Pompeii & Mt. Vesuvius Full Day Guided Tour with Priority Access

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Pompeii & Mt. Vesuvius Full Day Guided Tour with Priority Access

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Overview

Explore the rich history of Pompeii and the imposing Mount Vesuvius in this full-day adventure. Begin your journey at the UNESCO-listed archaeological site of Pompeii, where a local guide will lead you through the ancient ruins, including the Forum, the Temple of Jupiter, and the famous Lupanar. After immersing yourself in the past, travel up to Mount Vesuvius, where you’ll hike the final stretch to the crater's edge for panoramic views of the Gulf of Naples. This tour offers skip-the-line access and round-trip transport for a hassle-free experience.

Full-day guided tour of Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius
Explore ancient ruins with a knowledgeable local guide
Hike to the crater of Vesuvius for stunning views
Includes skip-the-line access and transportation from Sorrento

Activity location

Sorrento
- Sorrento, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

Piazza Torquato Tasso, 16
- 16 Piazza Torquato Tasso
- 80067, Sorrento, Campania, Italy

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Tour in English

8h
English

Travelers

Language options: English

Starting time: 8:15am

Price details

$185.00 x 1 Adult$185.00

Total

What's included, what's not

Headphones provided for all participants
Professional local guide with live commentary throughout the tour
Round-trip transportation by air-conditioned vehicle
Priority access at both sites
Entrance ticket to Vesuvius National Park
Skip-the-line admission to Pompeii Archaeological Park
Food and drinks

Know before you book

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Activity itinerary

Sorrento

Meet your guide at the centrally located office in Sorrento at 8:15 a.m. and board your air-conditioned coach for a full-day adventure to Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius.

Pompeii Archaeological Park

2h
Admission ticket included

Walk through the remarkably preserved ruins of Pompeii, an ancient Roman city buried by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 A.D., and discover streets, villas, and temples frozen in time.

Basilica

10m
Admission ticket included

Visit the grand Basilica of Pompeii, once used for business and justice, and admire its impressive size and architectural design within the city’s main forum.

Forum

10m
Admission ticket included

Explore the heart of ancient Pompeii’s public life at the Civil Forum, where politics, trade, and worship all took place with Mount Vesuvius rising in the background.

Tempio di Giove Capitolino

10m
Admission ticket included

See the ruins of the Temple of Jupiter, Juno, and Minerva, once the most important religious site in Pompeii, standing proudly with views toward Vesuvius.

Macellum

10m
Admission ticket included

Step into the lively marketplace where ancient Romans once bought their food and goods, and learn how the 62 A.D. earthquake reshaped this central hub.

Via dell’Abbondanza (Pass by)

Stroll along Pompeii’s main street, lined with ancient shops, taverns, and bakeries that reveal the daily life and bustling atmosphere of the city before the eruption.

Stabian Baths (Terme Stabiane)

10m
Admission ticket included

Discover how ancient Pompeiians relaxed and socialized in the beautifully preserved Forum Baths, with separate sections for men and women.

Lupanar (Pass by)

Pass by the Lupanar, Pompeii’s most famous brothel, and glimpse the detailed frescoes that reveal the intimate side of ancient Roman life.

House of Menander (Casa del Menandro)

10m
Admission ticket included

Admire the luxurious House of the Menander, a lavish Roman villa decorated with vivid frescoes and intricate mosaics once belonging to a noble family.

Pompeii Archaeological Park

10m
Admission ticket included

Experience the grandeur of Pompeii’s Large Theater, carved into a natural slope and once home to lively performances of Greek and Roman tragedies.

Vesuvius National Park

1h
Admission ticket included

Arrive at an elevation of about 1,000 meters on Mount Vesuvius, the legendary volcano overlooking the Bay of Naples. This somma-stratovolcano, connected to nearby Monte Somma, famously erupted in 79 A.D., burying the Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum. Today, it’s one of the world’s most closely monitored volcanoes, studied continuously by scientists for its powerful geological activity.

Vesuvius National Park

30m
Admission ticket included

Hike up to the crater’s rim at about 1,280 meters to take in sweeping views of the Gulf of Naples. The trail can be uneven, but the panoramic scenery makes the effort worthwhile. After the eruption, the volcano was dedicated to Vulcan, the Roman god of fire and metalworking.

Location

Activity location

Sorrento
- Sorrento, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

Piazza Torquato Tasso, 16
- 16 Piazza Torquato Tasso
- 80067, Sorrento, Campania, Italy

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