Priority Access Pompeii & Mt. Vesuvius Full-Day from Sorrento
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Generally positive, highlighting well-organized tours and memorable experiences at Pompeii and Vesuvius. Some felt rushed or wanted more time at Pompeii. Guides and drivers were frequently praised.
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8 hours
- Official Local Guide in Pompeii
- Full Transport: Round-trip travel from a central meeting point in an air-conditioned vehicle
- Headphones in Pompeii to hear the guide clearly in 10+ groups
- Skip-the-line admission to Pompeii Archeological Site and Mt. Vesuvius (€11,68)
- Centrally located Meeting Point
- Food & Beverages: 1 hour free time for lunch at your leisure
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Spend a full day in the Vesuvian area visiting the archaeological site of Pompeii and Mt. Vesuvius.
Departing early in the morning we'll avoid the traffic and crowds ensuring a priority arrival at a destination and a unique experience!
With a shared group, you will enjoy a guided tour of...
- Duration 8 Hours
- Group Tour
- Max 30 people in the group
- 1
Piazza Torquato Tasso
Please meet your guide at the designated meeting point for a prompt early morning departure. By starting our journey ahead of the rush, we’ll ensure you beat the heavy crowds and enjoy a much cooler, more serene experience at the sites. We recommend arriving 15 minutes early to ensure a...
- Duration 15 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
- 2
Archaeological Park of Pompeii
Step back in time at the Archaeological Park of Pompeii, a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the most evocative places on Earth. Frozen in time by the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in 79 AD, this vast site offers a unique window into ancient Roman life. Walk through remarkably...
- Duration 2 Hours and 30 Minutes•
- Admission Ticket Included
- 3
Piazza Porta Marina
Enter the city through Porta Marina, the most monumental of Pompeii’s seven gates. Walk in through this ancient gateway, originally designed for travelers arriving from the sea, and explore with your guide the impressive double-arch structure that separated pedestrians from carriages. As you pass through these massive stone walls, you’ll...
- No Admission Ticket Required•
- Drive-By Only
- 4
Foro de Pompeya
Step into the Forum, the monumental heart of ancient Pompeii. Explore with your guide the remains of the city's grandest temples and public buildings that once buzzed with political and commercial life. Walk in the footsteps of Roman citizens across this expansive square, where you can admire the iconic silhouette...
- Duration 10 Minutes•
- Admission Ticket Included
- 5
Macellum
The Macellum of Pompeii was located on the Forum and as the provision market of Pompeii was one of the focal points of the ancient city. The building was constructed in several phases. When the earthquake of 62 CE destroyed large parts of Pompeii, the Macellum was also damaged.
- Duration 10 Minutes•
- Admission Ticket Included
- 6
Stabian Baths (Terme Stabiane)
The Forum Baths are located behind the Temple of Jupiter and date back to the years immediately after the founding of the colony of veterans by General Silla (80 BC). Women's and men's quarters had separate entrances. The men's section presents an apodyterium (dressing room), used also as a tepidarium...
- Duration 10 Minutes•
- Admission Ticket Included
- 7
Tempio di Giove Capitolino
Dominated by the Vesuvius with its statues of Jupiter, Juno and Minerva, the temple was the Capitolium, similar to the one located in the Ancient Rome. The statues were highly placed to be visible to those passing in the Forum.
- Duration 10 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
- 8
Lupanar
The Lupanar of Pompeii is the most famous brothel in the ruined Roman city of Pompeii. It is of particular interest for the erotic paintings on its walls. Lupanar is Latin for "brothel". The Pompeii lupanar is also known as Lupanare Grande.
- No Admission Ticket Required•
- Drive-By Only
- 9
Casa del Fauno
The House of the Faun (Casa del Fauno) is one of the largest and most luxurious private residences in Pompeii, occupying an entire city block. Named after the iconic bronze statue of a dancing faun found in its main atrium, the house is a masterpiece of Roman architecture and Hellenistic...
- Duration 10 Minutes•
- Admission Ticket Included
- 10
Via dell’Abbondanza
Via dell’Abbondanza was the ancient main street (decumanus maximus) of ancient Pompeii, which ran across the city in the direction east/west from the Forum to the Porta Sarno.
In ancient times the street was crowded and noisy with many shops, workshops ("officinae”), cafes, snack-bars and restaurants for food and drink.- No Admission Ticket Required•
- Drive-By Only
- 11
Basilica
The Basilica, with its extension of 1,500 square meters, was the most sumptuous building of the Forum, and its space was used to carry out business and for the administration of justice.
- Duration 10 Minutes•
- Admission Ticket Included
- 12
Teatro Grande
The Large Theater of Pompeii was built from the Romans on the slope of a hill located in the area; they took advantage of the natural depression of the mountain to create a majesty auditorium divided into 5 sectors.
On the stage were played tragedies of the Greco-Roman traditions.- Duration 10 Minutes•
- Admission Ticket Included
- 13
Archaeological Park of Pompeii
A you exit from the Archeological Park of Pompeii, enjoy free time for lunch between your explorations. Whether you choose to grab a quick traditional snack or sit down at a local restaurant. This is the perfect moment to relax and recharge before we head toward the slopes of Mt....
- Duration 1 Hour•
- No Admission Ticket Required
- 14
Vesuvius National Park
Reach the crater's edge at 1.280 mt to admire a breathtaking panorama on the Gulf of Naples.
The surface of the path is uneven, but it' ll be well worth it.
Following the devastating eruption, it was named after the Roman God of the Flame and Metal Forgery – Vulcan- Duration 2 Hours•
- Admission Ticket Included
- 15
Bay of Naples
Walk in the clouds as you reach the summit and explore with your guide the rim of the great crater. From this incredible vantage point, you will be rewarded with a world-class view overlooking the Bay of Naples. Marvel at the breathtaking panorama of the sparkling Mediterranean, the city below,...
- No Admission Ticket Required•
- Drive-By Only
- 16
Sorrento
After an unforgettable day of history and heights, settle into your comfortable coach for the return trip to Sorrento. Explore with your guide the final highlights of the journey as you descend the volcanic slopes, enjoying one last view overlooking the Bay of Naples. It is the perfect time to...
- Duration 50 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
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