Sorrento, Italy - Travel Guide

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Updated: 2026-09-28

Sorrento, a picturesque coastal town perched on dramatic cliffs, offers breathtaking views of the Bay of Naples and Mount Vesuvius. Visit to enjoy its famous limoncello, explore narrow streets filled with boutiques, and use it as an ideal base for day trips to Amalfi, Pompeii, and Capri.

Top things to do in Sorrento

Things to do in Sorrento include Pompeii Archaeological Park, Piazza Tasso, Positano. Here are 15 places worth knowing, with a short note on each.

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Day 1

Stops
5
  1. 1
    Chiesa di San Francesco
    35 km
  2. 2
    Marina GrandeVillage
    1.2 km (🚶 22 min)
  3. 3
    Marina PiccolaNeighbourhood
    15 km
  4. 4
    Corso ItaliaCity Center
    450 m (🚶 7 min)
  5. 5
    Vallone dei Mulini (Valley of the Mills)Valley · City Center
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Day 2

Stops
5
  1. 1
    Cattedrale dei Santi Filippo e Giacomo (Sorrento Cathedral)Church · City Center
    100 m (🚶 2 min)
  2. 2
    Sedile DominovaCity Center
    200 m (🚶 3 min)
  3. 3
    Sorrento Coastline WalkTown · Waterfront
    800 m (🚶 12 min)
  4. 4
    Museum CorrealeArt museum · Sorrento
    12 km
  5. 5
    Villa Comunale
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Day 3

Stops
7
Walking
18 min
  1. 1
    Piazza TassoSquare · City Center
    100 m (🚶 1 min)
  2. 2
    Basilica di Sant'AntoninoChurch
    300 m (🚶 6 min)
  3. 3
    Small Port
    50 m (🚶 1 min)
  4. 4
    Sorrento PortHarbour · Port Area
    200 m (🚶 5 min)
  5. 5
    Villa Comunale
    50 m (🚶 2 min)
  6. 6
    Church of San Francesco
    200 m (🚶 3 min)
  7. 7
    Via San Cesareo
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Frequently asked questions

What are the top things to do in Sorrento?

Pompeii Archaeological Park, Piazza Tasso, Positano, Villa Comunale, Amalfi, Blue Grotto and 9 more. Piazza Tasso: Sorrento's vibrant central square, perfect for people-watching and starting your city exploration.

What can you do in 3 days in Sorrento?

Day 1: Chiesa di San Francesco, Marina Grande, Marina Piccola, Corso Italia. Day 2: Cattedrale dei Santi Filippo e Giacomo (Sorrento Cathedral), Sedile Dominova, Sorrento Coastline Walk, Museum Correale. Day 3: Piazza Tasso, Basilica di Sant'Antonino, Small Port, Sorrento Port.

Which areas should you explore in Sorrento?

The itinerary for Sorrento runs through City Center, Waterfront, Sorrento and Port Area.

Which museums are worth visiting in Sorrento?

Museums worth visiting in Sorrento: Blue Grotto and Museum Correale (Sorrento).

Which churches are worth seeing in Sorrento?

Churches worth seeing in Sorrento: Cattedrale dei Santi Filippo e Giacomo (Sorrento Cathedral) (City Center) and Basilica di Sant'Antonino.

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