From Naples or Sorrento: Pompeii Half-Day Guided Tour
Skip the lines at Pompeii on a guided half-day tour with round-trip transfers from Naples or Sorrento.
- Skip-the-line entrance tickets to the Pompeii archaeological site
- Round-trip transfers by air-conditioned vehicle from Naples or Sorrento
- Guided visit to the Forum, thermal baths, House of the Vettii, and the Lupanar
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September 2026
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From Naples: Half-Day Multilingual Audioguide
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September 2026
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What's included
- Round-trip transport from a central Naples meeting point
- Skip-the-line entrance ticket to Pompeii
- Multilingual audioguide
About this ticket
Your tour from Naples includes round-trip transport and skip-the-line entry to Pompeii. You will receive a multilingual audioguide to explore the archaeological site, instead of being in a live guided group.
Practical info
Meet at Piazza Giuseppe Garibaldi 91, in front of the Star Hotel Terminus. This tour requires a minimum of two participants in total to operate. Age categories are Adult (18-99), Child (4-17), and Infant (0-3).
How to redeem
You will receive a PDF voucher after booking. Present this at the meeting point to join the tour.
Important notes
- This ticket is non-refundable once booked.
- The tour may be cancelled if the minimum of 2 participants is not met; you will be offered an alternative or a full refund.
A half-day tour from a central Naples meeting point with a multilingual audioguide.
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September 2026
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From Naples: Tour in English with Hotel Pickup
An English-language guided tour with round-trip transport and pickup from your Naples hotel.
Round-trip transport by air-conditioned vehicle · Hotel pickup and drop-off in Naples · Skip-the-line entrance ticket to Pompeii · +1 more
Non-refundable
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What's included
- Round-trip transport by air-conditioned vehicle
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Naples
- Skip-the-line entrance ticket to Pompeii
- Guided tour in English
About this ticket
This option simplifies your trip with a pickup directly from your hotel in Naples. You will then travel to Pompeii by air-conditioned vehicle for a guided tour in English, with skip-the-line entry included.
Practical info
This tour requires a minimum of two total participants to run. Your exact hotel pickup time and location will be on your confirmation voucher. Age categories are Adult (18-99), Child (4-17), and Infant (0-3).
How to redeem
You will receive a PDF voucher. Show this to your driver upon pickup from your hotel.
Important notes
- This ticket is non-refundable once booked.
- The tour may be cancelled if the minimum of 2 participants is not met. The English-language guide is not guaranteed if you are the only participant requiring it.
An English-language guided tour with round-trip transport and pickup from your Naples hotel.
From Naples: Tour in French with Cruise Port Pickup
A French-language guided tour with pickup and drop-off at the Naples cruise port.
Round-trip transport by air-conditioned vehicle · Cruise port pickup and drop-off in Naples · Skip-the-line entrance ticket to Pompeii · +1 more
Non-refundable
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What's included
- Round-trip transport by air-conditioned vehicle
- Cruise port pickup and drop-off in Naples
- Skip-the-line entrance ticket to Pompeii
- Guided tour in French
About this ticket
Designed for cruise passengers, this ticket includes pickup from your ship's docking location in Naples. You'll receive a guided tour of Pompeii in French, complete with skip-the-line entry and return transport.
Practical info
Pickup is at the exit of your ship's pier; your driver will hold a sign with your name. This tour requires a minimum of two participants to operate. Age categories are Adult (18-99), Child (4-17), and Infant (0-3).
How to redeem
You will receive a PDF voucher to show your driver at the pickup point.
Important notes
- This ticket is non-refundable once booked.
- The tour may be cancelled if the minimum of 2 participants is not met. The French-language guide is not guaranteed if you are the only participant requiring it.
A French-language guided tour with pickup and drop-off at the Naples cruise port.
From Naples: Tour in French with Hotel Pickup
A French-language guided tour with round-trip transport and pickup from your Naples hotel.
Round-trip transport by air-conditioned vehicle · Hotel pickup and drop-off in Naples · Skip-the-line entrance ticket to Pompeii · +1 more
Non-refundable
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What's included
- Round-trip transport by air-conditioned vehicle
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Naples
- Skip-the-line entrance ticket to Pompeii
- Guided tour in French
About this ticket
Choose this option for the convenience of a pickup directly from your Naples hotel. The tour includes round-trip transport, skip-the-line entry, and a guided tour of Pompeii in French.
Practical info
Your exact hotel pickup time will be confirmed after booking. This tour requires a minimum of two people to operate. Age categories are Adult (18-99), Child (4-17), and Infant (0-3).
How to redeem
A PDF voucher will be sent to you. Present this to your driver upon pickup.
Important notes
- This ticket is non-refundable once booked.
- The tour may be cancelled if the minimum of 2 participants is not met. The French-language guide is not guaranteed if you are the only participant requiring it.
A French-language guided tour with round-trip transport and pickup from your Naples hotel.
From Naples: Tour in French-Central Train Station Pickup
A French-language guided tour with a meeting point at Naples' central train station.
Round-trip transport from Naples · Pickup and drop-off at a central meeting point · Skip-the-line entrance ticket to Pompeii · +1 more
Non-refundable
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What's included
- Round-trip transport from Naples
- Pickup and drop-off at a central meeting point
- Skip-the-line entrance ticket to Pompeii
- Guided tour in French
About this ticket
This tour meets at a central point outside the StarHotels Terminus, useful if you're arriving by train. You'll get return transport to Pompeii for a skip-the-line guided tour in French.
Practical info
Meet your guide or driver by the front door of StarHotels Terminus; they will have a sign with your name. This tour requires at least two participants to operate. Ages: Adult (18-99), Child (4-17), Infant (0-3).
How to redeem
You will receive a PDF voucher to present at the meeting point.
Important notes
- This ticket is non-refundable once booked.
- The tour may be cancelled if the minimum of 2 participants is not met. The French-language guide is not guaranteed if you are the only participant requiring it.
A French-language guided tour with a meeting point at Naples' central train station.
From Naples: Tour in Italian with Cruise Port Pickup
An Italian-language guided tour with pickup and drop-off at the Naples cruise port.
Round-trip transport by air-conditioned vehicle · Cruise port pickup and drop-off in Naples · Skip-the-line entrance ticket to Pompeii · +1 more
Non-refundable
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What's included
- Round-trip transport by air-conditioned vehicle
- Cruise port pickup and drop-off in Naples
- Skip-the-line entrance ticket to Pompeii
- Guided tour in Italian
About this ticket
This tour is arranged for cruise passengers, with pickup directly from your ship's pier in Naples. It includes skip-the-line access to Pompeii, return transport, and a guided tour in Italian.
Practical info
Your driver will meet you with a sign at the exit of your ship's pier. This tour requires a minimum of two participants to run. Age categories are Adult (18-99), Child (4-17), and Infant (0-3).
How to redeem
Present your PDF voucher to the driver at the designated pickup spot.
Important notes
- This ticket is non-refundable once booked.
- The tour may be cancelled if the minimum of 2 participants is not met. The Italian-language guide is not guaranteed if you are the only participant requiring it.
An Italian-language guided tour with pickup and drop-off at the Naples cruise port.
About this experience
Pompeii's ash-preserved streets sit just outside Naples, and this half-day tour gets you there with skip-the-line entrance tickets and a guide who fills in the gaps between the ruins. You'll travel by air-conditioned vehicle from a choice of pickup points in Naples or Sorrento, avoiding the need to sort out trains or tickets yourself.
Once inside the archaeological park, your guide leads you to the Forum, the thermal baths, the House of the Vettii, and the Lupanar brothel, explaining how a Greek settlement from the 8th century B.C. grew into a resort town favored by wealthy Romans. You'll pass the remains of shops, taverns, and bathhouses, plus the 20,000-seat arena where the town's residents once gathered, before finishing with some time to wander the site independently.
This guided tour works whether you're based in Naples or Sorrento, with multiple language options and pickup choices including hotels, cruise ports, and central train stations. It's a practical way to see one of Italy's most significant archaeological sites without the logistics of getting there or navigating it alone.
What to expect
Your tour starts with pickup from a designated point in Naples or Sorrento — a hotel, cruise port, or central train station, depending on the option you choose — followed by a transfer to Pompeii by air-conditioned vehicle. On arrival, you'll bypass the regular ticket lines and head straight into the archaeological park with your guide.
The guided portion takes you through the Forum, the thermal baths, the House of the Vettii, and the Lupanar, with commentary on how Pompeii grew from a Greek settlement into a wealthy Roman town before being buried by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius. Along the way, you'll see former shops, taverns, cafés, and the site's 20,000-seat arena. Once the guided section wraps up, you'll have some free time to explore before the return transfer to your original pickup point.
Things to note
- Wear comfortable, sturdy shoes — Pompeii's streets are made of uneven ancient paving stones
- Bring water and sun protection, as much of the archaeological site is uncovered and offers little shade
- Choose the pickup point and language option that matches your location when booking, as these vary by departure city
- The site involves a fair amount of walking, so pace yourself for a half-day outing
- A hat and sunscreen are worth packing if visiting on a sunny day
- Check your ticket confirmation for the exact pickup point, since options include hotels, cruise ports, and train stations
