Pompeii Early Morning Special Access Tour & Amalfi Coast

Overview

Available languages

English

13 hours

Mobile ticket

Make the most of the day with the 6.15 am option on our Pompeii and Amalfi Coast Tour and enjoy early access to Pompeii, beating the heat and crowds. Skip-the-line entry to Pompeii and entrance to the Villa of Mysteries—a wonderfully preserved Roman Villa, included in your tour. Take in breathtaking Amalfi Coast views on a panoramic drive, with free time in Positano to wander at your own pace.

For all departures, enjoy Skip-the-Line entry to Pompeii where an expert, English-speaking, local guide will bring to life the streets and homes of this ancient city.

Jump back on board to journey along the breathtaking Amalfi Coast, with a scenic drive offering awe-inspiring views.

Explore the unmissable Sorrento, with free time to wander—ideal for shopping, dining, and soaking up the Mediterranean charm. Enjoy comfort and convenience with private transport, an expert guide, and unforgettable sights, all within a full-day adventure.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Specialized infant seats are available

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers.

This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.

Luggage and/or strollers are not allowed on this tour as there is no extra storage space on the vehicle.

If you are traveling with a young child and need a car seat, please contact our Guest Experience department prior to your tour.

Please note that only the 6:15 AM tour provides early entry to the Pompeii site and exclusive access to the Villa of Mysteries.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Round-trip transport from Rome on air-conditioned private bus

Visit to Sorrento

Scenic drive on the Amalfi Coast

Expert English-speaking guide

Expert Pompeiian walking tour with archaeologist guide

Special Access to Villa of Mysteries (6:15am tour only)

Gratuities

Hotel pickup and drop-Off

Lunch

What To Expect

Rome

Your adventure begins in central Rome, where you'll meet your tour leader and board a private, air-conditioned bus. As you settle in for the scenic drive, sit back and relax—your guide and driver will handle all the details as you journey toward the ruins of Pompeii.

3 hours 30 minutes•Admission Not Applicable

Pompeii Archaeological Park

If you choose the 6.15 am departure you gain early entry (6:15am tour only) into the ancient ruins of Pompeii. You’ll have the unique opportunity to explore this once-thriving Roman city, perfectly preserved by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD, without the crowds for a more peaceful experience. With an expert archaeologist as your guide, you’ll walk the same streets that Romans once did, peeking into shops, temples, and even a brothel—each frozen in time.

2 hours 30 minutes•Admission Included

Options

Private - Pompeii & Amalfi

A perfectly planned day trip to southern Italy from Rome, a visit to Pomepii ruins, drive along the Amalfi Coast & Positano.

Small Group Tour

Small Group

Reviews

4.57

1,807 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

1352

273

Pompeii eruption
Felino L,
Jun 18, 2025
- Viator
5.00
It’s a great day to get some information about the past about what the people of Pompeii have gone thru due to the eruption of the volcano.
Left my daughter in Pompeii; Endured screaming baby for 6 hours
Angela L,
Jun 11, 2025
- Viator
2.00
We took this trip as a group, three of us. A family with a baby also rode, and the baby was clearly experiencing some extreme distress- my daughter suffers from chronic headaches; that can often be debilitating- and when we reached out to the tour guide for options to get to Pompeii or even back to Rome (where the tour started) he informed us there were no options, that the baby could not sit in the front of the bus because of their insurance (which I could not understand, why could they not sit in the seats that were not directly up front, but still closer to the front, so the baby was less car sick?) and my daughter was welcome to leave the tour- and take a train back to Rome, on her own. After enduring another hour and a half ride to Pompeii, and speaking with the mother of the baby myself, I was assured that the baby was only car sick, as the mother had no issues with her during the tour of the ruins. My daughter could not endure the child's distress any more, got off the bus and attempted to take a train back to Rome. Our tour guide not only failed to point her in the correct direction of the train station, but if she has not run into the tour guide from INSIDE Pompeii I don't know if she would have made it to our air bnb safely. We have yet to be contacted with any kind of apology for their negligence, or any offer of a refund. My daughter did not get to finish the last leg of the trip, where we had dinner on the Champange coast, nor did they check in to make sure she arrived into Rome safely. This lack of care, and lack of responsibility for their paying guests is frankly shocking.
Long travel day- be...
Cassandra M,
Jun 7, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Long travel day- be prepared to walk, and bring a hat or umbrella for shade. Antonella was a fantastic guide- friendly and energetic. Lots of knowledge.
Guides Were Excellent - Sorrento instead of Positano.
Kristina Y,
Jun 4, 2025
- Viator
4.00
Flavia and our tour guide in Pompeii were excellent. Flavia was very knowledgeable about the areas that we saw on the way to Pompeii. The tour guide in Pompeii was excellent too. I would advise with this tour, is that, if you want to go to Positano, don't schedule for Sunday. We went on Sunday and went to Sorrento instead. I personally didn't mind, but others on the bus did. This would have been a 5 star if we had a minibus (as stated in the description). There was another tour and we chose this one, and paid a bit more, because we thought that we would be in a small group.
Not worth it
amely r,
Jun 3, 2025
- Viator
2.00
It’s a long day and I didn’t think it was worth it. The bus ride is most of the day! You don’t get enough time in the actual spots. There were two stops for ‘bathroom breaks’ and the place where the bus stopped was really sub-par’ I felt like I was in India or a poor Latin American country! With so many beautiful places to stop this place is clearly somewhere that the tour operator has a deal with the owner and it’s pathetic! The tour guide in Pompeii was great, friendly and knowledgeable, but you’re only there for tops 2 hours and then back on the bus and on to Positano. You have to switch to another bus before getting to Positano and this is understandable because the streets in Positano are very narrow! Would have loved to spend more time in Positano but again we had only 1 1/2 hours there and during this time you’re also supposed to have lunch! Obviously not enough time to see the town or shop! And then back on the bus for an+- 4 hour ride back to Rome. Sadly our main tour guide was not engaging and his commentary was boring and repetitive. Bottom line you spend 3 hours combined in the two places you visit and 9 hours on the bus! Do not recommend!