Mt Vesuvius and Pompeii Tour by Bus from Sorrento in Positano, Italy
Positano, Italy

Mt Vesuvius and Pompeii Tour by Bus from Sorrento

Outty Ranking 75 4.3 · 172 traveler reviews8 hoursFrom $142
Instant mobile ticketSpots available today

Outty Ranking

75/100

Strongly Recommended. Our proprietary evaluation. How we score

Traveler rating

4.3/5

Based on 172 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

Quick answer

Is Mt Vesuvius and Pompeii Tour by Bus from Sorrento worth booking?

Mt Vesuvius and Pompeii Tour by Bus from Sorrento is a 8-hour experience in Positano, Italy, from $142 per person. It scores 75 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 4.3/5 rating across 172 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.

Outty Ranking
75 / 100
Rating
4.3/5 (172)
Duration
8 hours
From
$142 per person

Pick-up from nearest meeting point by your driver and guide. Drive along the Sorrento Coast and enjoy views of the bay of Naples on the way to Pompeii. Enjoy a 2 hours guided visit in the excavations with an expert and authorized local guide: discover the life of the Ancient Romans, see the main public monuments, the Forum and some of the houses of the Pompeii ruins. Free time at leisure, if you wish take the suggestion of our guide for lunch. Depart for Mount Vesuvius; collect your ticket from the guide and enjoy your free time there by walking to the top of the crater at your own pace; enjoy stunning views of the Gulf of Naples; If you wish, take advantage of the explanations of a vulcanological guide on the crater (included in your ticket). Return to the meeting point where your guide and driver are waiting for you and relax on the way back to Sorrento.

What you get

    About this experience

    Pick-up from nearest meeting point by your driver and guide. Drive along the Sorrento Coast and enjoy views of the bay of Naples on the way to Pompeii. Enjoy a 2 hours guided visit in the excavations with an expert and authorized local guide: discover the life of the Ancient Romans, see the main public monuments, the Forum and some of the houses of the Pompeii ruins. Free time at leisure, if you wish take the suggestion of our guide for lunch. Depart for Mount Vesuvius; collect your ticket from the guide and enjoy your free time there by walking to the top of the crater at your own pace; enjoy stunning views of the Gulf of Naples; If you wish, take advantage of the explanations of a vulcanological guide on the crater (included in your ticket). Return to the meeting point where your guide and driver are waiting for you and relax on the way back to Sorrento.

    What's included

    Included

    • Authorized Tour Guide English speaking
    • Entrance fee and skip the line tickets included in Pompeii and Mt Vesuvius
    • Headsets in Pompeii
    • Transportation: air-conditioned bus

    Not included

    • Lunch

    What you'll see and do

    1. Sorrento

      Pick-up from your accommodation or nearest meeting point by your driver and guide. Drive along the Sorrento Coast and enjoy views of the bay of Naples on the way to Pompeii.

      Pass by without stopping

    2. Archaeological Park of Pompeii

      Guided visit of 2 hours showing you the main public monuments and some of the homes of the Pompeii ruins. After the visit you will have free time at leisure for lunch or you can enjoy a typical food following your guide in a restaurant closer by, before to reach the Mount Vesuvius with a ride of about 30 minutes.

      180 minutes here · Admission included

    3. Vesuvius National Park

      After lunch, arrived at quote 1000 meters, you will have free time at leisure to climb the Volcano. The access to the crater is allowed, upon buying a ticket, accompanied by the local volcanological guides. The crater presents inside a cavity over 300 meters deep, a circumference of the crateral rim about 500 meters long. Visitors should bring suitable equipment for the altitude and wear comfortable shoes. Recommended: sunglasses, binoculars, camera.

      90 minutes here · Admission included

    4. Sorrento

      Transfer back to Sorrento and drop-off to the hotel or meeting point.

      Pass by without stopping

    Where it starts and ends

    Meeting point

    Positano

    The A&C Motors Showroom is the meeting point for the following accommodations: Hotel Cristina Sorrento, Art Hotel Gran Paradiso, Hotel Club Sorrento, Hotel Girasole, Grand Hotel Parco del Sole.

    Meeting point

    Positano

    The Incontro Garden Bar is the meeeting point for the following accommodations: Hotel Caravel, Hotel Corallo, Hotel la Pergola, Hotel Florida, Hotel Isabella, Hotel Majestic, Hotel Crawford, Hotel Cocumella, Hotel Eliseo Park's, Hotel Mediterraneo, Hotel La Residenza, Hotel Parco dei Principi.

    Meeting point

    Positano

    The Parcheggio Comunale Achille Lauro is located in Via Correale nr. 25, Sorrento

    Hotel pickup

    No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.

    Ends at

    The A&C Motors Showroom is the meeting point for the following accommodations: Hotel Cristina Sorrento, Art Hotel Gran Paradiso, Hotel Club Sorrento, Hotel Girasole, Grand Hotel Parco del Sole.

    Ends at

    The Incontro Garden Bar is the meeeting point for the following accommodations: Hotel Caravel, Hotel Corallo, Hotel la Pergola, Hotel Florida, Hotel Isabella, Hotel Majestic, Hotel Crawford, Hotel Cocumella, Hotel Eliseo Park's, Hotel Mediterraneo, Hotel La Residenza, Hotel Parco dei Principi.

    Ends at

    The Parcheggio Comunale Achille Lauro is located in Via Correale nr. 25, Sorrento

    Options you can book

    • FD Tour & Lunch included

      Lunch

    • Pompeii & Vesuvius

      Pompeii and Vesuvius : Pompeii and Vesuvius entrance fees included Duration: 8 hours Vesuvius and Pompeii Bus

    Before you book

    Cancellation
    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
    Languages
    en
    Ticket
    Mobile Only
    Runs on
    Tue, Thu, Sun
    Group size
    Up to 30 travelers per booking
    Operated by
    Goldentours International

    Know before you go

    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
    • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
    • If the guide deems it appropriate, the order of the visits may change.
    • Due to the presence of uneven surface, this tour is not recommended for a wheelchair user or those with walking difficulties.

    Photos

    Mt Vesuvius and Pompeii Tour by Bus from Sorrento in Positano, photo 2Pompeii & Vesuvius, Mt Vesuvius and Pompeii Tour by Bus from Sorrento in PositanoPompeii & Vesuvius, Mt Vesuvius and Pompeii Tour by Bus from Sorrento in PositanoPompeii & Vesuvius, Mt Vesuvius and Pompeii Tour by Bus from Sorrento in PositanoPompeii & Vesuvius, Mt Vesuvius and Pompeii Tour by Bus from Sorrento in PositanoPompeii & Vesuvius, Mt Vesuvius and Pompeii Tour by Bus from Sorrento in Positano

    What travelers are saying

    Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 172 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.

    The guide

    10 mentions

    Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

    Food and drink

    7 mentions

    The tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.

    Knowledge and storytelling

    3 mentions

    Reviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.

    Photo opportunities

    3 mentions

    The views and photo stops come up again and again.

    Value for money

    3 mentions

    Travelers feel they got more than they paid for.

    Physical effort

    3 mentions

    Expect real walking or climbing: reviewers mention the effort involved.

    Traveler reviews

    172 verified traveler reviews for Mt Vesuvius and Pompeii Tour by Bus from Sorrento. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

    5 star
    97
    4 star
    46
    3 star
    17
    2 star
    8
    1 star
    4
    Sort
    392andyl · September 2026

    ABSOLUTELY AMAZING

    Thoroughly enjoyable day if not very tiring with Pompeii & Vesuvius. Coach pickup and drop off at hotel was perfect. Easy journey to Pompeii of which the tour around was fantastic and so informative. The only criticism was that the guide moved on at such a pace quite often we were out of sight and in many case out of communication from the radio mic and our receiver, so we missed information and directions. We understand there are timings (as you could spend considerably more time in Pompeii than the 2hrs ish provisioned) but keeping the group more together would have made it better. The lunch was really good with good choice and a free drink. Then onto Vesuvius which absolutely awesome. Here again it would have been good to have more time. The hike up is quite steep and not insignificant but the views and the crater at the top SO IMPRESSIVE.

    via Tripadvisor

    Sarah_P · May 2026

    Excellent trip with a...

    Excellent trip with a lovely lunch included. Our guide Pascale was very informative and good fun too. Hats off to Pepe the driver, the road to Mt Vesuvius is a nightmare, but he did it with ease. Overall would highly recommend.

    via Viator

    Kate_R · September 2025

    Great day!

    We had a wonderful tour to Pompeii and Vesuvius. The guides were engaging without going overboard, knowledgeable and easy to follow. Our driver, was nothing less than amazing!

    via Viator

    scoops50 · September 2025

    Disappointing

    The tour of pompeii was fascinating and breathtaking due to the explanation delivered by our guide “Jonny”. He made the trip through time well rounded. The trip took a downward turn due to an hour stop at a small restaurant with no option for those who didn’t want a meal. The trip up to Vesuvius was rushed and the more mature gave up rather than delaying the trip further.

    via Tripadvisor

    Tine L · July 2025

    Great first visit and great guide.

    We had a great time in both Pompeji and Vesuvius. A great first visit and the guide, Lorenzo, knew how to tell the story. Good driving by Luigi. Recommendations to those who want to see these sights for the first time.

    Response from the operator: Thank you very much for sharing your experience! Lorenzo will be happy to know you enjoyed his storytelling, and Luigi will appreciate your kind words about his driving. Hope to see you again on another tour soon!

    via Tripadvisor

    Good to know

    Duration
    8 hours
    Free cancellation
    Up to 24h before
    Minimum age to book
    All ages
    Availability
    Bookable today
    Runs on
    Tue, Thu, Sun
    Hotel pickup
    No pickup, meet at start point
    Booked in 30 days
    60
    Verdict
    Strongly Recommended

    Who runs this experience

    Operated by Goldentours International, who run 9 experiences we rank across 2 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 58.8.

    See everything Goldentours International runs

    Why this scores 75

    The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.

    Traveler sentiment (30% weight)54
    Review evidence (18% weight)94
    Booking momentum (14% weight)93
    Value for money (12% weight)100
    Listing quality (10% weight)85
    Local standing (8% weight)0
    Booking flexibility (8% weight)100

    Mt Vesuvius and Pompeii Tour by Bus from Sorrento: questions travelers ask

    Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Positano.

    How much does Mt Vesuvius and Pompeii Tour by Bus from Sorrento cost?

    +

    Prices start at $142 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Positano usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.

    How long does Mt Vesuvius and Pompeii Tour by Bus from Sorrento take?

    +

    Plan for about 8 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Positano is not rushed.

    Is Mt Vesuvius and Pompeii Tour by Bus from Sorrento worth it?

    +

    It holds an Outty Ranking of 75 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.3/5 across 172 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Positano, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.

    Can I cancel or reschedule Mt Vesuvius and Pompeii Tour by Bus from Sorrento?

    +

    Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.

    Is Mt Vesuvius and Pompeii Tour by Bus from Sorrento suitable for kids and families?

    +

    Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 8-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.

    How far in advance should I book Mt Vesuvius and Pompeii Tour by Bus from Sorrento?

    +

    Around 60 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Positano can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.

    What should I bring or wear?

    +

    Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Positano and add a light layer if any part of the 8-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.

    Where does Mt Vesuvius and Pompeii Tour by Bus from Sorrento start and how do I get there?

    +

    The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Positano within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.

    What are the best things to do in Positano?

    +

    On Outty we rank every Positano experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Cooking class with Pasta, mozzarella and Tiramisu with wine, Amalfi : Prepare fresh pasta, mozzarella and tiramisu with wine, Ravioli & Tagliatelle Cooking Class at a Local's Home in Positano. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.

    When is the best time to visit Positano?

    +

    Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.

    How many days do you need in Positano?

    +

    Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.

    Do I book through Outty or through the operator?

    +

    Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.

    What is included in Mt Vesuvius and Pompeii Tour by Bus from Sorrento?

    +

    Included: Authorized Tour Guide English speaking; Entrance fee and skip the line tickets included in Pompeii and Mt Vesuvius; Headsets in Pompeii; and Transportation: air-conditioned bus. Not included: Lunch. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.

    Where is the meeting point for Mt Vesuvius and Pompeii Tour by Bus from Sorrento?

    +

    The A&C Motors Showroom is the meeting point for the following accommodations: Hotel Cristina Sorrento, Art Hotel Gran Paradiso, Hotel Club Sorrento, Hotel Girasole, Grand Hotel Parco del Sole. Hotel pickup is not included, so plan your own transport and arrive 15 minutes early.

    What languages is Mt Vesuvius and Pompeii Tour by Bus from Sorrento offered in?

    +

    It runs in English. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.

    Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Mt Vesuvius and Pompeii Tour by Bus from Sorrento?

    +

    Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.

    Is Mt Vesuvius and Pompeii Tour by Bus from Sorrento wheelchair or stroller accessible?

    +

    The operator notes: Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap; and Due to the presence of uneven surface, this tour is not recommended for a wheelchair user. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.

    What happens to Mt Vesuvius and Pompeii Tour by Bus from Sorrento if the weather is bad?

    +

    This experience depends on good weather. If it is canceled because of poor weather, you are offered a different date or a full refund.

    What do travelers say about Mt Vesuvius and Pompeii Tour by Bus from Sorrento?

    +

    Across 172 reviews averaging 4.3 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, food and drink, knowledge and storytelling. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works. One thing to know: Expect real walking or climbing: reviewers mention the effort involved.

    What booking options are available for Mt Vesuvius and Pompeii Tour by Bus from Sorrento?

    +

    There are 2 options to choose from, including FD Tour & Lunch included, Pompeii & Vesuvius. Prices and start times differ by option, so compare them on the booking screen.

    Ready to lock in your spot?

    Pick a date, choose your group, and see the exact price for Mt Vesuvius and Pompeii Tour by Bus from Sorrento.

    Pick your date