T
Holy Hell it was hot
Tour guide and Driver were wonderful. Weather was unbearable. It was too hot to enjoy. Site was magnificent just wish it was cooler so we could have enjoyed more.
Pompeii & Herculaneum - Skip the line from Sorrento
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At a glance
- Duration
- 8 hours
- Price from
- $180 / person
- Location
- Sorrento, Italy
- Rating
- 4.6 / 5 · 49 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 45
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Goldentours International
- Meeting point
- The A&C Motors Showroom is the meeting point for the following accommodations: Hotel Cristina Sorrento, Art Hotel Gran Paradiso, Hotel Club Sorrento, Hotel Girasole, Grand Hotel Parco del Sole.
Description
Pick-up from your nearest meeting point by your driver and guide. Drive along the Sorrento Coast and enjoy views of the bay of Naples on the way to Pompeii. Enjoy a 2 hours guided visit in the excavations with an expert and authorized local guide: discover the life of the Ancient Romans see the main public monuments, the Forum and some of the houses of the Pompeii ruins. Lunch stop in a nearby local restaurant to taste a delicious Neapolitan meal. Depart to reach Herculaneum and enjoy a 2 hours guided visit in the excavations with an expert and authorized local guide: explore intact buildings, see well-preserved frescoes, and imagine the daily rituals of those using shops, public gymnasiums and thermal baths that can still be visited today. Relax on the way back to Sorrento.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Sorrento
Pick-up from your accommodation or nearest meeting point by your driver and guide. Drive along the Sorrento Coast and enjoy views of the bay of Naples on the way to Pompeii.
Pompeii
Enjoy a 2 hours guided visit in the excavations with an expert and authorized local guide: discover the life of the Ancient Romans see the main public monuments, the Forum and some of the houses of the Pompeii ruins. Lunch stop in a nearby local restaurant to taste a delicious Neapolitan meal.
Ercolano
Depart to reach Herculaneum and enjoy a 2 hours guided visit in the excavations with an expert and authorized local guide: explore intact buildings, see well-preserved frescoes, and imagine the daily rituals of those using shops, public gymnasiums and thermal baths that can still be visited today.
Sorrento
Relax on the way back to Sorrento.
What's included
Included
Entrance fee and skip the line tickets included in Pompeii & Herculaneum
Authorized local guide - English speaking
Lunch in a local restaurant
Headsets in Pompeii & Herculaneum
Transportation: air-conditioned bus
Traveller Ratings
4.6
49 reviews
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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 Pompeii & Herculaneum - Skip the line from Sorrento take?
Pompeii & Herculaneum - Skip the line from Sorrento lasts about 8 hours. The itinerary has 4 stops.
How much does Pompeii & Herculaneum - Skip the line from Sorrento cost?
Prices start at $180 per person for this Sorrento experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Can I cancel Pompeii & Herculaneum - Skip the line from Sorrento for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is The A&C Motors Showroom is the meeting point for the following accommodations: Hotel Cristina Sorrento, Art Hotel Gran Paradiso, Hotel Club Sorrento, Hotel Girasole, Grand Hotel Parco del Sole. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Pompeii & Herculaneum - Skip the line from Sorrento offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 45 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.
Reviews(49)
T
The history was excellent
The tour guide was very nice and knowledgeable
L
Excellent
Excellent guide and very obliging driver. The commentary for both Pompeii and Herculaneum was excellent, and we both enjoyed the meal that was included as part of the trip. I would definitely recommend this trip to my friends,
M
Excellent tour
Our tour girl Donna was great and very helpful, we had a wonderful experience and loved the tour and we recommend it. It was very hot but it was worth
S
Really informative tour
The tour was really good, very informative and well managed by the tour guides! The lunch was small portions, and would recommend bringing your own if you have dietary requirements. The logistics of the start and end of the day were not well managed - the bus arrived late with no communications, and the day ended much later than communicated.
A
Good tour for those with limited time in Sorrento
Very well organised tour with a knowledgeable, albeit not very engaging, tour leader. Not a lot of time spent in Pompeii & the Pompeii gift shop, which was disappointing, but loved the free time in Ercolano. Lunch was not all that great. There were options, but the pasta dish was too salty & the chicken on the salad was bland.
R
Great day, but bus driver needs to be replaced
Wonderful guide, very informative and friendly. Driver was obnoxious, took calls while driving and thus drove one1 handed on dangerous roads, and actually walked off the bus in the middle of the return to smoke. He slso just announced he had an appointment and was leaving, telling us to wait on the bus until a new driver showed up. The tour guide was almost in tears. I strongly suggest he not be used again.
C
Well run trip
Two must see places to visit - our guide was very knowledgeable and energetic- our coach driver tackled the tricky roads will local knowledge and skill !
J
Great experience
Great trip. Pickup was in a convenient position in Sorrento, tour guide was knowledgeable, friendly and accommodating. Lunch was good quality. Overall a great trip and value for money.
B
Great day and very Informative
What a great day out! Our guides were very knowledgeable and the entire trip was incredibly interesting. It’s quite a long excursion and I was a little worried about whether the kids (9 year olds) would be able to stay interested but they enjoyed it all the way through. The schedule is well planned with good balance between the Pompeii visit, a great lunch and then the visit to the Herculaneum
Operator response
thank you very much for providing your feeback about your experience with Goldentours. We are just too glad to know you made the most of it. We look forward to welcome you again in our area of the world ciao and see you soon
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