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Pompeii Express Guided Tour by Train from Sorrento

4.7 Great 935 reviews
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2h
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English
Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before Private tour Skip the line Instant confirmation Live guide

Ratings & Reviews

4.7
935 reviews
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Ratings collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor
Recommended by 93% of travellers: 866 four- and five-star reviews

Guidekin's take

Pompeii by train, no frills in our Day Trips from Sorrento comparison.

Trade-off: English only; add train travel to the site walk duration.

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

Overview

Guidekin summary

The lean way to Pompeii from Sorrento: meet at the train station, ride the local train with tickets included and walk the site with an archaeologist guide and headsets, entrance in the price. Children enter free with ID, there is no pickup, and the fixed train times rule out cruise passengers. 4.69 from 935 reviews for 2h.

From the guide

Book Skip the line Pompeii Express tour and experience the atmosphere of 2000 years ago in Roman times. Its Possible to book our tour up to last minute So decide on the day to come along!
Entrance Fee Included in the price ! All you need to do is show up!
Meet our assistant and our Local Expert Archeo Guide at Sorrento local train station by the Steps, where the Newsagent is. Amelia wears a Red T-Shirt with Belmare Travel Logo. Be careful, as other similar tours go from the train station! So make sure you meet with AMELIA ! Listening Devices Provided From Sorrento Starting Point! Jump on the Local Train &Visit Pompeii, a Unesco World Heritage site, For a full immersion into history.our expert guide will take you around the ancient town of Pompeii for 2 hours. Explore monuments and some of the most famous Houses of the Pompeii ruins. At the end of the tour you are free to return, or stay in Pompeii to explore further on your own, (Return Ticket Valid All Day)!

Tour options

The operator sells this tour in 2 versions. Prices are the operator's current list for two travellers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date and party.

Pompeii Express - 09.30am

from €55 / person
Guide: English

Pompei Archeological Site by train from Sorrento

What this option includes

2 hours guided tour with English speaking professional guide

Skip the line

Pompeii Express - 10:15

from €55 / person
Guide: English

Compared with other Pompeii & Vesuvius Tours

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #2 of 5€552h4.69 (935)private
Pompeii Guided Tour From Sorrento Coast€1344h4.85 (199)shared
Priority Access Pompeii & Mt Vesuvius Full-Day Tour from Sorrento€1068h4.65 (1559)shared
Skip-the-Line Pompeii Guided Tour from Sorrento€755h4.57 (889)shared

Ranked #2 of 5 in Pompeii & Vesuvius Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €55 to €134, median €96; typical length 5h. 1 of 5 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 5 Pompeii & Vesuvius Tours

Schedule & Availability

Runs daily
Departures: 09:30, 10:15
Scheduled through October 2027

This tour runs daily, departing at 09:30, 10:15. Scheduled through October 2027. These are the operator’s scheduled departures, not a live seat count: availability is confirmed at checkout. Schedule last checked September 25, 2026.

What's Included

Free Ticket to Pompei Site For Children. ONLY if They Bring ID Document for Proof of Age
Entrance Fee to Pompeii Site Included in the Price
Return Local Train tickets. (Journey Time 45 Mins. Each Way) Valid One Day included in the price
Designated Meeting Point At Sorrento Train Station ONLY
Professional English-speaking guide for a 2-hour Tour of the Site Included in the Price
Listening Devices Free of Charge From Sorrento Starting Point. (To Return to Guide At End Of Tour)

What's Not Included

Private transportation: Transfers To & From Your Accommodation Not available Guests Make Own Way to Meeting Point In Sorrento
Lunch: Not available, not provided by us.
Bottled water: Not available, not provided by us.
Gratuities "Tipping" in Italy is not obligatory, but is a way to reward exceptional service.

Itinerary

Archaeological Park of Pompeii Stop 1
Hop on the Train and Avoid Heavy Traffic Queues! Visit of the main areas in Pompeii ruins Book Skip the line Pompeii Express tour and experience the atmosphere of 2000 years ago in Roman times. A no fuss tour, skip the queues with privileged access (entrance fee is included). Meet our English speaking assistant and our local expert guide at the Sorrento Circumvesuviana train station in Piazza Giovanni Battista De Curtis by the Steps on the Ground Floor. Our assistant will provide you the return train tickets for the local train ride (the ride takes approx 45 minutes). Visiting Pompeii, a Unesco World Heritage site takes you back to the past, it's a full immersion in the history.The local expert guide will take you around the ancient town of Pompeii for 2 hours, showing the main public monuments and some of the most famous Houses of Pompeii ruins. At the end of the tour you are free to return, or stay longer in Pompeii to explore further on you own.
2h
Admission included

Departure & Return

Start point

TIME: 09:30 or 10:15 if you booked the tour departing an hour later (Own means To Sorrento Station) MEETING POINT: At Sorrento Local Station (CIRCUMVESUVIANA) At Steps On the Ground Floor. There, our assistant, WILL MEET YOU.

End point

TIME: 09:30 or 10:15 if you booked the tour departing an hour later (Own means To Sorrento Station) MEETING POINT: At Sorrento Local Station (CIRCUMVESUVIANA) At Steps On the Ground Floor. There, our assistant, WILL MEET YOU.

Additional Information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Due to strict train schedules this tour is not compatible with cruise passengers or if your hotel is outside the Sorrento Peninsular
  • If you have luggage there is a storage facility in Pompeii Station Villa Dei Misteri, ask guide on the day for information
  • Meeting point at Sorrento Train Station only
  • Train Departure Second Tour NEW FOR 2026! due to high demand we have added a tour departing 1 hour later. meeting for the Second tour is at 10:15 at the Sorrento train station at the Steps on the Ground Floor.
  • We now offer 2 Time Slots: One MEET at 09:30 (Train Departs 10:03) & Second tour MEET at 10:15. (Train Departs 10:40) At Sorrento Train Station Important Note: Once Booked online, Timings cannot be changed on the spot, due to Group Size Restrictions
  • Comfy Footwear, as the roads in Pompeii are very uneven, Cobbled Old Roman Roads!
  • If coming to the Designated Meeting Point from outside Sorrento Due to Heavy Traffic, and any unforseen circumstances, please anticipate your departure to be at the Venue on time.
  • Once checked in with Amelia (RED TSHIRT BELMARE TRAVEL)she will indicate where to meet your guide, together you will board the Train. For bookings with children, you will need to show a copy of a document that shows proof of the child's age This is For free entry to Pompeii Excavations Only( Please Note: you still have to buy child places on our web page). Once on board train, The stop for this tour is POMPEII SCAVI. Please do not leave the train at any other station. We cannot be held responsible if you board the wrong train or leave the train at the wrong station. Once in Pompeii, Please stay with your Guide From Sorrento. Please do not follow any other indications from third parties in Pompeii, as these are touters and definitely not part of our team.
  • At sorrento station there are many other tours similar to ours so its IMPORTANT: make sure you meet up with our Belmare Travel Member of staff, AMELIA
  • Opportunity to book our tour last minute, we accept late bookings upto the last minute! So you can decide on the day to Join us!
  • Our Expert Guide will take you around the ancient town of Pompeii for 2 hours (Duration of the Tour) . Explore monuments and some of the most famous Houses of the Pompeii ruins. Opportunity, at the end of the tour, to stay in Pompeii to explore further on your own, (Return Train Ticket Valid All Day)! Its Important to not Exit the Site if you want to stay until closing, as if you do exit, you will need to pay for a New Entry.
  • On Very Hot Days, Please Bring Lots of Water to keep yourselves hydrated and wear sun protection, we advise to Bring a sunhat
  • Listening devices from Sorrento (in English only) These are on Hire from an Independant Company, hence need to be returned to the guide at the end of the tour.
  • not recommended for travelers with other serious medical conditions and walking problems

Cancellation Policy

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

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