Pompeii & Amalfi Coast tour from Salerno: Private guide

Pompeii's Forum and Theatre, then the Amalfi Coast in one morning and afternoon

An 8-hour private tour from Salerno port pairs a 2.5-hour guided walk through Pompeii's Forum, Theatre, Gladiators' Barracks, Pleasure Houses and Baths with free time in Positano and panoramic stops along the Amalfi Coast. An English-speaking driver picks you up at the pier and meets you with a local guide at the archaeological site. Entrance fees and round-trip transport in an air-conditioned minivan are included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Church of Santa Maria Assunta1h
2. Pompeii Archaeological Site2h · entry included
3. Via dell’Abbondanza1h · entry included

Pompeii and Amalfi Coast tour

• Meet English-speaking driver at Salerno pier
• Private guided tour of Pompeii (2.5 hours)
• See the Forum in Pompeii
• Walk through Pompeii's main street
• Drive along Amalfi Coast with panoramic stops
• Free time in Positano (1 hour)
• Free time in Amalfi Coast (2 hours)

The experience

The tour starts at Salerno port, where an English-speaking driver meets you and drives toward Pompeii. Along the way, you stop for panoramic views of the Amalfi Coast and get free time to walk around Positano, a small town perched on the cliffs. The driver handles the route while you take in the coast. There's no set itinerary for this stretch, so you can spend the time exploring or simply watching the water.

Once at Pompeii, a local guide takes over for a 2.5-hour private tour of the archaeological site. You'll walk through the Forum, see the Theatre, visit the Gladiators' Barracks, the Pleasure Houses and the Baths, then follow Via dell'Abbondanza, the main street buried under ash nearly two thousand years ago. The guide is there to explain what you're seeing. The pace is yours to set. Entry tickets are already paid for, so you walk straight in.

The driver returns you to Salerno port at the end of the day. The whole tour runs about 8 hours from pickup to drop-off, which means you're back before evening if your ship departs in the late afternoon or early evening.

What’s included

• Pompeii admission tickets.
• 2.5-hour private guide in English at the archaeological site.
• English-speaking driver for the full day.
• round-trip transport in an air-conditioned minivan from Salerno port.
• panoramic stops and free time on the Amalfi Coast.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:15

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Child (4 to 17 years) · Infant (under 4): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 7 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by Private Tours of Pompeii

Is this one for you?Eight hours means you leave the port in the morning and return by late afternoon, which works for ships departing in the evening but not for early departures. The fixed schedule is what fits both Pompeii and the Amalfi Coast into a single port call.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 17 years); Infant (under 4): free.

What exactly will I see inside Pompeii on this tour?

The 2.5-hour guided walk covers the Forum, the Theatre, the Gladiators' Barracks, the Pleasure Houses, the Baths and Via dell'Abbondanza, the main street. Your guide explains each site. You're not rushed through.

Do I need to arrange my own way to Pompeii from the port?

No. The driver picks you up at Salerno pier and drives you there, then returns you to the port at the end of the day. The minivan is air-conditioned and holds your group.

Is there time to see the Amalfi Coast, or is this just Pompeii?

You get both. On the drive to Pompeii, you stop for panoramic views and have free time in Positano to walk around the town. The coast is part of the route, not a separate add-on.

What's included in the price?

Pompeii entrance fees, the 2.5-hour private guide, the driver, and round-trip transport by minivan from Salerno port are all included. Lunch and gratuities are not.

How long is the whole tour, and will I be back in time for my ship?

The tour is about 8 hours from pickup to drop-off. If your ship departs in the late afternoon or evening, you'll have time to return to the port, though you should confirm your exact departure time with the operator before booking.