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Pompeii & Mount Vesuvius Tour with Guided Visit, Tickets & Lunch

4.6 Great 167 reviews
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9h
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English
Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before Instant confirmation Live guide

Ratings & Reviews

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Ratings collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor
Recommended by 91% of travellers: 152 four- and five-star reviews

Guidekin's take

Minibus with tickets in our Vesuvius Tours comparison.

Trade-off: English only; base leaves Sorrento; Naples option exists.

Last checked: September 22, 2026. Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Overview

Guidekin summary

Pompeii with a licensed guide and headphones, then the Vesuvius crater, with both tickets and a light restaurant lunch in the price and minibus departures from Naples or Sorrento. Times flex with traffic, a closed volcano brings a partial refund rather than a swap, and it is not advised in pregnancy or with heart conditions. 4.6 from 167 reviews.

From the guide

Embark on an unforgettable full-day experience starting from Sorrento or Naples to discover the wonders of Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius. This unique adventure begins with a visit to the world-famous excavations of Pompeii, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Accompanied by an expert, authorized guide, you will explore the fascinating ruins, where time seems frozen. Walk through ancient streets and admire the remarkably well-preserved remains of houses, baths, bakeries, and stunning frescoes, learning the story of the city’s tragic yet captivating past.
After immersing yourself in history, take a break and enjoy a delicious light lunch at a typical local resturant
The journey continues with a visit to Mount Vesuvius. A hike up the slopes will lead you to the crater’s edge, where you’ll meet a professional mountain guide who will share the volcano’s history and secrets. Stand at 1,280 meters above sea level and peek inside the crater while enjoying breathtaking views over the Gulf of Naples.

Tour options

The operator sells this tour in 4 versions. Prices are the operator's current list for two travellers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date and party.

Shared from Sorrento + Lunch

from €155 / person
Guide: English

Shared Tour

What this option includes

Duration: 9 hours

Light Lunch and Wine Tasting

Departure from Sorrento: Meeting point at 08:00 a.m. by the BAR KONTATTO - Corso Italia 257 Sorrento

Minibus

Starting point:

Bar Kontatto, Corso Italia, 257, 80067 Sorrento NA, Italy

Pompeii+Vesuvius & Light Lunch

from €155 / person
Guide: English

Duration: 9 hours

What this option includes

Light lunch in a local restaur

Starting point:

Parcheggio Comunale Achille Lauro, Via Correale, 25, 80067 Sorrento NA, Italy

Shared from Naples + Lunch

from €190 / person
Guide: English

Pompeii & Vesuvius with lunch: Round trip transfer from from Naples by Minibus

What this option includes

Guided tour in Pompeii 2 hrs

Pompeii & Vesuvius entrance fees

Duration: 7 hours

Light lunch & water

Meeting point:: 08:30 a.m. Starhotels Terminus, Piazza Garibaldi 91

Price for Children : For this options the price for children refers from 5 to 12 years old.

Starting point:

Starhotels Terminus, P.za Giuseppe Garibaldi, 91, 80142 Napoli NA, Italy

Private Tour from Sorrento

from €490 / person (for 2+ people)
Guide: English

Private Tour by Car or Van

What this option includes

Entrance fees are not included

Duration: 7 hours

Lunch is not included

Departure from Sorrento : Pick-up from Sorrento with our professional driver and you'll meet your guide directly in Pompeii at the entrance

Useful Information:: - Guide 2 hrs in Pompeii

- Alpine guide of Vesuvius that you'll meet direcly on the crater

- Entrance fees are not included

Starting point:

Bar Kontatto, Corso Italia, 257, 80067 Sorrento NA, Italy

Compared with other Day Trips from Naples

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #57 of 65€1559h4.6 (167)shared
Private Amalfi Coast Tour - Enjoy it with our local english speaking driver€3207h4.99 (502)private
Best of Amalfi Coast & Pompeii: Exclusive Private Day Experience€2347h4.99 (441)private
Full Day Private Amalfi Coast Tour from Sorrento/Naples/Salerno€2857h4.96 (883)private

Ranked #57 of 65 in Day Trips from Naples by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €35 to €557, median €100; typical length 8h. 15 of 65 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 65 Day Trips from Naples

Schedule & Availability

Runs daily
Departures: 08:00, 08:15, 08:30, 09:00
Available year-round

This tour runs daily, departing at 08:00, 08:15, 08:30, 09:00. It runs year-round. These are the operator’s scheduled departures, not a live seat count: availability is confirmed at checkout. Schedule last checked September 22, 2026.

What's Included

Air-conditioned minibus
Authorized official English speaking guide
Headphones for all passengers in Pompeii
Pick-up from our meeting point
Light Lunch in a typical local restaurant
Skip the line entrance tickets to Pompeii
Entry ticket to the Vesuvius National Park (€ 11,68 p.p.)

Itinerary

Archaeological Park of Pompeii Stop 1
The ruins of Pompeii are a vast archaeological site in the southern Campania region, near the coast of the Gulf of Naples. Once a thriving and sophisticated Roman city, Pompeii was buried under meters of ash and pumice after the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. The preserved site features remain of excavated streets and houses that visitors can freely explore.
2h
Admission included
Foro de Pompeya Stop 2
The Civil Forum represents the center of the daily life of the city, all the main public buildings for the administration of the city and justice, for the management of business, for commercial activities, such as markets, overlook it, in addition to the main places of city worship.
10 min
Admission included
Tempio di Giove Capitolino Stop 3
The Temple of Jupiter dominates the northern side of the Forum. With the three cult statues of Jupiter, Juno and Minerva, which imitated those of the Capitolium in Rome, placed on a high base, so as to make them visible to those passing through the Forum square.
10 min
Admission included
Via dell’Abbondanza Stop 4
Via dell'Abbondanza is one of the main streets of the ancient city of Pompeii, in Campania, which connected the Forum with the Amphitheatre.
10 min
Admission included
Macellum Stop 5
The Macellum consists of a tuff Quadri-porticus with a hall for worship in an elevated position on the eastern side, in line with the entrance. The Macellum of Pompeii was nothing more than the city market where people could buy food.
10 min
Admission included
Lupanar Stop 6
The brothel of Pompeii, with its erotic paintings. The prostitutes in the brothel were mostly Greek and Oriental slaves.
10 min
Admission included
Stabian Baths (Terme Stabiane) Stop 7
The Stabian Baths are an ancient Roman bathing complex in Pompeii, Italy, the oldest and the largest of the five public baths in the city.
10 min
Admission included
Teatro Grande Stop 8
In the Large Theatre they represented comedies and tragedies of Greek-Roman tradition. The theatre was the first large public building completely freed from the deposits of the eruption.
10 min
Admission included
Pompeii Stop 9
Typical light lunch at a typical local restaurant
1h
Vesuvius National Park Stop 10
Visit the majestic Mount Vesuvius and immerse yourself in a world of vibrant colors while admiring the entire Gulf of Naples.The path to the top may be uneven and challenging at times, but every step will be rewarded with breathtaking views and the thrill of standing on one of the world’s most iconic volcanoes. After its devastating eruption, the volcano was named after Vulcan, the Roman god of fire and metal, forever linking its dramatic history to ancient mythology.
1h
Admission included

Departure & Return

Start point

This is the meeting point in Sorrento on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday (Please choose the Sorrento Departure's Option). See you 08:15 am c/o Achille Lauro Parking, close Info Point area, This is the meeting point in Naples (Please choose the Naples Departure's Option), This is the meeting point in Sorrento (Please choose the Sorrento Departure's Option)

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End point

This is the meeting point in Sorrento on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday (Please choose the Sorrento Departure's Option). See you 08:15 am c/o Achille Lauro Parking, close Info Point area, This is the meeting point in Naples (Please choose the Naples Departure's Option), This is the meeting point in Sorrento (Please choose the Sorrento Departure's Option)

Additional Information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The tour can be operated by a multilingual guide
  • The duration and times of the itinerary may vary due to local traffic conditions or other circumstances
  • In case Mount Vesuvius is closed due to bad weather, a partial refund for the tour will be provided as an alternative.
  • This experience will take place only in favorable weather conditions. In case of cancellation due to bad weather, you can choose between another date or a full refund.
  • Wear comfortable shoes, sunglasses and sunscreen in the summer.

Cancellation Policy

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

1+ daysFull refund
0-1 daysNo refund

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