Pompeii Express Guided Tour by Train from Sorrento
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Sorrento, Italy
- 2 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Avoid the hassle of navigating the local train by yourself and enjoy skip-the-line admission to Pompeii with this private express 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.
- Private tour with skip-the-line admission to Pompeii
- An assistant provides train tickets and helps you board in Sorrento
- Guided tour focused on the most important ruins inside the vast site
- Headsets to follow the guide’s explanations and insights during the visit ;
What's Included
- Entrance Fee to Pompeii Site Included in the Price
- Return Local Train tickets. (Journey Time 45 Mins. Each Way) Valid One Day included in the price
- Listening Devices Free of Charge From Sorrento Starting Point. (To Return to Guide At End Of Tour)
- Free Ticket to Pompei Site For Children. ONLY if They Bring ID Document for Proof of Age
- Designated Meeting Point At Sorrento Train Station ONLY
- Professional English-speaking guide for a 2-hour Tour of the Site Included in the Price
- Private transportationTransfers To & From Your Accommodation Not available Guests Make Own Way to Meeting Point In Sorrento
- LunchNot available, not provided by us.
- Bottled waterNot available, not provided by us.
- Gratuities "Tipping" in Italy is not obligatory, but is a way to reward exceptional service.
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Stazione Di SorrentoPiazza Giovanni Battista de Curtis, 11, 80067 Sorrento NA, Italy
TIME: 09:30 or 10:15 if you booked the tour departing an hour later (Own means To Sorrento Station) MEETING POINT: At Sorrento Local Station (CIRCUMVESUVIANA) At Steps On the Ground Floor. There, our assistant, WILL MEET YOU.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
1
Archaeological Park of Pompeii
2 hours • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- Due to strict train schedules this tour is not compatible with cruise passengers or if your hotel is outside the Sorrento Peninsular
- If you have luggage there is a storage facility in Pompeii Station Villa Dei Misteri, ask guide on the day for information
- Meeting point at Sorrento Train Station only
- Train Departure Second Tour NEW FOR 2026! due to high demand we have added a tour departing 1 hour later. meeting for the Second tour is at 10:15 at the Sorrento train station at the Steps on the Ground Floor.
- We now offer 2 Time Slots: One MEET at 09:30 (Train Departs 10:03) & Second tour MEET at 10:15. (Train Departs 10:40) At Sorrento Train Station Important Note: Once Booked online, Timings cannot be changed on the spot, due to Group Size Restrictions
- Comfy Footwear, as the roads in Pompeii are very uneven, Cobbled Old Roman Roads!
- If coming to the Designated Meeting Point from outside Sorrento Due to Heavy Traffic, and any unforseen circumstances, please anticipate your departure to be at the Venue on time.
- Once checked in with Amelia (RED TSHIRT BELMARE TRAVEL)she will indicate where to meet your guide, together you will board the Train. For bookings with children, you will need to show a copy of a document that shows proof of the child's age This is For free entry to Pompeii Excavations Only( Please Note: you still have to buy child places on our web page). Once on board train, The stop for this tour is POMPEII SCAVI. Please do not leave the train at any other station. We cannot be held responsible if you board the wrong train or leave the train at the wrong station. Once in Pompeii, Please stay with your Guide From Sorrento. Please do not follow any other indications from third parties in Pompeii, as these are touters and definitely not part of our team.
- At sorrento station there are many other tours similar to ours so its IMPORTANT: make sure you meet up with our Belmare Travel Member of staff, AMELIA
- Opportunity to book our tour last minute, we accept late bookings upto the last minute! So you can decide on the day to Join us!
- Our Expert Guide will take you around the ancient town of Pompeii for 2 hours (Duration of the Tour) . Explore monuments and some of the most famous Houses of the Pompeii ruins. Opportunity, at the end of the tour, to stay in Pompeii to explore further on your own, (Return Train Ticket Valid All Day)! Its Important to not Exit the Site if you want to stay until closing, as if you do exit, you will need to pay for a New Entry.
- On Very Hot Days, Please Bring Lots of Water to keep yourselves hydrated and wear sun protection, we advise to Bring a sunhat
- Listening devices from Sorrento (in English only) These are on Hire from an Independant Company, hence need to be returned to the guide at the end of the tour.
- not recommended for travelers with other serious medical conditions and walking problems
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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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
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Teresa_F, Jul 2026
Gio was an excellent guide, insightful and knowledgeable. He has a witty personality and keeps you moving. He knew the ins and outs of the site and was able to explain and keep you awake and engaged.
Rosie_F, Jul 2026
Great tour! Lilian our guide was brilliant - funny and informative. Definitely recommend if you want to see all the best bits of Pompeii.
Paul_K, Jul 2026
It’s a must see if your traveling in the region our guide Lillian was great and very attentive from boarding the train to making sure we where all hydrated because it was hot 36 degrees at one stage
GERALDINE_G, Jul 2026
Well organised and very informative. Gino our guide was excellent and funny . Train was busy and hot.
David_F, Jul 2026
Great tour guide and very easy to find the meeting spot and were given clear instructions. If you are going in the summer, bring lots of water and a fan because it’s very hot. Our guide Roberta kept things very interesting and fun.
Arnaldo_G, Jul 2026
Gino was the best tour guide we have had in the whole trip. The tour was absolutely class! The timing was perfect also.
Amy_B, Jul 2026
It was awesome. Definite bucket list! Our guide was very knowledgeable and led a great tour. Definitely should have brought an umbrella or worn a hat for the heat.
Jason_D, Jul 2026
It is hot and little shade in Pompeii in July but the guide does everything he can to warn you and gets the group into all shade he can. Genaro was our guide and was really knowledgeable spoke eloquently about how the events occurred and the history involved. We left being informed and also really enjoyed the tour.
Payton_F, Jul 2026
Amazing tour guide! Everything was great. Train however is not air conditioned, so prepare yourself if it is hot out!
Jennifer_V, Jul 2026
The Pompeii tour was great. The ruins are as amazing as you would expect, and our guide was funny and very knowledgeable. The train was not so great. It was very crowded and hot. We were travelling with someone with limited mobility, and that made it more challenging. If it had just been my teens and me, it would have worked better.
Merissa_G, Jul 2026
Train ride was quite long and packed with people. It was pouring of rain but the tour guide was excellent.
Timotej_K, Jul 2026
A just right not to long experience. Lilly was a perfect guide with lot of knowledge and nice humour. We learned a lot and laughed a lot. I recommend this tour to everybody.
Warren_H, Jul 2026
We had an excellent experience on this Pompeii tour and would highly recommend it to anyone visiting the area. The meeting point was very easy to find, and the introduction from our guide, Lillyane, was clear and informative. She explained exactly what would happen throughout the day, including the train journey to Pompeii, which made everything feel very well organised and stress-free.
Lillyane was incredibly knowledgeable about Pompeii and brought the history to life with fascinating stories and insights. She also had a great sense of humour, which kept the group engaged and helped make the experience enjoyable despite the extremely hot weather.
The tour was well paced, with plenty of time to view the key artefacts and landmarks that were pointed out along the way. There were also opportunities to take breaks in the shade when needed, which were very much appreciated on such a warm day.
I would definitely recommend this tour and experience. Exploring Pompeii with an expert guide gave us a much deeper understanding of the site and ensured we didn't miss any of the most important locations. It was far more rewarding than trying to walk around Pompeii on our own without knowing the history or where to go.
Federico_J, Jun 2026
Our guide was excellent (unfortunate we forgot her name). However, she provided outstanding customer service with a genuine smile. She was incredibly knowledgeable about the history of Pompeii, as well as helpful and friendly throughout our experience.
Tyler_W, Jun 2026
Mina was an excellent tour guide! Very knowledgeable, gave us time to take photos , answered all questions and communicated very well when our train was delayed.
Cara_M, Jun 2026
Excellent trip, the tour guide was so informative and kept the whole tour very interesting.
Would highly recommend
Terri_B, Jun 2026
Easy to connect up with the group and guide. We rode the train to Pompei and then the guide got our tickets and began our tour. Very knowledgeable and well done
Brett_W, Jun 2026
Our guide, Genaro, was fantastic! He made the whole process easy and enjoyable, from the train ride to the actual tour itself. We were able to cover a lot of ground and see a ton of different things without ever feeling rushed. He was very informative and interactive with our group. I wish he was our guide for everything we did in Italy! Highly recommend!
Joseph_S, Jun 2026
The tour of Pompeii was excellent. It was highly informative, and very interesting! The guide Geno, was absolutely great. He has a great personality and he was knowledgeable, helpful and very funny! I would highly recommend it!
Douglas_G, Jun 2026
Great tour, well organised and Mena was a great guide. She was very knowledgable and entertaining, giving a good sense of life in Pompeii at the time of the eruption. she took us round all the most important parts of this large site. I would highly recommend.
Nadia_S, Jun 2026
We very much enjoyed our tour. Even though we only see a small part of Lompeii, our guide Mena did a great job covering the major points and taking us to spots that had the most impact. We would definitely recommend!
MdAshiqur_C, Jun 2026
Very good experience, the tour guide Nathalia was good. The train transport could’ve been a bit better.
Juliet_N, Jun 2026
Vincent was very informative and such a pleasure to be with. We learnt so much about Pompeii and was wowed 🙌
The tour is too short and needs at least one hour more, there are so many more interesting things to see and hear about.
Susan_W, Jun 2026
Well organised and Anna the Guide was brilliant and explained everything and it made u imagine what it was like to live in there at that time
Traci_I, Jun 2026
Great Tour or Pompeii! Our guide Mena was AMAZING … very knowledgeable and informative with some FUN facts thrown in there!
Frank_C, May 2026
Gino was knowledgeable and makes the tour more fun. It’s quite warm in late May. Won’t recommend for strollers
Amy_F, May 2026
Great 2 hour tour with a very knowledgeable guide. Pompeii is sooo vast that having somebody to take you to the highlights was a life saver 😊
Joan_D, May 2026
Very helpful and excellent communication. We were running late for meeting point, and was able to catch up with the group, thanks to the team over the other line of the phone. Gino our tour guide was amazing, truly enlightened the group atmosphere. Thank you for the wonderful tour.
Response from Host, May 2026
It was a great Pleasure and part of our Job we love !
making sure all our guests are there to enjoy the day !
thank you very much for your kind words
will pass to all the team !
Katie_S, May 2026
Geno was an amazing tour guide, super informative, great historian and funny to boot. We would highly recommend. My daughter especially loved that he took such great care of the cats in Pompei.
Gary_R, May 2026
Our guide was enthusiastic and super knowledgeable about Pompeii and its history. It was hot and I think that made it difficult to concentrate as you seeked shade of any kind. LOL
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