Pompeii Ruins Half-Day Tour from Sorrento with Guide
Overview
Available languages
4 hours
Mobile ticket
No visit to southern Italy would be complete without a visit to the unique ruins of Pompeii, and this tour is perfect if you're short of time. Explore the ancient city covered by volcanic dust from Mt Vesuvius in AD 79, and see the excavated remains of the Forum, Thermal Baths, Lupanare, greek theatre and plaster casts of the bodies of Pompeii people.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Headsets to hear the guide clearly
Entrance ticket to Pompeii Archaeological Site (18 euros)
Narration by a professional guide
Transport by shared air-conditioned van
Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
Food and drink, unless specified
Gratuities
What To Expect
Pompeii Archaeological Park
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.
Options
Port pick up english
Cruise Pickup: If arriving in Sorrento by cruise we meet you on the dock in front of the restaurant RUCCIO, our driver will show a sign.
Pickup included
Hotel pick up in italian
hotel pick up: Contact the supplier the day before the tour after 7pm to know the pickup time at your hotel or at the nearest pick up point.
Pickup included
Hotel pick up in spanish
hotel pick up: Contact the supplier the day before the tour after 7pm to know the pickup time at your hotel or at the nearest pick up point.
Pickup included
Hotel pick up english
Hotel Pickup: Contact the supplier the day before the tour after 7pm to know the pickup time at your hotel or at the nearest pick up point.
Pickup included
Port pick up in french
port pick up: If arriving in Sorrento by cruise we meet you on the dock in front of the restaurant RUCCIO, our driver will show a sign.
Pickup included
Hotel pick up in french
hotel pick up: Contact the supplier the day before the tour after 7pm to know the pickup time at your hotel or at the nearest pick up point.
Pickup included
Port pick up in italian
port pick up: If arriving in Sorrento by cruise we meet you on the dock in front of the restaurant RUCCIO, our driver will show a sign.
Pickup included
Port pick up in spanish
port pick up: If arriving in Sorrento by cruise we meet you on the dock in front of the restaurant RUCCIO, our driver will show a sign.
Pickup included
Reviews
655 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
The tour that brings history alive!
carlton m,
Jun 11, 2025
- Viator
5.00Everything was very well organised from pickup to drop off.Communication was great too.The tour guide was superb.She was natural and interesting.She was so experienced and knew so much.I enjoyed her engaging tour.Obviously we were blown away by the magnificence of Pompeii.I felt I touched history and the guide brought it alive!
Educational experience of a lifetime!
Diane S,
Jun 9, 2025
- Viator
5.00Extremely informative guided tour by Elisa. She is obviously well versed in Pompeii history and entertained us with amusing facts about past history. She also provided many details on the eruption, excavation methods and ongoing preservation techniques.
Great visit
Alan M,
Jun 6, 2025
- Viator
5.00Pick up was great all on time our guide was brilliant funny and told all the facts of what we were looking at Would highly recommend Alan
Great Guide
Jana B,
May 26, 2025
- Viator
5.00The driver picked us up at our hotel in Sorrento on time. The drive there was uneventful, with scenic views of the coast. There were others there to greet us and introduce us to our vibrant guide, Daria. She was energetic and excited to share what she knew about Pompeii and very engaging. Everyone on the tour seemed to respond to her upbeat personality. The ruins themselves are fascinating and sobering. Definitely worth a visit. The heat made us glad we only booked a two-hour tour. It was plenty of time to get a feel for the ancient city and learn about its residents and the volcanic eruption that destroyed what they had built.
While the experience was...
Tina A,
May 18, 2025
- Viator
3.00While the experience was exceptional and our guide was very knowledgeable. This tour felt a bit rushed, our guide would often leave members of the group behind. Some of the group were older and had trouble navigating the rocky baths. Would recommend a little more attention from the guide on those still taking pictures before leaving for the next location.
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