Pompeii Day Tours from Rome

Planning Your Pompeii Day Tour

Given the rich historical significance of Pompeii, planning your visit effectively can ensure a fulfilling and enjoyable experience. This guide helps you select the right tour, understand the travel options, and know what essentials to bring.

Choose the best Pompeii day tour from Rome

Rome: Pompeii, Amalfi Coast, and Sorrento Day Trip

4.5

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Travel in time by going from modern Rome to Ancient Rome with a day trip to Pompeii that will also take you to the beautiful and scenic Amalfi Coast, with a visit to Sorrento and a traditional and world-renown Limoncello tasting.

Includes

  • Skip-the-line access and guided tour to Pompeii
  • Visit to Sorrento with a Limoncello tasting
  • Round-trip transportation from and to Rome
  • Free cancellation

Best price:

€99

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Rome: Pompeii Day Trip with Mount Vesuvius or Positano Option

4.6

5600+ reviews

With this modular experience, you will be able to visit Pompeii with a professional guide and then pick from a variety of options, including a hike to the top of Mount Vesuvius, a trip to Herculaneum, or some free time in Positano, in the Amalfi Coast. Some of these option may also include the lunch.

Includes

  • Entry tickets to Pompeii with a professional guide
  • Several different itinerary options
  • Pick-up and drop-off from Rome
  • Free cancellation

Best price:

€114

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Rome: Pompeii, Amalfi Coast and Positano Day Trip

4.5

3900+ reviews

This tour will take you to the UNESCO World Heritage site of Pompeii, and then will let you relax while admiring the breathtaking scenery of the Amalfi Coast, with a stop in Positano, all in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle.

Includes

  • Round-trip transportation from Rome and skip-the-line access
  • Tour of Pompeii and free time in Positano
  • Free cancellation available on purchase

Best price:

€114

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Nearby Attractions

Mount Vesuvius

Mount Vesuvius is a famous active volcano near Naples, Italy, known for its catastrophic eruption in 79 AD that buried Pompeii and Herculaneum. It remains a significant geological landmark and popular tourist attraction.

Amalfi Coast

The Amalfi Coast is a stunning stretch of coastline in southern Italy, renowned for its picturesque cliffs, charming towns, and vibrant blue sea. It's a UNESCO World Heritage site and a favorite destination for travelers worldwide.

Herculaneum

Herculaneum is an ancient Roman town near Naples, Italy, buried by Mount Vesuvius's eruption in 79 AD. Unlike Pompeii, it was preserved under volcanic mud, offering a unique glimpse into Roman life.

Plan your visit to Pompeii

Opening hours

Pompeii opening hours are seasonal.

Summer (April to Oct.): 9 AM to 7 PM

Winter (Nov. to Mar.): 9 AM to 5 PM

The last entrance to Pompeii is 90 minutes before closing time.

Visit duration

A quick visit of the most important spots lasts about 2 hours, but it can take up to a full day to visit the site thoroughly.

Location

Pompei is located at 80045, Pompei, Metropolitan City of Naples.

Google Map Directions

Entrance

There are three entrances to Pompeii. Porta Marina is the main entrance, Piazza Esedra is closest to the Antiquarium and Piazza Anfiteatro is recommended for people with disabilities or movement impairments.

Porta Marina and Piazza Esedra are close to the stop Pompei Villa dei Misteri on the Circumvesuviana line, connecting Naples and Sorrento.

The entrance from Piazza Anfiteatro is the furthest from the main entrance, and the closest train stop is Pompei Santuario on the Circumesuviana from Naples to Poggiomarino.

Food

Visitors are allowed to bring food in the Archaeological Park, but it is forbidden to eat outside specific picnic areas. There are also a few bars and restaurants both inside the site and near the entrances. The city centre is near the exit of Piazzale Anfiteatro, and there you will be able to find restaurants and pizzerias with a lot of local dishes.

Services

Near every entrance there are facilities available to store large bags and items, such as suitcases and strollers, which are not allowed on-site. At the entrance of Porta Marina and Piazza Anfiteatro there are also bookshops where you will be able to find souvenirs and memorabilia.

Restrooms are located both inside the site and at the different entrances, but you will be able to find everything easily by consulting the official map.

Pompeii is a short ride away from the many interesting and fascinating things to do in Naples.

But, if you want to keep exploring outside the city, you can take a panoramic trip to the top of Mount Vesuvius and take in the breathtaking views of the Gulf of Naples.

To delve deeper into the archaeology and see the other city that was destroyed by the eruption of the Vesuvius, you can go to Herculaneum and get lost in time in its ruins.

For a more relaxing endeavor, why not discover the beautiful and scenic Amalfi Coast? There are plenty of tours that will take you to this slice of Italian paradise and help you discover all the nooks and crannies that give it its charm.

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