Experience the best of Salerno
Salerno is a port city at the eastern end of the Amalfi Coast, with a Norman cathedral, a palm-lined seafront and a castle on the hill above.
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Salerno curves around a gulf with a long palm-lined waterfront, the Lungomare, and a medieval centre of narrow lanes behind it. The cathedral, begun in the eleventh century under the Norman duke Robert Guiscard, has an arcaded atrium and a tall bell tower, and the city was home to the Schola Medica Salernitana, one of the earliest medical schools in Europe. Above, Arechi Castle looks out over the bay.
The Minerva Garden, a terraced medieval garden of medicinal plants linked to the city's old medical school, and the Via dei Mercanti are pleasant for walking. Ferries run along the Amalfi Coast from the port to Amalfi and Positano in the warmer months. South of the city, the Greek temples at Paestum are among the best preserved in the world, and the potters of Vietri sul Mare, just west, paint colourful ceramics.
Buffalo mozzarella, fresh pasta with seafood, fried anchovies and lemon cakes are staples here, and colatura, an anchovy sauce, comes from nearby Cetara. Rustic cooking from the Cilento coast also appears. The warm months from April to October suit the beach and boat trips, and in winter the streets are lit with a festival of illuminated art installations.
- 6 skip-the-line tickets
- Free cancellation on 92% of experiences
- 4.8 across the top 24
Top experiences in Salerno
![From Salerno: Small Group Amalfi Coast boat tour with stops in Positano & Amalfi]()
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Landmarks and attractions in Salerno
21
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Food and drink experiences in Salerno
42
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Shore excursions from Salerno
24
Likely to sell outFree cancellation
For couples in Salerno
5
Go beyond Salerno
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Amalfi · 14 kmPaper Museum (Museo della Carta)
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Amalfi · 14 kmArsenale di Amalfi
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Pompeii · 24 kmPompeii Archaeological Site
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Pompeii · 24 kmStabian Baths (Terme Stabiane)
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Positano · 24 kmSpiaggia Grande
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Positano · 24 kmChurch of Santa Maria Assunta (Chiesa di Santa Maria Assunta)
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Sorrento · 33 kmMarina Grande
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Sorrento · 33 kmBaths of Queen Giovanna (Bagni Regina Giovanna)
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Capri · 46 kmFaraglioni
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Capri · 46 kmBlue Grotto (Grotta Azzurra)
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Naples · 46 kmMt. Vesuvius (Monte Vesuvio)
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Naples · 46 kmVia dei Tribunali
Questions about Salerno
- What is there to do in Salerno?
- We list 569 experiences in Salerno. The largest groups are day trips (267), food tours (42), city tours (38).
- What is the most popular experience in Salerno?
- By number of traveller reviews it is "Positano, Amalfi & Ravello Full Day Tour with Boat Option", rated 4.8 out of 5 from 2,308 reviews.
- How long do tours and tickets in Salerno take?
- The typical experience in Salerno lasts about 6.5 hours; the middle half run between 3.5 hours and 8 hours.
- Can I cancel a booking in Salerno?
- The operator lists free cancellation on 92% of the 569 experiences we hold for Salerno. The cut-off differs by experience and is shown on each product page before you choose a date.
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