Naples · SHORE EXCURSIONS
Good shore excursions fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Review of a private Naples shore trip to Sorrento, Positano, Amalfi, Ravello, and coastal villages, with driver, guide options, and port return.
“Fabulous day trip from the boat. The tour covered the essentials of Rome with insider insight into the sights of the city. Thouroughly recommend it”
Review of Naples’ Pompeii and Vesuvius shore excursion, with pizza lunch, port transfers, hike details, timing advice, and honest value notes.
“Climbing mount Vesuvius and visiting Pompeii was a wonderful experience and our guide was very knowledgeable and pleasant.”
See Pompeii’s Forum, baths, and Lupanare on a four-hour shore trip from Naples with admission, guide, transport, and port return.
“Very well organized tour. Met outside of our port at the reserved time and drove to Pompeii. Once we were there, we got given an ear piece so that we could listen to the guide. The tour was approx 2 hours and they showed us all of the main parts of Pompeii, explaining the history. Overall I really enjoyed this tour and I would recommend it!”
Explore Naples landmarks, Posillipo views, and Pompeii’s ancient streets on a five-hour cruise excursion with port pickup.
“This was supposed to be pick up and drop off. Pick up was unorganized and late. Tour through city was drive by, and the one quick stop in a plaza. The bakery Gambrinus" they took us to was spectacular! Then they picked up more people. This small tour then swelled to 30. Once at Pompeii the tour was good, although chaotic to start between headsets, getting tickets and getting in. We finished up with time to shop.. we ate pizza at the sit down restaurant Suisse Pompeii and the pizza was a real Napoli pizza that was amazing!! The guide then just dropped us off told us we would be…”
Explore Pompeii and Sorrento from Naples with guided ruins, pizza lunch, coastal views, and port return protection in one busy day.
“Tour was great ,organized well, guides were very informative and friendly really enjoyed it”
See Sorrento, Positano, Amalfi, and Ravello in one Naples shore day, with port pickup, a small van, free time, and dramatic coastal views.
“This was a nice tour overall. Our driver picked us up from our cruise port. We were in a nice minivan with two other couples. We had two hiccups. When it was time to eat lunch he wanted to take us to one specific place, but we wanted more choices. One of the passengers thought that he had a relationship with that particular restaurant. When we voiced our concern he took us to a better place that had several choices of restaurants as well as many places to buy souvenirs. The driver gave us a specific time to meet us at the meeting point and he was about 10 or…”
Review of a semi-private Amalfi Coast shore excursion from Naples, with Positano, Sorrento, Ravello views, flexible stops, and cruise-safe transport.
“Recently, I had the privilege of embarking on an awe-inspiring driving tour around the breathtaking coastal town of Positano, Italy. This tour, led by the exceptional guide, Sal, was an unforgettable journey that beautifully encapsulated the essence and splendor of the Amalfi Coast. Moreover, his driving skills along the narrow, cliff-hugging roads were impeccable, instilling a sense of safety and comfort throughout the journey. This allowed us to relax and revel in the stunning surroundings without any worries Thank you Sal, for an extraordinary adventure that will forever hold a special place in my heart. Grazie mille! Kaczorek Family.(November 13 2023)”
Review of a private Pompeii tour from Naples with port pickup, skip-the-line entry, expert guides, and a four-hour schedule.
“Our tour guide was fabulous! He was extremely knowledgeable and considerate. What an experience and an honor to be able to walk through the area with him.”
Climb Mount Vesuvius, walk Pompeii’s ruins, and enjoy port transfers, entry tickets, and an audio guide on this 6.5-hour tour.
“Amazing trip. Both Vesuvius and Pompeii were amazing. We could have used at lot more time at Pompeii, but it would be hard when Vesuvius is on the same day. All in all - perfect :-)”
Review of a 7.5-hour Naples shore trip to Sorrento, Positano, and Pompeii, with small-group transport, Pompeii entry, and key booking cautions.
“I basically paid for a taxi ride. The driver spoke minimal English. He even asked us where we would like to go. Well, we don't know! That's why I hired a guide. Then I thought this was a private tour. However, another family was in the same van. Their son threw up everywhere. It was such a terrible experience. Never again...”
Compare Pompeii or Herculaneum, Sorrento, and Positano on a private Naples port tour with a driver, tickets, and ship-friendly timing.
“Wonderful experience! Driver was professional, friendly, informative & accommodating (rest stops). Would definitely use this service again.”
Review the Naples to Amalfi and Ravello shore excursion, with scenic stops, limoncello tasting, free time, pricing, and practical tips.
“The tour guide Mary was excellent. Very attentive, personable and knowledgeable. The driver Giacomo (sp?) was an excellent driver through these small towns and windy roads. However, this was an 8 hour tour. We spent a good amount of time in the small van driving through different areas of Italy on our way to the Amalfi Coast. Very beautiful drive. But the van was not large enough for our group. Every seat in the van was taken up and the seats were very small. The 4 seats in the back were very tight for 4 adults. The A/C was also inadequate.”
Review of a $67.29 Pompeii shore excursion from Naples or Salerno, with port pickup, skip-the-line entry, a two-hour guided visit, and cruise-safe timing.
“The on-site tour guide was very knowledge. However, they company should provide us with ear phone (whisper) so that we can hear him better. with a crowded place like Pompeii Ruins, it was hard to hear the tour guide and get the full picture of the place. The guide on the bus was rude and unprepared. He went from row to row to show us the map of Salerno from his cell phone. He also ignored our questions about Salerno. It appeared his only concern was to deliver us to the Pompeii Ruin on time and leave on time.”
See Pompeii, Sorrento, and Positano from Naples in one private day, with a guided Pompeii visit, coastal views, free time, and port pickup.
“Enzo was our driver for the day and very accommodating. While we wanted to do everything planned the traffic is so terrible that we ended up doing a "drive-by" in Sorrento instead of spending any time there. We will definitely go back and do Capri! Suggestion to future cruisers: Pompeii is nearby the port so very doable; don't try to pack everything in one day.”
Review of Naples’ two-hour small-group shore tour, with cathedral art, Posillipo views, port pickup, value, and key drawbacks.
“Guide met us at the pier as expected and there were only 8 guests in the group. Guide made the tour interesting and both he and the driver had a great sense of humour and local knowledge.”
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