Sorrento Lemon Grove Tour: Tasting Local Products

The oval lemon of Sorrento grows nowhere else on earth.

A guided tour through a traditional lemon grove on the Sorrento Peninsula, where you learn the cultivation techniques behind the IGP-protected oval lemon and taste homemade jams, Provolone del Monaco cheese, lemon-infused olive oil, citrus honey and limoncello. The tour lasts 45 minutes and includes a live English-speaking guide. You can add lunch or dinner in the grove's home restaurant after the tasting.

Step-by-step itinerary

Lemon grove tour and tasting

• Explore La Limonaia lemon grove
• Learn traditional cultivation techniques
• Discover lemon history and uses
• Taste homemade jams and cheese
• Sample lemon-infused olive oil
• Enjoy homemade limoncello drink

The Experience

La Limonaia sits in the heart of Sorrento, a working lemon grove where the famous oval lemon — the symbol of the Sorrento Peninsula and Massa Lubrense — grows under centuries-old methods. As you walk among the trees with your guide, you'll learn the traditional cultivation and production techniques that have kept this fruit thriving for generations, and hear the story of how it moved from ancient roots into modern kitchens across the world. The guide speaks English and walks you through the grove at a pace that lets you absorb both the scent and the history.

The tasting comes at the end of the 45-minute tour and anchors what you've just learned: homemade jams made from the lemon itself; Provolone del Monaco cheese from the region; lemon-infused olive oil; citrus honey; and a chilled glass of the grove's own limoncello. Each item carries the flavor of what you've just walked through, and the limoncello is the signature taste of Sorrento tradition.

If you want to extend the visit, the grove has a home restaurant on-site where you can order lunch or dinner. The menu leans into the lemon — mozzarella grilled in lemon leaf, spaghetti with lemon cream, lemon sorbet — and includes a glass of wine and water. Strollers and prams are welcome, and the grove is suitable for all fitness levels. Public transport stops nearby if you're coming from elsewhere in Sorrento.

What’s included

• Guided tour through the lemon grove with a live English-speaking guide.
• tasting of homemade jams, Provolone del Monaco cheese, lemon-infused olive oil, citrus honey and homemade limoncello.
• optional lunch or dinner in the grove's home restaurant (choose at checkout).

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by Buyourtour di Amo Italy Travel

Is this one for you?Book the tour alone if you want the grove and the tasting in a single morning visit; add lunch or dinner if you'd like to stay longer and eat among the trees, with the lemon dishes extending what you've just learned about the fruit.

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Top questions

What exactly is the oval lemon of Sorrento, and why does it only grow here?

The oval lemon is the protected variety of the Sorrento Peninsula and Massa Lubrense, marked with the IGP designation that means it can only be grown in this specific region. Your guide explains its ancient roots and the centuries-old cultivation techniques that keep it thriving only on this stretch of the Amalfi Coast, and how it became one of the world's most celebrated lemons.

How long does the lemon grove tour take?

The guided tour lasts 45 minutes, including the walk through the grove and the tasting of local products at the end.

What do I taste at the end of the tour?

You taste homemade jams, Provolone del Monaco cheese, lemon-infused olive oil, citrus honey, and a chilled glass of homemade limoncello — all made or sourced locally and tied to the lemon and the region.

Can I eat lunch or dinner at the grove after the tour?

Yes, the grove has a home restaurant on-site where you can order lunch or dinner. You choose this option at checkout, and the menu features lemon-forward dishes like mozzarella grilled in lemon leaf and spaghetti with lemon cream, plus lemon sorbet, a glass of wine and water.

Is the tour suitable for young children or people with mobility concerns?

The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels. Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, and specialized infant seats are available. The grove is accessible and the pace is manageable for most visitors.