The Amalfi sfusato lemon, with protected geographical status, has grown on terraces above the sea for centuries. On this tour you visit a family garden a short walk from the center of Amalfi and learn how it is grown and turned into limoncello.
What you do
- Walk through the lemon terraces under traditional chestnut-wood pergolas.
- Learn about cultivation, harvest and the history of the Amalfi lemon.
- Visit a small rural museum with old farming tools.
- Taste lemonade, limoncello, lemon cake, jams and scented honey.
Who it is for
All ages; children taste lemonade and sweets instead of liqueur. Perfect as a mid-morning or afternoon plan combined with a visit to the cathedral.
What to bring
- Comfortable shoes: there are about 150 steps from the cathedral square.
- Water and a hat in summer.
- Some cash if you want to buy products.
Best time
May to October; the main harvest runs from February to October, so there is always fruit on the trees.
Good to know
Limoncello is only served to guests aged 18 and over. Groups are small and the pace is relaxed. You can extend it with a limoncello-making class or dinner in the garden.
Included
- Guided lemon garden tour
- Rural museum
- Lemonade and limoncello tasting
- Lemon sweets and products
FAQs
Can children come?
Yes, they taste lemonade and sweets instead of limoncello.
Is it far from the center?
No, a few minutes on foot, up about 150 steps.
Can I buy limoncello?
Yes, the grower sells products at the end.
