SORRENTO · ITALY
Sorrento’s best days out.
The 15 most popular half-day tours you can book from Sorrento, with what each one costs, how long it runs and the operator behind it.
Half-day Pompeii tour from Sorrento with a guide, headsets, and included entry. See the Forum, baths, and Lupanare, return mid-afternoon.
Most Popular“Extremely knowledgeable tour guide Very good description using English terminology Made it very enjoyable”
Skip-ticket shuttle from Naples to Mount Vesuvius. Air-conditioned ride, self-paced crater hike, and Bay of Naples panoramas in 3.5 hours.
“Visiting Vesuvio is a must-do when in Napoli :) You have enough time to enjoy the views and to shop for souvenirs too :)”
Half-day Pompeii from Sorrento with priority entry, a real guide, and enough time to see the key ruins without the worst crowds.
“This was a great tour. Our local guide Eugenio and our Archaeologist in Pompeii were both outstanding guides. We received plenty of local history as well as the history of Pompeii and Vesuvius. 2-2.5 hours is a good amount of time to explore the ruins, it is a big site but you still get to…”
Skip Pompeii lines on a 2-hour private tour with an art-historian guide: Teatro, Forum, Stabian Baths, and Lupanar.
“We took an 4 person guided tour. Our guide was very knowledgeable and spoke great English. He made sure we never waited for anything. He was respectful of others but didn’t allow anyone to push us. He was entertaining but factual. I’m pretty sure his name was spelled Etaly! He gets my highest rating!!”
Half-day small-group boat trip from Sorrento to Capri with swim stops, Faraglioni viewpoints, and a Blue Grotto visit option.
“This was an outstanding experience. Thank you to Francesca and Giuseppe. Our group enjoyed every minute! The whole time the atmosphere was fun and safe. I appreciated the knowledge and attitude of the guide and the captain so much!”
Agerola farmhouse cooking class on the Amalfi Coast. Make tiramisù, fresh mozzarella, and pasta with wine and limoncello in 2 hours.
“Best cooking class ever! We had the best time and had amazing food! I would this class again 100x”
Half-day boat tour from Positano with snorkeling, stops near Fiordo di Furore UNESCO, and included drinks on the water.
“This activity was amazing, so well planned. The guide was also a great photographer that made us feel comfortable the whole time. He provided wonderful hospitality. Would definitely recommend this tour to family and friends.”
Private half-day Pompeii and Herculaneum tour with fast-track entry, transfers, and an English guide who explains what you’re seeing.
“We had an excellent private tour of both Pompeii and Herculaneum with our guide, Carla. We are especially grateful that she was patient enough to wait for us, as we were 45 minutes late due to a problem with the local train from Sorrento (apparently this is quite common and the express train is a…”
Half-day Herculaneum tour from Sorrento with an English guide, headset narration, and a guided walk through preserved Roman streets.
“Amazing tour! Dana our tour guide was so knowledgeable and really enjoyed the whole experience”
Half-day Amalfi Coast boat and snorkeling from Positano. Small group, towels, shower, Prosecco, and multiple swim stops.
“Our captain was excellent. An expert at navigating the boat and a great host. He showed us all of the neighboring towns and stopped to let us swim/ drink Prosecco”
Private half-day boat from Positano for up to 5, with Furore fjord, Conca dei Marini, Amalfi, and an Emerald Grotto stop when conditions allow.
“What a great way to start our time in Positano! Sandro was a wonderful host and made it very worthwhile. This is a definite must-do and was a highlight of our trip. You’ll see or experience something new that will be a great memory.”
A 4-hour private Amalfi Coast boat tour from Positano or Praiano with swim stops, prosecco, and UNESCO sights like Fiordo di Furore.
“Great experience. Our 1/2 day private tour started at 9:30 on August 30. Our boat tour guide was outstanding. He made sure we were shown everything and tell us about the different areas along the coast. Stopped for about 30 minutes tow”
Private Path of the Gods hike from Pianillo to Positano with lunch at a trattoria. Sea views, local guides, and easy pacing.
“My husband and I did a private tour with Vincenzo. He was very knowledgeable of the local flora and fauna as he lives in the area. We learned a lot from him and enjoyed the hiking experience. The views coming into Positano from above couldn’t be more spectacular. The restaurant they took us to after…”
Make wood-fired pizza on a Sorrento farm with Gulf views, homemade wine, limoncello tasting, and easy central pick-up/drop-off.
“Great experience. Family owned and operated. All food is made on the farm. Francesco, Leah and Ana were amazing hosts. Such fun making Pizza. Great food. We ate, drank and laughed with new friends from around the world. Highly recommend!”
Private half-day Capri cruise with snorkeling, Blue Grotto and Faraglioni sightings, and a guide who tailors the route for up to four.
“Friendly staff, beautiful boat, enjoyed the flexibility to personalize our trip. Appreciated the snorkeling gear and the tips about best swimming spots!”
From the lemon terraces of the peninsula to Capri, the Amalfi Coast and the cities under Vesuvius.
