Pompeii and Mt. Vesuvius Full-Day Tour with Priority Access from Sorrento
by IAMME IA! - Gray Line Amalfi Coast
Choose from 5 available options
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€230Overview
The tour starts early from a central meeting point in Sorrento, with round-trip transport provided in an air-conditioned vehicle. The group travels to Pompeii, arriving with priority access to avoid crowds. A local guide leads a two-and-a-half-hour tour through the archaeological site, covering key locations such as the Civil Forum, Capitolium temple, Macellum market, Forum Baths, Via dell’Abbondanza, Lupanar brothel, House of the Faun, Large Theater, and Basilica. Entry fees and headsets for groups over ten are included. After Pompeii, the tour continues to Mount Vesuvius. The vehicle drives up to 1000 meters on the volcano, where participants begin a walk of 200 meters to the crater’s edge at 1280 meters altitude. The path is uneven but manageable. At the crater, visitors can look into the volcano’s mouth and see panoramic views of the Gulf of Naples. The guide provides information about the volcano’s history, including the eruption in 79 AD, and its geological features. The return trip to Sorrento completes the approximately eight-hour tour. Lunch is not included. The tour may be led by a multi-lingual guide and duration can vary due to traffic or other conditions. If the Vesuvius gate is closed, an alternative visit to the archaeological site of Herculaneum is offered. This group tour is not suitable for cruise passengers. Skip-the-line access is not available on the first Sunday of the month.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Departure from Sorrento
The tour starts with a 15-minute departure from the IAMME IA! Gray Line Amalfi Coast office in Sorrento.
15 min
Pompeii Archaeological Site
Explore the extensive ruins of Pompeii for about two hours. This Roman city was buried in ash after Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 AD. Visitors can walk along the preserved streets and view houses, markets, baths, and public buildings.
120 min
Civil Forum
Visit the center of Pompeii’s public life, where city administration, justice, markets, and places of worship were located.
10 min
Capitolium Temple
See the temple dedicated to Jupiter, Juno, and Minerva, positioned prominently in the Forum with statues visible from the city.
10 min
Macellum Market
Examine the provision market of Pompeii, which was rebuilt after damage from the 62 AD earthquake.
10 min
Forum Baths
Located behind the Temple of Jupiter, the baths had separate men's and women's areas, including dressing rooms and hot, warm, and cold baths, though they were damaged in the 62 AD earthquake.
10 min
Via dell’Abbondanza
Walk along the ancient main east-west street lined with shops, workshops, cafes, and restaurants.
Lupanar of Pompeii
Visit the city’s famous brothel, known for its erotic wall paintings.
House of the Faun
View one of Pompeii’s largest and most luxurious residences with its notable bronze faun statue and the Alexander Mosaic depicting Alexander the Great’s battle.
10 min
Large Theater of Pompeii
See the Roman theater built into a hillside, divided into five sections where Greco-Roman tragedies were performed.
10 min
Basilica of Pompeii
Visit the largest building in the Forum, used for business and judicial proceedings, covering 1,500 square meters.
10 min
Mount Vesuvius at 1000 Meters
Drive to a drop-off point 1000 meters high on Mount Vesuvius, located about 9 km east of Naples on the Gulf of Naples in Campania, Italy. The volcano is a somma-stratovolcano with a main peak named Vesuvius and an attached mountain called Monte Somma. Its 79 AD eruption destroyed the Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum. Mount Vesuvius is considered one of the most dangerous volcanoes worldwide, with a magma layer covering 154 square miles monitored continuously by scientists, as the next eruption is overdue.
60 min
Crater Walk to 1280 Meters
Walk the final 200 meters to the crater rim at 1280 meters altitude. The path is uneven. From the top, you can look into the volcano’s mouth and see panoramic views of the Gulf of Naples.
30 min
Return to Sorrento
The tour ends with a 50-minute return trip to Sorrento.
50 min
Meeting point
Please meet our Guide by the entrance of "Gray Line - IAMME IA!" office located behind the statue of Torquato Tasso, nearby the Bar Fauno, next to the Fattoria Terranova shop. Departing early in the morning we'll avoid the traffic and crowds.
End point
Please meet our Guide by the entrance of the IAMME IA! office located behind the statue of Torquato Tasso, nearby the Bar Fauno, next to the Fattoria Terranova shop. Departing early in the morning we'll avoid the traffic and crowds.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Pompeii and Mt. Vesuvius Full-Day Tour with Priority Access from Sorrento
by IAMME IA! - Gray Line Amalfi Coast
Choose from 5 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€230Overview
The tour starts early from a central meeting point in Sorrento, with round-trip transport provided in an air-conditioned vehicle. The group travels to Pompeii, arriving with priority access to avoid crowds. A local guide leads a two-and-a-half-hour tour through the archaeological site, covering key locations such as the Civil Forum, Capitolium temple, Macellum market, Forum Baths, Via dell’Abbondanza, Lupanar brothel, House of the Faun, Large Theater, and Basilica. Entry fees and headsets for groups over ten are included. After Pompeii, the tour continues to Mount Vesuvius. The vehicle drives up to 1000 meters on the volcano, where participants begin a walk of 200 meters to the crater’s edge at 1280 meters altitude. The path is uneven but manageable. At the crater, visitors can look into the volcano’s mouth and see panoramic views of the Gulf of Naples. The guide provides information about the volcano’s history, including the eruption in 79 AD, and its geological features. The return trip to Sorrento completes the approximately eight-hour tour. Lunch is not included. The tour may be led by a multi-lingual guide and duration can vary due to traffic or other conditions. If the Vesuvius gate is closed, an alternative visit to the archaeological site of Herculaneum is offered. This group tour is not suitable for cruise passengers. Skip-the-line access is not available on the first Sunday of the month.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Departure from Sorrento
The tour starts with a 15-minute departure from the IAMME IA! Gray Line Amalfi Coast office in Sorrento.
15 min
Pompeii Archaeological Site
Explore the extensive ruins of Pompeii for about two hours. This Roman city was buried in ash after Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 AD. Visitors can walk along the preserved streets and view houses, markets, baths, and public buildings.
120 min
Civil Forum
Visit the center of Pompeii’s public life, where city administration, justice, markets, and places of worship were located.
10 min
Capitolium Temple
See the temple dedicated to Jupiter, Juno, and Minerva, positioned prominently in the Forum with statues visible from the city.
10 min
Macellum Market
Examine the provision market of Pompeii, which was rebuilt after damage from the 62 AD earthquake.
10 min
Forum Baths
Located behind the Temple of Jupiter, the baths had separate men's and women's areas, including dressing rooms and hot, warm, and cold baths, though they were damaged in the 62 AD earthquake.
10 min
Via dell’Abbondanza
Walk along the ancient main east-west street lined with shops, workshops, cafes, and restaurants.
Lupanar of Pompeii
Visit the city’s famous brothel, known for its erotic wall paintings.
House of the Faun
View one of Pompeii’s largest and most luxurious residences with its notable bronze faun statue and the Alexander Mosaic depicting Alexander the Great’s battle.
10 min
Large Theater of Pompeii
See the Roman theater built into a hillside, divided into five sections where Greco-Roman tragedies were performed.
10 min
Basilica of Pompeii
Visit the largest building in the Forum, used for business and judicial proceedings, covering 1,500 square meters.
10 min
Mount Vesuvius at 1000 Meters
Drive to a drop-off point 1000 meters high on Mount Vesuvius, located about 9 km east of Naples on the Gulf of Naples in Campania, Italy. The volcano is a somma-stratovolcano with a main peak named Vesuvius and an attached mountain called Monte Somma. Its 79 AD eruption destroyed the Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum. Mount Vesuvius is considered one of the most dangerous volcanoes worldwide, with a magma layer covering 154 square miles monitored continuously by scientists, as the next eruption is overdue.
60 min
Crater Walk to 1280 Meters
Walk the final 200 meters to the crater rim at 1280 meters altitude. The path is uneven. From the top, you can look into the volcano’s mouth and see panoramic views of the Gulf of Naples.
30 min
Return to Sorrento
The tour ends with a 50-minute return trip to Sorrento.
50 min
Meeting point
Please meet our Guide by the entrance of "Gray Line - IAMME IA!" office located behind the statue of Torquato Tasso, nearby the Bar Fauno, next to the Fattoria Terranova shop. Departing early in the morning we'll avoid the traffic and crowds.
End point
Please meet our Guide by the entrance of the IAMME IA! office located behind the statue of Torquato Tasso, nearby the Bar Fauno, next to the Fattoria Terranova shop. Departing early in the morning we'll avoid the traffic and crowds.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.