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"Wonderful tour of both food, neighborhoods and art in Sorrento. Great mix of local family spots, local artisan shops and great food. Got a little of everything but didn’t feel too full at the end. The Gnocchi spot was amazing and all the wine selected weren’t perfectly throughout. Highly recommend!"

"What an incredible evening! Giovanni took us on a wonderful walk through the streets of Sorrento, introducing us to hidden gems and local favorites we never would’ve found on our own. Every stop was a treat, including delicious local cheeses and perfectly soft gnocchi (my personal favorites!) but honestly, I cleaned every plate. Giovanni was the perfect guide; friendly, funny, and full of stories about Sorrento’s history, food culture, and daily life. You could tell he truly loves what he does, and his passion made the experience even more special. If you’re looking for an authentic taste of Sorrento with a side of great company, don’t miss this tour. Come hungry; you’ll leave full and happy!"

"We had the BEST time with Giovanni on the Sorrento food and history tour! He was warm, fun, and so knowledgeable—sharing stories and history that made the city come alive. Every stop was a treat, from sipping local drinks to tasting authentic desserts, and the lunch in the lemon garden was unforgettable. 🍋 Giovanni made the whole experience feel personal and special. We left not only full and happy but also with a deeper appreciation of Sorrento’s culture and traditions. Highly recommend this tour if you want to experience the heart (and flavors!) of Sorrento!"

"Sorrento is a beautiful tourist town but Gianni was able to give us an authentic local experience. He was knowledgable, easy going and passionate about his local Sorrento. We enjoyed our tour very much."

"Giovanni was amazing and gave us a great local perspective of the city. He answered all of our questions and showed us some great little gems in town both for food and history. We really appreciated his time and company. We never felt rushed either. "

"I am in Sorrento on holiday with my daughter. We did the 10 tastes of Sorrento tour with Giovanni. We enjoyed every bit of the tour. Giovanni provided information on the sites of Sorrento and took us to taste the foods. All were excellent! Book your tour with Giovanni- he personalizes the tour for you. Highly recommended!"

"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! "

"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! "