Explore the ruins of ancient Pompeii on a daily group excursion from Rome. Discover many of the well-preserved buildings at the incredible archaeological site that was covered by volcanic ash when Vesuvius erupted in 79 AD.

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Free cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
Covid-19 precautions: Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
Mobile ticketing: Use your phone or print your voucher
Duration 9 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
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Live tour guide: Italian, English, French, Spanish

Highlights

Explore one of the world’s most popular archeological sites
See buildings and streets that were preserved by volcanic ash
Enjoy pick up and drop off in Rome in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle

Full description

After being picked up from Rome, drive for approximately 3 hours to the Pompeii archaeological site. A 15-minute stop for a quick break on the road will be granted. Head to Pompeii where a professional guide will take you on a 2-hour group tour exploring one of the world's most engrossing archaeological experiences: a historical city covered by volcanic dust from Mt. Vesuvius in AD 79. Your guide will show you fascinating places such as The Forum, Thermal Baths, and Lupanare. After the visit, you will be taken to a restaurant to enjoy a pizza lunch accompanied by a drink and time to relax before heading back to Rome. Return to Rome by around 5:30 PM depending on traffic conditions. Please note: the archaeologic site in Pompeii is closed on the December 25 and on the 1st of January every year

Includes

Pickup and drop-off from a designated meeting point
Transport by shared air-conditioned vehicle
Narration by a professional guide
Entry ticket
Skip-the line entrance to Pompeii
Lunch of pizza and a drink

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities (optional)

Not suitable for

People with mobility impairments

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

Traveler requirements

You are required to bring and wear a mask
All participants who are over 12 years old must present one of the following: proof of full vaccination, proof of first vaccination administered at least 15 days ago, proof of a Covid-19 infection in the past 6 months, or a negative test taken no more than 48 hours before the activity starts

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Meeting point

Outside the blue line B metro station CASTRO PRETORIO in Rome Meeting point can be easily reached with the blue metro (line B) from Rome TERMINI and other places in Rome. The driver will be outside the metro station CASTRO PRETORIO holding a sign with the lead traveller's name on it.

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Important information

Not allowed

Luggage or large bags

Know before you go

Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair
Minimum numbers apply - there is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.3 /5

based on 26 reviews

Review summary

Guide
4.4/5
Transportation
4.4/5
Value for money
3.9/5
Safety
4/5

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A great tour guide and interesting stories of life and the tragic volcanic deaths in Pompeii. It is a long drive to and from - 2 to 2.5 hrs each way - so be ready for that. You meet the tour guide at the site. So it is a quiet ride with just the driver who does not speak at all to and from the site.

June 21, 2021

Pompeii is simply a must for anyone interested in the ancient Romans and history. The tour was great. Unfortunately in my opinion after a little bit of time. In the end, you should have some free time. We had a 3 hour drive from Rome and were only 2 hours in Pompeii. It could have been a little more (especially the amphitheater). Lunch was included. Great.

March 2, 2020

Traveler was decent enough, despite minor mistakes in interpretation of ancient texts and words, helpful and accessible. However, what I didn’t like was the way she insisted on following her everywhere without allowing to venture around on our own. She said that we shouldn’t go ahead of her as she doesn’t like it and no tourism should move ahead of a tour guide. Also, the speech was a bit disgraceful to Americans in a way that she talked to them like they were toddlers and couldn’t comprehend nothing. Also another note, if they say you have booked they are not a lot of people in the same group, the company will come to pick you up with a car instead of a bus as stated. This can be inconvenient for passengers due to lack of space although I can understand why they wouldn’t want to spend fuel on a big vehicle for such a small tourist group.

November 8, 2019

From Rome: Pompeii All-Inclusive Tour with Live Guide

From Rome: Pompeii All-Inclusive Tour with Live Guide

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