Pompeii Day Trip from Rome

Embark on a thrilling day trip from Rome to Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius. Hike up the volcano for stunning views, then explore the ancient ruins of Pompeii and learn about its tragic history.

Duration: 13 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • City Wonders - Embark on an unforgettable journey through the heart of Italy with our exclusive day trip to Pompeii from Rome. No visit to Italy is truly complete without unraveling the mysteries of the tragic city of Pompeii, and we’ve crafted the perfect adventure for you.
  • Pompeii Archaeological Park - Say goodbye to the hassle of entrance…
What's Included
  • Round-trip transport from Rome in a private, air-conditioned coach
  • Hike atop Mt. Vesuvius (if Cone Hike option selected)
  • Entry ticket to Mt. Vesuvius national park (if Vesuvius option selected)
  • 3-course lunch at authentic Naples Restaurant (If Vesuvius option selected)
  • English-speaking tour leader for the day
  • Free time in Positano (if…
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Lunch (if Pompei, Amalfi & Positano option selected)
  • Mount Vesuvius visit (if Pompei, Amalfi & Positano option selected)
Additional Information

Embark on an enchanting day trip from Rome to explore the ancient ruins of Pompeii and the majestic Mt. Vesuvius. Delve into the UNESCO-listed wonders of Pompeii with a knowledgeable guide and indulge in a delightful 3-course lunch, all while enjoying breathtaking views of the Bay of Naples. Customize your experience by choosing between an exhilarating…

Location
Piazza del Popolo
At the center of Piazza del Popolo, by the large fountain with the lions and the obelisk. The nearest metro stop is Flaminio (Line A). Our City Wonders coordinators will be wearing blue City Wonders polo shirts or jackets to be easily recognizable at the meeting point.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Eileen_m
Oct 25, 2024
A very organized tour - A very organized tour.. with experienced toru guides and a very carefyl bus driver that took care of the whole group. The time managed in the palces visited is maximed to make the most of it. The places are very beautiful and pompeya extremely interesting. Would highly recommend this tour.
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Andrew_m
Oct 2, 2024
Had an excellent tour... - Had an excellent tour with Alberto, he was knowledgeable and made the tour very fun and interesting. Would definitely recommend doing this while in Rome
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Anna_k
Sep 30, 2024
Our trip from Rome to... - Our trip from Rome to Mount Vesuvius and Pompeii was incredible! Climbing Mount Vesuvius offered stunning views, and exploring Pompeii was a fascinating dive into history. The tour was well-organized, and our guide was knowledgeable, bringing the ancient ruins of Pompeii to life with detailed stories. We covered a lot in one day, and the experience was both educational and memorable. Highly recommend this tour for anyone wanting to see these historic sites!
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Louis_o
Sep 27, 2024
Rome to Pompeii in 12 Hours - The trip was long, but well organized. Our guide was Laura & Johnny was the driver. Laura was very informative and spoke almost incessantly…I was captivated by her enthusiasm & recollections but wondered if she was actually breathing between sentences
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Randy_c
Sep 30, 2024
The bus was on time and... - The bus was on time and our driver Antonio the best. The trip was fun, Pompeii and Vesuvius incredible. One thing though, we could have used more time at both. Instead we stopped after Vesuvius at a lemoncello store for a long sales pitch which we neither wanted nor asked for. Still, a nice, if long, day.
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Jennifer_b
Sep 12, 2024
Easy way to see Pompeii and Vesuvius without dealing with the logistics of going on your own. - Was planning to do this on my own, but glad I had the tour booked as back up, as there were train strikes all day. Organization was pretty good. Everyone checked and double checked you were getting on the right bus. Bus ride was decent and guide was fun and informative Would have preferred to do Pompeii on my own. The guide was friendly enough, but headsets were a pain and Im not a fan of staying groups. Lunch was ok. It's directly en route to Vesuvius and I'm sure the views are great on a clear day. Cone hike was the highlight. You're free to go on your own at your own pace. Enjoy a beverage at the top, cuz it is well earned after a brief, but challenging steep hike. The path switchbacks at first, with space to breathe and admire the view at each turn before the straight ascent around the top. Had an extra stop on the way back for some limoncello tasting. Returned later than expected.
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Gina_m
Oct 6, 2024
Long day, Pompeii, very crowded and rushed, the soup is nice. - The best part was meeting other people. Other than that, it was very crowded and a lot of bus time and quite rushed at Pompeii.
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Nzcr
Sep 28, 2024
Not enough information when making booking - Booked a Pompeii/geologist tour of MT Vesuvious from Rome. Check in was shambilic. Got put into one queue and then when we got to the front got told we were in the wrong queue by the same person. Happened to a few other people too. Reading reviews seems like a thing. The tour itself was okay but in hindsight I wish I had booked a bus trip only and did my own tour of Pompeii. We have read and watched a fair few docos about it and felt I learnt nothing from the tour guide and had less than 2 hours there (out of a 12 hour day). Could easily have spent twice that. Be warned the bus trip up to Mt Vesuvious is not for the faint hearted. Most people loved the trip up the mountain and if that's what you want to do then that's great but for us if we had known that so much time would be spent on a bus climbing up it we would have passed. Plus I had opted for the geologist tour and it was non existant. Infact the tour guide had no idea what it was when I asked about it. It wasn't all bad, I just wish I had had more of an idea of the actual itinerary when I booked as I would have made other choices.
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Catherine_d
Sep 26, 2024
More wasted time than experience time - Travel time to and from Pompeii (3+hrs) is broken up by 30 minutes stops to bathroom/tourist shops. Due to bad weather and cancellation of Vesuvius, we had an additional 30 minute bathroom/ tourist stop at Limoncello factory on our way to Sorrento. 90 minutes free time to walk around town then back on bus to head for lunch before Pompeii. Arrived to lunch just before 3PM. By the time we were served it was after 4:15 before we walked thru the gates in Pompeii and had to be done by 5:30pm so we felt very rushed. Wish the ride down and up had been filled with more information about Pompeii, Vesuvius or anything historical. I have taken this trip before and had a wonderful bus guide full of information so I was disappointed that this ride had virtually none. Although some riders might have appreciated hearing for 30 minutes about the struggles of a Romans daily commute into the city or a how to pay it forward by purchasing a coffee for a future customer or several discussions on how tipping in Italy is not expected but appreciated, we would have preferred to hear more about the history of Italy, its regions, etc. Our tour guide in Pompeii was wonderful, which is the opposite of the last time I looked this exact tour. Last time our guide was more interested in talking to people on our tour about "when he lived in America" so we were very happy with the information we got from our Pompeii guide this time, even though we had a very short time there. Be prepared for a very long day. Leave at 7:30 AM and arrive back at 9:30 PM. So just like our last Pompeii/Vesuvus trip it was a mixed bag. Since you can't pick your guides it's a gamble. Would I do it again with someone who has not been, maybe.
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Edwin_p
Sep 20, 2024
Placed in the wrong tour option!!!! - We were placed in the tour we did not purchase. We purchased the Positano option but was placed in the Mount Vesuvius tour.
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