What to See in Sorrento, Italy: Free Audio Guide

Sorrento is a historic town overlooking the Gulf of Naples, known for its churches, lively squares, citrus groves and layered cultural heritage. The best things to do in Sorrento are concentrated in and around the historic centre, where a short walk leads from monumental religious buildings to museums, civic landmarks and views across the gulf. Neywo has a free audio guide for Sorrento with 11 narrated places, available in 11 languages.

Sorrento is part of Campania, the southern Italian region that also includes Naples, Pompei, Capri and Amalfi.

What to see in Sorrento

The following sights bring together the main historic, religious and cultural highlights of Sorrento. They are presented broadly in the order followed by Neywo’s walking tour.

Sorrento Cathedral

Sorrento Cathedral stands on Via Santa Maria della Pietà and is one of the town’s most important religious landmarks. Since 1986, it has been the seat of the Archbishop of Sorrento-Castellammare di Stabia. Before that, it served as the cathedral for the bishops and archbishops of Sorrento. The church is described as a monumental example of the town’s religious architecture.

Chiesa di San Francesco

The Chiesa di San Francesco is a historic church in Sorrento’s centre. Its setting makes it a natural stop while exploring the town’s religious heritage and the streets around its central landmarks.

Sedile Dominova

Sedile Dominova, also known as Sedil Dominova, is a historic civic building in Sorrento. It represents the town’s public and communal history alongside its churches and museums.

Chiesa dei Santi Felice e Baccolo

Also known as the Chiesa del Rosario, the Chiesa dei Santi Felice e Baccolo is a monumental church in the heart of Sorrento. It once served as the town’s cathedral and held that title for several hundred years, when it was the seat of the bishop and the principal church of the diocese.

Chiesa di San Paolo

The Chiesa di San Paolo is a Roman Catholic church in Sorrento’s historic centre, dating back to the 9th century. Its Baroque architecture reflects later changes to the building. The original Benedictine convent next to the church has since been transformed into a school.

Basilica of Sant’Antonino

The Basilica of Sant’Antonino is a papal basilica dating back to the 11th century. It is dedicated to Sant’Antonino, Sorrento’s patron saint, and safeguards the saint’s relics. The church holds a particularly important place in the religious identity of the city.

Piazza Tasso

Piazza Tasso is Sorrento’s central square and one of the liveliest places in town. It is named after the poet Torquato Tasso, who lived from 1544 to 1595. Locals meet here, visitors pause, and cafés bring energy to the surrounding streets.

The yellow-painted Baroque Carmelite Church del Carmine faces the piazza. Inside is a painting by Onofrio Avellino showing the Virgin Mary with Saint Simon Stock and angels. In the centre of the square, a statue of Saint Antoninus of Sorrento stands amid the bustle.

Santuario della Madonna del Carmine

The Santuario della Madonna del Carmine is a monumental Roman Catholic church in Sorrento’s historic centre. The present building dates from a reconstruction carried out in the 16th century, giving it a prominent place among the city’s religious buildings.

Museum Correale

The Museum Correale occupies a historic patrician villa surrounded by citrus groves. Its collection ranges from 15th-century paintings to 19th-century furnishings and includes Neapolitan art, Capodimonte porcelain, Murano glass and archaeological objects.

The villa’s terrace, known as the Belvedere, offers a sweeping view over the Gulf of Naples. The museum also has a library containing works by Torquato Tasso, connecting the collection with Sorrento’s literary heritage.

More places to explore in Sorrento

The town’s religious heritage extends beyond the main walking route. Santa Maria di Casarlano is a religious building in Casarlano, Sorrento, while the Cathedral and the churches around Piazza Tasso help define the character of the historic centre.

Sorrento’s appeal also comes from the way these monuments fit into everyday urban life. Historic buildings, narrow streets, cafés and citrus-filled courtyards create a setting where a museum visit, a church stop and time in a central square can all form part of the same walk.

For travellers exploring more of the region, Salerno and Ischia are other destinations in Campania.

Explore Sorrento with Neywo’s audio guide

Neywo offers one self-guided walking tour in Sorrento: Sorrento, Saints and Squares. The walk covers 2.06 km, lasts 74 minutes and includes 9 narrated stops: Sorrento Cathedral, Chiesa di San Francesco, Sedile Dominova, Chiesa dei Santi Felice e Baccolo, Chiesa di San Paolo, the Basilica of Sant’Antonino, Piazza Tasso, the Santuario della Madonna del Carmine and Museum Correale.

It works as a Sorrento audio guide that follows your route. Each story plays as you reach the place, at your own pace, with no group and no schedule. Download Neywo and explore Sorrento while the app tells the story of each stop along the way.