Private Pompeii, Sorrento & Positano tour with Licensed Guide
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Is Private Pompeii, Sorrento & Positano tour with Licensed Guide worth booking?
Private Pompeii, Sorrento & Positano tour with Licensed Guide is a 8-hour experience in Pompeii, Italy, from $178 per person. It scores 79 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 4.8/5 rating across 113 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 79 / 100
- Rating
- 4.8/5 (113)
- Duration
- 8 hours
- From
- $178 per person
Experience Pompeii, Sorrento and Positano in one private full-day tour combining history, scenery and the comfort of private transportation. Explore Pompeii with your own licensed professional guide, then enjoy free time
What you get
About this experience
Experience Pompeii, Sorrento and Positano in one private full-day tour combining history, scenery and the comfort of private transportation. Explore Pompeii with your own licensed professional guide, then enjoy free time in Sorrento and Positano with your English-speaking driver. Travel in a comfortable private vehicle with pickup and drop-off included. The tour is exclusively for your party and can be customized to suit your interests and pace.
What's included
Included
- Bottled water
- Private tour
- Private air-conditioned transportation
- Hotel, port and train station pickup and drop-off in the Naples area and drop-off
- Professional English-speaking driver
- Private licensed professional guide for the Pompeii archaeological site
Not included
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Entrance fees
What you'll see and do
Archaeological Park of Pompeii
Explore Pompeii on a private guided visit with your own licensed professional guide. Discover the highlights of the ancient Roman city while learning about daily life, architecture and the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79. The visit can be adapted to your interests and pace.
120 minutes here · Admission not included
This gate provides access to the west of the city and it is the most impressive among the seven gates of Pompeii.
5 minutes here
Foro de Pompeya
The Civil Forum is the core of daily life of the city and is the focal point of all the main public buildings for city administration and justice, business management, and trade activities such as markets, as well as the main places of citizen worship.
15 minutes here
Basilica
This space was used to carry out business and for the administration of justice. It is accessed from the Forum through five entrances separated by tuff pillars
5 minutes here
This was a small cook-shops where hot food was sold
5 minutes here
Casa del Fauno
It is one of the larger houses of Pompeii, covering an entire block of about 3000 sqm and, according to its original layout, it dates back to the 2nd century BC.
10 minutes here
Casa dei Vettii
The house, one of the richest and most famous in Pompeii, is under the protection of Priapus, the god of prosperity, painted to the right of the door, symbolizing the economic success of the owners, the brothers Aulus Vettius Restitutus and Aulus Vettius Conviva liberti, who became rich through trade.
10 minutes here
Stabian Baths (Terme Stabiane)
The pool is found to the left, whereas a colonnade is found to the right, which leads to the men's quarters, which are split into the apodyterium (dressing room), with the frigidarium (for cold baths), which leads to the tepidarium (for medium temperature baths) and then to the calidarium (for hot baths).
10 minutes here
Lupanar
The Brothel The prostitutes in the brothel were mostly Greek and Oriental slaves who were paid between two and eight Asses (a glass of wine cost one Ass) for their services. The building has two floors. The homes of the owner and the slaves are at the top and there are five rooms at the bottom, all fitted with a built-in bed, on both sides of the corridor that connects the two entrances of the ground floor. The rooms were closed by a curtain. A latrine is seen at the end of the corridor, under the staircase. Small paintings with erotic depictions on the walls of the central corridor informed customers of the activities that took place within the Lupanare. The brothel is named from lupa, a Latin word meaning 'prostitute'.
10 minutes here
Teatro Grande
The Grand Theatre was built by exploiting the natural slope of the hill for the construction of the auditorium. The staircase was separated into three areas with corridors, which were in turn divided into five sectors, and was based on a passage with a barrel vault.
10 minutes here
Anfiteatro Romano
This amphitheatre is the oldest among those known from the Roman times. Built in 70 BC, just before the colony was founded, on the initiative of magistrates Caius Quinctius Valgus and Marcus Porcius who also had the Odeon built
10 minutes here
Sorrento
Enjoy free time in the charming town of Sorrento, with its lively historic center, picturesque streets, local shops and cafés. Take a leisurely stroll, browse for local products and experience the relaxed atmosphere of this beautiful coastal town before continuing to the Amalfi Coast.
80 minutes here
Piazza Tasso
Enjoy free time in the charming town of Sorrento, with its lively historic center, picturesque streets, local shops and cafés. Take a leisurely stroll, browse for local products and experience the relaxed atmosphere of this beautiful coastal town before continuing to the Amalfi Coast.
Pass by without stopping
Via San Cesareo
Enjoy free time in the charming town of Sorrento, with its lively historic center, picturesque streets, local shops and cafés. Take a leisurely stroll, browse for local products and experience the relaxed atmosphere of this beautiful coastal town before continuing to the Amalfi Coast.road
Pass by without stopping
Costiera Amalfitana
Visiting the quaint village-town of Positano
Pass by without stopping
Positano
Enjoy free time in Positano, the iconic village of the Amalfi Coast, famous for its colorful houses cascading down the cliffs toward the sea. Stroll through its picturesque streets, browse local boutiques and artisan shops, or simply relax and enjoy the spectacular coastal scenery before meeting your driver for the return journey.
80 minutes here
Spiaggia di Positano Marina Grande
Positano main beach
Pass by without stopping
The church of Santa Maria Assunta features a dome made of majolica tiles as well as a thirteenth-century Byzantine icon of a black Madonna.
Pass by without stopping
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers.
Options you can book
Private Tour – Driver Only
Duration: 8 hours: Customers are allowed up to 8.45 hours without extra charges. Going beyond nine hours incurs a 40€ per hour fee. Meal and drinks: Not included. Vehicle provided: Minivan or Sedan Pickup included
Private Tour + Licensed Guide
Guide in Pompeii included Duration: 8 hours: Customers are allowed up to 8.45 hours without extra charges. Going beyond nine hours incurs a 40€ per hour fee. Exclusions: Not included: fee for Pompeii € 18 each Pickup included
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en, it
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 8 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- A DRIVE INTO THE BLUE
Know before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- If customers are cruise ship passengers they must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
- The option named Car+driver min 4 pax, requires a minimum of 4 participants
- dress code is casual
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 113 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
6 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
5 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Photo opportunities
3 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Food and drink
3 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Traveler reviews
113 verified traveler reviews for Private Pompeii, Sorrento & Positano tour with Licensed Guide. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
An Unforgettable Day Along the Amalfi Coast
This was one of the best tours of our Italy trip! Visiting Pompeii, Sorrento, and Positano in one day was the perfect way to experience so much without the stress of planning transportation. Our driver was outstanding. He was friendly, knowledgeable, and incredibly accommodating throughout the day. He shared interesting information about the region, offered great recommendations, and made sure we had plenty of time to enjoy each stop without ever feeling rushed. The scenery along the Amalfi Coast was breathtaking, Pompeii was fascinating, and we loved exploring the charming streets of Sorrento and Positano. If you're looking for a comfortable, well-organized day trip with exceptional service, I highly recommend this tour.
via Viator
It’s a lot
This is a wonderful experience however it is a lot to try and get through in one day. We felt like we were really racing through the activities in order to fit everything in.
via Viator
Best Tour in Italy
Tony was fantastic! He is incredibly kind, accommodating and overall just wants people to enjoy their time in Italy. He grew up in Sorento so he knows a ton!
via Tripadvisor
Professional and Flexible Tour - Highly Recommended.
This was an excellent tour which included pickup and drop off at our hotel, as well as a morning tour of Pompeii, and an afternoon exploring the Amalfi Coast. Our guide / driver Dominico was excellent, extremely accommodating, and he really made this tour extra worthwhile. This area is extremely busy with an incredible amount of tourists. We had been to this area several years previously and told Dominico we were open to exploring quieter areas, restaurants where locals eat, and we weren’t interested in shopping or joining the thousands of other tourists shuffling around the streets of Positano and Sorrento. Dominico tailored our tour brining us to numerous breathtaking views overlooking the Amalfi coast. He treated us to some local fresh mozzarella, and brought us to a local restaurant in the mountain at Pontone. The food and overall experience was fantastic. We visited the coastal town of Minori and enjoyed some incredible pastries at the waterfront. We moved onto Scala and had some great espresso with an amazing view of the coast. Dominico made a lot of stops for great photo opportunities and finished up with tour final stop at the Limoncello DiCapri factory. Overall this was a fantastic day and Dominico made it more memorable with his flexibility and personal touches. I would highly recommend this tour.
via Tripadvisor
Tour of Pompeii, Sorento and Poseto
We had a wonderful time with Antonio, his tour was very informative and he did everything to accommodate our needs. I would book again with him anytime
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 8 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $178 to $362
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 40
- Verdict
- Strongly Recommended
Why this scores 79
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Private Pompeii, Sorrento & Positano tour with Licensed Guide: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Pompeii.
How much does Private Pompeii, Sorrento & Positano tour with Licensed Guide cost?
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Prices start at $178 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Pompeii usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Private Pompeii, Sorrento & Positano tour with Licensed Guide take?
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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 Pompeii is not rushed.
Is Private Pompeii, Sorrento & Positano tour with Licensed Guide worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 79 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.8/5 across 113 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Pompeii, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Private Pompeii, Sorrento & Positano tour with Licensed Guide?
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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 Private Pompeii, Sorrento & Positano tour with Licensed Guide suitable for kids and families?
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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 Private Pompeii, Sorrento & Positano tour with Licensed Guide?
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Around 40 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 Pompeii 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 Pompeii and add a light layer if any part of the 8-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Private Pompeii, Sorrento & Positano tour with Licensed Guide 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 Pompeii 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 Pompeii?
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On Outty we rank every Pompeii experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Premium Minivan Trip from Rome: Pompeii Tour & Lunch in Sorrento, Skip the Line Guided Tour of Pompeii Led by an Archaeologist, Explore Pompeii with an Archaeologist. 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 Pompeii?
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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 Pompeii?
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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.
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