From Rome: Best of Pompeii Guided Tour and Sorrento Day Trip

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Rome, Italy

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13 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English

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Overview

A wonderfully preserved Roman city, Pompeii is one of Italy’s must-see sights. Discover it from Rome without the hassle of arranging trains or car hire when you book this convenient bus trip. Learn about ancient life on a guided tour, then visit coastal Sorrento with a stop at a limoncello producer for a tour and tasting. Upgrade to enjoy a restaurant lunch at a local restaurant.

See gorgeous frescoes and moving remains at the Pompeii Archaeological Site
Discover Sorrento’s famous lemons on a tour of a limoncello producer
Bus offers high-speed Wi-Fi so you can pass the time as you travel
Upgrade to sit down to an Italian lunch at a local restaurant

Why Travelers Choose This Tour

Take in the scenery during your round-trip transport from Rome and stay connected with free WiFi.

What's Included

Headsets and earphones to all participants
Entrance ticket to Pompeii
Limoncello tasting
Round-trip transportation by air-conditioned bus
Bilingual English/Spanish speaking licensed tour leader
Bilingual English/Spanish speaking guide in Pompeii (only English if bilingual guide not available)
Lunch (if you select the option with lunch included)
Unlimited high-speed free Wi-Fi

Lunch (if you select the option without lunch)

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Piazza del Popolo, 12, 00187 Roma RM, Italy
MEETING POINT: Piazza del Popolo, In front of the entrance of Leonardo da Vinci Museum, next to the church of Santa Maria del Popolo. Please arrive 15 minutes before the starting time. In case of late arrival at the meeting point and missed tour departure, NO REFUND WILL BE BOSSIBLE

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.7:15 am

Itinerary

Archaeological Park of Pompeii

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Sorrento

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Pompeii

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Near public transportation
Stroller accessible
Not wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate

Please note that during the summer period, the itinerary may be reversed: you will visit Sorrento first, followed by Pompeii. This adjustment is made to ensure a more comfortable experience during peak season.
Bring your passport or ID document to enter in Pompeii. Also children have to show it
Should we reach the required number of participants for a single group, the tour will operate in a single language rather than bilingually
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.8

based on 90 reviews

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Good tour with a glitch

Dwight_H, Oct 2025

Tour itself was fine. Local guide at Pompeii was Francesco. Very knowledgeable and enthusiastic. He had been archeologist on site. We moved VERY fast as it was the end of the day. I knew that the itinerary could be reversed, so checked weeks out to confirm Sorrento would be last, as our plan was to not get back on the bus there as it was the next destination on our trip. We had our bags with us (I’d OKd this in advance). Our guide for the bus and Sorrento portion was very helpful in finding a solution that had the local guide get us to the train station in Pompeii for a return ride to Sorrento (35 min). Long day. Very glad we didn’t just skip Pompeii.

Five Stars for Viator and This Tour!

Dana_P, Sep 2025

My sister and I, both retired, loved every minute of this day trip out of Rome! Aside from being extremely handsome (think Patrick Dempsey with a perfect tan), our guide, Giovanni, was warm, friendly, and very knowledgable about every aspect of the tour—including how to make Limoncello at home! He made all of us feel like he genuinely cared about us having the best experience possible—which we did. With the EXPERT driving of Isidore, who maneuvered sharp turns on crowded, narrow streets with jaw dropping precision, we travelled through Naples, stopped at a charming seaside shop to taste Limoncello, then had an hour to explore the beautiful town of Sorrento with its wonderful shops and sweeping views of the Mediterranean Sea. After lunch (provided), we made our way to Pompeii where Francesco, another fabulous guide, led us through the fascinating ruins of the doomed ancient city. The presence of Mt. Vesuvius looming in the distance added an almost surreal element to the experience. Though it made for a long day (we left at 7:15 am and got back at about 9 pm), it was so worth it. Unforgettable! **tip: sit on the right side of the bus—not behind the driver—for best photo opportunities en route!

We had a fantastic day...

Kamalika_N, Jul 2025

We had a fantastic day trip to Sorrento and Pompeii. Our tour guide Giovanni was too good and paid attention to the minutest details to make this trip memorable for us. He was super friendly and did not hesitate to share his phone number with us. The views of the coastline from Sorrento were absolutely breathtaking. Carlos did a really good job walking us through the ruins at Pompeii and describing the historical details associated with different parts of the ruins. I would rate this trip 5 out of 5.

Great trip!

Ashley_T, Jul 2025

Great trip-well organized and coordinated. Friendly and knowledgeable guides. Tiziano was friendly and a great guide! Stop in Sorrento was quick but long enough to wander through some shops, enjoy a gelato, and take some pictures from the lookout point.

Amazing trip with an amazing guide!

Anonymous, Jun 2025

Amazing trip with an amazing guide. Giovanni was professional, knowledgeable and full of energy. The trip was well planned and executed. He made sure that everyone was looked after and engaged in great conversations. We would love to come back to Sorrento and spend more time. Anyone looking for a taste of Sorrento on a short visit, don’t hesitate to book this trip.

Do not book

ricky_r, Jun 2025

Do not book - this was truly one of the worst days. They market this so differently than actual. For starters, the group was multiple coach buses making the group MASSIVE, and impossible at stops. We were late and behind schedule the whole day. The bus states it’s air conditioned however the driver consistently would turn off air to save money. The food is a 3 star and gross. We couldn’t eat. The rest stop location is a rip off. Sorrento was only a 30 minute stop, rather than the two hours marketed. Last but not least, we arrived TWO AND A HALF hours late! We didn’t get back until 10:30pm when we should have been back no later than 8pm. It was truly terrible. The tour guide, Isabela was nice and spoke good English however she didn’t have the proper tools and structure from the company.

Response from Host, Jun 2025

Dear Ricky and Alexandra Zaki, thank you for sharing your opinion, I would like to point out that we only had one bus that day so we do not understand what you are talking about. Regarding the schedule maybe you didn't know that the date of your 1st of June tour was the Sunday before June 2nd which is a holiday in Italy, so many people go on vacation and the roads are much more clogged, not our fault of course. Our drivers never turn off the air conditioning to save money, this is another false and tendentious piece of information, also you say the food is gross but also that you didn't get to eat, so we don't understand how you can judge the food not having eaten, although obviously everyone ate as planned. The 2 hours in Sorrento also included a visit to the Limoncello factory located precisely in Sorrento. Thank you for allowing us to demonstrate the legitimacy of our work. Sincerely Davide

Amazing experience and...

Gustavo_N, Jun 2025

Amazing experience and excellent service from Giovanni and Pino. They made the experience even more enjoyable. The tour of the archeological park at Pompeii was very informative and the Sorrento was beautiful.

Pompeii Excursion

Peter_P, May 2025

Wonderful and our guide, Isabella, was awesome! Loved lunch! Met so many great people from all over the world!

Pompeii was brought to...

Maryann_l, May 2025

Pompeii was brought to life by our amazing tour guide Francesco. His passion and love for his job shone through from beginning to end. Our next stop to the Lemoncello factory was really a waste of time and energy. I would suggest omitting it from the schedule and allowing more time in Sorrento. Tiziano, our tour director for the day was kind and very organized.

Wonderful experience

Dana_W, Apr 2025

Wonderful trip, great experience and terrific guide!the trip allows you to see 2 incredible places and leaves you with the desire to return.

The Best Tour Guide!!!

Sharon_K, Apr 2025

Giovanni was an incredible tour guide—truly outstanding! This was our first European tour, and we would choose him again in a heartbeat. He was extremely knowledgeable, spoke multiple languages, and carried himself with professionalism throughout the entire experience. Pompeii and Sorrento were absolutely breathtaking, and Giavonni’s guidance made the trip even more memorable. On the bus and at every stop, he engaged with guests, shared fascinating stories, and asked thoughtful questions. He created a warm, family-like atmosphere that brought everyone together. What really stood out was how he went above and beyond. He gave us his personal number in case we needed anything, which we didn’t expect to use—but we did! We reached out to him for help finding antique furniture shops and for guidance on how to get to Naples and Capri. He provided such thorough information that we were able to plan and book the next leg of our journey with ease. We highly recommend using him.

Pompeii wonderful!!

Barry_C, Mar 2025

Wonderful experience with Sylvia as our guide. Pompeii, Lemoncello factory and Sorento. Be advised, a 14-16 hour day is expected.

Excellent tour

Hugh_R, Jan 2025

Be sure to experience Pompeii with the Francesco 1 and 2. The archiologist Francesco grew up in Pompeii and played as a child on Sunday on the grounds. He truly loves his job and our guide Francesco really did geat accomodating all even when some of the tourists were confused what they ordered for lunch