Top Sorrento Archaeology Tours

Pompeii's massive ruins can be daunting to explore on your own. Skip the guidebook and map and instead take one of Italy's most evocative ancient sites with an engaging guide on this tour from Sorrento. Skip the crowded train and travel by coach, then skip admission lines and follow your guide to focus on the site's highlights in just a few hours. Marvel at excavated houses, marketplaces, baths, and frescoes remarkably preserved by ash, and learn about the civilization that once thrived here.

Explore the UNESCO-listed ruins of Pompeii on this half-day trip from Sorrento. Led by an expert guide, pass the remains of the Thermal Baths, Lupanare, and the Forum as you learn the unique history behind Mt. Vesuvius’ deadly eruption in AD 79. This tour also conveniently includes the price of admission at the Pompeii archaeological site.

Enjoy a more personalized experience of Pompeii, a beautifully preserved Roman city, when you book this private tour with a trained archaeologist and longtime Pompeii guide who’s happy to adapt your itinerary to meet your interests and avoid the crowds. Complete your adventure with a tour of an organic winery on the slopes of Mt. Vesuvius. Upgrade to include Pompeii tickets (lunch and wine tasting are at your own expense).

Discover the ruins of Pompei, a once-thriving Roman city, and learn about the eruption of Mount Vesuvius that destroyed it and served it for future generations all at the same time. See the Roman thermal baths and countless homes, monuments, temples, and buildings, and take in the atmosphere of this special place. Wander through the streets like a Roman, and see history come to life before your eyes.

Don't miss out on the ancient ruins of Pompeii and Herculaneum during your time in Italy when you book this group tour. Departures are available from Pompeii, Sorrento, Rome, or Naples, so anyone can easily fit this in their schedule. Take a guided tour of the preserved ruins in Pompeii as well as the perfectly intact villas in Herculaneum, with entrance tickets included for a seamless experience.

Avoid the hassle of navigating the local train by yourself and enjoy skip-the-line admission to Pompeii with this fast-track tour. Meet your assistant at the Sorrento train station to board and get off just outside Pompeii, where you’ll head directly inside the ruins with your guide. Take in the top villas, temples, and more in just two hours before the return train to Sorrento.

Journey back in time and visit the archaeological site of Pompeii. It is now considered one of the world's most important historical sites. Departure from Sorrento in early morning and transfer by bus to Pompeii. Enjoy a live commentary on board during the 45 minutes drive. Once arrived in Pompeii, get ready for two hours guided visit where the guide will explore the main features of the ancient city like the Roman Forum, the temple of Jupiter and Apollo, the famous Basilica and thermal baths. Stroll around the streets and find out fabulously preserved frescoes which adorned the walls and floors of the villas. Free time before you return to Sorrento about 1:00 pm.

Visit both Pompeii and Herculaneum in just one day on this small-group tour from Sorrento. Begin at Piazza Angelina Lauro, meeting your guide by the red tulip sculpture. Your first stop is the ruins of Pompeii, including the Insula dei Casti Amanti, a site with remarkable frescoes. Led by an archaeologist-guide, learn about Ancient Roman life before Mt. Vesuvius erupted in 79 AD. After lunch (own expense), head to Herculaneum to uncover intricate frescoes and well-preserved Roman structures.

Reaching both Pompeii and Mt. Vesuvius by public transportation in one day can be a hassle. With this group day trip, round-trip transportation from Sorrento gives you enough time to explore the UNESCO-listed ruins of Pompeii, plus walk up to the crater of Mt. Vesuvius. Bypass the crowds with skip-the-line admission to Pompeii, then delve into the ancient city with a guided tour. Afterwards, take a short hike up to the rim of the Mt. Vesuvius volcano for sweeping views of the Bay of Naples.

Herculaneum is one of Italy's top archaeological sites, but visiting from Sorrento can take up an entire day. Optimize your time on this morning tour that includes round-trip transportation and fast-track entry, so you are back in Sorrento by midday. Learn facts about this well-preserved ancient Roman town you would miss if visiting on your own, and see how the remains continue to be excavated today.

Book a Mount Vesuvius and Pompeii tour with your admission, lunch, hotel pickup, and door-to-door transport covered in advance. Offering an easy way to visit two must-see historical sites in one easy trip, this excursion from Sorrento cuts out any unwanted surprises. Walk amid the millennia-old ruins of Pompeii, hike to the summit of Mt. Vesuvius, and savor lunch with your group and guide.

Explore the ancient ruins of Pompeii and ascend the iconic Mount Vesuvius on this full-day excursion from Sorrento. Begin with a 2-hour guided tour of Pompeii led by an expert English-speaking guide, where you'll uncover the city's fascinating history and learn memorable insights. After a short break, enjoy your ride to Mount Vesuvius for a 1.5-hour hike up to the crater, with a multilingual audioguide available to enhance your experience. Enjoy seamless roundtrip transportation, ensuring a comfortable day of exploration.

Discover the parts of Capri that many visitors miss on this small-group, full-day boat tour. Embarking from the port of Sorrento, travel across the blue waters of the Tyrrhenian Sea in style. Head to the island’s hidden coves and beaches, try your hand at snorkeling (all equipment is included), and hop off to explore the town of Capri at your leisure. Free bottle of Prosecco, beer, soft drinks and seasonal fruit on board.

Transfer to Pompeii from Sorrento with new and comfortable mini-vans all equipped with air conditioning and driven by professional and experienced drivers. Arrival in Pompeii near the entrance to the ancient ruins. The guide (if you choose the option) will take you on a fascinating tour of about 2 hours to visit the Forum with the most important public buildings, the ancient thermal baths, the Lupanare, theaters, shops, frescoes and mosaics of the Domus, buried by a rain of lapilli during the 79 A eruption.C. You will have the opportunity to discover the daily life of the Roman city and relive the image of the panic that shocked the population during the disastrous eruption. After the visit you will have a few minutes to visit the many souvenir shops, take a break at the bar. Return to Sorrento

Visit one of Italy's premier archaeological sites without the stress of arranging transportation, tickets, and a guide with this all-inclusive Herculaneum tour. Set off from Sorrento on board an air-conditioned coach and head directly into the ruins with pre-booked skip-the-line tickets. Marvel at the well-preserved ancient Roman city as you explore with an expert guide, learning about its history and the daily life of its inhabitants 2,000 years ago.

Discover the tragic history of Pompeii on a full-day tour from Sorrento. The archaeological site, where an entire city was preserved by ash and lava after a devastating volcanic eruption in AD 79, might be world-famous, but you're sure to learn far more by exploring with a guide rather than alone. See excavated temples, homes, baths, and marketplaces, and then drive up the peak of nearby Mount Vesuvius for an up-close glimpse of the origins of the disaster.

Navigating the Amalfi Coast can be tricky, but this group tour offers a hassle-free way to visit Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius from Sorrento. Hike to the volcano’s summit for breathtaking views of Naples Bay and nearby islands. Explore Pompeii’s ancient ruins, wandering preserved streets and buildings frozen in time by the eruption. A driver-guide ensures a seamless experience; admission tickets are included for both sites.

This private tour of Herculaneum stands out by offering skip-the-line admission and round-trip train tickets from Sorrento. After skipping waiting in potential entrance lines, explore the UNESCO-listed archeological site with a guide who takes you on a route to the main highlights while providing historical insight into ancient Roman history.

Don't just learn about Italian farm-to-table cooking—have the rare opportunity to immerse yourself in a real working farm on this half-day tour. Convenient transportation takes you from downtown Sorrento straight into nature. Upon arrival, explore olive and lemon groves, learn how wine is made, and discover the pace of farming life. Then, enjoy a generous sampling of the farm’s products, as well as a freshly prepared lunch.

When you’re in Sorrento, visit Pompeii and Vesuvius the convenient way, with this small-group day trip that offers round-trip transport direct from your hotel. You’ll save time with a prebooked entry ticket to the UNESCO-listed ruins of Pompeii, learn all the history during a guided tour, and then head to Mt. Vesuvius National Park for a walk along Il Gran Cone path to the crater.

Uncover the archeological mysteries of Pompeii and Herculaneum on this enriching full-day excursion from Sorrento. In the company of an expert guide who brings the devastation of Mt. Vesuvius’ ancient eruption to vivid life, explore the volcanic ruins of Pompeii and Herculaneum on foot.

Departure from your accommodation. Visit to the archaeological site of Pompeii and find out what life was like before the catastrophic eruption of Vesuvius in 79 AD Follow your archaeological guide in the the city and observe important buildings and structures such as the Basilica, the Forum, the thermal baths, the bakery, some residential houses and more, than we drive up to Mt. Vesuvius to explore one of the most Famous volcanoes in the world enjoying the breathtaking view of the Gulf of Naples. You start  from the square at altitude 1000 m A.S.L. then you continue walking along the path "The Gran cone" which leads to the crater and having a unique experience, Afterwards you will visit an authentic winery and a vineyard for a lunch with wine tasting, Return to your accommodation

With no train service and overcrowded buses, exploring the Amalfi Coast by public transportation can be daunting. Discover the coastline's top towns stress-free on this group tour from Sorrento, Salerno, or Naples. Skip the hassle of navigating unfamiliar routes and schedules, and leave the driving to an expert so you can admire the scenery along the way. You'll save hours, leaving ample time to visit Positano, Amalfi, and Ravello at your own pace.