Pompeii from Rome with Optional Mt. Vesuvius & Pizza Lunch

Overview

Available languages

English

Spanish

12 hours

Mobile ticket

This customizable experience lets you explore Pompeii your way. Choose the Extended Pompeii Tour for a deeper dive into the ruins, or upgrade to include Mt. Vesuvius with your choice of a crater hike or a relaxed geologist-guided walk. Enjoy the flexibility of group, semi-private, or private touring, plus the option to add a delicious 3-course Italian lunch overlooking the Bay of Naples.

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

If you select the Private Tour option, please ensure to add your accommodation details in the "Special Requirements" field on the check-out page

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.

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.

Admission Not Applicable

Archaeological Park of Pompeii

Skip the lines and dive straight into Pompeii! Your personal archaeologist will guide you through ancient streets, homes, baths, shops, and theaters—bringing this once-vibrant city vividly back to life.

2 hours • Admission Included

What‘s Included

3-course lunch at an authentic Neapolitan restaurant (if option with lunch is selected)

Skip-the-line entrance ticket to the Pompeii Archaeological Site

Scenic geologist-guided walk in the Vesuvius area (if Geologist option selected)

Crater Hike with an English-speaking tour leader (if Hike option selected)

Vesuvius National Park entry-valued at 10€ pp; 1.68€ reservation fee (if Vesuvius option selected)

Round-trip transport from Rome in a private, air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi

Official licensed English-speaking guide for a 2-hour tour in Pompeii

Gratuities

Hotel pickup/drop-off not included, unless booking the private tour

Cancellation Policy

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

Options

Private Pompei & Vesuvius [ES]

Private Tour: Skip Pompeii lines with an Spanish expert guide, enjoy lunch with bay views and hike Vesuvius' crater With Hotel Pickup & Drop off: Depart Rome in private, air-conditioned transportation with a Spanish-speaking driver for a smooth journey to southern Italy

Pompei & Vesuvius Crater Hike

Explore Pompeii’s Ruins: with an expert guide & hike up to the top of the Mt. Vesuvius volcano for stunning views of the coast. Lunch included Duration: 12 hours

Small Group Pompei & Vesuvius

Small Group Tour: up to 8 guests, offering an intimate experience. Duration: 11 hours Explore Pompeii’s ruins: with an archaeologist guide, enjoy lunch with bay views, and hike Mt. Vesuvius’ crater for stunning coastal panoramas

Pompei Vesuvius Geologist Walk

Skip the lines at Pompeii: and explore its ruins with an expert guide, then head to Mt. Vesuvius for a scenic guided walk led by a geologist. Duration: 12 hours This option does not include: Hike up to the top of the Mt. Vesuvius Lunch included

Pompeii (without Vesuvius)

Pompeii’s new excavation: Walk Pompeii’s ancient streets and newly uncovered areas with a guide, then explore more at your own pace. Please note : Lunch and Mt Vesuvius are not included in this option Duration: 9 hours

Private Pompei & Vesuvius [EN]

Private Tour: Skip Pompeii lines with an English expert guide, enjoy lunch with bay views and hike Vesuvius’ crater With Hotel Pickup & Drop off: Depart Rome in private, air-conditioned transportation with a English-speaking driver for a smooth journey to southern Italy

Reviews

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Take this trip ! We loved Patricia💚
scottholly505,May 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We absolutely loved this tour . it was just the right size tour of about 40 people on a smallish bus. Patricia was our guide from city wonders and we did Pompeii highlights divided into two groups of 20 which was just right . Next we drove to a beautiful restaurant on Vesuvius for pizza and pasta , and afterwards hiked Vesuvius. It was a great day! Patricia was awesome!,,,, and Luka was our bus driver , he did a masterful job on small mountain roads.. . They did an amazing job of giving folks a beautiful day . We even had a medical emergency in our tour group and it didn’t ruin the trip.. They provided an ambulance when the person was unwell., spoke Italian with the medics, kept in close touch w hospital and had someone local who spoke English go pick them up at the hospital so they could rejoin the group to go back to Rome at the end of the day! It was pretty phenomenal service for those folks —-and the rest of us had a great time too! Take this tour!
Fantastic tour
Sharon P,May 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We absolutely loved this tour! Patricia (?) was fabulous and our driver Lucca (?) was wonderful as well.
Excellent tour of an empty city
X4141DBmikes,May 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
Getting to Pompeii from Rome and back was very smooth - easy meeting point, organized guides, and an excellent driver. Local guide on-site was very informative. The only downside we experienced was the city was emptied of all of the casts of people that we saw last time we visited. We brought our older teens from half a world away and were disappointed by that - as were several in our group. Because by the time I asked, the guide said “they are too far away from where we are and you’ll never make it back to the bus in time.” The guide could have worked that in if she chose to prioritize it - or even ask the group. But we left only seeing the one cast in the museum. But what the guide DID show us was very interesting and she was obviously very knowledgeable.
Anna-Pompei/Italy Aficionado
gloverf2020,May 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Anna was an excellent travel representative throughout our trip to Pompeii. She was very knowledgeable about the history of Rome, Pompeii, and the surrounding areas of Italy, and she shared information in a way that was both interesting and entertaining. Anna was also funny, engaging, and wonderful to listen to during the bus ride and throughout the experience. She made the trip enjoyable from start to finish and helped make the whole experience much more memorable. We truly appreciated her enthusiasm, professionalism, and knowledge. Highly recommended! The Funderburks
Mid
Steve B,May 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00
Felt rushed as we moved between areas quickly.. The audio earpiece I was given didn't work. So, I couldn't hear the guide and didn't learn much.
An Excellent Day! 🤩
397jayneb,May 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The trip was fantastic. Everything went to time. The guide Chiara was excellent. Her knowledge and organisation was brilliant start to finish. The guide Victoria in Pompeii was also knowledgeable and gave a great tour. Lunch was far better than expected with three courses including water for the table and a whole Margarita pizza each! We even stopped on the way down from Vesuvius for a limoncello tasting at a local lemon farm which was a lovely touch to end a well worth it day. City of Wonders five stars 🤩
Long day, but that’s what we signed up for
Kim R,May 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00
Every part of this trip was well organized and pieced together professionally. Anna, who ran the tour was very knowledgeable. Bus driver got us there and back in one piece. Hike up Mt Vesuvius was steeper than you might think (and I’m from the Rocky Mountain region). Be prepared for the lemon stand sales pitch. Pizza lunch was good. Did not like the independent Pompeii tour guide. Very rushed and hard to understand. The group was large, so not always able to see what she was describing because she was so far ahead.
Long day, but that’s what we signed up for.
Kim R,May 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
Every part of the trip was well organized. Anna was a pro and was so knowledgeable. Only thing I’d knock down was the independent tour guide at Pompeii. She was very rushed and hard to understand.
Fun day trip!
560JasonB,May 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Chiara was friendly, informative and made the tour a joy! All in all we had an amazing time
Great Experience
dawnp763,May 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
Overall, experience was great. Anna was a great leader, kept us on track and highly organized. My only suggestion would be to do a better job of leaving on time to allow more time for the hike. It was a hard hike to do in a shorter period of time. Our Pompeii guide could have provided a better experience as well but overall a 4 out of 5.