Sorrento · HISTORICAL TOURS

9 History Tours around Sorrento Worth Booking

9 tours  ·  from $43 a head

This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 9 history tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.

Private Guided Multimedia Exhibition on the History of Sorrento - Pompeii’s destruction in a reconstructed scene
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Private Guided Multimedia Exhibition on the History of Sorrento

1.Private Guided Multimedia Exhibition on the History of Sorrento

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 90 reviews · 45 minutes (approx.) · from $15Our pick

See Sorrento’s past and Pompeii’s final moments in a private 45-minute multimedia show, with English guidance and free cancellation.

“The guide was good but it was pretty much all in one room. Lights just turned on and off the spotlight different displays. Really not much to see. Not as I expected from the listing”

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Guided tour of a historic lemon grove in Sorrento - What happens during the 45-minute grove walk
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Guided tour of a historic lemon grove in Sorrento

2.Guided tour of a historic lemon grove in Sorrento

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 71 reviews · 45 minutes (approx.) · from $48

Tour Sorrento’s historic lemon grove, learn local citrus traditions, and taste limoncello, marmalade, olive oil, and regional snacks.

“The tour was nice and informative, especially when you’re able to learn more in depth about something you wouldn’t think to be detailed. The tasting paired it was nice and well thought out.”

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Guided Tours of Pompeii Excavations Historical and Cultural Itineraries - Venus and Apollo: religion in Pompeii’s open spaces
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Guided Tours of Pompeii Excavations Historical and Cultural Itineraries

Authentic Amalfi Lemon Tour & Tasting in the Historical Garden - Meeting Giovanna at the Amalfi Historical Garden
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Authentic Amalfi Lemon Tour & Tasting in the Historical Garden

4.Authentic Amalfi Lemon Tour & Tasting in the Historical Garden

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 52 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $49

Tour Amalfi’s historic organic lemon terraces with Giovanna, then taste homemade lemonade, limoncello, and lemon cake above the sea.

“Joanna was very friendly and passionate about her families farm. We loved having her as a guide! We learned about the lemon farming process and enjoyed lovely snacks and drinks at the end. Would absolutely recommend!!”

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Visit Costiera Sorrento Coast Between history and legend - Marina di Puolo and the view toward Vesuvius
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Visit Costiera Sorrento Coast Between history and legend

5.Visit Costiera Sorrento Coast Between history and legend

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 49 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $66

Cruise the Sorrento Coast on a small boat with swimming stops, live commentary, coastal views, drinks, and limoncello tasting.

“This Operator Cancelled on the Morning of the our Tour just 2 hours before we were due to depart - citing "Choppy water" but yet we were able to go out with a different operator rhe same afternoon. We also sailed past one of this operators Boats so we think they simply overbooked and didn't have e the honesty to tell us. They tried to force us to change the date to the following day at first but we were going home so could not do this. The Operator also told us it was OUR Responsibility to make Viator aware so that we could claim a refund. Only for the…”

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Amalfi Organic Lemon Tour & Tasting in the Historical Garden - The sea-view break and the tasting table
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Amalfi Organic Lemon Tour & Tasting in the Historical Garden

6.Amalfi Organic Lemon Tour & Tasting in the Historical Garden

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 46 reviews · 1.5 - 2.5 hours · from $59

Tour Amalfi’s ancient organic lemon terraces with Giovanna, tasting lemonade, cake, and limoncello while learning the farm’s family story.

“The tour was amazing and very informative telling the story of how lemons came to Amalfi. Giovanna was very passionate about her family’s farm and proud that it was organic. Lots to see and taste whilst there and the views were stunning. The tours are important revenue for the farm and would totally recommend this tour. A must do in Amalfi.”

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Guided tour of the history and tradition of the Sorrento lemon - Walking through Pizzo garden and its old citrus trees
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Guided tour of the history and tradition of the Sorrento lemon

7.Guided tour of the history and tradition of the Sorrento lemon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · from $59

Tour a historic Sorrento lemon grove, learn old growing traditions, taste homemade treats, and enjoy sea views from a Sant’Agnello terrace.

“Pia was one of the most genuine tour guides we had in Italy - she was truly super. We were most surprised by the details of how and where the lemons of Sorrento got their origin. Highly recommend this tour.”

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Pompeii Walking Tour: The Real History of the Ruins - Teatro Grande and the quieter Odeon
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Pompeii Walking Tour: The Real History of the Ruins

Full-Day Private History Tour in Amalfi Coast with Pick Up - The value of a private car on this coast
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Full-Day Private History Tour in Amalfi Coast with Pick Up

9.Full-Day Private History Tour in Amalfi Coast with Pick Up

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $451

Private Amalfi Coast tour from Sorrento with Positano, Amalfi, and Ravello, plus flexible local driving and an early start.

“Missemo was a great driver and guide. I highly recommend him. He is a local and knows the area. He took us to Positano, Ravello, Amalfi and Minore. Tour went overtime but he didn’t mind at all. Took us to great lunch and dessert stops in Amalfi and Minore. Do the 7:30am pickup at your hotel to get ahead of the traffic. You won’t regret it.”

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