How to Spend the Perfect Day Tour in Pompeii
Planning to visit the Pompeii Ruins while on holiday in Sorrento and Amalfi Coast? Known all over the world as Italy’s most famous archeological site, the must see Pompeii Ruins offers you the most unique experience of being transported back into time and walking the same very streets of those who once lived there.
This historic Roman city invites visitors from all over the world and to this day, new discoveries are still being made, uncovering and revealing the lifestyles of the inhabitants of Pompeii before the legendary explosion of Mount Vesuvius in 79AD that buried the city in volcanic ash. If you’re a lover of history and Roman ruins and looking from the perfect day trips from Sorrento, this is the perfect experience for you.
Our Pompeii Ruins Tours
Exploring the famous ancient ruins of Pompeii can be done in a number of ways depending on how much time you have available and the kind of experience you would like to have. We offer both Private and Shared Tours departing from Sorrento to Pompeii, discover everything you need to know about our Pompeii tours from Sorrento below.
Private Half Day Tour
Our Private Pompeii Ruins Tour includes a professional and English speaking private driver who will accompany you to and from your accommodation or hotel throughout the day, you will also have the option to add on a licensed multilingual tour guide during your visit which includes the entrance fee to Pompeii and fast track access to avoid queuing at the entrance, a great option for those who are limited for time or travelling with small children.
Shared Half Day Tour
On the other hand, our Shared Half Day tour of Pompeii is the perfect option for Couples or Groups of less than four people. This option includes a Private Transfer to and from Piazza Tasso, Sorrento and the journey from Sorrento to Pompeii also takes approximately 45 minutes. Our Shared tour includes a licensed multilingual tour guide, fast track access and tickets to enter the site.
Trying to Elevate Your Journey to Pompeii?
Why stop at just the ruins when you can experience the full story of this legendary place?
Turn your tour day in Pompeii into something truly unforgettable by pairing it with one of our favorite add-ons. Hike to the crater of Mount Vesuvius — the very volcano that changed history in 79 AD. From the summit, take in sweeping views of the Bay of Naples and feel the magnitude of nature’s force that once buried an entire city.
Prefer to unwind? Continue your journey with a farm-to-table lunch and wine tasting at a family-run vineyard nestled on the slopes of Vesuvius. Savor local dishes and sip volcanic wines like Lacryma Christi, all while surrounded by tranquil countryside and vines rich with history.
Whether you’re an adventurer or a wine lover, your Pompeii Tour deserves more than just a visit to the ruins. Make it a full immersion into culture, nature, and the timeless story of Southern Italy.
- Pompeii Ruins Private Tour with Lunch & Wine Tasting at the Vesuvius
- Pompeii Ruins Private Tour with Vesuvius Crater Tour
- Pompeii Ruins and Naples Pizza Experience
- Herculaneum, Wine Tasting and Pompeii Ruins
Best Time to Visit Pompeii
If you’re planning to visit Pompeii Ruins, you can pretty much visit anytime throughout the year however there are a few months in the year that are perfect if you’re wanting a more relaxing experience. We would personally recommend visiting in late spring or early fall for a few simple reasons, such as avoiding summer crowds and queues at the entrance of Pompeii, the weather is much cooler and you can spend much more time truly taking in the experience at a more leisurely pace.
However, one of the main reasons visiting Pompeii in the off-season is because there is very little shade, exploring the site itself can take between 3-4 hours without a guide, so during the hot summer months in can be quite tiring if visiting with very hot weather, however the experience is just as amazing, we would recommend you bring lots of sun cream and sun hat or protection for your head.
How to Get to Pompeii
Whether you’re visiting Pompeii from Sorrento or wondering how to get to Pompefrom Naples, there are a number of ways you can reach the famous Pompeii Roman ruins.
- By Private Driver: The fastest and most comfortable way to reach the Pompeii Ruins official site is by Private Driver, this option is also included in our Pompeii Ruins Private Tour. Our professional and English speaking driver will collect you from your hotel or accommodation in a comfortable air conditioned Mercedes mini van, and transport you throughout the day. The journey from Sorrento to Pompeii will take approximately 45 minutes and is recommended from families travelling with children.
- By Train: If you’re wanting to get the train from Sorrento to Pompeii you need to take the Circumvesuviana train from Sorrento train station which runs directly from Sorrento to Naples, in less than 20 minutes you’ll arrive at Pompeii train station. However, if you’re looking to get the train from Naples to Pompeii you can choose from two direct trains at the Napoli Centrale station. You can either take the Circumvesuviana train, which takes 35 minutes to cover the Naples to Pompeii route, or the Metropolitano train, which takes 38 minutes to reach Pompeii train station.