Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius Day Trip from Rome with Pizza Lunch
Overview
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12 hours
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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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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
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.
What‘s Included
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)
Mt. Vesuvius National Park entry (if a Vesuvius option is selected)
3-course lunch at an authentic Naples restaurant (if option with lunch is selected)
Official, licensed English-speaking guide in Pompeii
Round-trip transport from Rome in a private, air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi
Gratuities
Hotel pickup/drop-off not included, unless booking the private tour
Options
Small Group Pompeii - 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
Pompeii -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
Private Pompeii - Vesuvius
Private Tour: Skip Pompeii lines with an expert guide, enjoy lunch with bay views and hike Vesuvius’ crater
Private Transportation: Relax with round-trip transport from Rome (hotel pickup and drop off included)
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 Only – Extended Visit
Lunch and Mt: Vesuvius are not included.
Duration: 9 hours
Explore Pompeii with an expert: guide, walking its preserved streets, homes, markets... After the tour, enjoy free time to discover the ancient city
Pompeii - Vesuvius (no Lunch)
Pompeii & Mt. Vesuvius Hike: Explore the Ruins of Pompeii & Enjoy a Scenic Hike to the Crater of Mt. Vesuvius
Duration: 12 hours
Lunch Not Included
Reviews
6,146 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A perfect way to spend our last day in Rome.
Odyssey704069,,Dec 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour to Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius was absolutely unforgettable. We explored the beautiful ruins of Pompeii with a knowledgeable guide, enjoyed a delicious pizza lunch, and were lucky enough to hike up the volcano itself. The views from the summit were incredible—my only wish is that we could have had a bit more time to soak it all in. Overall, an amazing experience that I’d highly recommend to anyone visiting the area.
Great tour!
Tour34259937879,,Nov 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Sarah was a great guide, very knowledgeable and funny! The weather was really bad I wish the organizer rescheduled this tour. But overall it was great!
Exciting and memorable
X3660QHeileenc,,Nov 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00An excellent day. One for the books. Thank you for such a wonderful experience. Especially the lemoncello guy 😆. Was truly exhausted but happy from such a full day. The pizza was excellent on our way to Mt. Visuvius.
Pompaij/Vesuvio trip
Jutsch,,Nov 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Anna, our guide was wonderful. Knowlegeable and with a sense of humor. The busdriver great and we felt quite safe him driving the huge bus through the small streets. Unfortunately it rained quite a bit and Pompaij must be much more enjoyable with sunshine. We were not able to go up Mount Vesuvio due to inclement weather. 😞 Our guide tried to compensate and brought us to Sorento, a pretty town, where we had about an hour to walk around. I think a better choice would have been a short drive down the Amalfi Coast. However, under.the circumstances it was an overall nice experience.
The tour guide, Anna, was...
Jeremy T,,Nov 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The tour guide, Anna, was incredible. The weather was bad, (hail and rain all day) but we made the best of it!
Great tour
Joseph S,,Nov 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00What an experience!!! Pompeii alone was worth it. The pizza is fantastic. The driver Fantastic. The guides Fantastic. book this tour you won’t be disappointed!
Such a great experience
V3273KQ ,,Nov 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Everything was so organised, even though we had some timing problems, because our lunch in the restaurant lasted too long and we were at risk of not going on top of Vesuvius. However, our driver - Marchello (if i remember his name right, sorry) - did his job top-notch! Special thanks to our guide - Sarah! She is charming, adorable and with a great sense of humour! She told us lots of interesting stuff and vital tips for our further exploration of Rome. It was such a pleasure to listen to her and be guided by her through the whole excursion. Marchello and Sarah made my day in Pompei even better than I thought it would be. I would really like to see Sarah as my guide next time! Thank a lot!
Fabulous
Brett M,,Nov 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Fantastic trip. Everything was as stated. We had perfect weather. Would like more time on Vesuvius. Would do again.
Worth It
Lyn B,,Nov 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Pompey and Vesuvius are a must see. The lunch is fantastic. The ride is long but the guide balanced the time with helpful information and time of quiet. It was worth the time and money.
Great Option to see both in a single day trip
Michael P,,Nov 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00A great option to see both Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius from Rome in a single long day returning to Rome by dinner time. You may have a more relaxed time at both attractions if you plan an entire day for each with different tours so that you have time explore more after the tour and to take your time climbing up Mount Vesuvius because it is a bit challenging and you may not want to be rushed as it is very steep. I didnt even try to go all the way because I could tell I would need more than the allowed time being a little older and slower walking. My son was very glad we did it and he made it to the top with someone from Ukraine that was on the tour with us. They did use headsets during the Pompeii portion of the tour which made it easy to hear even though there were about 15 or so of us in our group. Angela was an excellent guide and very informative and watchful recovering someone who got lost in Pompeii from our group. A smaller group tour with a longer duration separating these two parts (Mount Vesuvius and Pompeii) would be nice if you have the time. Otherwise, this is a wonderful tour.
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