The 10 Best Naples Limoncello Tastings

1.Small Group Capri Island Boat Ride with Swimming and Limoncello

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,114 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $107Our pick

An English-speaking skipper takes you on a roughly two-hour circle of Capri aboard a traditional Sorrentine boat. You’ll pass the White and Green Grottos, Villa Malaparte, and the Faraglioni, with time to swim and onboard drinks and snacks. Crew names have included Luca, Francesco, Anna, and Antonio, though assignments can vary.

“Relaxing cruise around the island with friendly informative guide and opportunity to go swimming beneath towering cliffs”

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2.Street food in Naples with 6 Stops and Limoncello

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 296 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $35Best value

Walk Naples’ old Pignasecca market with a local guide, stopping for taralli, pasta fritters, meatballs, fried seafood, and a Neapolitan pastry. The route begins near Piazza Carità and ends on Via Pignasecca. Expect about two hours on foot, mostly standing to taste. Vegetarian options are available on request, and groups are capped at 15.

“I love Italy and the food you have!Thank you sincerely for the warm welcome and the outstanding professionalism. It was a pleasure to be received with such care and attention.”

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3.Capri Boat Tour: Grottoes, Swim & Sip Limoncello in a Small Group

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 179 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $72

Set off from Marina Grande with a skipper and a group capped at 12. In about two hours, you’ll pass Capri’s grottoes, Natural Arch, Punta Carena lighthouse and Faraglioni, with time to swim and snorkel. Snacks, drinks and limoncello are included. The Blue Grotto is not part of the boat route.

“Loved seeing the grottos, the captain made sure everyone on the boat could see. The stop for a swim was great and our kids loved it. I would have given 5 stars but he never offered us a drink or snacks that the trip came with. Maybe it was self-service??”

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4.Capri: 2-Hours Boat Tour with Swimming, Limoncello and Snack

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 132 reviews · from $74

Circle Capri with a skipper and a group of up to 10, passing Grotta Bianca, Arco Naturale, the Faraglioni, Marina Piccola, and Grotta Verde. The two-hour trip includes swim stops, a snorkel mask, water, snacks, and homemade limoncello. Guides named on some departures include Francesco, Francescos, and Alessio. Blue Grotto entry is not included.

“Overall, I would highly recommend this tour of Capri! At first, finding the tour guides was a little bit chaotic because they're sitting in front of a café by the marina, but once you find them, the check-in process is smooth and quick. I would recommend bringing sunscreen. Our tour guide took us by a lot of beautiful grottos around Capri and NOT the Blue Grotto, which is the best way to go if you want to see more sights and not stand in line for hours. He explained the legends and history of Capri along the way, made multiple stops for us to take pictures and learn more, and…”

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5.Capri and Anacapri Guided Tour with Limoncello Tasting from Capri

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 104 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $72

Start at Marina Grande for a boat ride past Capri’s grottoes, Faraglioni and Natural Arch, then explore Capri and Anacapri by bus and on foot. Your English-speaking guide leads the day, with limoncello tasting included. The Blue Grotto is not part of the tour, and the chairlift to Mount Solaro costs extra.

“Sant michele house,giardini di augusto, beautiful views, lovely city, breathtaking views , church os san michele, trip with the bus”

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6.Sorrento & Pompeii Tour with Limoncello Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 75 reviews · from $72

From Naples port, ride an air-conditioned bus to Sorrento for free time, coastal views and a limoncello tasting, then explore Pompeii on your own. A tour leader helps organize the day and speaks English or Spanish, but does not accompany you inside the ruins. The seven-hour trip costs $72.50 per person.

“It was an AMAZING day! I felt like everything was SUPER organized. Our tour guide was the best, super knowledgeable and well prepared. We enjoyed every second of our tour. Sorrento is breathtaking! I'm so thnakful I chose this excursion because I couldn't have planned it all! What I enjoyed the best was not waiting in line! I felt this allowed us to actually spend time enjoying our trip and not waiting around! Would definitely recommend!”

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7.Explore Capri and Anacapri from Naples: Sea, City and Limoncello

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 68 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $155

Spend about eight hours traveling from Naples to Capri and Anacapri with a local guide, island minibus transfers, and a limoncello tasting. You’ll cross the Gulf of Naples, visit the island’s villages and gardens, and can add a boat ride around the coast. Guides named Marco, Gerry, Marlene, and Aniello have led tours, though assignments vary.

“It was a very nice tour, but I was expecting much much from the guide... The boat tour was also not as I expected, we did not go into any grotto, just at the entrance... I guess the boat was too big.”

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8.Tiramisù Making Class with Limoncello or Meloncello Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 41 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $36

Near Naples Cathedral, a local chef guides you through making tiramisù from scratch, with stories about the dessert and Neapolitan food along the way. You’ll taste limoncello or meloncello while your dessert chills, then take home your tiramisù and recipe. Past classes have been led by chefs including Daniele and Amos.

“Fantastic! Great fun and chef Antonio was a wonderful teacher. Would highly recommend this. We will be making Tiramisu for many years to come 😊”

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9.From Pompei: Amalfi Coast Day Trip with Limoncello Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 28 reviews · 8 hours · from $94

Travel from Pompei to four Amalfi Coast towns with an English- or Italian-speaking local driver. You get an hour in Sorrento, a Positano viewpoint stop, two hours in Amalfi, and time in Ravello, plus a brief tasting of local limoncello. Past drivers have included Alessandro and Michele, though your driver may differ.

“A lovely day out visiting the Amalfi coast! The Limoncello tasting was a couple of samples in a limoncello factory though so not a key feature of the day. We really enjoyed seeing the towns though and would recommend on that basis”

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10.Tiramisù Making Class With Limoncello or Meloncello Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · 1 hour 45 minutes (approx.) · from $37

At Via delle Zite in Naples, a chef guides you through making tiramisù, shares stories about its origins, and serves limoncello and meloncello to taste. Chefs including Amos, Alex, Samuele, Vincenzo, and Samuel have led classes, though your instructor may vary. The group is capped at 15, and you leave with the recipe and your dessert.

“Nous avons passé un bon moment en famille. Nous avons pu déguster du limoncello et du meloncello et en plus en apprendre la fabrication. Notre professeur, Samuel, était fort sympathique. Petite leçon d’histoire en prime pour apprendre les origines du tiramisu. Il était forcement très bon !!!”

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