Top Salerno Historical Tours

Get an intimate look at the stunning Amalfi Coast on this day cruise from Positano. Led by an expert skipper, glide past the Emerald Grotto sea cave in Conca dei Marini, the Furore fjord, and the fishing village of Praiano, marveling at the UNESCO-listed seashore as you go. Hop off the boat for a dip or some time to snorkel, and explore the town of Ravello or Amalfi at your leisure. Numbers are limited to 12 people on this small-group tour to ensure a more personal experience.

Explore the well-preserved Greek ruins at Paestum on this private tour. See the Doric temples, the markets, forum, and amphitheater of the ancient Greek settlement as you learn about the life of the people who lived there. After touring the site, pay a visit to the National Archeological Museum with great works of art from the Magna Greece region.

Join us on a walking tour in the historical center of Salerno. As your local guides and friends we will be happy to show you the history and the local spots of our hometown! Salernum was founded by the Romans in the 2nd century B. C. but the most important period for the city was in the middle ages. In this time Salerno was one of the most important cities of the Mediterrenean sea, here was founded the first Medical School of the world around the end of the 9th century A. D. Togheter we will discover the history and the architecture of the medieval time with a visit into the Cathedral of Saint Matthew, a spectacular example of Arab-Norman architecture. This church also contains a beautiful crypt in Baroque style. We will be also happy to give you some tips where to eat local food and where to go to drink a glass of wine in authentic places. This is a great tour also for an introduction and orientation of all the beauties of Amalfi coast, Paestum, Capri island, Pompeii etc..

Paestum is home to three of the most spectacular ancient Greek temples in the world. With this tour, visit these Doric treasures and learn how and why the Greeks erected them 2,500 years ago from your archaeologist guide. End with a stroll through the National Archaeological Museum to admire the collection of ancient art and decorated tombs, including the Tomb of the Diver.

See two of southern Italy’s most popular destinations when you embark on a full-day, private tour of Pompeii and the Amalfi Coast. Meet your guide directly at the Salerno port, or at your local accommodation, and travel first to Pompeii. Upon arrival, you’ll go on an extensive tour of the sprawling archaeological site, and will learn how Mt. Vesuvius leveled the Roman city in 79 AD. Then, return to your vehicle and head to the Amalfi Coast, where you’ll have free time to explore both Ravello and Amalfi.

Spend a day at the UNESCO-listed Amalfi Coast on a trip from Salerno, and discover the charms of Positano, Amalfi, and Ravello — three of the region’s must-visit towns. After a scenic journey along the cliff-hugging coastal roads, stop in Positano, then savor an alfresco pasta lunch on a restaurant terrace. Explore the streets of Amalfi at your own pace before you travel into the hills to admire the plush villas of Ravello. This small-group tour ensures personalized service.

With no train service and notoriously overcrowded buses, the Amalfi Coast can be a hassle to explore by land. Avoid the stress and delays with this boat tour from Salerno that takes in some of the most picturesque corners of the coast from the waters of the Mediterranean. Enjoy free time in Positano and Amalfi to sightsee and shop and swim breaks to cool off in the crystalline waters.

Optimize your sightseeing time with this Amalfi Coast boat cruise that departs directly from the Salerno port. Avoid the hassle and delays of the ferry and set off with a small group of just 12 passengers to skirt the coastline, stopping to swim and snorkel in pristine coves along the way. Enjoy free time in both Amalfi and Positano to visit the sights and shop before returning to Salerno.

Experience both the destructive and productive power of Mt. Vesuvius with this private driving tour that includes stops to visit the ruins of Pompeii and the lush vineyards on the rich volcanic slopes. Enjoy free time to explore the ancient Roman city on your own, followed by a tour of the family-run Cantina del Vesuvius winery and a three-course tasting lunch featuring five Lacryma Christi wines, olive oil, and wine vinegar.

When your cruise ship pulls into port at Salerno, hop into a private minivan driven by a professional chauffeur and head to four pearls of the Amalfi Coast. Discover the charms of Sorrento, Positano, Amalfi and Vietri sul Mare on this private shore excursion, and spend as long as you’d like in each village. Enjoy exquisite cliff-top views of the Mediterranean Sea during this coastal drive in southern Italy as you customize your full-day itinerary. Upgrade your tour to include the services of a personal guide.

Come to visit the area where the eruption compromised the places that are now visited as archaeological areas. With the continuous work of archaeologists new discoveries increasingly enrich the Pompeii heritage. This place still boasts millions of visitors from all over the world who appreciate the well-preserved ruins, the particular architecture of things and the artistic techniques already famous at the time. By taking part in the tour of the Vesuvius Crater, is possible to realize the extraordinary strength of nature and the extent of the damage caused at the time of the eruption in AD 79.

Paestum is one of the most important italian archeological sites. Hear a guided tour that will take you in some of the best preserved ruins, architecture and monuments of the Greek world, such as the Temple of Poseidon (Neptune), the temple of Ceres and the Basilica dating from the 6th Century. In the museum you can admire the Tomb of the Diver, a magnificent example of a Greek painting representing a funeral banquet. The tomb depicts a young man diving into the water is considered one of the greatest archeological discoveries of the 20th century.

Leave the hotel to Paestum, the capital of the buffalo mozzarella cheese. Visit a buffalo mozzarella factory where you will be invited to see the complete process to make the mozzarella. You will have the chance to taste the real mozzarella. After the visit, continue to visit the archaeological site with Private guide: Paestum. Its Doric temples, surpassed even by those of Athens in noble simplicity and good preservation, produces an incomparable effect of majesty and grandeur. The ancient site is set in a grassy field surrounded by gardens and hills. The site is small, but it is very charming. Here you will find the tomb paintings, one of which, the so-called "Tomb of the Diver", is a graceful and expressive naturalistic piece of Greek wall painting in Italy.

Private Tour from Amalfi to enjoy Positano Sorrento and Pompei, During your day tour you have a right time to visit well the town even in Pompeii you can visit the Ruins with a legal tour guide

Make the most of your day on the Amalfi Coast with this private tour that includes pickup in Salerno and hassle-free minivan transportation to the three top towns on the coastline. Avoid the delays and crowds of the bus and ferry and spend more time exploring Amalfi, Positano, and Ravello at your own pace, with free time in each to sightsee, dine, and browse the artisan shops and boutiques.

Poseidonia was founded by the Greeks at the end of the 7th century BC. The name was related to the Greek god Poseidon, protector of the sea. This archaeological area is now one of the best preserved cities from the times of Greek colonization. We will go to discover the evolution of this ancient city from the Greeks to the Romans through the ruins of temples dedicated to Athena, Hera, Apollo and Zeus. In Paestum there is also an incredible National Museum that show us some of the most important artifacts of Greek and Roman times, where is possible to see the painted Tomb of the Diver, a masterpiece of 2500 years ago. Poseidonia/Paestum is a wonderfull cultural heritage protected by the UNESCO. ***The first and the third monday of every month the National Museum is closed***

Herculaneum and Mt. Vesuvius are two of the most fascinating sights in southern Italy, but visiting by bus and train can be time-consuming. With this tour, save hours with a private driver, leaving you time to visit both in one day. Take a deep dive into Roman history with a guided tour of the archaeological ruins at Herculaneum before heading up Mt. Vesuvius to hike the path to the crater’s rim.

Visit the island of Capri with a private guide on this full-day adventure. Once on the island, take a small boat to a sea cave called The Blue Grotto. You will also visit the Gardens of Augustus and the Faraglioni Rocks. After lunch, explore the narrow streets of Capri for some shopping and photos. • Visit the Blue Grotto and Faraglioni Rocks • Private local guide the entire time on Capri Leave from Sorrento, Positano, or Amalfi • Spend time in town and on the water

Fabulous excursion with professional English- speaking driver/guide offers you an unforgettable experience with stops to get pictures and free time to visit the villages of Positano, Amalfi, and Ravello as well. Stress free day tour avoiding to drive on the amalfi coast as the road is very difficult to navigate. Enjoy with an expert driver/guide the romantic Amalfi coast. Get a taste of the Amalfi coast from an insider and gain important information about the history , geography and the culture of the places that you are going to visit. Make the amalfi coast an unforgettable Italian experience.

In our days Pompeii is a UNESCO World Heritage site, one of the most visited sites in Italy and one of the most visited archaeological sites in all the world. The ruins of Pompeii cover about 44 square hectares. And the mount Vesuvius is the only place in the world that gives you the opportunity to visit the top of the volcano that destroyed the town nearly two thousand years ago and yet rendered it eternal. We offer you the perfect combination of both these places on a day tour. *You have to walk up the last 750m steeply uphill. Your guide will pick you up from your hotel or from your cruise ship. After driving to Pompei you will have 2 hours guided tour of the city. You will have a 1-hour break to have lunch, after that you will have a tour of Mount Vesuvius. In the end, the driver will take you back.

Probably the world’s most famous archaeological site, Pompeii needs little introduction. The prosperous market town was destroyed but also perfectly preserved by an eruption of Vesuvius in 79 AD, and since its rediscovery and excavation it has captured the imagination of millions. Our guide will bring this ancient resort town to life and ensure that your get to explore all of its most important treasures. Herculaneum is smaller than Pompeii but was coated in a thick layer of pyroclastic material during the eruption which preserved the ancient city much better. In addition to preserved buildings, skeletons and interior decorations, wooden objects like beds, doors, and roofs have were protected from decay. Herculaneum was a wealthier city than Pompeii, so the glimpse into ancient life is even more luxurious and impressive.

This tour has the very convenient feature of having the pick up from Salerno, a city quite close to the coast. With it you will experience the thrill of traveling the Amalfi Coast and daydreaming looking at the surrounding landscape. You also have some free time to visit Amalfi on your own.

With this tour you will experience Naples, one of the most famous cities in the world. You will have the chance to visit some of the most evocative places. Visiting the city of Naples means, among other things, retracing centuries of history thanks to many ancient and new treasures, good food and breathtaking landscapes. The whole tour will be carried out by private NCC transport. The meeting place will be established after booking and will be the one most convenient for you. The departure can take place from Positano, Amalfi or Ravello. You can decide to buy the tour with or without a dedicated tour guide. The driver will pick you up by luxury car or minivan, the tour will be private. Being the private tour you will have the opportunity to customize it, along the way we can stop to take beautiful photographs.

Visit the island of Capri with a private guide on this full-day adventure. Once on the island, take a small boat to a sea cave called The Blue Grotto. You will also visit the Gardens of Augustus and the Faraglioni Rocks. After lunch, explore the narrow streets of Capri for some shopping and photos.