HikingCultureHistorical

Lemon and Views: Amalfi Monumental Garden Tour

4.9(10 reviews)Amalfi, Italy
1h30DurationEnglish, ItalianOffered inMobile ticketTicketNot includedPickupModerateLevel

About this experience

On this tour, participants will explore the Monumental Garden of Amalfi, experiencing the blend of nature and history while learning about the cultivation of Sfusato Amalfitano lemons. The visit includes tasting local lemon products, such as limoncello and honey, and enjoying panoramic views from the rooftop garden terrace. Guided by the Aceto family, who have managed the terraces since 1825, this experience is suitable for food enthusiasts and nature lovers. It is important to note that this tour emphasizes the significance of preserving the cultural landscape of the area.

Itinerary

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Amalfi

Join a gui dato tour in the Monumental Garden of Amalfi, one of the first agricultural terraces on the Coast, cultivated by the Aceto family, engaged in heroic lemon growing for seven generations. The tour runs as follows: 1. Meeting with the Guide in Via Pantaleone Comite 13, in front of the pizzeria Fior di Pizza. You can walk to the entrance to the garden, not far away. 2. Walk among the Amalfi loose lemons along the terraces. You will discover traditional techniques : dry stone walls, pergolas, shade nets. 3. Along the way, the agricultural history of Amalfi, the Aceto family and the role of lemon in the landscape and the local economy are told. 4. Conclusion on the panoramic terrace overlooking the Duomo. Tasting of fresh lemonade, lemon cake and homemade limoncello and demonstration of the preparation of limoncello Duration: 90 minutes The garden is private and usually not accessible. The Guide is one of the family members.

What's included / not included

Admission feesSnacks

Additional information

Accessibility and comfort

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Not recommended for travellers with mobility problems

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