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Vesuvius & Pompeii Tour: Explore Ancient Wonders
5.0
6 Ratings
Sorrento
Explore Pompeii, Herculaneum, and Naples with a personal guide and private vehicle. Discover ancient ruins and artifacts on this full-day tour.
Explore Pompeii, Herculaneum, and Naples with a personal guide and private vehicle. Discover ancient ruins and artifacts on this full-day tour.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Vesuvius National Park - Discover Vesuvio, the majestic volcano overlooking the Bay of Naples. Drive up 3,000 feet through the ancient crater and embark on a 25-minute hike to the summit, navigating a path of volcanic gravel. At the top, gaze into the 700-foot deep and 2,000-foot wide crater of Vesuvius—both the destroyer and preserver of Pompeii…
- Vesuvius National Park - Discover Vesuvio, the majestic volcano overlooking the Bay of Naples. Drive up 3,000 feet through the ancient crater and embark on a 25-minute hike to the summit, navigating a path of volcanic gravel. At the top, gaze into the 700-foot deep and 2,000-foot wide crater of Vesuvius—both the destroyer and preserver of Pompeii and Herculaneum—and enjoy breathtaking views of the Sorrento Peninsula and the islands of Capri, Ischia, and Procida.
- Pompeii - Pompeii is the most remarkable archaeological site on the Italian Peninsula and a top tourist destination. The ruins of Pompeii serve as an open-air museum where visitors can travel back in time to explore a city buried in ashes until 1748. Experience the city as it was over 2,000 years ago.
- Odeon - Teatro Piccolo - Explore the so-called Teatro Piccolo of Pompeii.
- Teatro Grande - Visit the most significant theater in Pompeii.
- House of Menander - The House of Menander is one of the most opulent and splendid houses in ancient Pompeii, known for its architecture, decoration, and contents.
- Stabian Baths (Terme Stabiane) - These baths cover a large area between Brothel Lane, the Holconius crossroads, and Via Stabiana, representing the oldest thermal complex in the city.
- Lupanar - Explore the most renowned brothel in the ancient Roman city of Pompeii.
- Via dell’Abbondanza - Stroll along Via dell’Abbondanza.
- House of the Faun - The House of the Faun was one of the largest and most impressive private residences in Pompeii.
- Forum - Explore the ancient main square of Pompeii.
- Basilica - The Basilica was an open portico that provided shelter for merchants and various activities.
What's Included
- Minivan with driver and a 2-hour archaeologist guide tour in Pompeii (VIP option)
- Minibus, driver, Tour Leader, and a 2-hour archaeologist guide tour in Pompeii (Semi Private option)
- Air conditioned vehicles
- Minibus, driver, Tour Leader, and a 2-hour archaeologist guide tour in Pompeii (Small Group option)
- All taxes, parking, tolls and gasoline…
- Minivan with driver and a 2-hour archaeologist guide tour in Pompeii (VIP option)
- Minibus, driver, Tour Leader, and a 2-hour archaeologist guide tour in Pompeii (Semi Private option)
- Air conditioned vehicles
- Minibus, driver, Tour Leader, and a 2-hour archaeologist guide tour in Pompeii (Small Group option)
- All taxes, parking, tolls and gasoline
- Skip-the-line entry to Pompeii and Mt. Vesuvius
- Minibus, driver, Tour Leader, and a 2-hour archaeologist guide tour in Pompeii (Group Tour option)
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Join an unforgettable journey with our Vesuvius and Pompeii tour, departing from Sorrento. Guided by experienced local experts, this tour provides a unique and comprehensive exploration of the ancient city of Pompeii and the majestic Mount Vesuvius. Relish a picturesque drive with sweeping views of the Bay of Naples, followed by a hike to Vesuvius’…
Join an unforgettable journey with our Vesuvius and Pompeii tour, departing from Sorrento. Guided by experienced local experts, this tour provides a unique and comprehensive exploration of the ancient city of Pompeii and the majestic Mount Vesuvius. Relish a picturesque drive with sweeping views of the Bay of Naples, followed by a hike to Vesuvius’ summit for stunning panoramas. Avoid the crowds with our thoughtfully designed itinerary, offering a more intimate experience of Pompeii’s key attractions. With comfortable transport, knowledgeable guides, and flexible pick-up options, this tour offers a seamless and thrilling way to discover two of Italy’s most iconic sites. Reserve your spot today for an unforgettable adventure!
- There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Skip the line option cannot be accommodated on the 1st Sunday of the month as in Pompeii no skip-the-line tickets can be purchased.
- Please bring a valid ID with you
Location
Parcheggio Comunale Achille Lauro
Via Correale
In Sorrento at Tourist Bus Parking Sorrento in Via Correale 25
Your driver or guide will be waiting for you, holding a sign reading: "Mondoguide"
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Dianemi8405jo
Mar 23, 2026
Wonderful day on Vesuvius and in Pompeii - Wow, incredible experience! Our driver Alfonso knows everything about everything, especially food! All questions answered, we were entertained. The hike up the mountain was tremendous, I really enjoyed seeing the crater and views and hiking partway around the crater. There are a few geocaches up there too!
Then Pompeii was much more than I thought it would be, and I had high expectations. Our guide Dario shows clear passion for Pompeii and its history. Again, all questions answered. I wish we had more time in Pompeii, I will definitely have to come back for a week sometime.
Finally, we had a good multi-course Italian lunch including wonderful cheese, tomatoes, pizza, and of course lemon cake and limoncello.
This tour was definitely worth the cost.
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134laural134
Mar 21, 2026
Don't miss this wonderful tour of Vesuvius and Pompeii! - We had a wonderful time on our private tour to Vesuvius and Pompeii. Our guides, Alfonso and Dario, were wonderful. They were really welcoming, fun, and super informative. Having a private tour with Mondo Guide made everything easy, and we learned so much more than we would have on our own. Additionally, Afonso took us to a wonderful, delicious, and fun restaurant. We even learned how to make a pizza! I highly recommend this tour.
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Jannem801
Jul 19, 2025
- We went to Mt. Vesuvius and Pompei and our tour guides and driver were TOP NOTCH!! Had the best time with the family touring Pompei and Mt. Vesuvius
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Meredith
Jun 21, 2025
Pompeii and Vesuvius with Manuela and Fabio - We did a full day tour with driver Fabio, from Sorrento to Pompeii to Vesuvius to Naples. Would do it again tomorrow if we could! The experience was fantastic and one of our favorite things about our trip to Italy. The car was spacious for me plus three males over 6’ tall, and very clean and good air conditioning on a hot day. Fabio was friendly and fun and his English was great too. He made sure we had an easy time and catered to us. We didn’t have to worry about our luggage or getting ourselves from place to place. Peace of mind and so much fun.
When we were at Pompeii, our tour guide was Manuela. Her passion was contagious- she has been doing tours for longer than my teenagers have been alive and it shows. She is so knowledgeable. And she fun. Highly recommend!!
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Kenwc851ft
Jun 3, 2025
Day trip to Pompeii and Vesuvius - We booked our trip through Mondoguide and it couldn't have been better! Our Pompeii guide, Barbara, was wonderful! She was able to capture the feel of how Pompeii might have been back in 79AD through a wealth of knowledge and an uncanny ability to convey that to our group. Our driver, Nello, was amazing at dodging his way through Naples traffic and recommended an amazing restaurant on the slopes of Mt. Vesuvius for lunch. All in all it was a great day, all perfectly coordinated by our contact at Mondoguide Federica! If you're going to the Naples area these are the folks to contact for touring and transportation!
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509patsys
Oct 3, 2023
We had an amazing private tour and will have the memories for a lifetime. - We had a private tour of Pompeii and Herculaneum with driver Antonio and the 2 guides, Patrizia and Tiziana. The driver was excellent and the guides were knowledgeable and fun to spend the time with. All were very professional and on time for our visits. We learned so much and will always remember this trip.
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