Hidden Gems • 3 hours 5

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Secrets in Sorrento: Gardens, Shrines and Streets You’d Miss

Move quietly through Sorrento’s real rhythm—garden cloisters, whispering alleys, and lived-in corners even locals pass without noticing.

What makes this experience special

This walk slips beneath the surface. No crowds, no landmarks, just slow, sensory discovery in the places Sorrento keeps for itself.

Key highlights

Begin in a quiet piazza where locals pause on their way to work or mass
Visit a cloister garden filled with herbs, silence, and flickering light
Walk alleyways where saints watch from painted shrines above drying tomatoes
Sit at a hidden viewpoint above ancient city walls, untouched by tours
Follow a path muffled by plants and lined with doors that rarely open
Discover a hidden café terrace high above the crowds, if the moment’s right
Let your host offer paths to follow or leave you to find your own

What to know before you go

Here’s everything you need to know before your day unfolds.

At a glance What’s included Things to know

3 hours

Fully tailored to your preferences

English Other languages may be requested

Walking experience may use public transport for long distances

What’s included

Tailored itinerary based on your preferences

A knowledgeable host who knows the hidden gems

Flexible start times to fit your day

What’s not included

Food, drinks and shopping expenses

Transport fares or attraction entry fees

Meeting point

Piazza Sant'Antonino | Sorrento, Piazza Sant'Antonino, 9, 80067 Sorrento NA, Italy

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience

What to bring

How your day could unfold

A flexible, unscripted experience designed entirely around your interests. Your host will adapt the day based on what excites you most

Here’s what your experience could look like

These are just suggestions from our hosts to inspire your day. Your host will tailor the experience to suit your interests and tastes

Meeting point

Piazza Sant'Antonino | Sorrento, Piazza Sant'Antonino, 9, 80067 Sorrento NA, Italy

Monastero di Santa Maria delle Grazie

A convent garden of stillness, stone, and distant song

Secrets in Sorrento: Gardens, Shrines and Streets You’d Miss

A few turns from the meeting point lies a convent garden most people miss. Its silence holds the scent of drying herbs, old stone, and beeswax. A hymn may drift past, or not. It doesn't matter. This is where you begin to feel how far you've stepped from the crowds.

Vico II San Cesareo – Everyday Rituals

A lived-in alley where time moves more slowly

This alley isn’t famous, but it’s full of life. Shrines in corners, balconies with tomatoes hanging to dry, soft voices in dialect. A lace-maker might wave you in. A crumbling arch may hide a lemon grove. Here, time stretches out.

Largo Parsano Vecchio

A stone bench above the forgotten edge of old Sorrento

Behind a scooter repair shop and school wall is a bench above ancient stone. The Greek-Roman city’s edge lies quietly below, no plaque, no fanfare. Just garden, wall, sea, sky. You may stay a while or just let the view pass through you. The stillness does the rest.

Vicolo della Pietà – The Soundless Street

A shadowed lane where sound softens and scent lingers

They say this street has no echo, and it feels true. Ferns spill from windowsills. Basil brushes your arm. Somewhere, sauce simmers. You might glimpse an old perfumier’s open door, or maybe not.

Optional Close: Hidden Terrace Above Piazza Tasso

A quiet rooftop café known mostly to locals

If time and mood align, your host may lead you through a plain door and up a stair, onto a café terrace above the square that no one below can see. Locals come here to write, think, breathe. There’s no menu sign. Just the quiet of knowing you’ve found something others didn’t.

Real Stories, Real Connections

See our hosts and guests creating memories

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Curious Souls Beneath the Tuscan Sun

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Toasting New Friendships with a Taste of Italy

Sunlit Streets and Shared Laughs

A Perfect Afternoon Under the Italian Sky

Warm Welcome in a Timeless Italian Square

Discovering Italy’s Charm Together – A Family Day Out

A Group of Explorers Soaking Up the City’s Energy

Capturing Joy in Every Corner

See what happens when you travel unscripted!

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What travelers think of our Italy experiences

Wayne Nov 2025

Liz was very knowledgeable about the area and showed us lots of interesting places.

Asha Nov 2025

Cristiano was amazing ! The 2 hrs were so full of information and fabulous sights ! He even gave us restaurant recos . Thoroughly enjoyed our time in Bologna , thanks to the amazing start by Cristiano !

Valentina Nov 2025

Diego è stato un ottima guida, molto attento alle descrizioni e allo stesso tempo socievole e colloquiale. È stato interessante e divertente, perlustrale il centro di Bologna seguendo le sue indicazioni. Lo consigliamo è un ottimo accompagnatore :) Diego was an excellent guide, very attentive to his descriptions and at the same time sociable and conversational. It was interesting and fun, exploring the center of Bologna following his directions. We highly recommend him; he's an excellent guide :)

Angela Nov 2025

Within 3 hours we got an impressive insight and overview of Napoli. Armando is an excellent guide who managed to share the flavor of Napoli. From historical background, to architecture, food specialties, importance of football, development of the city and the improvement of safety until the special dialect and breathtaking view over the bay of Napoli to the Vesuv. It not a boring lecture but a very lively tour !

Angela Nov 2025

Armando managed to give us a real flavor of Napoli , a lively tour covering all aspects of the city and people living there

Ronald Nov 2025

Liz was great she knows her history of Sorrento and was extremely informative and helpful!

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FAQs

Your questions, answered

Is this a traditional tour or something different?

This isn’t a traditional tour with a fixed script. It’s a fully personalized day shaped around your interests, whether it’s culture, history, neighborhoods, or hidden local spots. Your host is a knowledgeable local, more like a friend showing you their city. It’s flexible, one-on-one, and tailored entirely to you.

How does personalization work?

After booking, you’ll receive a short questionnaire where you can share your interests, travel style, and any must-see spots. Based on that, we’ll match you with a local host who’ll reach out to plan your personalized itinerary..

Will I know my itinerary in advance?

Yes, you will have the opportunity to chat with your host directly and agree on a plan for the day. However, there’s always room for spontaneity and local surprises!

What if I don’t know what I want to explore?

That’s completely fine! Select an experience theme or a flexible discovery experience, and after booking, answer a few questions so your host can design the perfect experience for you.

Will I see famous landmarks or just hidden gems?

Both! Your host will take you to iconic sights if you want to see them, but they’ll also introduce you to places and stories most travelers miss.

Can I request specific places or types of stops?

Yes! After booking, you will receive a questionnaire where you can highlight must-visit spots and anything else you’d like to include, and your host will craft your experience around them.

How much walking is involved?

This depends on the experience, but your host can adjust the pace to suit your comfort level.

Can I change the meeting place?

Yes, you will be in touch with your host before your experience, and you can agree on a different meeting point with them. Your host can meet you anywhere central that’s convenient.

Can my host meet me at my accommodation?

Hotel meet-ups are available upon request in central areas. If you're staying outside the city, your host will recommend the best meeting spot and guide you with directions.

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Solomon

Nov 2025

Probably the best tour for any first timer in Melbourne. Rhonda was exceptionally knowledgeable and took her time to explain the layout of the city and the history of Melbourne. By the time we finished the tour, I moved around the city like a pro. I could find my way around without asking for directions. Thank you very much Rhonda.

Kirsten

Dennis is a fantastic guide. He really listened to what we wanted to focus on and led us to some great foodie locations. We were so full by the end of the tour.

Julia

Steve, our guide was amazing. We were in Seoul for only 23 hours but he packed in a lot of history and sightseeing into our tour. Highly recommended. Steve was very knowledgeable and kind!