--- title: Explore the Pompeii Ruins from Positano lang: en type: tour city: Amalfi Coast country: Italy price: 149 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.68 reviews: 34 duration_minutes: 240 duration_max_minutes: 300 languages: [en] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 29 of 40 (Positano Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-29 data_updated: 2026-09-29 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/amalfi-coast/tours/explore-the-pompeii-ruins-from-positano/ --- # Explore the Pompeii Ruins from Positano **Guidekin's take:** A half day to Pompeii from Positano with a minivan transfer and an archaeologist for the ruins, rather than a full day with Vesuvius attached. The entry ticket, skip the line access and transport are in the price and lunch is not; pickup begins ahead of the stated start and it runs in English only. 4.68 from 34 reviews at €149 per person. ## Overview Departure from your accommodation. Discover the ruins of Pompeii with this small group tour with an expert archeologist guide and enjoy easy access with a skip-the-line ticket, find out what life was like before the catastrophic eruption of Vesuvius in 79 AD observe important buildings and structures such as the Basilica, the Forum, the thermal baths, the bakery, some residential houses and more. pick up start 30 min before ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: from 80 pickup points - Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk - Starts 08:00, 11:00: 2 departures a day - Food not included: bring or buy your own - Age 3+: minimum age to join ## Key facts - Price: from €149 per person - Duration: 4h–5h - Rating: 4.68/5 from 34 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 94% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Enjoy Pompeii ## What's included - Entry ticket Skip The Line - Free transfer offered by Enjoy Pompeii srl in an air-conditioned minivan - 2 hours Guided tour of Pompeii ## Not included - Lunch ## Itinerary 1. **Archaeological Park of Pompeii** (2h; admission included) - Enjoy Pompeii on this 2 hour tour in small groups and find out what life was like before the catastrophic eruption of Vesuvius in 79 AD Follow your archaeological guide in the western part of the city and observe important buildings and structures such as the Basilica, the... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 08:00, 11:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-29 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. Pickup points listed by the operator: 80 ## Good to know - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - pick up strat 20 min before ## Compared with other Positano Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #29 of 40** | €149 | 4h–5h | 4.68 (34) | shared | | [Amalfi Coast Private Boat Tour from Positano, Praiano or Amalfi](/italy/amalfi-coast/tours/amalfi-coast-private-boat-tour-from-positano-praiano-or-amalfi/?format=md) | €1300 per group | 7h | 4.99 (254) | private | | [Small-Group Amalfi Coast Day Cruise from Positano](/italy/amalfi-coast/tours/small-group-amalfi-coast-day-cruise-from-positano/?format=md) | €110 | 7h | 4.94 (781) | shared | | [Ravioli & Tagliatelle Cooking Class at a Local's Home in Positano](/italy/amalfi-coast/tours/ravioli-tagliatelle-cooking-class-at-a-local-s-home-in-positano/?format=md) | €150 | 3h | 4.99 (182) | shared | Ranked #29 of 40 in Positano Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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