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Departure from Positano

The magic of a Mediterranean sunset
A private boat tour
Prosecco and snacks on board!

Abate Primatist G46 and other options...

From € 350 Per Boat | Max 8 passengers

Duration 2 ore

Departure from Positano

Dinner featuring what you've prepared
Personalized chef's apron and hat
A private experience just for your group

Cooking class

From € 350 Per group | Max 6 people

Duration 3 ore

Free cancellation

(214 Reviews)
Capri Boat Tour with Blue Grotto: Open Ticket Shared

Departure from Capri

Blue Grotto visit
Flexible open ticket
Tour in English and Italian

Motorized Boat for island boat tour

€ 23 per guest

Duration 2 ore

Free cancellation

(1162 Reviews)

Departure from Positano

Private sunset tour
An on-board toast
Departing from Positano

Gozzo Fratelli Aprea 7.50 and other options...

From € 250 Per boat | Max 12 passengers

Duration 1 hour

(157 Reviews)
Private Boat Tour of Capri Bestseller

Departure from Amalfi, Capri, Ischia, Naples, Positano, Sorrento, Piano di Sorrento

Prosecco and soft drinks on board
Lots of free time on land
Stops for swimming and snorkeling

Gozzo di Luccia 9.30 and other options...

From € 550 € 850 Per boat | Max 12 passengers

Duration 7 ore

(50 Reviews)

Departure from Capri

Complete freedom
Competitive prices
No need to have a boating license

Gommone 40 cavalli

From € 150 Per boat | Max 6 passengers

Duration 2 ore 3 ore 4 ore 5 ore 6 ore 8 ore

Free cancellation

(562 Reviews)
Amalfi Coast: Half-Day Boat Tour + Aperitivo or Picnic Shared

Departure from Positano

Small group with just a few passengers
The Amalfi Coast from the sea
A half-day tour to save time

Amalfi Coast Shared Gozzo

€ 130 per guest

Duration 4 ore

Free cancellation

(150 Reviews)

Departure from Amalfi, Capri, Naples, Positano, Sorrento, Massa Lubrense, Piano di Sorrento, Praiano

A choice of departure ports
Comfortable boats
Option of time on land

Acquamarina 32ft and other options...

From € 920 Per boat | Max 12 passengers

Duration 8 ore

Free cancellation

(197 Reviews)
Capri and Blue Grotto Boat Tour from Sorrento Shared

Departure from Sorrento

Morning visit to the Blue Grotto
Entire tour of the island with stops in the most beautiful places of Capri
Disembarkation on the island to visit the city center

Capri Boat + Grotta

€ 135 per guest

Duration 8 ore

Free cancellation

(1549 Reviews)

Departure from Capri

Luxury yacht with all the comforts
Expert skipper
Relax and take in the best of Capri

Gozzo Fratelli Aprea 32 and other options...

From € 500 € 650 Per boat | Max 10 passengers

Duration 4 ore 7 ore

(222 Reviews)

Departure from Positano

Pick-up options in numerous ports
Choose a morning or afternoon sail
A boat all to yourself

Abate Primatist G46 and other options...

From € 850 Per boat | Max 8 passengers

Duration 4 ore

MOTORBOAT - UP TO 30 SEATS Shared

Departure from Capri

Save time and money
Kids ride free
The best way to visit the island by sea!

Speedboats

€ 23 € 24 per guest

Duration 2 ore

Free cancellation

(297 Reviews)

Sorrento Insider: Your Complete Guide

A dramatic cliff rising directly above the waters of Italy’s Mediterranean coastline, offering spectacular views over the Bay of Naples. A historic center made up of a maze of narrow lanes lined with shops, cafès, restaurants, and limoncello sellers. To one side, the crystalline sea and to the other lush hills covered in citrus groves. Highlights like Capri, Positano, Amalfi, Ravello, Pompeii, Herculaneum, Mount Vesuvius, and Ischia all within striking distance for a day trip. And to top it off, a mild climate all year round and the delightful cuisine of southern Italy.

Sorrento ticks all the right boxes, which is why it is one of the most famous and popular tourist destinations in Italy. It’s a place you’ll want to return to over and over again.

Where is Sorrento?

Sorrento is in the Italian region of Campania about 50 kilometers (31 miles) south of Naples (Napoli) and 40 kilometers (25 miles) north of Salerno.
This resort town is the capital of the Sorrentine Peninsula, a tongue of land that is home to the towns of Sorrento, Sant’Agnello, Piano di Sorrento, Meta, and Vico Equense. The Amalfi Coast lines the opposite side of the peninsula, with A-list villages like Positano and Amalfi seeing millions of visitors a year.

Where should I stay in Sorrento?

The main square in Sorrento is called Piazza Tasso, where the pedestrian-only Corso Italia and Via San Cesareo set off. This is the heart of the historic center (“centro storico”) and the best area to book an accommodation in Sorrento, as it’s convenient to get around on foot, is thick with trattorias and cafés just steps away, and is a strategic point for setting off to explore the area’s highlights from Pompeii at the foot of Mt. Vesuvius to the Amalfi Coast. The town’s port sits just below the main square, where you can catch boat tours or ferries to Capri (home of the (Blue Grotto) and other destinations in the Bay of Naples and the Circumvesuviana train station is just a few minutes away on foot. Here, you can catch a train to Pompeii or Herculaneum or a Sita bus to Positano or Amalfi.

What should I see in Sorrento?

The history of Sorrento stretches back 1,000 years, so the town is rich in historic and cultural sights. For a good overview of the area’s history, stop at the Museo del Correale di Terranova Museum to visit its archaeological collection with finds dating from the ancient Greeks and Roman, a collection of precious Capodimonte porcelain, and paintings from the Neapolitan school. Be sure to take a stroll through the garden, as well.

While you explore Sorrento’s historic center on foot, stop to admire the frescoed cupola of the del Sedil Dominova, where the local nobility would once gather. From here, walk the narrow lanes downhill to the entrance of the Villa Comunale, a beautiful public garden with a panoramic terrace that takes in all of the Bay of Naples. Along the way, stop to take in the Cloister of San Francesco, built in the 1300s, and the adjacent church. Take a moment to visit the local Church of Sant’Antonino, as well, to admire its fascinating collection of votive objects on the lower floor. Once you return to the main Piazza Tasso, look over the railing on the Valley of the Mills (Vallone dei Mulini), one of the many gorges that cut through the coastline from the mountain peaks to the water’s edge. Here you can take in the remains of a historic mill and woodworks. As evening falls, head down to Marina Grande, a charming fishing village where you can enjoy a dinner of fresh fish and seafood right on the water.

While you’re staying in Sorrento, visit the lovely Bagni della Regina Giovanna in Capo di Sorrento. This unique spot is made up of a natural pool contained in the remains of an ancient Roman villa. Passionate hikers can also take on the Punta Campanella trail that leads to the very far point of the Sorrentine Peninsula.

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Where to Stay

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Restaurant Guide for Sorrento

The best restaurants and pizzerias for lunch and dinner.

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Sorrento's most impressive scenic view blends with a Michelin-starred dining experience

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Top sights

The smallest town on the Sorrentine Peninsula

The commercial hub of the Sorrentine Peninsula

The town with the most beautiful beaches on the Sorrentine Peninsula

The farthest point on the Sorrentine Peninsula

The lesser-known side of the Sorrentine Peninsula

The most important town on the Sorrentine Peninsula