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6H
City Tours, Culture and History, Food Tours
8 people
English, Italian
Meet your licences english speaking local guide and explore Ravello, the elegant international City of Music which sits on a promontory at 350 metres above the Mediterranean Sea with spectacular views over the other towns of the Amalfi Coast.
Ravello historically has been the inspiring escape for artists, writers, intellectuals, musicians and composers such as Wagner, Toscanini, Escher, Mirò, Lawrence.
Amble along the historical centre and reach Villa Cimbrone whose origins date back to the 11th century: the Villa and its wide elegant gardens are located in a strategic position, standing at the edge of the cliffs and offering dramatic views over Amalfi’s coastline. Pause for a moment at the Terrazzo dell’Infinito (Terrace of Infinity), a natural balcony embellished with impressive marble busts, with an almost 360 degree view of the coastline and the distinctive, colourful Mediterranean Amalfi coast landscape with its terraced lemon groves.
Wander along the ancient alleyways, churches and nobleman’s residences while your guide will unveil the most interesting stories of this long history’s town.
Private transfer: our driver will take you to Amalfi, the Italy’s oldest maritime republic.
With our guide stroll along the narrow and colourful alleyways of this ancien town, discover its cultural treasures while tasting local delicacies.
Amalfi is dominated by its impressive Duomo Cathedral that combine an Arab-Norman style facade with an indoor baroque architecture and with bright coloured tiles.
Saunter to the local fishmonger, bread bakery and stop to a limoncello maker using “Amalfi sfusato limone”, with tastings.
Treat yourself at the historic local patisserie established at the beginning of the 19th century. All their delicacies, including chocolate and gelato, are still produced in their pastry-making laboratory. Try their “scorzette al limone” dipped in artisanal chocolate as well as a local pastry like babà, delizia al limone or Santa Rosa pastry. Selected tastings are included.
Part of the walk is exposed, so it is recommended to use sunscreen and to wear a sunhat.
It is appropriate to use hiking shoes (or at least comfortable closed-toe shoes).
Please see more details below:
This is a private tour, exclusively for your group and its price varies by group size: please check it using the booking tool.
Private Transfer from Ravello to Amalfi is included. Pick-up and drop off (private transfer service) is available on request at an extra charge. Please contact us for further information: we’ll be happy to help.
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