The 10 Best Archaeology Tours in Sorrento, Campania

August 14, 2021 Marlin Saiz

Land of Mermaids. Land of Orange and Lemon Groves. Land of Colors. This small city in Campania has earned a plethora of alluring names. Famed for its sea cliffs, the town's steep slopes look out over azure waters to Ischia, Capri and the Bay of Naples. The birthplace of Limoncello liqueur offers some good diving, great sea fishing, boat cruises and appetizing restaurants. Excellent hiking trails cross the peninsula. Rent a car or take a taxi if the steep streets look too intimidating.
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1. Pompeii-Sorrento-Positano tour from Naples, with licensed guide included

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During this shore excursion you will visit the ruins of Pompeii and the towns of Sorrento and Positano on the Amalfi Coast. Your English speaking driver will pick you up at the Naples or Salerno port at 7:30AM. You will be driven through the scenic seaside road to Sorrento which is the Capital on the Sorrento peninsula. Your driver will give free time to take a stroll through the downtown, where you can do also some shopping. Your trip will continue to Positano, that is considered the jewel of the Amalfi Coast. Here you will have free time to explore the centre, visit the beautiful Church of the Assumption near the Big Beach and also the choice to have lunch in good local Restaurant that we will suggest you. The last stop will be at the Archeological site of Pompeii, where you can visit the ruins for 2 hours with an official licensed guide that we will arrange on your behalf. The tour will end at the port in the afternoon at 16:30.

Inclusions: English speaking driver, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private tour, Pompeii certified/licensed guide, Parking Fees, Taxes and Tolls, Bottled water

Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities, Pompeii entrance tickets (16 Euros per person but free of charge for kids under 18 years old))

Reviewed By Denny T

Booking was easy and we received prompt replies to our queries. We missed our original flight due to a motorway closure for a serious RTA. We messaged Tony as soon as we knew we were not going to make it and although he had already set off to collect us he happily rearranged both our pick up and departure at no extra cost. He was waiting at the airport when we arrived. The journey was comfortable and interesting with all Tony's facts along the way. The same on the way back. Tony speaks perfect English so communication is easy. Overall very professional, clean and Covid aware. He also made us feel relaxed after a very bad start to the trip. Thank you Tony.

2. Amalfi coast and Pompeii, with Positano and Sorrento

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Depart your hotel or cruise ship to take a tour to the ancient town of Pompeii. Along the way, stop in places such as Positano to view the landscape and Sorrento to do a little shopping. Accompanied by your driver and private guide, if option selected, you will learn all about these quaint areas, all the while taking in the Mediterranean ambiance.

Inclusions: Private tour, All Campania's Region Hotels - Ports - Train station - Airport pickup and drop-off, Bottled water, Driver, Professional guide at the ruins (if option selected)

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities, Access fees to Ruins and Monuments (Pompeii € 15 - Visitors younger than 18 free), Professional guide at the ruins (if option including the guide is not selected)

Reviewed By Jaselili2345

We booked a tour with Antonini to herculaneom, Pompei and Mount Vesuv and were welcomed with a big smile at the airport! Antonino is an exceptionally nice and knowlegeful person and shared interesting details of this region and the various historical sites throughout our trip. He picked us up at the airport and dropped us off at our hotel on the Amalfi coast. His driving is impeccable and we were happy to not have to drive ourselves as the roads are very small and curvy. We were so happy about our excursion with Antonino and would recommend anyone to book a tour with him any day.

3. Herculaneum Express Small Tour by Train from Sorrento

CIrcumvesuviana Stazione di Sorrento, Piazza Giovanni Battista de Curtis, 80067 Sorrento NA, Italy Pompei & Herculaneum Express Tours & Guides
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Meet your guide at the Sorrento Train Station and embark on a 2-hour guided tour of Herculaneum. Skip the queues with privileged entrance and discover this once thriving Roman resort town that was destroyed by hot volcanic mud during the eruption of Vesuvius in 79AD. On conclusion of the tour you are free to return to Sorrento or remain in Herculaneum to explore further.

Inclusions: Professional English-speaking guide, Guaranteed to skip the long lines, Herculaneum entrance tickets , Return train tickets

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Reviewed By Lynnemurray1

Amazing day! Wonderful boat tour to all the cutest spots on the Almafi coast. Definitely recommend. It was a family trip that lasted all day.

4. Skip the line Pompeii Guided Tour from Sorrento

Travel etc. - Gray Line Amalfi Coast, Piazza Torquato Tasso, 16, 80067 Sorrento NA, Italy Travel Etc.
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Don’t miss the opportunity to visit the famous archaeological site of Pompeii with an expert official guide. Thanks to the priority entrance you will skip the stress of a long queue and get inside the ruins without trouble! Walk along the ancient “cardini” and “decumani” and explore the remains of the prosperous Romans. See the baths, streets, bakeries and forums that were once integral parts of daily life. Marvel at the magnificently preserved frescoes that adorn the fine Villas.

Inclusions: Centrally located Meeting Point in Sorrento, Round trip transportation with air-conditioning vehicle, Official guide during the tour and live commentary on board, Skip The Line Access, Headphones for all passengers, Entry/Admission - Pompeii Archeological Site

Exclusions: Food and Drinks

Reviewed By Lem_Buhr

I highly recommend this experience of a lifetime! The view is absolutely gorgeous, a good break from visiting museums if you're in Italy. They have such knowledgeable, helpful and courteous staff, which makes me want to go back again.

5. Pompeii and Vesuvius from Sorrento: wine tasting, light lunch and ticket included

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Spend a day in the Vesuvian Area visiting the amazing archeological Site of Pompeii and the majestic Mount Vesuvius savoring typical wines and food. • Pick up from your hotel in Sorrento area and transfer by minibus to Pompeii • With a guide, visit the ruins of Pompeii, the city buried from the eruption of Mt.Vesuvius in 79 AD. • Transfer to the Vineyard “Cantine Sorrentino”, wine tasting & easy lunch • In the erly afternoon, the visit will continue to the Vesuvius where, with al Alpine Guide, you will visit the mountain at its environment. • Returning to your hotel with a stop for a traditional "Limoncello" tasting en route.

Inclusions: Pick up from your hotel in Sorrento Area and transfer by minibus, Wine tasting & easy lunch, Professional driver, Specialized guide, Earphones (for group bigger than 10 pax), entrance fees into the ruins of Pompeii, Vesuvius's entrance fee

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Reviewed By KDee232323

Our boat driver was so friendly and informative, made the whole experience enjoyable. Lots of free time to spend in Capri and boat tour around the island also. Well worth the money and time.

6. Pompeii Private Morning Tour from Sorrento

Goldentours Sorrento - Daily & Private Tours
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Private excursion with personal chauffeur and private guide to discover one of the most fashinating archaeological site of Italy: Pompeii.

Inclusions: Local taxes, Professional art historian guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off - Sorrento Area, Private tour

Exclusions: Entrance fee Pompeii ruins: 15,00 euro per person, Food and drinks, Gratuities, From 18 to 25 years the ticket is reduced.

Reviewed By MarekLontour

We have been up a few volcanoes but none quite as dramatic as Mount Vesuvius , you do need some comfortable and robust footwear as the pathway to the caldera is as you can imagine loose volcanic rock and powder but after about 20/30 mins walk you do reach the top and it is stunning ! Not only looking into the caldera but the views over Naples , Sorrento peninsula and the Island of Capri. During our visit Vesuvius was smoking although we were told this does not usually happen.... so you are stood there and 40km below is the magma... makes you think right ? There are several gift shops / cafes on the way up / down so you can grab a drink etc. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit but a note of caution , initially we were going to go by ourselves but decided to book a guided tour inc Pompeii and are glad we did as you now have to pre book entry tickets online ( we thought you could pay on entry ) and trust there is no phone signal up there... so many people trying to buy online without success and also visitor numbers are restricted so if you plan to visit then arrange a few days in advance. Absolutely no hesitation in recommending a visit to Mt Vesuvius

7. Half-Day Herculaneum Coach Tour

Parking Sorrento, Via Correale, 25, 80067 Sorrento NA, Italy Pompei & Herculaneum Express Tours & Guides
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Take a 4-hour trip from Sorrento to see the incredibly well-preserved ancient ruins of Herculanaeum, not far from Pompeii. Travel from Sorrento by coach. After a journey of about 45 minutes you'll get to Herculaneum. Here enjoy a guided tour inside the archaeological site of approximately 2 hours. Return to Sorrento late in the morning.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Authorized guide

Exclusions: Entrance fees to Herculanuem Ruins, Food and drinks

Reviewed By Lynnemurray1

Amazing day! Wonderful boat tour to all the cutest spots on the Almafi coast. Definitely recommend. It was a family trip that lasted all day.

8. Skip The Line Pompeii Guided Tour & Mt. Vesuvius Volcano from Sorrento

Travel etc. - Gray Line Amalfi Coast, Piazza Torquato Tasso, 16, 80067 Sorrento NA, Italy Travel Etc.
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Spend a full day in the Vesuvian area visiting the archaeological site of Pompeii and Mt. Vesuvius. With a shared group, you will enjoy a guided tour of Pompeii and then be taken up to 1000m of Mount Vesuvius, take the last 200m by foot up to the top, here you can stare down into the mouth of the volcano and then take in the breathtaking 360 degree panorama of the surrounding areas.

Inclusions: Centrally located Meeting Point , Round trip transportation with air-conditioned vehicle, Official Local Guide on the tour and live commentary on board, Entry/Admission - Pompeii Archaeological Park, Entry/Admission - Vesuvius National Park, Skip The Line Access, Headphones for all passengers

Exclusions: Lunch

Reviewed By Lem_Buhr

I highly recommend this experience of a lifetime! The view is absolutely gorgeous, a good break from visiting museums if you're in Italy. They have such knowledgeable, helpful and courteous staff, which makes me want to go back again.

9. Skip-the-Line Pompeii Express Tour by Train from Sorrento

CIrcumvesuviana Stazione di Sorrento, Piazza Giovanni Battista de Curtis, 80067 Sorrento NA, Italy Pompei & Herculaneum Express Tours & Guides
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Visit Pompeii with skip-the-line access in one of the most affordable and comfortable way. Join the group at the Sorrento Train Station, where an assistant will accompany you by train to Pompeii, then meet a separate guide for a 2-hours guided tour inside the Ruins.

Inclusions: Professional English speaking guide, Guaranteed to skip the long lines, return train tickets, Pompeii entrance tickets

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Reviewed By Lynnemurray1

Amazing day! Wonderful boat tour to all the cutest spots on the Almafi coast. Definitely recommend. It was a family trip that lasted all day.

10. Pompeii and Herculaneum SELECT small group- from Sorrento

Hairbio Salon, Via Correale, 40, 80067 Sorrento NA, Italy Acampora Travel
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TUI PLUS -If you want an even closer insight into these two UNESCO sites, join us on this exclusively limited to 21 people. These sister cities were frozen in time for almost 1700 years, destroyed by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79AD. Preserved in ash, Pompeii is a fine example of a commercial Roman city. Herculaneum, is a quiet seaside town that was actually preserved in mud. Both cities will be brought to life by our guide's commentary through radio headsets, so you do not miss a bit of what life was like during the Roman Empire. There is also a light lunch included. To give you a skip the line service, entrance fees are included at the time of booking.

Inclusions: Professional guide, Ligh lunch with 1 glass of wine, Transport by air-conditioned minibus 21 seats, possibility to arrange hotel pick up and drop off, Skip the line tickets in Pompeii and Herculaneum

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Reviewed By HelentheHappyFoodie

Our travel agent in the UK used Acampora for local arrangements on the ground for a private trip. They were superb - very reliable, knowledgeable guides, really helpful and went the extra mile to accommodate what we were interested in seeing/learning about, as well as to find great views and lunch places. Always on time and very professional. We were 2 people in a Mercedes people carrier and travelled on a day trip from Positano to Amalfi/Ravello/Scala, on another day Pompeii (4 hours with a guide!), and on our final day Herculaneum. We also spent a day without a car in Naples, at the Archaeological Museum (3 hours with a guide). The transfer from Naples to Positano was in the same Mercedes. Many thanks to Ugo the guide, Leonardo the driver, and also Giulia the guide!

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