Naples to Pompeii & Sorrento: Guided Tour with Positano Views

Walk Pompeii's ancient streets and cliffside villages in one day from Naples

A guided tour departing from Naples combines Pompeii's archaeological site with coastal stops at Positano and Sorrento, traveling by air-conditioned coach. The itinerary includes a 90- to 120-minute walking tour of Pompeii's Forum, thermal baths, shops and villas led by a live guide; free time to explore Sorrento's historic center; a panoramic terrace overlooking Positano; and a limoncello tasting at a local producer. The tour runs 8 hours and operates year-round, rain or shine. Pickup and drop-off happen at multiple points in Naples, with confirmation required before your departure date.

Step-by-step itinerary

Naples to Pompeii and Sorrento tour

• Pickup in Naples at meeting points
• Photo stops along Sorrento coast
• Visit local Limoncello factory and tasting
• Admire Positano panoramic terrace views
• Free time to explore Sorrento town
• Guided tour of Pompeii archaeological site
• Drop off in Naples at meeting points

The experience

The day starts with pickup from your Naples accommodation, then the coach heads south along the Sorrento Peninsula. You'll stop for photographs at Meta di Sorrento to take in the Bay of Naples, then visit a local limoncello producer for a tasting of the signature lemon liqueur and other lemon-based products. The route continues to Positano, where you stand on a panoramic terrace overlooking the vertical village clinging to the cliffs and the Mediterranean beyond: the kind of vantage point that explains why this stretch of coast fills postcards.

Sorrento gives you two hours to move at your own pace. Most travelers walk the shopping streets, visit the cloister of San Francesco, or sit down for gelato in one of the town's famous gelaterie. The coach waits, so you're not racing the clock. If you've chosen the lunch option, you'll eat before heading to Pompeii. Otherwise you can grab something in town or continue without.

At Pompeii, a live guide leads you through the archaeological site for 90 to 120 minutes, walking ancient streets and pointing out the Forum, one of the thermal baths, shops and a domus: the kind of domestic house that shows how ordinary Romans lived before Vesuvius buried the city. The guide speaks English, Spanish or Italian depending on your group. After the tour, you're free to explore the site on your own if time remains, then return to the coach for the drive back to Naples.

What’s included

• Roundtrip coach transport from Naples with air conditioning.
• panoramic photo stops at Meta di Sorrento and Positano.
• limoncello and lemon-product tasting at a local producer.
• two hours of free time in Sorrento.
• Pompeii entrance ticket.
• 90- to 120-minute guided walking tour of Pompeii's Forum, thermal baths, shops and villas.
• lunch (if selected at checkout).

Options for this experience

6 options

Regular group tour without lunchGuide in English, Spanish or Italian · 08:00Up to 30 to 40 participants. Duration: 6 hours. Lunch not included.

Small group tour without lunchGuide in English, Spanish or Italian · 08:00Hotel pickup (from the list). Up to 18 to 20 participants. Duration: 6 hours.

Regular group tour with lunchGuide in English or Italian · 08:00Group size up to 30 to 40 participants. Duration: 6 hours. Lunch and bus included. Important to know: during high season (April to October) and low season (November to March) there is a minimum of 6 people.

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Small group tour with lunchGuide in English or Italian · 08:00Hotel pickup (from the list). Group size up to 18 to 20 participants. Duration: 6 hours. Lunch and minivan included. Important to know: during high season (April to October) and low season (November to March) there is a minimum of 6 people.

Semi-private group tour without lunchGuide in English, Spanish or Italian · 08:00Door-to-door service. Up to 8 to 10 participants. Duration: 6 hours. Lunch not included. Pickup is included.

Semi-private group tour with lunchGuide in English or Italian · 08:00Door-to-door service. Group size up to 8 to 10 participants. Duration: 6 hours. Lunch and van included. Important to know: during high season (April to October) and low season (November to March) there is a minimum of 6 people. Pickup is included.

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:00

Book up to8h before

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (4 to 12 years) · Infant (under 4): free

GroupUp to 30

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and Italian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 11 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 5 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

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Is this one for you?Choose the small group option if you prefer fewer people on the coach and more intimate stops. The regular group tour suits travelers who want the full itinerary at a lower price. Pick the lunch option if you'd rather not hunt for food in Sorrento or Pompeii, or skip it if you prefer to eat on your own schedule.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 12 years); Infant (under 4): free.

What exactly do I see on the guided tour of Pompeii?

The guided walking tour covers Pompeii's Forum, one of the thermal baths, ancient shops and a domus, or private house, giving you a mix of public and domestic spaces from the buried city. The tour lasts 90 to 120 minutes and is led by a live guide.

How much free time do I get in Sorrento?

Sorrento offers two hours of free time to explore the town's historic streets, shops, the cloister of San Francesco, and to try gelato or a meal at a local restaurant.

Is the limoncello tasting included?

Yes, the limoncello tasting at a local producer is included, along with free tastings of other lemon-based products from the same maker.

What's included in the tour price?

Roundtrip transportation from Naples, panoramic stops at Meta and Positano, commentary during the coach ride, Pompeii entrance ticket and a live guide at the archaeological site are included. Lunch is included only if you select a lunch option at checkout.

How long is the full tour?

The tour runs 8 hours from pickup to drop-off in Naples, covering the coach journey, stops along the coast, free time in Sorrento and the guided walk through Pompeii.