Top places to visit in Sorrento

• Marina Grande di Sorrento

  Harbour · 4.6 rating · about 1.5 h · check the fee at the gate

  Sorrento's ancient fishing harbour — the oldest part of the town — with colourful boats, seafood restaurants built directly over the water, and the best swimming spots in town. Far more authentic than the tourist-heavy town centre.

• Villa Comunale Sorrento

  Clifftop Park · 4.7 rating · about 0.8 h · check the fee at the gate

  A public clifftop garden park suspended 50 metres above the Bay of Naples, offering one of the most dramatic views of Vesuvius and Capri from anywhere on the peninsula. The belvedere terrace is Sorrento's best free viewpoint.

• Capri Day Trip from Sorrento

  day trip · 4.8 rating · about 8 h · check the fee at the gate

  The most popular day trip from Sorrento; ferry in 25 minutes to Capri where you can take the funicular to Capri town, visit the Blue Grotto, or hike to Villa Jovis.

• Sorrento Boat Trip Capri Day

  island-day-trip · 4.8 rating · about 8 h · check the fee at the gate

  A day boat trip to Capri from Sorrento — the most direct route to the famous island, with the Blue Grotto, the Faraglioni, swimming stops at Marina Piccola, and lunch in the legendary Piazzetta.

• Sorrento Tasso Square Heart

  main-square · 4.7 rating · about 1 h · check the fee at the gate

  Piazza Tasso — the bustling heart of Sorrento, particularly atmospheric in the evening when the locals do the passeggiata, the cafes spill onto the square, and the gypsy violinists serenade the diners under the historic clock tower.

• Piazza Tasso

  public square · 4.5 rating · about 0.8 h · check the fee at the gate

  Sorrento's vibrant central square named after the Renaissance poet Torquato Tasso; the social hub of the town with cafes, restaurants, and the Circolo dei Forestieri gardens overlooking the sea.

• Amalfi Coast Day Drive

  scenic drive · 4.8 rating · about 6 h · check the fee at the gate

  The Amalfi Coast road (SS163) starts at Vico Equense, 10 km east of Sorrento; many visitors hire a car or scooter from Sorrento for a self-guided drive to Positano, Amalfi and Ravello.

• Villa Comunale Belvedere

  cliff garden · 4.6 rating · about 0.8 h · check the fee at the gate

  Public park on the cliff edge above Marina Piccola with a terrace overlooking the Bay of Naples, Vesuvius, and Capri; the most accessible panoramic viewpoint in the town centre.

• Mount Vesuvius Hike

  volcano hike · 4.6 rating · about 4 h · check the fee at the gate

  The active volcano visible from all Sorrento viewpoints can be reached in 70 minutes from Sorrento by organised tour or bus; the crater rim hike (45 min) offers views of the Bay of Naples.

• Via San Cesareo

  shopping street · 4.5 rating · about 1 h · check the fee at the gate

  Sorrento's most atmospheric pedestrian lane; lined with traditional food shops selling inlaid woodwork, limoncello, mozzarella, and local ceramics under centuries-old archways.

• Marina Piccola

  ferry harbour · 4.4 rating · about 1 h · check the fee at the gate

  The main harbour for ferries to Capri, Naples, Amalfi and Positano; also has a small beach and the base of the Sorrento cliff face. Best place to watch the sunset over the Bay of Naples.

• Museo Correale di Terranova

  Art Museum · 4.4 rating · about 1.5 h · check the fee at the gate

  Sorrento's finest museum, housed in a Liberty-style villa, displays an outstanding collection of Neapolitan Baroque paintings, decorative arts, antique furniture, Capodimonte porcelain, and ancient artefacts, plus a garden with sea views.

Things to do

• Capri Blue Grotto Day Trip from Sorrento Adventure · 8 h · from EUR 82 per person

Day trips and tours

• Pompeii & Vesuvius Guided Tour from Sorrento 9 h · from EUR 74

Where to stay in Sorrento

• Sorrento Town Centre about EUR 160 per night

  Clifftop town with sweeping Bay of Naples views; great restaurants and easy ferry access

Hotels

• Grand Hotel Excelsior Vittoria, Sorrento 5-star · EUR 280 to EUR 900 per night
• Antiche Mura Boutique Hotel 4-star · EUR 120 to EUR 280 per night

Where to eat

• La Favorita O' Parrucchiano Italian, Neapolitan · about EUR 38 per person
• Ristorante Caruso Sorrento Italian, Campanian · about EUR 45 per person
• Il Buco Italian, Campanian, Contemporary · about EUR 110 per person

Getting to Sorrento

Nearest airport: Naples (NAP), about 30 km away in a straight line. The road or rail journey is longer.

Getting around

• Bus
• Ferry
• Walking

Safety and scams to avoid

• Limoncello Factory Pressure Sales

  Old Town workshops

  Tours of limoncello producers end with extreme pressure to buy overpriced products

  How to avoid it: Visit freely but leave if pressured; buy at a supermarket instead

More in Italy

• Rome
• Venice
• Florence
• Milan
• Naples
• Cinque Terre

Frequently asked questions about Sorrento

What are the top-rated places to visit in Sorrento?

The highest-rated places in our Sorrento guide are Capri Day Trip from Sorrento, Sorrento Boat Trip Capri Day, Amalfi Coast Day Drive, Villa Comunale Sorrento, Sorrento Tasso Square Heart.

Where should I stay in Sorrento?

Our guide covers these areas to stay in Sorrento: Sorrento Town Centre.

How do I get around Sorrento?

Ways to get around Sorrento covered in our guide: City bus, Ferry, Walking.

What scams should I watch out for in Sorrento?

Scams reported to us for Sorrento include Limoncello Factory Pressure Sales. Each is explained in the guide, with how to avoid it.

Which airport is nearest to Sorrento?

The nearest airport to Sorrento has the code NAP.