Mediterranean Dinner in Positano: Walk & Family Cellar Meal

Climb through lemon groves and oak forest to eat what the family grows

A three-and-a-half-hour activity in Positano combines a guided walk up the hillside village of Montepertuso with a dinner in a family cellar. You climb past terraced vineyards, lemon groves and medicinal plants, pass through the Buco di Montepertuso rock formation, and end on a natural balcony overlooking the coast. The meal (farm appetizers, eggplant parmigiana, rigatoni with ragù and meatballs, pasta and beans, and tiramisu) is served on a sea-view terrace or in the cellar depending on weather, paired with the family's own wine.

The experience

The walk itself is the entry point. You start on one of the paths that winds through the Buco di Montepertuso, the rock arch that gave the village its name, and your guide tells the legends and history tied to it. The route climbs through Mediterranean scrub (oak, holm oak, strawberry trees, chestnut), and crosses natural stairs built into the hillside. As you gain height, the terraces come into view: vineyards, lemon groves, vegetable plots worked by hand. This is not a manicured trail. It is the landscape the locals move through daily, and the guide narrates the traditions and hard work that shaped it.

The cellar has belonged to the same family for four generations. When you arrive, you step into a working space, not a restaurant, where the meal unfolds as the family cooks and serves it. Farm-cured meats and cheeses from the Lattari Mountains open the spread, followed by eggplant parmigiana layered with mozzarella and parmesan, then rigatoni with the family's own meat sauce and meatballs. Pasta and beans cooked in a terracotta pan comes next, and tiramisu closes the meal. Wine from the family's vineyard accompanies the courses for guests aged 18 and over. The terrace overlooks the sea if the weather holds. If not, you eat in the cellar itself.

Your guide speaks English, Italian or German and stays with the group throughout. Bring at least half a litre of water and wear comfortable shoes with non-slip soles. The uphill walk is steady but manageable. Children from age four are welcome, and the family can accommodate infants in a pram or stroller on the lower sections of the path.

What’s included

• A live guide in your choice of English, Italian or German.
• the walk through Montepertuso and the Buco di Montepertuso arch.
• all five courses of the meal (farm appetizers, eggplant parmigiana, rigatoni with ragù and meatballs, pasta and beans, tiramisu).
• wine for guests aged 18 and over.
• use of the sea-view terrace or cellar for dining.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 18:00

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (18 to 75 years) · Youth (13 to 17 years) · Child (4 to 12 years) · Under 4: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, German and Italian

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Franco Trekking

Is this one for you?The walk climbs steadily uphill through natural stairs and terraced slopes, so wear non-slip shoes and bring water. The pace is manageable for most fitness levels, but the terrain is uneven and the ascent is real. This is a working hillside, not a groomed trail. If you want to eat food the family grows and cooks, and you are willing to walk to reach it, this suits you.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, German and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 17 years); Child (4 to 12 years). Children under 4 can't be included in the booking.

What is the Buco di Montepertuso and why does the walk pass through it?

The Buco di Montepertuso is a natural rock arch formation in the hillside above Positano that gave the village its name. The walk begins by passing through it, and your guide shares the legends and history connected to this landmark as you start climbing.

What crops and plants will I see on the walk up the hillside?

The terraced slopes are planted with vineyards, lemon groves and vegetable gardens. The surrounding Mediterranean scrub includes oak, holm oak, strawberry trees and chestnut, along with medicinal plants that grow wild on the path.

Where does the meal take place and what happens if the weather is bad?

The dinner is served either on a terrace with a sea view or inside the family cellar, depending on weather conditions. Both settings are part of the same four-generation family property where the food is prepared.

What wine is served with dinner?

The family serves their own wine produced from vineyards on the hillside. Wine is available only to guests aged 18 and over.