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"Giovanni provided us with an authentic encapsulation of the lovely town of Sorrento. His chill relaxed nature matches the energy of the environment. Giovanni has intimate relationships with the local community which provided us with an insider’s glimpse, tasty samplings, and food recommendations. He was also very patient with our unavoidable delays. We highly recommend spending some time with Giovanni !"

"We had a brilliant few hours with Giovanni eating and drinking like a local. It was a treat to be ordered for by somebody who knows the best cuisine in the area. We especially loved the gnocchi and deli plate. Highly recommend booking towards the start of your holiday so you have more chance to go back to places. Thank you! "

"Alessandra was a great guide. She gave us a local's perspective on Sorrento and helped us make the most of our time there. Her tips on where and what to eat (best gellato in town) and what to see were invaluable. Well worth it."

"If you're coming to Sorrento and would like a special food tour, I encourage to consider Giovanni at WithLocals.com. His laid back style fits perfect with the chill vibe of the coast. As a native son of the city, his knowledge of all things Sorrento is vast. Giovanni exposed us to much more than Sorrento’s food, he explained its history, took us to see a fourth-generation wood artisan, gave us tips about tours and showed us sights that are not usually seen when people visit the area. If this is your first trip to the city it is a great way to get acclimated and get the most out of your visit. The Food: I am a bit obsessed about Italian cuisine, and the tour exposed me to more things that I did not know. At our second stop we went to Caseficio Aprede Francesco. We sampled meats and cheeses from the region. I discovered that I love Salame Napoletano. It’s a pork sausage with a slightly smoky flavor, but with an underlying sweetness. We had that with two cheeses, a Provolone del Monaco and a Foridilatte. The latter is similar to a mozzarella cheese but comes exclusively from whole cow’s milk. Caseficio produces it in-house daily. The Provolone is produced locally and has also has a savory, buttery texture that pairs great with the salame. If you have tasted provolone from other areas, you will really like this version. Topping off this stop was a wonderful biscuit known as Tarallo. They are seasoned with lard, brandy, aniseed and other flavorings and then shaped into a circle. They are dry, but oh so savory and are great with wine. So perfect! Our next stop was a family-owned restaurant featuring gnocchi. Coincidentally, it is called Gnocchi, osteria di famiglia. We tasted the pride of Sorrento the Gnocchi alla Sorrentina. They first sautéed their gnocchi in tomato sauce, Parmesan, and fresh basil, before baking it in the oven more Parmesan and mozzarella which forms a crispy crust. Yes, there was more wine. We had three other stops: one to try a pasty called Baba, which was a rum-soaked cake shaped like a cork. I am not a sweet person, but my wife loved it and she is a pastry aficionado. Another was at a coffee shop called Gentile Café. Their Neapolitan espresso coffee was really strong with a deep, dark roast. They served their coffee with this Lemon Cake with sweet lemon drizzle that was light despite a copious amount of sugar. Again, my wife approved wholeheartedly. I will finish this review properly, at the Limoncello shop. This liquor is ubiquitous in the region and in downtown Sorrento it is everywhere. We sampled five different kinds of Limoncello, and ate Limoncello cookies, candies, and other products. I think I got drunk in four minutes (not really). We went over our tour time by over 30 minutes, yes Giovanni checked with us if that was ok. We were having fun listening to his families stories and experiences in his hometown. He still spends the tourist season in Sorrento and then goes back to Naples where his family lives now. He started his own tour company there, so apparently we need to go eat pizza for a day with him. Oh no, what will we do?!? Sign up for his tours – you will be really happy to meet someone with a passion for the tastes of southern Italy along Amalfi Coast and beyond."

"Giovanni was easy to talk to, has a real passion for the food, and it was a great way to taste many of the local cuisine which was delicious! "

"Costantino, a 6th generation Capri resident knows Capri! He lives is every day and it shows. His passion for Capri was infectious and now I cannot wait to return. The tour took us away from the overtly tourist spots and focused on the beauty of the island and its history. Best of all he engaged my 13 year old and kept him interested. Highly recommended. "

"Our family group of 7 spent an entire day with Constantino on Capri. We had a wonderful day. He is very kind and friendly and very knowledgeable with so many interesting details to share about the area. Easily one of our best guides we had in Italy. "

"Constantino was great! He is a 3rd generation Capri resident and I believe his grandfather started the first travel agency in Capri. Constantino lives on Capri so we really got an insider's view into the beautiful island. We were there on 12/4 when most of the stores/restaurants were closed but it was still beautiful, interesting and informative. Constantino designed a walking tour of the island and provided interesting details and history. It was great to almost have the island to ourselves! We would definitely look for opportunities to book other tours with Constantino when we return to Italy. Nothing beats a private, customized tour with a local. Thank you Constantino for an excellent time!"

"We had a great day with Enzo. He grew up in the area, so he really knows the mountains, and he was a lot of fun and easy to be with. He listened well to the kind of day we wanted to have. You may be able to do the Path of God without a guide, but particularly in November (the low season) it is useful to have someone help you with the logistics of where and how to go. In addition to his wealth of information about the path and the surrounding nature, Enzo took us on the ferry to Amalfi and for a tour of Atrani — all very beautiful. Thank you Enzo for a memorable day. "

"We had a great time tasting different foods. Giovanni was very informative and knowledgeable."