
Naples Shore Excursion: Pompeii and Sorrento Day Trip
Traveler rating
3.5/5
Based on 200 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Naples Shore Excursion: Pompeii and Sorrento Day Trip worth booking?
Naples Shore Excursion: Pompeii and Sorrento Day Trip is a 7-hour experience in Naples, Italy, from $111 per person. It scores 54 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 3.5/5 rating across 200 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 54 / 100
- Rating
- 3.5/5 (200)
- Duration
- 7 hours
- From
- $111 per person
When your cruise ship docks in Naples, embark on a full-day shore excursion to the ancient UNESCO World Heritage-listed city of Pompeii and the charming town of Sorrento. With your local guide, visit Pompeii's fascinating attractions, such as the Forum and the Thermal Baths, and admire views of Mt Vesuvius. Savor a traditional Italian lunch at a pizzeria before proceeding to Sorrento, where you’ll admire amazing views of the Bay of Naples and the Mediterranean Sea from scenic lookout points such as Villa Comunale.
What you get
About this experience
When your cruise ship docks in Naples, embark on a full-day shore excursion to the ancient UNESCO World Heritage-listed city of Pompeii and the charming town of Sorrento. With your local guide, visit Pompeii's fascinating attractions, such as the Forum and the Thermal Baths, and admire views of Mt Vesuvius. Savor a traditional Italian lunch at a pizzeria before proceeding to Sorrento, where you’ll admire amazing views of the Bay of Naples and the Mediterranean Sea from scenic lookout points such as Villa Comunale.
What's included
Included
- Guide in Pompeii and audioguide in Sorrento
- Pompeii entrance ticket, euro 20 per person.
- Transport by shared air-conditioned coach
- Lunch with pizza and drink
- Worry-Free Shore Excursion Guarantee
- Port pickup and drop-off
Not included
- Gratuities
What you'll see and do
Archaeological Park of Pompeii
The tour guide will show in a 2 hours walking tour the most fascinating places like the Forum, Thermal Baths, Lupanare burnt by volcanic ashes and lapilli during the eruption in 79 A.D. You have the opportunity to discover the everyday life of the Imperial age and imagine the panic of the people before the city was so disastrously buried.
120 minutes here · Admission included
Sorrento
Stop at the panoramic viewpoint in Meta di Sorrento to look up to the wonderful sight of the bay overlooking the sea. Stop in Sorrento for a brief visit of the town (about one hour). The guide will show you the most renowned places walking throught the suggestives narrow streets full of stores and little workshops, as far as one of the most scenic place of Sorrento: the so-called Villa Comunale from where is possible to admire the beauties of the golf as far as Punta Campanella and Capri Island and immortalize the breathtaking scenary.
60 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers.
Options you can book
Pompeii and Sorrento spanish
Pick up will be outside the dock of your cruise ship, driver will show a sign with your name on it. Pickup included
Pompeii and Sorrento italian
Pick up will be outside the dock of your cruise ship, driver will show a sign with your name on it. Pickup included
Pompeii and Sorrento french
Pompeii and Sorrento in french: Pick up will be outside the dock of your cruise ship, driver will show a sign with your name on it. Pickup included
Pompeii and Sorrento english
Pick up will be outside the dock of your cruise ship, driver will show a sign with your name on it. Pickup included
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en, it, fr, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
- Group size
- Up to 9 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Project Napoli Service
Know before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
- We require a minimum of 2 participants in total every day to operate this tour. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not at least 2 participants for this tour. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
- Please note that for the Sorrento part of the tour, among the 4 languages available, only the English language is always guaranteed
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- We will ensure your timely return to the Naples port for this activity. In the rare event your ship has departed, we will arrange for transportation to the next port-of-call. If your ship is delayed and you are unable to attend this activity, your money will be refunded. See our terms and conditions for full details.
- Lead Traveler's document ID picture required (tour purpose only)
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 200 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
9 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
6 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Pace and timing
4 mentionsSeveral reviewers found the schedule tight or the day long.
Photo opportunities
2 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Value for money
2 mentionsTravelers feel they got more than they paid for.
Organization
2 mentionsPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Traveler reviews
200 verified traveler reviews for Naples Shore Excursion: Pompeii and Sorrento Day Trip. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Pompeii worth the day 🙏
Pompeii was absolutely worth visiting, but the overall organization of this tour was disappointing. The meeting point provided forced me to take a taxi that cost €16. Later, I discovered that the tour bus was picking up passengers at Piazza Garibaldi, right next to my hotel. This information should have been made clear from the start.Throughout the day there were several changes of guides, which made the experience feel disorganized. The guided visit of Pompeii was very rushed, and at one point some participants became separated from the group because of the pace. The Spanish-speaking guide also made several jokes and negative comments about French people that I found unnecessary and unprofessional. Visitors come to learn about Pompeii and its history, not to hear stereotypes or criticisms of other nationalities.Lunch was included, but I had to ask about it myself. The meal at the Swiss Café was below expectations, and the salad served was warm, as if it had been prepared long before. Sorrento was beautiful, but the time there was much shorter than expected and did not allow enough time to visit the waterfront area shown in the tour's promotional photos. Overall, Pompeii made the excursion worthwhile, but the organization, communication and time management need significant improvement.
via Tripadvisor
Must see..just prepare for crowds
The group size is pretty large for such a crowded venue. Tour guide was experienced and knowledgeable. She was an engaging and good storyteller.
via Viator
Great trip to Pompeii & Sorento
The trip to Pompeii was well worth it. Our guide was very informative, and she was well qualified to answer questions as we made our way. The site was so interesting. The trip to Sorrento was relaxing.
via Viator
Great tour guide, bad ortanization
Martina was a great guide at Pompeii. Very knowledgeable and she shared the information in a helpful way. The rest of the trip, checking in, getting there and then leaving was a disorganized mess. We were supposed to go to Sorrento but didn’t get to because we were short on time. If they hadn’t been so disorganized we wouldn’t have been short on time. Book another company. Our other Viator tours have been very good. This one was not.
via Viator
Very disorganized. Our...
Very disorganized. Our skip the line tickets were in a different bus. We booked the full day with Pompeii and then a trip to Sorrento. Due to the disorganization we ended up only having 1 hour in Sorrento with an audio guide that we could not even get to all the places in the one hour time frame. We were looking forward to the time there but we were so rushed and worried about the time that it was stressful. We did enjoy our driver to Sorrento who made sure we got back to the ship with 1/2 hour to spare.
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 7 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 70
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Who runs this experience
Operated by Project Napoli Service, who run 27 experiences we rank across 7 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 57.9.
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Naples Shore Excursion: Pompeii and Sorrento Day Trip: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Naples.
How much does Naples Shore Excursion: Pompeii and Sorrento Day Trip cost?
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Prices start at $111 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Naples usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Naples Shore Excursion: Pompeii and Sorrento Day Trip take?
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Plan for about 7 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 Naples is not rushed.
Is Naples Shore Excursion: Pompeii and Sorrento Day Trip worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 54 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (3.5/5 across 200 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Naples, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Naples Shore Excursion: Pompeii and Sorrento Day Trip?
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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 Naples Shore Excursion: Pompeii and Sorrento Day Trip suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 7-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Naples Shore Excursion: Pompeii and Sorrento Day Trip?
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Around 70 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 Naples 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?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Naples and add a light layer if any part of the 7-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Naples Shore Excursion: Pompeii and Sorrento Day Trip start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Naples 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 Naples?
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On Outty we rank every Naples experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Caserta Royal Palace & Gardens Small Group Tour with Shuttle, Naples Guided Tour by Bike, Naples Pizza and Tiramisu Cooking Class. 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 Naples?
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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 Naples?
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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?
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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 Naples Shore Excursion: Pompeii and Sorrento Day Trip?
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Included: Guide in Pompeii and audioguide in Sorrento; Pompeii entrance ticket, euro 20 per person; Transport by shared air-conditioned coach; Lunch with pizza and drink; and Worry-Free Shore Excursion Guarantee. Not included: Gratuities. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Does Naples Shore Excursion: Pompeii and Sorrento Day Trip include hotel pickup?
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Yes, pickup is offered for every traveler from 3 listed pickup locations in and around Naples.
What languages is Naples Shore Excursion: Pompeii and Sorrento Day Trip offered in?
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It is offered in English, Italian, French and Spanish. 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 Naples Shore Excursion: Pompeii and Sorrento Day Trip?
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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 Naples Shore Excursion: Pompeii and Sorrento Day Trip wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to Naples Shore Excursion: Pompeii and Sorrento Day Trip if the weather is bad?
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It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Naples. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.
What do travelers say about Naples Shore Excursion: Pompeii and Sorrento Day Trip?
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Across 200 reviews averaging 3.5 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, knowledge and storytelling, photo opportunities. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works. One thing to know: Several reviewers found the schedule tight or the day long.
What booking options are available for Naples Shore Excursion: Pompeii and Sorrento Day Trip?
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There are 4 options to choose from, including Pompeii and Sorrento spanish, Pompeii and Sorrento italian, Pompeii and Sorrento french, Pompeii and Sorrento english. Prices and start times differ by option, so compare them on the booking screen.
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