Pompeii & Mt. Vesuvius Full Day Guided Tour with Priority Access

8 hoursEnglish, French, SpanishSorrento, Italy

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$185

Explore the rich history of Pompeii and the imposing Mount Vesuvius in this full-day adventure. Begin your journey at the UNESCO-listed archaeological site of Pompeii, where a local guide will lead you through the ancient ruins, including the Forum, the Temple of Jupiter, and the famous Lupanar. After immersing yourself in the past, travel up to Mount Vesuvius, where you’ll hike the final stretch to the crater's edge for panoramic views of the Gulf of Naples. This tour offers skip-the-line access and round-trip transport for a hassle-free experience.

- Full-day guided tour of Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius - Explore ancient ruins with a knowledgeable local guide - Hike to the crater of Vesuvius for stunning views - Includes skip-the-line access and transportation from Sorrento

Included

Headphones provided for all participants
Professional local guide with live commentary throughout the tour
Round-trip transportation by air-conditioned vehicle
Priority access at both sites
Entrance ticket to Vesuvius National Park
Skip-the-line admission to Pompeii Archaeological Park

Not included

Food and drinks

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What you'll do

Sorrento
Sorrento, Italy
Meet your guide at the centrally located office in Sorrento at 8:15 a.m. and board your air-conditioned coach for a full-day adventure to Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius.
15 min
Archaeological Park of Pompeii
Via Plinio, 26, Pompeii, Italy
Walk through the remarkably preserved ruins of Pompeii, an ancient Roman city buried by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 A.D., and discover streets, villas, and temples frozen in time.
2 hoursAdmission included
Visit the grand Basilica of Pompeii, once used for business and justice, and adm
ire its impressive size and architectural design within the city’s main forum.
10 minAdmission included
Foro de Pompeya
Via Villa dei Misteri, 2, Pompeii, Italy
Explore the heart of ancient Pompeii’s public life at the Civil Forum, where politics, trade, and worship all took place with Mount Vesuvius rising in the background.
10 minAdmission included
Tempio di Giove Capitolino
Via Del Tempio Di Giove, 18, Pompeii, Italy
See the ruins of the Temple of Jupiter, Juno, and Minerva, once the most important religious site in Pompeii, standing proudly with views toward Vesuvius.
10 minAdmission included
Macellum
Via Villa Dei Misteri, Regio VII, Building 12, Pompeii, Italy
Step into the lively marketplace where ancient Romans once bought their food and goods, and learn how the 62 A.D. earthquake reshaped this central hub.
10 minAdmission included
Via dell’Abbondanza
Via dell_Abbondanza, Pompeii, Italy
Stroll along Pompeii’s main street, lined with ancient shops, taverns, and bakeries that reveal the daily life and bustling atmosphere of the city before the eruption.
Stabian Baths (Terme Stabiane)
Via Del Foro, 26, Pompeii, Italy
Discover how ancient Pompeiians relaxed and socialized in the beautifully preserved Forum Baths, with separate sections for men and women.
10 minAdmission included
Lupanar
Via Villa Dei Misteri 2, Approximately Two Blocks East of The Forum at The Intersection of Vico del Lupanare and Vico del Balcone Pensile, Pompeii, Italy
Pass by the Lupanar, Pompeii’s most famous brothel, and glimpse the detailed frescoes that reveal the intimate side of ancient Roman life.
Casa del Menandro
Pompeii, Italy
Admire the luxurious House of the Menander, a lavish Roman villa decorated with vivid frescoes and intricate mosaics once belonging to a noble family.
10 minAdmission included
Archaeological Park of Pompeii
Via Plinio, 26, Pompeii, Italy
Experience the grandeur of Pompeii’s Large Theater, carved into a natural slope and once home to lively performances of Greek and Roman tragedies.
10 minAdmission included
Vesuvius National Park
Via Palazzo Del Principe, Ottaviano, Italy
Arrive at an elevation of about 1,000 meters on Mount Vesuvius, the legendary volcano overlooking the Bay of Naples. This somma-stratovolcano, connected to nearby Monte Somma, famously erupted in 79 A.D., burying the Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum. Today, it’s one of the world’s most closely monitored volcanoes, studied continuously by scientists for its powerful geological activity.
1 hourAdmission included
Vesuvius National Park
Via Palazzo Del Principe, Ottaviano, Italy
Hike up to the crater’s rim at about 1,280 meters to take in sweeping views of the Gulf of Naples. The trail can be uneven, but the panoramic scenery makes the effort worthwhile. After the eruption, the volcano was dedicated to Vulcan, the Roman god of fire and metalworking.
30 minAdmission included

Meeting and pickup

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Pickup details

The meeting point is our Office located at Piazza Torquato Tasso, nr. 16 in Sorrento, which is right next to Fauno Bar and directly behind the Torquato Tasso statue.