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The 15 Best Guided Days Out from Sorrento

209 tours  ·  from $5 a head

Everything with a guide, a boat or a driver attached, in one list. The 15 below are worth a whole day, priced and timed, with the rest of the catalogue underneath.

Pompeii: Entry Ticket and Guided Tour with an Archaeologist - From Porta Marina to the Forum
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Pompeii: Entry Ticket and Guided Tour with an Archaeologist

1.Pompeii: Entry Ticket and Guided Tour with an Archaeologist

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 19,459 reviews · 2 hours · from $35Our pick

Walk Pompeii’s ancient streets with an archaeologist and local guide, seeing the Forum, House of the Faun, Lupanar and more. The two-hour tour includes a Pompei Express entry ticket and a group of up to 20. Guides such as Teresa, Anna and Raffaella bring daily Roman life into focus, then point you toward useful places to see on your own.

“Great despite the weather. Rained for the duration of the tour but our guide did his best to get us the full experience and then we were able to stay after the tour was over so we explored more ourselves.”

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Pompeii: Small Group Tour with an Archaeologist - Reading the Forum and public buildings
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Pompeii: Small Group Tour with an Archaeologist

2.Pompeii: Small Group Tour with an Archaeologist

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 12,264 reviews · 2 - 3 hours · from $40

Walk Pompeii with an archaeologist who explains its streets, homes, temples and surviving art. Choose a shared small-group or private tour lasting two hours, or add an hour to visit the Villa of the Mysteries and its celebrated frescoes. Your ticket is included, and you can stay in the site after the guided walk.

“This tour was amazing! Paolo was the absolute BEST guide! He was so knowledgeable, so passionate about his work and the history of Pompeii and had a wonderful sense of humor. Worth every penny. Only way to explore Pompeii!”

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Pompeii: Small Group Tour with an Archaeologist - Reading the Forum and public buildings
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Pompeii Small Group Tour with an Archaeologist

3.Pompeii Small Group Tour with an Archaeologist

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6,593 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $35Top rated

Enter Pompeii with an archaeologist guide and visit the Basilica, Forum, casts of eruption victims, House of Menander, Stabian Baths, Lupanar, House of the Faun, and theaters. The tour lasts about two hours, includes a Pompeii Express ticket, and has a maximum of 20 people per guide. Guides have included Alessandra, Paolo, and Teresa.

“We really enjoyed the whole tour with our guide Amedeo. He is so knowledgeable and humorous, making the tour an unforgettable experience!”

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Sorrento: Exclusive Capri Boat Tour and Optional Blue Grotto - The Blue Grotto: memorable, but not guaranteed
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Sorrento: Exclusive Capri Boat Tour and Optional Blue Grotto

4.Exclusive Capri Boat Tour and Optional Blue Grotto

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3,170 reviews · from $143

Cruise from the Sorrento coast to Capri aboard a boat for up to 12 people, with a skipper and guide, swimming stops, snorkeling masks, and drinks. Circle the island’s grottos and Faraglioni rocks, then spend four hours ashore. An early start can help you reach the Blue Grotto near opening time, but access depends on conditions.

“Lovely day on the boat - super helpful host and lovely experience!”

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Capri Blue Grotto Small-Group Boat Day Tour From Sorrento - The Blue Grotto: an early start, with no guarantee
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Capri Blue Grotto Small-Group Boat Day Tour From Sorrento

5.Capri Blue Grotto Small-Group Boat Day Tour From Sorrento

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,511 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $131

Meet near Sorrento’s Marina Piccola for a 7 to 8-hour boat trip with no more than 12 people. Cruise past Capri’s grottos and Faraglioni, try for an early visit to the Blue Grotto, then spend three hours on the island. Skippers vary; past trips have included Flavio, Agatha, and Antonio.

“We enjoyed our tour and had fun. Alessandro was very outgoing and got everybody together and engage. At the end of the tour, I felt Uneasy for the fact that he pull me to the side and recommended me to tip more than what I already Had given him. I was Always taught to be grateful and thus why I gave this a 4 star.”

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From Sorrento/Nerano: Amalfi and Positano Boat Tour - Getting from Sorrento to Marina del Cantone
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From Sorrento/Nerano: Amalfi and Positano Boat Tour

6.Amalfi and Positano Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,440 reviews · from $70

Leave from Marina del Cantone in Nerano for a full-day boat trip past Li Galli, the Furore and Crapolla fjords, and Islet d’Isca. You get about three and a half hours in Amalfi and 105 minutes in Positano. Optional shuttle pickup is available from Sorrento and Massa Lubrense.

“Timings are great, plenty of time to explore. We were picked up by bus near our accommodation and everything was on time. No messing about. Bar on board but didn’t see anyone purchase a drink.”

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Pompeii: Archaeological Park Tour with Ticket on request - Roman streets and houses: reading daily life
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Pompeii: Archaeological Park Tour with Ticket on request

7.Pompeii: Archaeological Park Tour with Ticket on request

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,283 reviews · from $31

An archaeologist leads a two-hour walk through Pompeii, from its Roman streets and houses to the amphitheater, small theater, gymnasium, frescoes, and casts. Tours run in English or Italian. Check whether your booking includes the express ticket: admission is an option, not automatic.

“This was a great tour with a very knowledgeable guide. She was awesome and highlighted all the major themes and gave tips for those who wanted to stay longer.”

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Capri: Island Boat Tour with Blue Grotto Stop - Casa Malaparte and Capri’s famous rock stacks
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Capri: Island Boat Tour with Blue Grotto Stop

8.Capri: Island Boat Tour with Blue Grotto Stop

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 2,071 reviews · 2 hours · from $28Best value

Circle Capri from Marina Grande on a crewed sightseeing boat, passing sea caves, Casa Malaparte and the Faraglioni Rocks. The captain gives commentary in Italian and English, though engine noise can make it hard to hear. A stop at the Blue Grotto is weather- and queue-dependent; entering costs €18 extra and requires a separate rowboat.

“Great guide. Beautiful views. Love that he took time to take everyone’s photos!!”

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Sorrento: Skip-the-Line Pompeii Express Tour by Train - The train saves planning, not necessarily time or comfort
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Sorrento: Skip-the-Line Pompeii Express Tour by Train

9.Skip-the-Line Pompeii Express Tour by Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,038 reviews · 2 hours · from $63

Meet your assistant at Sorrento station, then ride the local train to Pompeii for a two-hour guided walk through the forum, market and villas. English-speaking guides such as Gino, Mena and Roberta bring the ruins to life. Entry and return train fare are included, and you can stay in Pompeii after the tour.

“Our guide Mena was easy to understand and very knowledgeable.”

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From Naples/Salerno: Group Tour to Positano, Amalfi, Ravello - Leaving Naples and taking in the coast
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From Naples/Salerno: Group Tour to Positano, Amalfi, Ravello

10.From Naples/Salerno: Group Tour to Positano, Amalfi, Ravello

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,033 reviews · from $101

Travel from Naples by air-conditioned minibus to Positano, Amalfi, and Ravello, with free time in each town and commentary from an English- or Italian-speaking driver and host. Expect a scenic stop near Meta, a limoncello tasting, and an optional Amalfi boat ride for €15. Guides have included Mary, Mario, Salvatore, and Giuseppe, though your assigned team may differ.

“It was an amazing experience given by our guide, Caesar. From the awesome optional boat tour we got in Amalfi to the breathtaking scenery in Ravello, we enjoyed every moment! 100% recommend”

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From Sorrento: Capri Boat Tour with Blue Grotto Visit - Swimming at Marina Piccola and Beyond
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From Sorrento: Capri Boat Tour with Blue Grotto Visit

11.Capri Boat Tour with Blue Grotto Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,759 reviews · from $141

Cruise Capri’s coastline with a skipper-guide and a group of up to 12, stopping to swim and see the island’s caves and Faraglioni Rocks. You get about three hours to explore Capri on land. Blue Grotto access depends on sea conditions, and its €18 entry fee is extra.

“A lovely day..top guides Ursula and Captain Toni..”

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Pompeii and Herculaneum Small Group Tour with an Archaeologist - The transfer depends on where you start
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Pompeii and Herculaneum Small Group Tour with an Archaeologist

12.Pompeii and Herculaneum Small Group Tour with an Archaeologist

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,350 reviews · 6 to 11 hours (approx.) · from $77

Visit Pompeii’s forum, baths, villas, and plaster casts, then compare them with Herculaneum’s remarkably preserved homes. An archaeologist leads both two-hour visits, with transport depending on your starting point. Guides have included Michele, Diego, Paulo, and Antonio. Entry tickets and headsets are included; lunch is not.

“Amadeo was an excellent tour guide who was very knowledgeable—I learnt a lot even after studying history.”

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Capri Boat Tour from Sorrento: Swim, Grottos & Light Lunch - Grottos, cliffs and the Faraglioni
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Capri Boat Tour from Sorrento: Swim, Grottos & Light Lunch

13.Capri Boat Tour from Sorrento: Swim, Grottos & Light Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,201 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $143

Set out from Sorrento with an English-speaking skipper and no more than 12 people aboard. Cruise past Capri’s grottos and Faraglioni, with swimming stops when conditions allow, then spend about four hours on the island. A Caprese sandwich, snacks and drinks are included. The Blue Grotto requires a separate tour option and entrance fee.

“It's a small group tour, therefore a small boat. The water between Sorrento and Capri is generally not smooth. Having said that, I'm slightly susceptible to feeding the fish on this type of trip. No worries this time, some ginger pills with breakfast and all good. It fit our timeline for seeing the highlights, but I would suggest an earlier morning ferry ride over, smoother and less costly, and spend time at your leisure exploring. Our guide Francisco was highly enthusiastic, very engaging and knowledgeable, giving us a multitude of tidbits along the way. Open bar is always a plus. A wonderful daytrip, highly recommend it.”

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Pompeii: Skip-the-line-Ticket and Guided Tour - Porta Marina Superiore and Pompeii’s main streets
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Pompeii: Skip-the-line-Ticket and Guided Tour

14.Pompeii: Skip-the-line-Ticket and Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,152 reviews · 2 hours · from $64

Explore Pompeii with an archaeologist guide on a two-hour tour with reserved entry, a headset, and a map. Visit the forum, baths, temples, bakery, great theater, and brothel, and look for frescoes and mosaics along the way. Guides have included Ester, Roberta, and Marcela. A semiprivate option limits the group to 12.

“Paul was great! We were a group of 6 who signed up together and it ended up being only us, which was a bonus. The size was ideal. He was easy to hear and had a lot of information to share. It took just under two hour on a beautiful day, and we had extra time to explore after. Highly recommend!!”

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Amalfi Coast Day Tour from Sorrento with Light Lunch and Wine - Positano: a short walk through a steep town
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Amalfi Coast Day Tour from Sorrento with Light Lunch and Wine

15.Amalfi Coast Day Tour from Sorrento with Light Lunch and Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,148 reviews · 8 hours 45 minutes (approx.) · from $139

Ride an air-conditioned Mercedes minivan from Sorrento to Positano, Amalfi, and Ravello with a local driver and a maximum of eight people. Expect scenic roadside stops, about an hour in each town, and a light lunch with wine. Guides such as Enzo, Nello, and Antonio are praised for safe driving and lively local commentary. An optional Amalfi boat ride may be available for an extra fee.

“Great way to experience beautiful Amalfi coast. Experienced driver made all the difference for making the most of each stop. Lunch was outstanding. Would highly recommend”

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