Sorrento Coast · POMPEII TOURS
Pompeii is forty minutes by train and needs a guide to be more than hot rubble. These 15 compare the express half-days, the full days with Vesuvius attached and the private guides, on price, walking distance and how early they start.
Meet Amelia at Sorrento Station, ride the local train to Pompeii Scavi, and tour the ruins for two hours with guides such as Gino, Mena, Roberta, or Carlos. Entry, round-trip train tickets, and listening devices are included, with time to explore independently afterward.
“Gino, was fantastic! Extremely knowledgeable about Pompeii he kept it light but very informative.”
Travel from Sorrento by air-conditioned minibus to Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius. A local guide such as Louisa or Lulu leads the Pompeii walk, then you hike from 1,000 to 1,280 meters for views into the crater and across the Bay of Naples.
“Louisa was outstanding. Her bubbly personality was delightful and entertaining. Lots of information achieved”
Travel from Sorrento to Pompeii by local train, then spend two hours with an English-speaking guide among the city’s public buildings and famous houses. Gino, Mena, and Roberta have led highly praised visits, while flexible return tickets let you stay longer after the guided walk.
“Gino is fantastic as a guide! Express tour is more than enough of a tour, because it would take 5 days to see it all.”
Travel from central Sorrento to Pompeii by air-conditioned coach, then explore the Forum, Via dell’Abbondanza, baths, brothel, House of the Faun, Basilica, and theater with an official guide. Guides such as Luisa, Lulu, Lucio, and Roberta bring the ruins to life.
“Louisa (LuLu, our guide) was fantastic. Very knowledgeable and friendly with a great sense of humor. It was a great exploration of the archaeology and the history of Pompeii.”
Travel from Sorrento to Pompeii by air-conditioned minibus, then spend about two hours with an English-speaking guide among the Forum, Thermal Baths, Lupanare, and preserved homes. Guides such as Grace, Erica, and Maria bring the buried city to life, while pickup and admission are included.
“Great tour with great guide. Recommend to anyone. Guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. Great weather.”
Travel from Sorrento or Vico Equense to Mount Vesuvius, walk to the crater, eat pizza on the volcano’s slopes, and tour Pompeii with a local guide. Guides such as Magdalena, Max, Ilenia, and Bernadette have been praised for clear explanations and good humor. Expect a full, walking-heavy day.
“A great way to see Mt Vesuvius and Pompeii. The hike up the volcano was moderate and you need to be pretty quick to get up and back in the time they provide. Make sure you wear good footwear too. Getting to see the crater with smoke coming out was incredible! The tour at Pompeii was great, the place is huge so it was nice getting shown all the most interesting parts with a guide. The lunch was a simple pizza bust very tasty. Only downside was the bus, it was quite old a bit cramped, the aircon was also freezing for everyone on board.”
Meet at the Gray Line office in central Sorrento for an early ride to Pompeii. A guide such as Lulu, Mimi, or Eugenio leads the journey, followed by an archaeological guide inside the ruins. Expect frescoes, baths, bakeries, villas, and about 2.5 hours on foot.
“Both the guides were excellent - Marica and Vivienne - personable, informative and funny. The coach was great, comfortable with air con. The tour was well organised and the early start meant we avoided the crowds and worst heat of the heat. Worth the money. Seamless experience. Highly recommend.”
Travel from Sorrento to Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius in about seven hours, with hotel pickup, skip-the-line entry, a guided tour of the ruins, pizza and a drink, and a walk to the volcano crater. Guides may include Alise, Maria, Matteo, Michele, or Claudio.
“Well organised - very friendly and knowledgeable guide, provided stacks of great info making the tour most enjoyable. Lunch was very good.”
You’ll cruise from the Gulf of Naples to Capri, circle the island past the Faraglioni, grottoes, Punta Carena, and Casa Malaparte, then spend about 5.5 hours exploring Capri and Anacapri on your own. Elena is one of the tour assistants who may guide the day in English, Italian, or Spanish.
“Our guide Elena was really good. She explained how the day would work as soon as she arrived at the port. She looked after us all day. The trip around Capri was very interesting and we got to see all the main attractions. Elena gave us advice on where to go and what to see and how best to get there which was very useful. Would highly recommend.”
Travel from Rome in a small air-conditioned minivan with a tour assistant, explore Pompeii for two hours with skip-the-line entry and a local guide, then spend time in Positano and Amalfi. Expect a full 12-hour day, winding roads, lunch at your own cost, and changing plans in summer or winter.
“On the day that we were there, it was just our small group & one other in the park. It was an incredible experience to have Pompeii all to ourselves selves!”
Travel in a private, air-conditioned vehicle from Sorrento, Naples, or the Amalfi Coast to Pompeii, Positano, and your choice of Amalfi or Ravello. Drivers such as Francesco, Andrea, Paolo, and Gianluca add local context, while an optional private guide brings Pompeii’s ruins to life.
“Not only was our driver/guide excellent Genaro and very accommodating but we had a two hour private tour of Pompeii that was fantastic. Our guide Andrew was very knowledgeable and we saw a lot in two hours missing most of the crowds”
Travel from Sorrento to Herculaneum and Pompeii in an air-conditioned minibus, with about two hours at each site, guided visits, skip-the-line entry, and a substantial Italian lunch with wine. Guides such as Francesca, Carmine, Raphael, and Laura have earned high praise for bringing the ruins to life.
“Well organised and prompt pick up for the coach. Our tour guide Dana was lovely and very knowledgeable about Pompeii and the Herculaneum. Our driver Pepe was lovely and the drive to pompeii was smooth and enjoyable. Dana guided us around Pompeii and thr Herculaneum providing us with the history of the two towns. Dana always checked with our older guest in our group to make sure they were comfortable with all the walking we were doing. The use of the headphones was brilliant ad we could still hear Dana giving us the stories even if we found ourselves at the back of the group. The tour was not rushed…”
Travel from Rome to Pompeii and Sorrento by air-conditioned bus with unlimited Wi-Fi, bilingual guides, Pompeii entry, lunch if selected, and limoncello tasting. Expect a strong Pompeii visit, lovely coastal scenery, and limited free time in Sorrento.
“It was a fantastic trip. Everything was planned and organized in the best possible way.”
Meet at Tempio Travel beside Sorrento’s Circumvesuviana station, take the train to Pompeii, and join a two-hour English or Italian walking tour. Guides such as Laura, Ciro, Maria, and Giana have led lively visits through the Forum, baths, villas, bakeries, mosaics, and body casts.
“Our tour guide Ciro was amazing, so kind, very knowledgeable yet funny as well. Keeping up engaged all the time also making sure no one to get lost. We were so happy feeling looked after such a professional manner. Thank you so much for his tour guide. Would love to come back again.”
From Sorrento, ride an air-conditioned bus to Pompeii for a two-hour guided walk, then climb Mount Vesuvius to its crater rim. Guides such as Tony, Luigi, Carmela, and Melanie bring the ruins to life. Allow eight hours, wear sturdy shoes, and plan for a tiring but rewarding day.
“This was great, perfect amount of time at both places. And our guide was lovely”
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