Day Trip to Capri
Capri 8 hrs
Take a ferry to the iconic island of Capri and explore its grottoes and views.
Where to stay
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At a glance
Climate
Mediterranean
Languages
Italian and English
Local currency
EUR
(EUR)
Local time
(GMT+2)
Ideal trip length
3–7 days
Cost level
4 of 5 · our research
Suggested area to stay
Centro Storico
Tap water
Generally described as safe to drink
Tipping
Not mandatory, rounding up is common
What this place is for
History
95 · Outstanding
Culture
90 · Outstanding
Food
90 · Outstanding
Family
75 · Good
Our own 0–100 ratings for this one destination. They describe a city; they are not a league table of cities.
Food to try
Limoncello
Gnocchi alla Sorrentina
Delizia al Limone
Pizza Napoletana
When to visit Sorrento
How good each month is here, on this destination's own scale. It compares months within this city, never one city against another.
Best months: July
Busiest: Jun-Aug
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Jan40
Cool, some rain
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Feb45
Cool, chance of rain
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Mar60
Mild, pleasant
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Apr75
Warm, sunny
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May85
Very warm, ideal
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Jun90
Hot, sunny, peak
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Jul95
Hot, sunny, crowded
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Aug90
Hot, sunny, crowded
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Sept80
Warm, pleasant
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Oct70
Mild, comfortable
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Nov55
Cooler, some rain
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Dec45
Cool, festive
Things to do in Sorrento
8 places worth your time, grouped by when they are at their best.
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Best in the morning
4 places
Lemon Grove Tour & Tasting
Rural Sorrento 2.5 hrs
Learn about Sorrento's famous lemons and taste local limoncello.
Amalfi Coast Drive
Amalfi Coast 8 hrs
Experience the breathtaking coastal road with stops in Positano and Amalfi.
Pompeii & Herculaneum Excursion
Pompeii/Herculaneum 7 hrs
Step back in time exploring the remarkably preserved ancient Roman cities.
Best in the afternoon
2 places
Visit Marina Grande
Marina Grande 2 hrs
Discover a charming fishing village with colorful boats and seafood restaurants.
Cooking Class
Various 3 hrs
Learn to prepare traditional Sorrentine dishes.
Any time of day
2 places
Explore Piazza Tasso
Centro Storico 1.5 hrs
Soak in the vibrant atmosphere of Sorrento's main square.
Walk through Vallone dei Mulini
Centro Storico 1 hr
Peer into the deep, ancient valley with abandoned mills.
Things to book
Tours and activities in Sorrento
Guided tours, day trips and tickets to book alongside your stay.
Standard tour
Tour of Pompeii with tour guide plus wine testing and lunch in a winery Vesuvius
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Unstructured tour
Private Trasportation To Pompeii + Lunch And Wine Tasting 6 Hours Total
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Activity tour
Sorrento Farm Experience: Wine Tasting, Pizza and Cheese Making
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Activity tour
Vineyard Tour at one of the most famous wine-production centres in the Amalfi C.
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Standard tour
Pompeii and wine testing from Naples or Sorrento
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Unstructured tour
Private Tour: Campania Food and Wine Day Trip from Sorrento with lunch
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Standard tour
Pompeii, Vesuvius & Wine Tasting
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Standard tour
Pompeii, Herculaneum & Wine Tour, with Licensed Guide included
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Practical ratings
Our own ratings and key insights for this destination.
Near Sorrento
Straight-line distance from the centre of Sorrento.
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