Sorrento is a charming small town. Not as busy and crowded as Naples. We used it as a stopover to take a bus to Amalfi not knowing that it deserves more time to explore.

    We would love to return another time and will spend a night at Sorrento.
    Written 22 February 2024
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  • kerri
    Bromsgrove, UK7 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Loved our experience with this fantastic family team. So much hard work and love goes into Francesco and Lia’s business. So many laughs throughout the day and lots to eat and drink! Go ahead and book this experience as you will not be disappointed. A great way to spend a day with people doing what they do best. Loved it! Thank you mammi, Pappi & Finn 🤣😎💜. Will be back one day, to visit the amazing farm shop that I know will be set up by then! Good luck with the next part of your journey x
    Written 31 October 2023
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  • João Caeiro
    Lisbon, Portugal18 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    WOW.
    We searched for places online where we could go to have a nice beach time and hidden places in the coast of Italy and when we saw this online.. OMG, and in person, even BETTER. Really easy to find BUT the path is very tricky, so, you have to be very steady. And if you go by summer, loads of sun screen!
    Written 11 January 2024
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  • lccribblett
    Middleburg, FL17 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    My granddaughter and I wanted to eat lunch at a restaurant where Sophia Loren had eaten so we walked from Piazza Tasso Square to Marina Grande. The walk was through quiet streets and then down a paved path. We ate at Trattoria Da Emilia at the marina. The walk back was more challenging but it was worth every step.
    Written 7 February 2024
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  • Gaelle C
    Royal Tunbridge Wells, UK2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We were married in the Chiostro... and it was beautiful! So romantic, it couldn't have been more perfect. The cloister is a charming, hidden treasure near the cliff edge. Entry is free and if you walk around you will also come across a photographic exhibition of pictures taken by a renowned Sorrento resident. Well worth a visit.
    Written 30 October 2023
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  • Galina K
    San Francisco, CA5 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Beautiful place and amazing staff! Lemon grove and the whole atmosphere are very welcoming! Enjoyed our visit very much!
    Written 17 September 2023
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  • Betty S
    7 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Very good limoncello. You can taste before you buy. Many of different bottles, not only limoncello. Nice for a present.
    Written 30 November 2023
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  • Considered Review
    Norwich, UK129 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    The top three reasons to go to Sorrento? The view, the view, and the view. Extraordinarily beautiful. See the Bay of Naples and the yachts and the diners and the blue, blue sea. Perfection.
    Written 8 March 2024
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  • phat_dawg_21
    Alpharetta, GA13 464 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles

    This is Sorrento’s main street. It runs east and west from Piazza Tasso, where it is especially congested. It is lined with shops and cafes, and several key attraction sit on it.
    Written 31 August 2023
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  • Aaron G
    Los Angeles, CA286 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Sadly, what you've read in the reviews is true: They've "cleaned" all of the foliage off of the ruins, basically laying them bare and eradicating all mystery and rustic atmosphere from the site. However, I was pleasantly surprised to find that it's still an impressive visit. Oh and it's FREE. How many awesome things in this world are free? Not many.

    Simply park across the street (if you have a car), cross the street, and you're there. You won't need more than an hour, but don't rush your visit. There's a stillness and peacefulness to it that you won't want to miss.
    Written 19 October 2023
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  • Nikki B
    Watford, UK583 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    This was a lovely basilica to visit. It has so much detail inside. It has a downstairs crypt also with a statue of Saint Anthony.
    Written 26 October 2023
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  • Navigate02969201124
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Found this by accident while walking around Sorrento. Found it very interesting. There are “stations” where a video informs about various aspects of Sorrento and the videos we saw were in English. There isn’t a consistent timeline as you go around which is a little odd but not a show stopper. Worth a visit.
    Written 26 October 2023
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  • Considered Review
    Norwich, UK129 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Tucked away in a little square is the Cathedral of Philip and James. Inside is a wondrous diorama of villagers and angels. This will grasp your attention for a considerable time. Amazing. I also suggest you look up. The ceiling is wonderful too.
    Written 8 March 2024
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  • Jethro672
    London1 049 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    An excellent private collection given to the town. The archaeological rooms were closed when I visited but very much enjoyed the mainly 19th paintings of Sorrento and Naples and wished it looked more like that now rather than the present day chaos with the traffic and tourists. Some beautiful views from the villa across the Bay of Naples. You'll spend about an hour here.
    Written 4 November 2023
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  • James
    West Sussex, UK288 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    We walked to the beach from Sorrento using a route in the Sunflower book. The walk took about an hour each way.
    Access to the beach is down a steep slope (which you will also need to climb back up again when you leave).

    The beach is very busy, so you will need to turn up early to claim your spot. On the sandy part of the beach there are sun loungers and umbrellas which can be hired out. On the rocky part of the beach, no payment is required and there is still easy access to the sea.

    When the tide is going out, the beach is very clean. We even had a quick chat to a local who was picking up litter. They really seem to have respect for the area. However, incoming tide also brings in litter from the sea.

    There are also plenty of restaurants and hotels on the beach, although we didn't get around to trying any of them.
    Written 15 September 2018
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