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Pompeii tours from Sorrento and the Amalfi coast: our selection

Our selection: 5 of the 128 Pompeii tours from Sorrento and the coast listed on Viator. We went through them all and kept the five with the best reviews, ratings and what's actually in the price. Then we compared those five by time inside Pompeii, trip length, park entry, other stops, group size and where you meet.

By Chiara Vitale · Updated September 20, 2026

Choose your departure town first. These five shared coach and minibus trips leave Sorrento or Salerno and take 5 to 8 hours. Viator starting prices run from €65 to €155 per adult.

The Sorrento half-day includes 2.5 hours with a guide. You'll get the same time with an archaeologist on the Salerno port trip. Choose its Salerno option for the bus.

For Vesuvius, the Piazza Tasso coach gives you 2.5 hours inside Pompeii. Bar Kontatto's minibus gives you 2 hours there. The Herculaneum day includes 2 guided hours at each site and lunch.

Pompeii entry is included on all five. The ticket type isn't named, so check Villa of the Mysteries access. On the Piazza Tasso trip, Vesuvius closures can mean Herculaneum instead.

What I'd do: I'd book the Sorrento half-day if Pompeii were my priority.

Which Pompeii day trip should I choose?

The five we kept, side by side.

Five Pompeii tours from Sorrento and the coast compared by the named option: time in Pompeii, trip length, other stops, park entry, group limit, price per adult and rating.
Tour and option	Time in Pompeii	Trip length	Other stops	Park entry	Group limit	Price from	Rating
1. Pompeii and Vesuvius by minibusDay Trip with Guide and Tickets · English · Minibus	2 hguided	8 hSorrento to Sorrento	Vesuvius crater walk	Both sites' entry	Up to 100	€122	4.930
2. Pompeii and Vesuvius by coachPompei & Vesuvius English Tour · Coach	2.5 hguided	8 hSorrento to Sorrento	Vesuvius crater walk	Both sites' entry	Up to 30	€115	4.61,554
3. Pompeii, Herculaneum and lunch by coachEnglish · Coach	2 hguided	8 hSorrento to Sorrento	Herculaneum and restaurant lunch	Both sites' entry	Up to 45	€155	4.649
4. Pompeii walk by coach from SorrentoHalf-Day Pompeii English Tour · Coach	2.5 hguided	5 hSorrento to Sorrento	Pompeii only	Entry included	Up to 29	€75	4.6888
5. Pompeii walk from Salerno portFrom Salerno: · English · Coach	2.5 hwith an archaeologist	5 hSorrento to Sorrento	Pompeii only	Entry included	Up to 50	€65	4.547

One row per tour, for the option named; the price is the lowest adult price of that option. Viator listings, updated September 20, 2026. How tours are compared.

Who is each trip for?

1. The Vesuvius day from Bar Kontatto

From Sorrento: Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius Day Trip with Guide Option: Day Trip with Guide and Tickets · English

Choose Day Trip with Guide and Tickets from Bar Kontatto. The minibus trip includes both entries and 2 guided hours in Pompeii. Lunch costs extra, and the Pompeii ticket type isn't named.

It fits if you want Pompeii and the crater together. For 2.5 guided hours, choose the Piazza Tasso trip.

The shared cap is 100; a Vesuvius weather closure brings a partial refund. What I'd do: choose this if Bar Kontatto were a convenient meeting point for me.

2 h guided in Pompeii
8 h Sorrento to Sorrento
Minibus
Meet at Sorrento, Bar Kontatto
Up to 100 people
Both sites' entry

Before you book

Book the Bar Kontatto option; the Achille Lauro departure is a different, 9-hour option.
The shared departure cap is 100, despite the minibus transport.
The guide may use more than one language.

4.9 · 30 reviewsFrom €122 per adultOur page on this tour →

2. The Vesuvius day with the most reviews

Priority Access Pompeii & Mt Vesuvius Full-Day Tour from Sorrento Option: Pompei & Vesuvius English Tour

Choose Pompei & Vesuvius English Tour from Piazza Tasso. You get 2.5 guided hours in Pompeii before the crater walk. Both entries are included; the Pompeii ticket type isn't named.

You'll need moderate fitness for this day. This shared trip isn't suitable for cruise passengers.

Lunch costs extra; Herculaneum entry may replace Vesuvius if the gate closes. What I'd do: choose this if I could accept that change.

2.5 h guided in Pompeii
8 h Sorrento to Sorrento
Coach
Meet at Sorrento, office behind Tasso statue
Up to 30 people
Both sites' entry

Before you book

Lunch costs extra.
Herculaneum entry may replace Vesuvius if the crater gate closes.
This group tour isn't suitable for cruise passengers.

4.6 · 1,554 reviewsFrom €115 per adultOur page on this tour →

3. The day with Herculaneum and lunch

Pompeii & Herculaneum - Skip the line from Sorrento

Meet at your assigned Sorrento stop for this coach trip. You get 2 guided hours in Pompeii and 2 in Herculaneum. Both entries and lunch are included; Pompeii's ticket type isn't named.

It makes sense if both cities interest you. A Pompeii-only trip leaves you with one site walk.

Moderate fitness is required, and hotel pickup isn't guaranteed. What I'd do: choose this for both sites with lunch arranged.

2 h guided in Pompeii
8 h Sorrento to Sorrento
Coach
Meet at Sorrento, Achille Lauro parking
Up to 45 people
Both sites' entry

Before you book

Use your assigned meeting point; hotel pickup isn't guaranteed.
The 3-hour Pompeii stop includes lunch; the guided visit lasts 2 hours.
Moderate fitness is required.

4.6 · 49 reviewsFrom €155 per adultOur page on this tour →

4. The Pompeii-only coach from Sorrento

Skip-the-Line Pompeii Guided Tour from Sorrento Option: Half-Day Pompeii English Tour

Choose the Half-Day Pompeii English Tour from Piazza Tasso. Allow 5 hours for the trip, with 2.5 hours guided inside Pompeii. Entry and the return coach are included.

You keep the visit focused on Pompeii. The full-day Vesuvius trip fits if you also want the crater.

Food costs extra, and the Pompeii ticket type isn't named. What I'd do: choose this when one guided site visit is enough.

2.5 h guided in Pompeii
5 h Sorrento to Sorrento
Coach
Meet at Sorrento, office behind Tasso statue
Up to 29 people
Entry included

Before you book

Choose the half-day English group option for this comparison.
Food and drinks cost extra.
The guide may use more than one language.

4.6 · 888 reviewsFrom €75 per adultOur page on this tour →

5. The coach from Salerno port

From Salerno: Classic Pompeii Guided Experience Option: From Salerno: · English

Choose From Salerno for the bus from Molo Manfredi. Entry and 2.5 hours with an archaeologist are included. The bus brings you back to the port.

It fits if you're starting at Salerno port. The Sorrento departures serve you better if that's where you're staying.

The cheaper Pompeii meeting option excludes the Salerno bus; the Pompeii ticket type isn't named. What I'd do: agree a return time before booking this around a ship's departure.

2.5 h with an archaeologist in Pompeii
5 h Sorrento to Sorrento
Coach
Meet at Salerno, Molo Manfredi port
Up to 50 people
Entry included

Before you book

The lower starting price buys the option that meets in Pompeii.
Meet at Molo Manfredi in Salerno for this option.
A fixed return time to the port isn't given; check it against your ship's deadline.

4.5 · 47 reviewsFrom €65 per adultOur page on this tour →

Prices, ratings and review counts: Viator listings. Updated September 20, 2026.

Can I go from Sorrento on my own?

Arrange your own visit

€20City entry only; train extra; €25 includes the villa.

Buy your named ticket on the park's Vivaticket site. Park prices took effect January 12, 2026; checked September 18, 2026.
Check EAV's timetable. Take the Circumvesuviana from Sorrento toward Naples.
Get off at Pompei Villa dei Misteri.
Enter at Porta Marina with your ticket and ID. Use the park's map to choose your route.

Times and rules: Sorrento to Pompeii train times.

Book a tour

from €65From Salerno option, with entry and transport

Pompeii entry is included on all five compared options.
You get 2 to 2.5 hours with a guide inside Pompeii.
Return transport from your Sorrento or Salerno meeting point.

What I'd do: I'd take the train from Sorrento if I wanted to set my own pace.

Park tickets and directions: Archaeological Park of Pompeii. Updated September 18, 2026.

What should I check before booking?

How much do these Pompeii trips cost?

Budget from €65 to €155 per adult for the five shared options. These starting prices were. The Salerno bus option starts at €65. From Sorrento, Pompeii only starts at €75. The Piazza Tasso Vesuvius day starts at €115 and the Bar Kontatto minibus at €122. The Herculaneum day with lunch starts at €155.

How long is the trip, and how long do I get in Pompeii?

Allow 5 hours for Pompeii from Sorrento or the Salerno bus option. Both give you 2.5 guided hours inside Pompeii. The combined days take 8 hours. The Piazza Tasso Vesuvius day includes 2.5 guided hours in Pompeii. The Bar Kontatto minibus and Herculaneum day give you 2 guided hours. The Herculaneum day adds 2 guided hours at the second site. What I'd do: take a Pompeii-only trip to keep the day shorter.

Will the tour pick me up at my hotel?

Plan to reach the meeting point yourself. The Pompeii half-day and Piazza Tasso Vesuvius day meet at the office behind the Tasso statue in Sorrento. The minibus option meets at Bar Kontatto. For Herculaneum and lunch, use your assigned Sorrento stop, such as Achille Lauro parking. The Salerno bus meets at Molo Manfredi port. Hotel pickup isn't guaranteed on these shared options.

Are entry tickets and lunch included?

Pompeii entry is included on all five compared options. The combined days also cover Vesuvius or Herculaneum entry. Only the Herculaneum day includes lunch on the option compared. Check Villa of the Mysteries access before booking. The €20 park ticket covers the city; the €25 ticket adds the villa. Those park prices took effect January 12, 2026. These tours don't name their Pompeii ticket type. What I'd do: choose the Herculaneum day to have lunch arranged.

Can I bring a baby or children?

Yes. On the Pompeii half-day and Piazza Tasso Vesuvius day, infants are 0 to 2 and children 3 to 12. The Bar Kontatto minibus uses infant ages 0 to 3 and child ages 4 to 17. Herculaneum and lunch uses 0 to 1 and 2 to 11. Infants sit on an adult's lap on these Sorrento trips. The Salerno tour has a child band of 0 to 12. The adult band starts at 13.

How fit do I need to be?

You'll spend 2 to 2.5 hours walking in Pompeii. The Piazza Tasso Vesuvius day requires moderate fitness. So does the Herculaneum day, with 2 hours at each site. The Herculaneum trip isn't recommended if you have spinal injuries or poor cardiovascular health. The Salerno trip isn't recommended during pregnancy or with poor cardiovascular health.

What happens if Vesuvius closes or I need to cancel?

A weather closure brings a partial refund on the Bar Kontatto minibus. The Piazza Tasso Vesuvius day offers Herculaneum entry instead if the crater gate closes. You get a full refund on all five if you cancel at least 24 hours before departure. Later cancellations aren't refunded. What I'd do: book Piazza Tasso if a switch to Herculaneum would suit the day.

Which tour should I book for a first visit?

Start with the Pompeii half-day from Sorrento if you're staying there. Choose Half-Day Pompeii English Tour. Entry and the return coach are included. You get 2.5 hours with a guide inside Pompeii. The whole trip takes 5 hours, with one site visit. What I'd do: choose this for a first visit focused on Pompeii.

Do I need a car, and what if I already have one?

You don't need a car for any of the five shared trips. They include transport from their meeting points and back. If you're driving to Pompeii, the Salerno tour also has a separate 'From Pompei:' option. It meets at Piazza Esedra and leaves out the Salerno bus. What I'd do: book the Pompeii meeting option when driving there.

Can I take one of these tours from a cruise ship?

Look at the Salerno bus option if your ship calls there. It starts at Molo Manfredi port and returns there. The whole trip takes 5 hours. The Piazza Tasso Vesuvius day isn't suitable for cruise passengers. What I'd do: book Salerno only with a return time that fits the ship's boarding deadline.

Tour conditions: Viator listings. Park rules: Archaeological Park of Pompeii. Updated September 20, 2026.

How were these tours chosen?

Viator lists 128 Pompeii tours from Sorrento and the coast. We went through all of them and kept five, by rating, by number of reviews, and by what each trip actually includes. How tours are compared.