Top Sorrento Historical Tours

Discover the famous beauty of one of Italy’s most iconic shorelines with this full-day tour of the Amalfi Coast from Sorrento. Travel in an air-conditioned mini-coach along spectacular coastal roads, stopping to visit the region’s three most popular and beautiful villages—Positano, Amalfi, and Ravello. With tips from your knowledgeable guide, enjoy leisure time in each town to stroll narrow cobblestone streets and shop for unique handmade goods.

Combine a trip to the UNESCO-listed ruins of Pompeii with a walk up to the crater of Mt. Vesuvius. The group day trip includes round-trip transportation, plus tours of each site. After a relaxed stroll around the archaeological site at the ancient city of Pompeii, take a short hike up to the rim of the volcano to meet a mountain guide and peer into the crater’s rim.

Explore the natural beauty of the Amalfi Coast on this private full-day tour from Sorrento. Visit the famous towns of Positano, Amalfi, and Ravello to walk the pretty streets, browse in boutiques or whatever you like. Relax in comfort as your professional driver-guide navigates from town to town and offers informative commentary along the way. Customize the itinerary to suit your interests.

The ancient ruins of Pompeii are among the most famous in the world and they have the crowds to match. This half-day express tour from Sorrento ensures a hassle-free visit with round-trip transport by train, skip-the-line entrance, and a guided tour of the Pompeii archaeological site.

The Amalfi Coast boat tour is the best way to discover the beauty of the two coasts, the Sorrento and the Amalfi coast, all in complete relaxation. It always starts from your hotel where a free shuttle will be waiting to take you to the port of Massalubrense, where you will board a 12-passenger boat with Wi-Fi connection, stereo system and first aid kit and set sail for the Amalfi Coast. Circumnaviga the Gulf of Salerno on a comfortable boat Stop to snorkel and swim in the Li Galli archipelago, before continuing to the city of Amalfi (2 hours of free time). Then get back on the boat and leave for Positano and once there, you can stroll through the steep streets of this city on the cliff in search of a beautiful view or a good coffee in one of the many bars (about 1 hour and a half). Get back on the boat and return to the port of Massa Lubrense where there will be a free shuttle for your accommodation scheduled for around 6:00 pm.

Explore one of Italy's most evocative archaeological finds on a guided tour of Pompeii from Sorrento. Travel by bus to the UNESCO-listed site, where a licensed guide leads you around the ruins of an ancient Roman city buried by the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius. Marvel at excavated houses, marketplaces, baths, and frescoes remarkably preserved by ash, and learn about the civilization that once thrived here before the disaster.

Avoid the crowds and delays of the public ferry with this boat tour to Capri that departs directly from Sorrento and skirts the scenic coastline of the Sorrentine Peninsula en route to the island. Sail around Capri to take in its sea grottoes, Faraglioni sea stacks, lighthouse, and other highlights. Enjoy free time on land to sightsee, shop, and dine before the return sail to Sorrento.

In the rush to reach the nearby Amalfi Coast, many travelers overlook the charming resort town of Sorrento. Explore the gems of this historic Grand Tour destination with a guided walking tour through the historic center. Take in highlights like the Church of San Antonino and the Cloister of St. Frances, admire views over the coastline and Valley of the Mills, and browse the artisan shops lining the narrow lanes.

Uncover the archeological mysteries of Pompeii and Herculaneum on an enriching full-day excursion from Sorrento. With a knowledgeable guide, witness the devastation of Mt. Vesuvius’ ancient eruption first hand as you explore the volcanic ruins of Pompeii and Herculaneum on foot. Delve deep into the tragic history of the region, and then revitalize with a delicious Italian lunch at a traditional restaurant. Receive personalized attention from your guide on this small-group tour, limited to only 21 people.

Discover the best of Capri on an 8-hour small-group tour.  Convenient hotel pickup takes you to the port where you join your group of maximum 12 people. The tour is the perfect balance of water and land activities. In between seeing the Faraglioni Rocks and grotto, enjoy time to swim and snorkel from the boat. Then, take a full four hours to explore the city center of Capri independently.

See the Amalfi Coast and ancient city of Pompeii on this day trip from Sorrento. Step aboard your coach and travel along the UNESCO-listed shoreline, stopping in both Positano and Amalfi to enjoy lunch (own expense) and explore at your leisure. Continue to Pompeii (entrance fee own expense) for a guided walking tour, learning the history behind Mt Vesuvius’ infamous eruption in 79 AD as you go. Your day trip will conclude with transportation back to Sorrento.

This of Herculaneum leaves from Sorrento and takes you on a historical journey you won’t soon forget. With a knowledgeable guide at your side the entire time, you'll visit the famed archaeological site where a once-thriving port town existed until it was buried by the Mt Vesuvius volcanic explosion of 79 AD. See the amazing mosaics in the public bath and the gymnasium. Stroll through the streets and gawk at the ruins and statues that survived the eruption. Get a glimpse of what daily life was like and learn all about the history of the area.

Spend a day exploring the history and beauty of Campania on a private full-day tour of Pompeii and Mt. Vesuvius from Sorrento or Naples. See the excavated ruins of the ancient city of Pompeii and then hike to the crater of the volcano that buried the city 2,000 years ago. Visit a nearby winery for a light lunch (own expense) and wine tour.

Enjoy a day dedicated to the beauty of the Amalfi Coast with this private day trip to Positano, Amalfi and Ravello from Sorrento.

Take in the magical Blue Grotto with this small-group day trip from Sorrento that includes Anacapri. Join your knowledgeable guide to see the stunning blue light in the waters of the Blue Grotto. Continue to Anacapri for some free time to explore the pretty island town.

Most day-trippers from Sorrento head straight to Pompeii, but nearby Herculaneum is also a UNESCO World Heritage site and home to some impressive Roman ruins. This 4-hour express tour includes round-trip transport by train from Sorrento, skip-the-line access, and a 2-hour walking tour of the ancient ruins, visiting highlights such as the Forum, the Thermal Baths, the House of the Mosaic Atrium, and the Decumanus.

Explore the ancient city of Pompeii on an affordable half-day guided tour. After a convenient hotel pickup, travel by air-conditioned bus to Pompeii, the Roman city buried by Mount Vesuvius’ eruption nearly 2,000 years ago. With an official guide leading the way, learn its devastating history and see its most important ruins before returning to Sorrento.

Get an insider’s view of ancient Rome on this private, half-day Herculaneum tour. Meet your guide at the railway station in sunny Sorrento and board a train bound for the ancient Roman site. In addition, see the UNESCO World Heritage town’s highlights, especially the ancient marina, where hundreds of skeletons were discovered, and the House of Neptune. If availability allows, stop by the House of the Wooden Partition, a structure with a preserved wooden screen. Learn about the history of the town and hear about the Mt Vesuvius eruption of 79 AD.

Spend some time in the less-visited but better-preserved site of Herculaneum on this 4-hour coach tour from Sorrento. Travel in comfort from central Sorrento to the archaeological site at Herculaneum. Enjoy a 2-hour guided tour of the excavated ancient Roman city.

Visiting Pompeii is a unique experience: the city was submerged by the eruption of Vesuvius 79 AD and this made it remain intact at that time, giving us the opportunity to walk between domus with beautiful frescoes and mosaics, the shops of the time and the Amphitheater, and discover the moments of public and private life of the ancient Romans. We will then continue towards Vesuvius, the most known volcano in the world, dormant but still active. We will arrive at an altitude of 1000 meters by minibus and then continue on foot through a spectacular path that will show us from above the crater and on the outside the solidified flow of 1944. The tour is available every day in English and Italian.

Explore the infamous volcano Mt Vesuvius up close on this 4-hour tour from Sorrento. Watch the Italian countryside glide by the window of an air-conditioned coach as you make your way up the slopes of Mt Vesuvius. This is the volcano that buried Pompeii and Herculaneum in hot ash in 79 AD, and from its summit you can see not only the immense crater but also excellent views over the Mediterranean Sea. Skip-the-Line entrance fee to Mt Vesuvius not included.

Get an up-close look at the ancient aristocratic city of Herculaneum and the mighty volcano that buried it on this full-day tour from Sorrento. Travel by air-conditioned coach to the UNESCO-listed archaeological site, where you can admire remarkably well-preserved villas, baths and frescoes frozen in time by volcanic debris. Afterwards, ascend Mt Vesuvius itself for panoramic views of the ruins and coast, and take an optional trek to the summit to peer into the mouth of the destructive crater.

A jump of two thousand years back in time, to live the evocative town of Pompeii, buried in the 79 a.C. from the eruption of Mount Vesuvius. An authorized guide will let you explore this big town: a full immersion in the history, in the culture and in the customs of the ancient inhabitants of Pompeii. But the Vesuvius is waiting: a walk until the crater, with the assistance of a guide, will offer you a breathtaking view. The return is devoted to the relax: on the boat to Sorrento, you will enjoy a refreshing swim in the water of the peninsula and a view that unique of its kind.

Visit Pompeii and Herculaneum on this day trip from Sorrento. Travel by coach to the two UNESCO World Heritage–listed archaeological sites, where well-preserved ruins depict life in these ancient Roman cities before the eruption of Mt Vesuvius destroyed them both in 79 AD. Enjoy a guided tour at both sites to gain insight into the history and excavations.