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Sorrento: Skip-the-Line Pompeii Express Tour by Train

1. Sorrento: Skip-the-Line Pompeii Express Tour by Train

Leave the city traffic behind and take a train from Sorrento to Pompeii. Save time on your Italian vacation with skip-the-line tickets to the popular Pompeii Archeological Site. Discover this world-famous archaeological excavation site on a guided walking tour.  Meet an assistant at the CIrcumvesuviana train station and get help locating your train. Hop aboard and take in views of the countryside on the ride to Pompeii. Avoid long-wait times with your skip-the-line access to the Pompeii Archeological Site.  Meet your guide and stroll through ancient ruins that have been well-preserved by volcanic ash from the Vesuvius volcano which looms over the town in the distance. Uncover the history of ancient life from your guide. See sights like the market, forum, and lavish villas.  Upon your tour's conclusion, you will be free to return to Sorrento or remain in Pompeii to explore further.

Pompeii Ruins 2-Hour Guided Tour from Sorrento

2. Pompeii Ruins 2-Hour Guided Tour from Sorrento

Learn about life in the Roman Empire on a 2-hour guided tour of one of the most remarkable archaeological sites in southern Italy. Collect your ticket at the Tourist Office by Sorrento Train Station before taking a short train ride to Pompeii. Here, you will take a guided tour of the ruins of the Roman Republic town, buried by the ash of Mt. Vesuvius when it erupted in 79AD. Lost for hundreds of years, Pompeii has now regained its prominent role in the Campania region. Navigate the labyrinth of ruins, where it’s easy to get lost without the help of a map or knowledgeable guide. They will take you to the most significant ruins, including theaters, famous villas, public baths, a bakery with cooking utensils still on display, and the Forum. See the termopolia, and discover remarkably well preserved mosaics and frescoes. Feel the terror of the events of more than 2,000 years ago as you look at body casts of the citizens, frozen in time. Learn about everyday life in the city before it was buried. Then, transfer back to Sorrento by train.

From Sorrento: Winery Tour, Tasting & Lunch

3. From Sorrento: Winery Tour, Tasting & Lunch

The tour begins when you reach Pompei by train from Sorrento. A private transfer will take you to the winery from Pompeii Scavi Station. First you will meet the family owners of the winery with a welcome drink. Then take a stroll through the vines, some of which are hundreds of years old and learn about their process of organic farming without the use of pesticides. Be captivated by the history of the vineyard and by the wonderful views across the bay. Enjoy a 4-course lunch prepared with local and homemade products. Each dish will be accompanied by the various wines they produce on the slopes of the Mount Vesuvius. Children can enjoy soft drinks and juices. Following the tour and lunch, transfer back to Pompeii Scavi Station.

From Sorrento: Half-Day Herculaneum Express by Local Train

4. From Sorrento: Half-Day Herculaneum Express by Local Train

Meet our guide at the Sorrento Train Station and embark on a 2-hour guided tour of Herculaneum. Skip the lines with access through a privileged entrance and discover this once thriving Roman resort town. Travel on the local train to Herculaneum, an ancient lavished town, and then join your professional guide for a 2-hour tour to discover this once thriving Roman resort town. Today, many ancient streets and buildings are visible, although over 75% of the Roman town remains covered under the modern towns of Ercolano and Portico. From the tour, you can speculate what the rest of the town of Herculaneum might look like under the rest of the molten rock.

From Rome: High Speed Train Transfer and Boat Tour of Capri

5. From Rome: High Speed Train Transfer and Boat Tour of Capri

Catch the high-speed train from Rome to Naples. Take a boat tour around the island with stops at natural landmarks, such as the White Grotto, the Green Grotto and the Marvelous Grotto. See the Villa Curzio Malaparte, Faraglioni sea stacks and Punta Carena lighthouse from the water. Get some time to swim and snorkel with the marine life of the Tyrrhenian Sea. Avail of the on-board snacks and drinks and get 4 hours to explore at leisure with the help of a detailed map. Return to the port and transfer to Garibaldi Station to catch the high-speed train back to Rome.

Herculaneum: 2-Hour Skip-the-Line Tour from Sorrento

6. Herculaneum: 2-Hour Skip-the-Line Tour from Sorrento

Meet your guide at the Circumvesuviana Station in Sorrento for the train ride to Herculaneum, one of the most famous Unesco World Heritage sites. Take a guided tour of the archeological site with an official guide of the Campania Region. Discover the history of the site and learn about the lives of the people who once lived here.  Benefit from skipping the long lines, and go straight inside to discover the main highlights with your guide. You'll enjoy a 2-hour guided tour to discover the fascinating history of this ancient city. Once your tour has come to an end, feel free to stay and explore the site some more. When you’re ready, head back to Sorrento by train.  

From Sorrento: Tour “Campania Express” train to Pompeii a

7. From Sorrento: Tour “Campania Express” train to Pompeii a

The archaeological site of Pompeii and the majesty of the Mount Vesuvius are well known all over the world, that’s the reason why every year they receive milions of visitors. If you stay in Sorrento or in Amalfi Coast, this is the tour for you. Tour will start from our office located in the Circumvesuviana train station in Sorrento. In an exclusive deal with “Campania Express”, the fast and prioritary train that leaves from Sorrento, you’ll arrive in Pompeii in about 20 minutes. From here, in our office, it will start the 2hour guided group tour for the archaelogical site of Pompeii. The guide will show you and explain you the highlights of the park and it will let you literally jump back in the past. After the visit you will spend 1hour free in Pompeii. In the afternoon you will enjoy a bus transfer from Pompeii to Mount Vesuvius until 1000mt high. Once arrived, you will be able to hike to the crater with the entry tickets we will provide you and enjoy the view of breath-taking landscapes on Sorrento Coast and Neapoletan Bay. After that, we will bring you back to Pompeii by bus, in time to come back to Sorrento with the “Campania Express” train. With our deal you’ll live a day full of emotions, history, culture and fun with priority access on everything. What are you waiting for? We are ready, what about you!

From Sorrento: Fast line tour for Pompeii and Vesuvius

8. From Sorrento: Fast line tour for Pompeii and Vesuvius

The archaeological site of Pompeii and the majesty of the Mount Vesuvius are well known all over the world, that’s the reason why every year they receive milions of visitors. If you stay in Sorrento or in Amalfi Coast, this is the tour for you. Tour will start from our office located in the Circumvesuviana train station in Sorrento. In an exclusive deal with “Campania Express”, the fast and prioritary train that leaves from Sorrento, you’ll arrive in Pompeii in about 20 minutes. From here, in our office, it will start the 2hour guided group tour for the archaelogical site of Pompeii. The guide will show you and explain you the highlights of the park and it will let you literally jump back in the past. After the visit you will spend 1hour free in Pompeii. In the afternoon you will enjoy a bus transfer from Pompeii to Mount Vesuvius until 1000mt high. Once arrived, you will be able to hike to the crater with the entry tickets we will provide you and enjoy the view of breath-taking landscapes on Sorrento Coast and Neapoletan Bay. After that, we will bring you back to Pompeii by bus, in time to come back to Sorrento with the “Campania Express” train. With our deal you’ll live a day full of emotions, history, culture and fun with priority access on everything. What are you waiting for? We are ready, what about you!

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What people are saying about Sorrento

Overall rating

4.8 / 5

based on 6 reviews

We thoroughly enjoyed our trip to Pompeii. Our Guide Gino was so knowledgeable and brought Pompeii to life. He had a wonderful sense of humour and ensured that we got as much out of our trip as possible.

Brilliant trip, great value for money. Our guide was excellent, well informed with an excellent sense of humour. So glad that we had a guide to explain the history of the site.

Our visit to Pompeii was excellent! Our guide, Gino, was so knowledgeable he made the whole experience interesting and fun. I would definitely recommend.

our guide was considerate, humorous, and deeply informative! also very enthusiastic.

Tour guide was knowledgeable and provided great information.