Sorrento: Farm Food Tour with Olive Oil & Limoncello Tasting

Summary

Family-run Sorrento farm tour tasting olive oil and limoncello

You’ll walk lemon groves in Sorrento, learn family secrets behind olive oil and limoncello making, and taste everything from house wine to honey-drizzled cheese. A local guide welcomes you like family. Expect laughter over lunch beneath the vines—and maybe a new appreciation for simple flavors.

What’s the experience like?

I nearly tripped over a chicken right at the start — honestly, I was too busy staring at the lemon trees to watch my feet. The air on this Sorrento farm smells like citrus and something earthy, kind of like sun-warmed hay. Our guide Maria (who’s apparently related to everyone here) waved us over with a laugh and showed us how her nonna still makes olive oil by hand. There was this old stone mill, chipped in places but still working — she let us taste the oil straight from the press, peppery and green. I never thought olive oil could actually tingle on your tongue.

We wandered between rows of olives and lemons, Maria pointing out which trees belonged to her great-grandfather. She told stories about harvests gone wrong or right — her uncle once fell asleep in the grove during siesta and woke up covered in bees (she swears it’s true). The wine cellar was cool and smelled faintly of musty wood; their red table wine is poured from these big glass jugs. I tried to ask about the fermentation process but got distracted by a plate of cheese drizzled with honey — that combo surprised me.

Lunch was outside under vines, all food from the farm: fresh bread, tomatoes so sweet they barely needed salt, homemade marmalade, even lemonade made right there. Someone asked for seconds on limoncello (not me… okay maybe me). The whole thing felt more like visiting distant relatives than a tour group. By the end, we were all sticky-fingered and laughing about our attempts at Italian pronunciation — Maria just shook her head fondly at us. I still think about that first taste of olive oil every time I cook now.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Farm tour and tasting experience

• Walk among olive and lemon groves
• Watch organic farming demonstrations
• Visit old oil mill and wine cellar
• Learn traditional red wine making
• Taste fresh lemonade and olive oil
• Sample citrus marmalades, honey, cheese
• Enjoy Limoncello and traditional meal

Top questions

Is pickup included in this Sorrento farm food tour?

Yes, pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points are included.

What foods do you taste on the Sorrento farm tour?

You’ll try fresh lemonade, olive oil specialties, citrus marmalades, honey, cheese, limoncello, red table wine, and a traditional Italian meal.

How long has the family run this Sorrento farm?

The same family has owned and operated the farm for four generations.

Is this tour suitable for all fitness levels?

Yes, it’s suitable for all physical fitness levels and is wheelchair accessible.

Is lunch included in the Sorrento food experience?

Yes, a light lunch made with organic products from the farm is included.

Are children allowed on this tour?

Yes, but infant meals are not included; minimum drinking age is 18 years for alcohol tastings.

What’s included

Your day includes pickup and drop-off at set meeting points around Sorrento, guided walks through olive and lemon groves with hands-on demonstrations by locals, tastings of house-made olive oil specialties, limoncello and wine in their rustic cellar, plus a light lunch featuring organic products grown right on the farm before heading back relaxed (and full).