Pompeii Half-Day Guided Tour from Sorrento
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore ancient Pompeii ruins
- Skip-the-line entry for quick access
- Guided tour with expert insights
- Round-trip transport from Sorrento
- Discover Pompeii's rich history
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Expert English-speaking guide
- Skip-the-line entry to Pompeii
- Round-trip transportation from Sorrento
- Meals and beverages
Itinerary
Pick-up and drop off door to door service. Transfer from Sorrento to Pompei and from Pompei to Sorrento by new and confortable minibus, tickets in Pompei (euro 16,00 per person included), professional guide in English, French, Spanish or Italian inside the ruins, who will show you in a 2 hours walking tour the most fascinating places like the Forum, Thermal Baths, Lupanare burnt by volcanic ashes and lapilli during the eruption in 79 A.D. You have the opportunity to discover the everyday life of the Imperial age and imagine the panic of the people before the city was so disastrously buried. Departure from Pompei at around 13:30 and return around 14:00-14:30 (depending on traffic conditions you can return at 15:00); drop off where we picked you up in the morning. It's a trip not to be missed for any visitor coming into this region of Italy.
Meeting point
Start Location
Porto di Sorrento, Via Marina Piccola, Sorrento, Metropolitan City of Naples, Italy
Important information
Know before you book
- Tour operates rain or shine; dress appropriately for the weather.
- Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
- Photography is allowed; please be respectful of the site.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes suitable for uneven terrain.
- Bring a bottle of water to stay hydrated during the tour.
- Check the weather forecast and dress accordingly.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Easy Public Transport
- Infants Required On Laps
Good to know
- Confirmation for this product will be received at time of booking, please contact local provider the day before around 19:00 to have more details about pick up point and time.
- We require a minimum of 2 participants in total every day to operate this tour. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not at least 2 participants for this tour. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Please insert your accommodation address in Sorrento (hotel, b&b, airbnb) in the "Special Requirements" section when booking, then call the local supplier the evening before your tour after 7PM to know your pick up time and if your pick up will be at your accommodation or nearby. If arriving by cruise ship, please let us know the name of your ship.
- Lead Traveler's document ID picture required (tour purpose only)
Traveler reviews
Great tour
Booked this tour last minute and so glad we did. I am not sure the tour operators name (maybe Elise?) but she was fantastic. Great job leading our entire group and making the tour educational and even managing some humor. It was very interesting. For me, the 4 hours was enough. If you are more into history you may want more time. The ear piece are ok- just try to stand close to the operator to have less static.
Disappointed
The collection from Sorrento was good. On arrival we were passed through probably 6 representatives in a matter of seconds which was confusing. Our guide, Paolo, inside Pompeii was great. He took us to the exit and to the place where the viator representatives were. Once there we found we had to wait 30 minutes to share a bus with another group before returning to Sorrento. There were no seats so we sat on the pavement and waited. Most uncomfortable. Had we known this we would have asked for the 30 minutes as free time to explore Pompeii on our own as there was much more to see than time permitted. That was extremely disappointing. The drive back eventually happened, traffic was bad which was no one’s fault but the day ended up being longer than expected and with not enough time for the ruins to be explored.
Wonderful experience!
Wonderful tour and tour guide I think her name was Elisa. She was great a native of Naples and very knowledgeable and engaging about the history and facts that you never knew about Pompeii and how interwoven our shared history truly is. Group was small so much easier to move around and hear what she was saying
Must Do Tour!
This tour was absolutely incredible!!! Our guide was so knowledgeable and truly helped set the stage for how Pompei operated. We would absolutely do this again and again!
Best Tour on our Trip!
Awesome experience! Really loved our tour guide. This was a major highlight of our trip. They take you on a guided tour, so you only get to see the highlighted spots. When we go back, we plan to not do a tour so we can walk around more. But if you're looking for something that takes you around to see some important spots with historical information included, this is just perfect.