Pompeii, Amalfi Coast and Sorrento Full Day Tour from Rome
Sip Limoncello by the Mediterranean, visit an ancient town frozen in time, and enjoy coach transport
Eager to uncover the secrets of Pompeii and experience the breathtaking beauty of the Amalfi Coast, but have just one day? Forget sorting tricky logistics yourself and join this extraordinary tour, departing early from Rome and bringing you on a day filled with historical exploration and scenic indulgence. Between skip-the-line access to Pompeii, a guided tour of Sorrento’s hillside alleys, and a refreshing limoncello tasting, each minute of this 12-hour tour promises to leave you awestruck.
What You Get With This Tour
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Expert English-speaking guide
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Skip-the-line entry and guided tour of Pompeii
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Round-trip coach transport from Rome
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Waking tour and limoncello tasting in Sorrento
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Guide tips
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Food and drink
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Hotel pickup and drop-off
Tour Itinerary
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Your tour begins at Piazza del Popolo
Meet your guide in one of Rome's grandest squares, where an ancient Egyptian obelisk marks the meeting point of three historic roads. Board your air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi and settle in for the journey ahead. -
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Scenic drive through the Italian countryside
Relax as the coach heads south for roughly 2.5 hours through rolling hills dotted with vineyards and olive groves. Mount Vesuvius rises on the horizon, signaling your arrival at Pompeii—the ancient city it buried in 79 AD. -
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Skip the line at Pompeii Archaeological Park
Step straight into streets frozen by volcanic ash nearly 2,000 years ago. Your archaeologist guide leads you past bakeries, villas, and thermal baths that reveal how Romans lived before disaster struck. -
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Explore the Forum and Amphitheater
Walk through the Forum, where citizens once debated politics and traded goods. Then stand inside the Amphitheater, one of Rome's oldest arenas, picturing 20,000 spectators cheering gladiator battles. -
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Free time for lunch
Enjoy some free time to grab lunch in Pompeii. Then, relax as the coach heads south for roughly 2.5 hours through rolling hills dotted with vineyards and olive groves. -
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Explore Sorrento
Stroll through narrow cobblestone lanes lined with lemon trees and artisan shops. Pass Marina Grande's bobbing fishing boats, then pause at overlooks framing the Bay of Naples and distant Capri. -
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Limoncello tasting
Toast your day with limoncello made from lemons grown on nearby terraced cliffs. After savoring the sweet, tangy liqueur, board the coach for the evening drive back to Rome. -
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Your tour finishes at Piazza del Popolo
Relax on the return journey to Rome as the sun sets over the countryside. You'll arrive back at Piazza del Popolo around 8 pm, buzzing with memories of ancient ruins, coastal beauty, and the flavors of Southern Italy.
Additional Information
Good to know:
Accessibility: Unfortunately, this tour is not wheelchair accessible as it includes walking on uneven terrain and navigating steep staircases.
Bag Policy: Luggage and large bags are unfortunately not permitted as we do not have storage space and cannot take responsibility for any items left on the coach.
Alcohol Consumption: This experience includes a Limoncello tasting; participants must be 18 or older to consume alcohol in Italy.
Check-in: Arrive 15 minutes early for check-in at the meeting point so the group can enter sites on time.
Your 12-hour tour includes:
Expert English-speaking guide
Skip-the-line access to Pompeii Archaeological Park
Archeologist-led tour of Pompeii
Return transport from Rome by coach with Wifi
Scenic drive along the Amalfi Coast
Limoncello tasting in Sorrento
Free time to explore Sorrento
Audio headsets for clear, live commentary
Maximum group size of 50
What to bring:
Comfortable walking shoes
Government-issued ID
Water
Sunscreen and hat
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Customer Reviews
This was the best part of our week. Sorrento is absolutely beautiful and alit of fun to walk around. Pompeii was an amazing place to see. Our guide, Antonio and the bus driver…Enrique were awesome. He went out if his way to provide a ton of information to make the trip special. Very much appreciated!
Pompeii/Sorrento trip was good. Our guide was Pari. She was ok. But in general the quality of guides in Italy is much lower than in other countries. They do not try. They don’t make sure to annunciate, and the quality of material is very basic. The bar is low so when u meet a good, professional guide, you really know it. And these guys were not it. It was adequate but not great. A lot of time and effort is spent on explaining the logistics, time and places to meet up etc. I feel like it can be done better in this day and age. Like they can drop all the pins in the app instead of telling us where to meet up and us writing down the names of plazas, streets to meet up at and times. Also, if I would do it again I would probably choose to see Positano, not Sorrento. It may be less chaotic and even more beautiful. Sorrento was nice but not as spectacular as I hoped. Our Local tour guy in Pompeii was very good though. No complaints. Overall it was just ok. Finding the place to meet up was fine. There is a lot of walking, so wear comfortable shoes especially in Pompeii.
Natascia did a really great job of laying out the exceptions for the day as it came. Her narration on the comfortable and air conditioned bus put context to what we were seeing. The views were breathtaking and visiting the Limoncello di Capri factory was a delightful surprise where you can experience a quick sampling of their products to purchase. Sorrento is a breathtaking town on the coast that allows you to grab some souvenirs. We were then handed over to Alessandro who kept our interest which the highlights of Pompeii. We were also given the opporturnity to purchase lunch and it was an eventful day. We did two tours with the Tour Guy, and two others with competitors. I felt that they were much more organized, enthusiastic about what they were sharing, and very detailed directions on the meet up point allowed first timers in Rome ease in getting there. It really took the guesswork out of planning and transportation. It was worth the expense.
We chose this tour because we wanted to visit Pompeii and were spending the night in Sorrento. The agenda when we purchased was Pompeii and ending in Sorrento. When we got on the bus the guide explained it would be Sorrento first and then Pompeii, so we were unable to visit Pompeii as we planned for and paid for.
Frequently Asked Questions
What to bring?
It's always smart to wear comfortable shoes since you'll be on your feet for some of the tour. A good camera, seasonally appropriate clothing, and a water bottle are also recommended.
Where to meet?
This tour starts and ends at Piazza del Popolo in Rome.
What to bring?
It's always smart to wear comfortable shoes since you'll be on your feet for some of the tour. A good camera, seasonally appropriate clothing, and a water bottle are also recommended.
Is this tour run by The Tour Guy?
This tour is operated by one of our trusted and vetted partners in Rome.
What if I have concerns about my mobility on this tour?
If you have any doubts about your mobility, please let us know beforehand. This tour includes walking on uneven terrain and navigating steep staircases.
What happens if it rains?
We run our Pompeii and Sorrento Full Day Tour from Rome rain or shine. If the weather is extremely bad and we cannot proceed with the tour, we'll let you know as soon as possible.
Is there any chance my tour might be canceled?
On the rare occasions the tour is canceled, we'll inform you as soon as possible.
Is lunch or dinner included in the price of the tour?
Lunch is not included, but you’ll have some free time to buy delicious food in Pompeii.
Are drinks included in the price of the tour?
No, but our guides are happy to recommend a great spot to grab a drink. There will be refreshments for sale around the Ruins of Pompeii and in Sorrento. Additionally, there will be two stops with refreshments during each of your trips to and from Rome.
Can I bring my kids, and do I have to pay for them?
Yes, everyone is welcome on our Pompeii and Sorrento Full Day Tour from Rome. Children under 14 years old enjoy a discounted rate and infants can join for free, but won't have a reserved seat on the couch. Please choose accordingly during the booking.
Does this tour include hotel pickup?
Hotel pickup is not included on this tour. You will meet your guide at Piazza del Popolo in Rome at 7:40 am.
Can I bring my luggage with me on the tour?
Unfortunately not, as we do not have a storage space to accommodate items on our coaches. We are also unable to take responsibility for any baggage that would be left on the coach.
