Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius Day Trip from Rome with Pizza Lunch
Overview
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12 hours
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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 volcano hike or a more leisurely exploration with a geologist.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
IMPORTANT INFORMATION REQUIRED FROM ALL PASSENGERS: You MUST provide all passenger names at the time of booking in order to visit Mount Vesuvius or you may be refused entry.
Please be advised that in the case of events beyond our control, we may need to adjust our itinerary to ensure the safety, quality, and satisfaction of your travel experience.
While our day trips are typically of a fixed duration, external factors may occasionally extend tour times slightly. We appreciate your understanding and planning as we strive to provide you with the best possible experience.
If you have any dietary restrictions, please inform us at the time of booking and remind your guide on the day of your tour.
Children under the age of 18 might be requested to show their ID card at the entrance of the site, so please bring it with you on the tour
From early November to February the Vesuvius isn't accessible and it is replaced with Positano, except for Christmas period (from 26/12/25 until 02/01/26) when Vesuvius is open.
During summer months in rare cases of inclement weather or strikes, the crater of Vesuvius may be closed to visitors, therefore, if this is the case, it is replaced with a visit to Sorrento where you will get free time to explore the city.
The hike up to the crater of Vesuvius requires a good level of general fitness. The walk is uphill at a 14 degree angle and takes roughly 20 minutes.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Round-trip transport from Rome in an air-conditioned coach with unlimited high-speed Wi-Fi on board
3-course lunch at authentic Naples Restaurant
Hike atop Mt. Vesuvius (if Cone Hike option selected)
Entry ticket to Mt. Vesuvius national park
English-speaking tour leader for the day
Entrance ticket to Pompeii Archeological site
Scenic Walking Tour of Vesuvius area with Geologist (If Vesuvius Geologist Walk option selected)
Official, licensed, English-speaking guide in Pompeii
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
What To Expect
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 tickets and lines. Your personal archaeologist will lead you along the ancient streets, unlocking the secrets of Pompeii's preserved homes, baths, food stores, and outdoor theaters. Unlike a museum, here you'll step directly into the heart of ancient life.
Options
Pompei Vesuvius Geologist Walk
Pompei Vesuvius Geologist Walk: Day Trip from Rome to visit the ruins of Pompeii & explore the wonders of the Vesuvius area with an expert Geologist
Duration: 12 hours
Exclusions: This option does not include a hike up to the top of the Mt. Vesuvius and the visit to Positano
Private, air-conditioned coach: Round-trip transport from Rome in a private, air-conditioned coach
Pompei, Vesuvius & Cone Hike
Pompei, Vesuvius & Cone Hike: Day Trip from Rome with an expert guide to explore the ruins of Pompeii & hike up to the top of the Mt. Vesuvius volcano.
Duration: 12 hours
Exclusions: Please note that this option does not include the visit of Positano.
Private, air-conditioned coach: Round-trip transport from Rome in a private, air-conditioned coach
Reviews
6,001 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Nice folks, but wish we had more time at Pompeii
Jason S,
Aug 18, 2025
- Viator
4.00The Vesuvius portion was canceled due to wild fires. I would have rather spent more time at Pompeii than time in Sorrento.. or just a shorter trip if that wasn’t possible. It ended up being a long day, due in part to some traffic on the way back. Pompeii is definitely worth it, even if you’re only able to see a quarter of the site. I’ll want to go back on my own and spend more time there some day. The guide was nice and energetic.
Great time With our tour guide in Pompeii
Michelle D,
Aug 15, 2025
- Viator
5.00I would recommend this tour especially with Angelina who was our tour guide at the begging who got us on the bus with our amazing driver, Danilo aka The Gladiator aka Dan The Man. He drove us to Pompeii and Sorrento so smoothly through the rome and county side streets so well that we enjoy it so well that we feel asleep. Angelina was so sweet and funny and regaling us with funny story and tidbits about Rome and history and lore. Our tour guide, Claudia for Pompeii was great and a trouper taking up around and providing amazing details through the Italian heat wave. She kept up the pace and ingage. We were supposed to go to Mount Vesuvius, but it was closed due to some activity in the mountain, but they company, Angela made up for it by taking us to the town of Sorrento, which was a nice little detour. I went to the lemon cello factory and had a sample and sicken the sites and sounds of the Amalfi coast . After that, Daniel showed it to his amazing driving skills while Angelina continue to keep us entertained with fun tips and history and just general conversation. I would definitely book this company again as they made it easy to travel and enjoy and if you’re short on time and you wanna see more than just the Roman city and venture out a bit, I would highly recommend them. I look forward to my next booking.
A long day, but cool to see Pompeii
Sarah B,
Aug 15, 2025
- Viator
3.00We selected the Pompeii and Vesuvius Hike option, but due to a fire on Vesuvius our group was redirected to the Pompeii and Sorrento option instead. This tour is a really long day: over 13 hours from start to finish. The Pompeii tour itself is only about 90 minutes and we got an hour and 45 minutes in Sorrento. The bus trip involves a few 20 minute stops: two bathroom/bus driver breaks in Cassino and a Limoncello factory/gift shop. I wish we had more time in Pompeii. It isn’t the tour company’s fault that Vesuvius was closed, but it would’ve been better if we could’ve just had a longer Pompeii tour instead of taking an additional long drive further away to Sorrento. The tour guide was good but Pompeii is huge and I feel like we only saw a small portion. Sorrento was cute but with such a short time there, you basically just have time to peruse some shops and eat a snack. The lemon sorbet we had there was amazing though. Be sure to bring lots of water. There are not really opportunities to refill bottles in Pompeii that we saw. The lunch is at a sort of tourist-trap looking place across the street from the Pompeii entrance. The pizza was pretty good. The salad had what appeared to be canned tuna on it, which was unexpected and not disclosed when we were discussing the menu with our guide. If your party is small they seat you with other members of your tour. We enjoyed talking with our fellow travelers at lunch. If I were to go to Pompeii from Rome again I think I would try to book a tour that travelled by train or make my own train arrangements and select a longer Pompeii tour. The bus was fine but the AC struggled to cool it down on the way home and the ride just felt long and somewhat uncomfortable. If you are tall with long legs you may feel cramped. My overall experience was positive because this trip allowed me to see Pompeii from Rome, but I think a tour that focused on traveling to one location instead of trying to do too many different places in one day would have been better.
This was an unforgettable...
Giorgi K,
Aug 15, 2025
- Viator
5.00This was an unforgettable tour! First we visited Pompei Archeological Park. Our guide there Nicola was amazing! Then enjoyed 3-course meal which included absolutely delicious Neapolitan style pizza and a local dessert. Next, we were scheduled to hike Vesuvius, but because of wild fires, hiking trails were closed and so our itinerary was modified - we instead continued to Sorrento. What a spectacular place that was! No regrets whatsoever that we had to skip the hike and enjoy this beautiful coastal town instead. Limoncello tasting in Sorrento was superb followed by about 1 hour and a half leisure time there. All along we were guided by amazing Angela, who told us incredible stories throughout our day and took great card of us! Unforgettable dxperience overall!
Viator was able to salvage the trip, great experience!
Dennis M,
Aug 14, 2025
- Viator
5.00There was a fire and a road closure due to an accident. I was very impressed with the staff of World Tours as well as Viator Support. I was given appropriate refund and still had an amazing trip. Very impressed with Viator
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