Sorrento

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

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.

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What travelers think of our Italy experiences

Ricky Jun 2025

Our guide (Daniela) was extremely knowledgeable about the sights and historical places of Naples. She was accommodating to our interests- best place for gelato and pastries the shopping area, the Spanish quarter. It was an extremely hot day but we weren’t rushed, it was our tour and Dan was so accommodating. On reflection it was great value for money as we saw lots and learnt lots about the fantastic Naples, the culture and history. Truly fascinating city.

June 2025

Our guide, Martina, was extremely knowledgeable and gave us just the right amount of history/facts about all the sites we were seeing. Loved that she tailored the tour exactly to our needs and wants. Great experience. Thank you Martina!

David Jun 2025

Serena was our guide and she made the tour fantastic from beginning to end. She tailored it to our needs and was so knowledgeable. We sample the local food, heard about local culture and history. Serena’s passion for Napoli was infectious. We would highly recommend, even to teeenagers..our 14 and 16 year old loved it.

June 2025

The local insights of Onofrio gave us another view on many aspects of the city

Henry Jun 2025

The tour was everything we expected and more. Roberto was an excellent tour and host to the city of Naples. With Roberto we were able to learn about the history and authentic tastes of the city. Highly recommended.

June 2025

Benedetta met us at our hotel for a four-hour private walking tour of Venice. As a local (born and bred) Benedetta displayed a great deal of knowledge of the history and culture of Venice. We ambled around going where we wanted and seeing more besides. We’d opted for this tour on Day 1 of our trip, primarily to source inside knowledge of the sights to visit, how to avoid the queues and the best locations to eat/drink and take a ‘romantic’ Gondola ride. That evening we ate at a fantastic seafood restaurant (Al Colombo) in the quiet back-streets close to Rialto Bridge. The following day, we took Benedetta’s advice and headed to the quieter Jewish Quarter (Cannaregio) after a lovely Gondola ride in San Toma area. This tour was an excellent way to see the city at an easy pace and gain an insider’s knowledge of the city and its sights. Thoroughly recommended!

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FAQs

Your questions, answered

Is this a traditional tour?

No. Our experiences are unscripted and designed around you. Instead of following a rigid itinerary, your host will plan a personalized journey that feels natural, immersive, and unique.

How does personalization work?

After booking, you’ll complete a short questionnaire about your interests and travel style. We’ll match you with the best host who will tailor the experience to you. You'll have the opportunity to chat with them before the experience and agree on a plan.

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 to visit?

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.