Pompeii was absolutely worth visiting, but the overall organization of this tour was disappointing. The meeting point provided forced me to take a taxi that cost €16. Later, I discovered that the tour bus was picking up passengers at Piazza Garibaldi, right next to my hotel. This information should have been made clear from the start.Throughout the day there were several changes of guides, which made the experience feel disorganized. The guided visit of Pompeii was very rushed, and at one point some participants became separated from the group because of the pace. The Spanish-speaking guide also made several jokes and negative comments about French people that I found unnecessary and unprofessional. Visitors come to learn about Pompeii and its history, not to hear stereotypes or criticisms of other nationalities.Lunch was included, but I had to ask about it myself. The meal at the Swiss Café was below expectations, and the salad served was warm, as if it had been prepared long before. Sorrento was beautiful, but the time there was much shorter than expected and did not allow enough time to visit the waterfront area shown in the tour's promotional photos. Overall, Pompeii made the excursion worthwhile, but the organization, communication and time management need significant improvement.
Naples Shore Excursion: Pompeii and Sorrento Day Trip
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At a glance
- Duration
- 7 hours
- Price from
- $111 / person
- Location
- Naples, Italy
- Rating
- 3.5 / 5 · 200 reviews
- Languages
- EN, IT, FR, ES
- Group
- Small group, up to 50
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Hotel pickup
- Available
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Project Napoli Service
Description
When your cruise ship docks in Naples, embark on a full-day shore excursion to the ancient UNESCO World Heritage-listed city of Pompeii and the charming town of Sorrento. With your local guide, visit Pompeii's fascinating attractions, such as the Forum and the Thermal Baths, and admire views of Mt Vesuvius. Savor a traditional Italian lunch at a pizzeria before proceeding to Sorrento, where you’ll admire amazing views of the Bay of Naples and the Mediterranean Sea from scenic lookout points such as Villa Comunale.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, and Fri
- Start times
- 9:45 AM
- Next available
- Mon, Oct 12
- Adult (ages 18+)
- $111
- Child (ages 4–17)
- $86
- Infant (ages 0–3)
- $15
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 9.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Archaeological Park of Pompeii
The tour guide will show in a 2 hours walking tour the most fascinating places like the Forum, Thermal Baths, Lupanare burnt by volcanic ashes and lapilli during the eruption in 79 A.D. You have the opportunity to discover the everyday life of the Imperial age and imagine the panic of the people before the city was so disastrously buried.
Sorrento
Stop at the panoramic viewpoint in Meta di Sorrento to look up to the wonderful sight of the bay overlooking the sea. Stop in Sorrento for a brief visit of the town (about one hour). The guide will show you the most renowned places walking throught the suggestives narrow streets full of stores and little workshops, as far as one of the most scenic place of Sorrento: the so-called Villa Comunale from where is possible to admire the beauties of the golf as far as Punta Campanella and Capri Island and immortalize the breathtaking scenary.
What's included
Included
Guide in Pompeii and audioguide in Sorrento
Pompeii entrance ticket, euro 20 per person.
Transport by shared air-conditioned coach
Lunch with pizza and drink
Worry-Free Shore Excursion Guarantee
Port pickup and drop-off
Not included
Gratuities
Pickup Locations & Times
If your ship docks at Stazione Marittima, pick-up will be outside the cruise terminal building, at the exit of the box of the security under the blue sign "Stazione Marittima", here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/vUP8tRxYiz5D9C3o6 If your ship docks at Pier 21 in Molo Carlo Pisacane, pick-up will be just outside the exit gate where the ship will dock, just next to the ship, here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/t8zhGszKcbwBR1Mb8 In both cases a driver/guide will show a sign with the name.
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
3.5
200 reviews
How it compares in Naples
- Starting price $111 is 65% below the typical $314 for tours of similar length in Naples
Excurgo comparison of 2,931 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
- We require a minimum of 2 participants in total every day to operate this tour. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not at least 2 participants for this tour. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
- Please note that for the Sorrento part of the tour, among the 4 languages available, only the English language is always guaranteed
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- We will ensure your timely return to the Naples port for this activity. In the rare event your ship has departed, we will arrange for transportation to the next port-of-call. If your ship is delayed and you are unable to attend this activity, your money will be refunded. See our terms and conditions for full details.
- Lead Traveler's document ID picture required (tour purpose only)
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Naples Shore Excursion: Pompeii and Sorrento Day Trip take?
Naples Shore Excursion: Pompeii and Sorrento Day Trip lasts about 7 hours. The itinerary has 2 stops.
How much does Naples Shore Excursion: Pompeii and Sorrento Day Trip cost?
Prices start at $111 per person for this Naples experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 4 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Naples Shore Excursion: Pompeii and Sorrento Day Trip run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, starting at 9:45 AM.
How much does Naples Shore Excursion: Pompeii and Sorrento Day Trip cost for children?
Children aged 4–17 pay from $86, adults from $111.
Can I cancel Naples Shore Excursion: Pompeii and Sorrento Day Trip for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. If your ship docks at Stazione Marittima, pick-up will be outside the cruise terminal building, at the exit of the box of the security under the blue sign "Stazione Marittima", here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/vUP8tRxYiz5D9C3o6 If your ship docks at Pier 21 in Molo Carlo Pisacane, pick-up will be just outside the exit gate where the ship will dock, just next to the ship, here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/t8zhGszKcbwBR1Mb8 In both cases a driver/guide will show a sign with the name.
What languages is Naples Shore Excursion: Pompeii and Sorrento Day Trip offered in?
The experience is available in EN, IT, FR, ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 50 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Naples Shore Excursion: Pompeii and Sorrento Day Trip worth it?
Travellers rate it 3.5 out of 5 across 200 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Project Napoli Service.
Reviews(200)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
S
Pompeii worth the day 🙏
D
Must see..just prepare for crowds
The group size is pretty large for such a crowded venue. Tour guide was experienced and knowledgeable. She was an engaging and good storyteller.
A
How to Approach Customer Relationship Excellence
We left at 9:30 from Garibaldi and once we arrived in Vesuvius, we were told that this was not possible. We were made to wait and wait by a view a tasting stop that pushed to the purchase and then a virtual tour Pompeii without offering us to reimburse us Visit of Pompeii afternoon as planned day very expensive when you know that it is 18€ l entrance of the Pompeii site
P
Great trip to Pompeii & Sorento
The trip to Pompeii was well worth it. Our guide was very informative, and she was well qualified to answer questions as we made our way. The site was so interesting. The trip to Sorrento was relaxing.
A
Great tour guide, bad ortanization
Martina was a great guide at Pompeii. Very knowledgeable and she shared the information in a helpful way. The rest of the trip, checking in, getting there and then leaving was a disorganized mess. We were supposed to go to Sorrento but didn’t get to because we were short on time. If they hadn’t been so disorganized we wouldn’t have been short on time. Book another company. Our other Viator tours have been very good. This one was not.
D
Very disorganized. Our...
Very disorganized. Our skip the line tickets were in a different bus. We booked the full day with Pompeii and then a trip to Sorrento. Due to the disorganization we ended up only having 1 hour in Sorrento with an audio guide that we could not even get to all the places in the one hour time frame. We were looking forward to the time there but we were so rushed and worried about the time that it was stressful. We did enjoy our driver to Sorrento who made sure we got back to the ship with 1/2 hour to spare.
K
Nice but a little rushed at the end
Sorrento was beautiful but only managed 40 minutes there, had to cut it short to get back to our ship
J
Excellent tour
The guide was very knowledgeable and was attentive to our needs. The guide stayed with us throughout the tour
S
Breathtaking!
Amazing trip to Pompei Our guide Maria was knowledge, funny and very nice! And trip to Sorrento Our guide Alex took us to the most beautiful points in town! So happy with Viator their shore escursion are fantastic and very affordable!
J
Tourism
Travel time was too tight to take a good look at, not even to take a picture of the way to enjoy the coastal scenery. The ancient city of Pompeii should have another line.
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