Private Tour
Pompeii, Herculaneum & Mt. Vesuvius Guided Tour from Sorrento
Overview
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9 hours
Mobile ticket
This tour is perfect for those eager to explore the ancient wonders of Pompeii with a private, English-speaking licensed guide during a 2-hour visit. Next, visiting the remarkably preserved ruins of Herculaneum, accompanied by another expert private guide we’ll arrange for you.
Complete your journey by hiking to the summit of Mount Vesuvius, an iconic crater still considered active (but currently dormant), and take in breathtaking views.
Discover history, nature, and archaeology in one unforgettable experience!
Additional Info
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Infant seats must be required during the booking process
The entrance tickets for Mount Vesuvius are only available online 1 month before the date
Strongly recommended to buy the Pompeii entrance tickets online (TicketOne) to avoid queues and be sure to access to the site according to the new laws that will limit the daily visitors number in the Pompeii site
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Pompeii Archaeological Park
Explore the world-famous ruins of Pompeii with a licensed English-speaking guide who will bring history to life before your eyes. The 2-hour tour covers the most fascinating highlights of the site. Please note that tickets must be purchased online through the official TicketOne website at 9:00 AM. Every first Sunday of the month, entries into the excavations of Pompeii are free
Parco Acheologico di Ercolano
You will visit the ruins of Herculaneum for about 2 hours with a private, English-speaking licensed guide who will show you this magnificent site, remarkably well preserved since the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. Every first Sunday of the month, entries into the excavations of Herculaneum are free.
What‘s Included
All Taxes, tolls & Parking fees
Bottled water
English speaking driver for the day tour
English speaking licensed guide in Pompeii & Herculaneum
Lunch
TIP or Gratuity to the driver and the licensed guide are at your discretion
Entrance fees in Pompeii (free of charge for kids under 18)
Entrance fees in Herculaneum (free of charge for kids under 18)
Entrance fees for Vesuvius to buy only online and show QRCode at the site entrance
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Pompeii, Herculaneum & Mt. Vesuvius Guided Tour from Sorrento
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Reviews
23 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fantastic day at Pompeii, Hercalaneum and Winery
Mary P,,Oct 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Tony of Sorrento Limousine Service was the best. He communicated with us well in advance regarding tips on purchasing Pompeii tickets (even had a YouTube video he had prepared which made the process more seamless). He picked us up promptly at our apartment and took us to Pompeii and then Hercalaneum where he had local expert guides waiting for us. Since Mt. Vesuvius tickets were not available for the day we went, Tony was very helpful in arranging for a lunch and wine tasting at Cantania del Vesuvio with Mt. Vesuvius as our backdrop. It was magical. This turned out to be one of the highlights of the day and of our two weeks in Italy. Thank you, Tony, for a memorable trip.
Great day
bev h,,Sep 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Timed to perfection we had a full day at a relaxed pace. The driver was very knowledgeable and courteous, we used our day to the full with options to suit us.
Extraordinary559615,,Jul 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Johnny our driver was amazing and gave us alot of information about the area as we drove to the different sites. He also took us to an amazing place to have lunch part way up Mt. Vesuvius. Our guide Francesco at pompeii and herculeim was so much fun. It was like going back in time. He kept our 16 and 18 year old engaged also.
Amazing archaeology and tour
526marniew,,Dec 12, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tony took us on the day trip from Sorrento to Pompeii, Herculaneum and Vesuvius yesterday. The day was fabulous. Having a guide at the archaeological sites helped us understand so much more about what we were seeing. The transportation was so comfortable and smooth and I'm really pleased we walked up Vesuvius - even though the teenagers were not enthusiastic 😉. Thank you Tony and Rosemary for a great day.
Highly recommend
Kathleen F,,Nov 10, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00The best tour of my two week visit to Italy. Pompeii and Herculaneum were amazing and my guide, Rosemary, was excellent. I was not able to get a ticket for Mt Vesuvius so Tony suggested a great winery for lunch and tasting. I can’t say enough great things about my tour.
Best way to see 3 locations in one day!
ginavH1622GK,,Oct 27, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Having this service for a packed day of tours was the way to go. Never felt rushed and the driver and guide were exceptional. Communication was flawless and the whole day seemed effortless despite all we accomplished. The professional, friendly service made it one of our highlight.
Pompeii , Mt Vesuvius and the Herculaneum all in one day!
963phyllisp,,Oct 24, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We started our journey climbing Mr Vesuvius. Wear comfortable clothes and shoes with a good tread. It is a bigger climb than l imagined but we made it to the top with spectacular views. The Herculaneum and Pompeii have been on my bucket list and was exciting to see in person. A guide and a driver are a must to navigate the trip. Daniel our driver was very entertaining and attentive to our needs. Rosemary, our guide for the Herculaneum and Pompeii, is a student in archaeology. She is so knowledgeable about both sites and how to navigate around the crowds. I thoroughly enjoyed this excursion and I highly recommend it.
Great experience - most enjoyable
sengli123,,Oct 24, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great ride and great tour. Our tour guide Rosmary was so informative and we really learned so much! Daniel our driver was friendly and also very helpful.
A trip into the past
Jennifer H,,Oct 19, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00A great adventure into the past! Tony was extremely communicative & worked with us. As Floridians who had just gone through two hurricanes, I wasn’t as responsive as I could have been, Tony was fantastic. Johnny, our driver, was wonderful, enthusiastic & informative on the drive. He explained what we were seeing, as well as some of the history. An all around great guy! Rosemary, our guide, showed us Pompeii & the Herculaneum. She was great about avoiding bigger crowds to come back when there was less people. She was very knowledgeable about the topics. Finally, we didn’t want to go to the Vesuvius crater. So they arranged a wine tasting and lunch for us. If you like wine and want to try something different, this is a really nice option. The volcanic earth makes the wine unique and you eat between the shadow of the volcano and the beautiful sea and city. Great tour!
From the top of Mount Vesuvius to Pompeii must do experience!
Phyllis P,,Oct 18, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00We started our journey climbing Mr Vesuvius. Wear comfortable clothes and shoes with a good tread. It is a bigger climb than I imagined but we made it to the top with spectacular views. The Herculaneum and Pompeii have been on my bucket list and was exciting to see in person. A guide and a driver are a must to navigate the trip. Daniel our driver was very entertaining and attentive to our needs. Rosemary,our guide for the Herculaneum and Pompeii, is a student in archaeology. She is so knowledgeable about Both sites and how to navigate around the crowds. I thoroughly enjoyed this excursion and I highly recommend it.
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