Guide with umbrella leading a tour group through ancient ruins in Pompeii.
Passengers enjoying a ride on a Terravision bus from Fiumicino Airport to Rome City Center.
Guide explaining ancient ruins to a group of tourists in Pompeii, Italy.
Tour group with guide exploring ancient ruins of Pompeii, Naples, with Mount Vesuvius in background.
Ancient ruins and columns at Pompeii Forum, Italy.
Temple of Apollo ruins with statue and columns in Pompeii, Italy.
Ancient frescoes depicting figures in the Villa of the Mysteries, Pompeii.

From Sorrento: Pompeii Guided Tour

Sorrento
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Duration: Varies (2 hours to 8 hours)

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Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience

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Explore ancient history with the From Sorrento: Pompeii Guided Tour, where you'll delve into one of Italy's most significant archaeological sites right from your starting point in charming Sorrento. This day trip offers a comprehensive look at the ruins that tell tales of an empire frozen in time by volcanic ash. Perfect for those who love history and culture, this tour is sure to enrich your understanding of ancient Roman life.

Set off from the Sorrento coast on a relaxed, air-conditioned coach ride

Walk through an ancient Roman city with an expert guide who brings its past to life

Explore baths, bakeries, forums, homes, and streets once buzzing with daily life

Hear stories of how people lived, worked, and worshipped before disaster struck

Upgrade to visit the nearby Roman town of Herculaneum to see how the same eruption shaped a different fate

Skip-the-line entry to Pompeii

Expert English- or Italian-speaking guide (as per option selected)

Round-trip AC coach transfers from Sorrento

Headsets for groups with 12+ members

Entry to Herculaneum (as per option selected)

Hotel pick-up and drop-off

Meals

Tour group with guide exploring ancient ruins of Pompeii, Naples, with Mount Vesuvius in background.

Tour group with guide exploring ancient ruins of Pompeii, Naples, with Mount Vesuvius in background.

What to bring

  • Comfortable walking shoes

  • Valid ID

What's not allowed

  • Weapons, intoxicants

  • Consuming food/drinks on the AC coach

Accessibility

  • This tour is not recommended for those with mobility issues/wheelchair users

Additional information

  • The itinerary and time duration may vary slightly due to on-ground conditions like traffic, weather, etc.

  • The exact meeting point will be communicated to you shortly before your tour begins.

Ancient ruins and columns at Pompeii Forum, Italy.

Ancient ruins and columns at Pompeii Forum, Italy.

Temple of Apollo ruins with statue and columns in Pompeii, Italy.

Temple of Apollo ruins with statue and columns in Pompeii, Italy.

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Mount Vesuvius

Monday
9:00am - 5:00pm
Tuesday
9:00am - 5:00pm
Wednesday
9:00am - 5:00pm
Thursday
9:00am - 5:00pm
Friday
9:00am - 5:00pm
Saturday
9:00am - 5:00pm
Sunday
9:00am - 5:00pm
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FAQs

Weapons, intoxicants, and consuming food or drinks on the AC coach are prohibited.
The exact meeting point for your tour will be communicated shortly before it begins.
Meals are not part of the inclusions; they need to be arranged separately.
Yes, you can upgrade your experience to include a visit to the nearby Roman town of Herculaneum to see how the same eruption impacted its fate differently.
The tour is not recommended for those with mobility issues or wheelchair users due to its walking nature.
You'll take a relaxed, air-conditioned coach ride and walk through an ancient Roman city guided by an expert who will bring history to life. You’ll explore baths, bakeries, forums, homes, and streets once bustling with daily activities.
On-ground conditions such as traffic or weather may cause slight variations in the itinerary and time duration.
The package includes skip-the-line entry to Pompeii, an expert English- or Italian-speaking guide (as per your selection), round-trip AC coach transfers from Sorrento, and headsets for groups with more than 12 members. Entry to Herculaneum is also included if you select that option.
You'll need comfortable walking shoes and a valid ID.
You'll learn about how people lived, worked, and worshipped in Pompeii before it was struck by disaster.

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