Pompeii Ruins Exploration from Rome

Explore the ruins of Pompeii, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, at your own pace. Discover the history of this ancient city destroyed by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. Book your tour now!

Duration: 12 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Pompeii Archaeological Park - This article is about the Italian city. For the Roman ruins, see Pompeii
What's Included
  • Skip-the-Line entrance ticket to Pompeii
  • Extended exploration time at Pompeii (starting from November)
  • Panoramic coach passing through Naples (until the end of October)
  • English-speaking Tour Leader
  • Roundtrip air-conditioned coach transportation from Rome
What's Not Included
  • Meals and beverages
  • Guide or guided explanation of the site
  • Hotel transportation in Rome
Additional Information

Embark on a captivating day trip from Rome to Pompeii, where history comes alive amidst ancient ruins preserved by Mount Vesuvius. Your adventure will begin with a scenic drive through the Roman countryside, offering glimpses of the Mediterranean and Mount Vesuvius. Until the end of October, you will enjoy panoramic views from Naples before heading to Pompeii and skipping the lines at the Pompeii site for your self-guided tour exploring streets, temples, and homes frozen in time. Return to Rome in the evening, enriched by a day steeped in history. Starting in November, delve deeper into Pompeii’s captivating archaeological site with extended exploration time before returning directly to Rome, as the panoramic bus route through Naples will be replaced with a longer time allowed in the archaeological site!

  • To the French and German speakers: Please note that a minimum of 10 participants is required to confirm this tour in your language. If this minimum is not met, the tour will be conducted in English. Kindly contact our reservations team to confirm the language option for your tour within 24 hours before departure.
  • Suitable for all ages; an adult must accompany children
  • Upgrade to guided tour options available
  • Free cloakroom available for large items like backpacks and luggage (30x30x15cm)
  • Activity not suitable for wheelchair users, guests with mobility issues, or heart conditions
  • From November, extended time in Pompeii
  • Panoramic bus route through Naples until October
Location
Viale Luigi Einaudi
Meeting point: Santa Maria degli Angeli e dei Martiri Church (Metro A Line, Repubblica stop or Metro B Line, Termini stop) - no later than 15 minutes before the start of your tour (please look for the I Love Rome logo carried by our staff).
Cancellation Policy

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

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Katie_g
Oct 3, 2024
Day trip to Pompeii - This day trip to pompeii is a must do for anyone interested in history. Our guide was very helpful and informative. Really enjoyed my time exploring the ruins and the quick visit in Naples. Would recommend as a tour.
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Dream08092676415
Sep 8, 2024
Bus tour to Pompeii from Rome - Excellent tour. Well-organized and great and clear info by our tour leader Samuele. My husband and I enjoyed the 4 hours we had to self-explore Pompeii archeological park. A note about the bus: it was very comfortable with enough legroom for my 6 ft 3 (193 cm) husband). Booking was easy and confirmation came through fast. I also ended up contacting Gray Line Rome with a question, and received a prompt response from Gian Marco. Excellent experience.
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Stewart_m
Aug 21, 2024
Pompeii with ease - Very friendly guide. When there was a problem-the coach had to be changed- it was done quickly and they compensated us with free coffee and croiss
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Tasneemc2024
Aug 10, 2024
Pompeii bus tour - We took the bus tour via Naples and then onto Pompeii. I went with 2 under 10s. The coach trip is 3 hours (not including a 25 min pit srop) to Naples and then another 20 mins to Pompeii. We got to Pompeii at approx 12.15pm. Had a quick bite to eat before entering the site. We had to meet the tour guide at 3.45pm. I wad anxious this wouldn't be enough time to explore but we managed to see many things such as the amphitheatre and Casa de Aguila (not spelt correctly). There is no shade so with younger kids this was actually enough time. To fully explore the site I would suggest 2 days. I was going to get a tour guide inside the site but none were available and they wouldn't very charged €150. I just used the map!
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Raul_g
Jul 30, 2024
Pompeii was amazing. Our... - Pompeii was amazing. Our tour guide Enrico was amazing! He pointed out some interesting points of interest during our bus drive. He was very helpful in ensuring we had a great visit.
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Linda_j
Jul 22, 2024
Loved Popmpeii - Great tour and friendly guides. This was definitely a great way to tour Pompeii for a day. Our guides provided great details of the areas we passed and our driver was great too.
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Michael_t
Sep 27, 2024
Bus itinerary. Review I wish I could've read. - Bring long usb charging cords, there are ports available. Our particular bus even had wifi. I wish I had brought a sweater for the bus ride there. You can't eat on the bus. They have water for sale for 1 €. 0730 left Stopped at restrooms /Cafe from 0900-0930 Driving thru city of Naples. Guide spoke entire time driving on history of Naples. 1120 Stopped by naples coast line to take photos for 5 min. 1210 Dropped off everyone exploring on their own at with our tickets. (Other group of tourist stayed on to go to an hour pizza lunch, stop at a shell/jewelry factory, then Pompeii with a guided tour after) You can leave items you don't want to take with you into the ruins on the bus. We were able to explore for almost 4 hours if doing it on your own. Rent audio guides at Pompeii for 10 € each. Lots of missing audio. But it has a great map GPS feature that you need. Google maps Will not work inside. And you need to leave an ID as collateral. Get a map! Before you enter, it looks like a security guard desk, next to official gift shop. A few restaurants/fast-food vendors at entrance. Water fountains around inside ruins available to refill water bottles. Bargain with vendors outside ruin entrance. I purchased a Pompeii reconstructed book (20 €) outside at vendors and wish I had it before I went inside. 1600 Met tour guide 1630 left Pompeii 1755 stopped at same bar for bathrooms & snacks. 1810 left 1945 arrive back.
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Jeffrey_d
Sep 18, 2024
The structures of Pompeii - Our first memory is of arriving in the tourist square and getting a glimpse of the imposing walls of the ruins. Taking a guided tour is a must, whether booked beforehand or at the site. The guides are obviously knowledgable but we were disappointed I the lack of information about the missing contents of the structures. Photographs and written information would have been very helpful. Overall the experience was positive!
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Voyager26543945181
Aug 26, 2024
Long but great day out. - This was a great day with lots of fantastic views. Was a very long day and lots of walking and very hot but well worth it. Our guide was excellent and kept us informed.
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Beterraba20
Sep 19, 2024
Medium - Negatives: 2 hours late on arrival in Rome, being that we were 2 hours waiting in the bus standing waiting for another group that came from Sorrento, when they could have delayed the time of departure from Pompeii and one person had benefited at least another 1 hour; no ebook about Pompeii (I already had other experiences that did not have a Guide and that the agencies sent an e-book for a person to fit in). Positive points: organized public transport and skip the line ticket to Pompeii.
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