The 15 Best Pompeii Day Trips from Rome

1.Pompeii, Amalfi Coast, and Sorrento Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 7,031 reviews · 12 - 13 hours · from $79Our pick

Join a 12 to 13-hour coach trip from Rome to Pompeii, Sorrento, and the Amalfi Coast. An archaeologist leads the Pompeii visit, while a tour leader such as Natascia, Marius, or Laura handles the day. Expect scenic roads, free time in Sorrento, and a limoncello tasting.

“My partner and I went on this trip yesterday. We had Laura as our guide and we cannot express enough how fantastic she was. The details on different things she gave on the trip down to Pompeii, as well as throughout was very informative with little bits of humour! Very clear directions on meeting points and timings. Our driver Gianni is a pro. He navigated some pretty tight looking spots with ease. Once at Pompeii we met with our guide for the site - Lilia. Again, information was amazing, really knew what she was talking about. Limoncello tasting was brilliant. On our way back, we got stuck in standstill traffic…”

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2.Pompeii, Amalfi Coast and Positano Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 6,620 reviews · 12 - 13 hours · from $99

Leave Rome by air-conditioned coach for a guided Pompeii visit, then follow the Amalfi Coast to Positano. Guides such as Sabina, Errica, Heather, and Jonathan have earned praise for clear explanations and humor. Expect a long day, winding roads, plenty of walking, and about two hours of free time in Positano.

“An amazing day with a fabulous guide, Errica. Pompeii was an amazing experience, well worth the visit. Although a lot of the shops were closed in Positano because it was a winter tour. it was still a fascinating place to visit. The coach driver was very skilful negotiating the winding roads. Overall a wonderful day, well organised and well paced. A great way to see Pompeii and Positano.”

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3.Pompeii, Amalfi Coast and Positano Day Trip from Rome

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6,250 reviews · 13 hours (approx.) · from $101

Travel by air-conditioned coach from Rome to Pompeii and Positano in one long day. Explore Pompeii with a local guide, then follow the Amalfi Coast and enjoy free time in Positano. Guides such as Flavio, Natasha, and Enrica are praised for keeping the ride informative and organized.

“I researched Pompei way back in high school over 50 years ago. It was fascinating then and more so now: seeing homes, decor, roads, waste management, restaurants, cart wheel damage to the streets, cats wandering freely begging for a scratch or pat, artisan water available by tap at one location, and picture vantage points...I still love post cards - unless I reverse the lens and put myself in the picture. NO WHEELCHAIRS AT ALL...be prepared to sit while companions do the walking at Pompei. The museum held many more wonders...jewelry, an entombed family, a dog...so, so sad, yet beauty of their last moments...kudos to the man who discovered a way…”

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4.Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius Day Trip from Rome with Pizza Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6,151 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $90

Spend about 12 hours traveling from central Rome to Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius by air-conditioned coach. An official Pompeii guide covers the ruins, then you can add a three-course pizza lunch and choose a crater hike or geologist-led walk. Guides such as Julia, Angela, and Valentina have earned high marks.

“It's a long day! We met at 7.15am and arrived back 13 hours later. Our Pompeii guide was very good and the audio sets meant that you could hear easily. It's a fascinating visit, very worthwhile. The pizza lunch was 3 courses and very good in a pleasant location. Vesuvius was, well, Vesuvius. The geological hike (supposedly quite easy) was in fact 1.5 hours and if your age or mobility hinders you, you can't keep up. 5 people dropped out, including me. My adult son was fine but said there wasn't much that was new to learn. I would've preferred more time at Pompeii instead.”

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5.Pompeii Day Trip with Optional Vesuvius and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 5,067 reviews · 9 - 12 hours · from $88

Travel from Rome by air-conditioned coach to Pompeii, where an archaeologist guide explains homes, baths, shops, and theaters. Add a Neapolitan lunch and Mount Vesuvius, choosing a crater hike or a gentler geologist-led walk. Guides may include Enrico, Anna, Valentina, or Luigi.

“It was tremendous trip and experience. Anna the guide was amazing, so knowledgeable and Luca, the driver first class.”

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6.Pompeii Tour & Amalfi Coast Day Trip from Rome

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,932 reviews · 13 hours (approx.) · from $240

Spend about 13 hours traveling from Rome to Pompeii and the Amalfi Coast. An archaeologist leads the Pompeii visit, followed by free time in Positano from April to October or Sorrento in winter. Expect a long day, striking views, and limited time at each stop.

“Such an incredible day with great history and such beauty on the coast. Ideally more time in Sorrento would have been better but difficult with the distance from Roma.”

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7.Private Pompeii, Positano & Amalfi coast Tour from Rome

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,888 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $1,071

Leave Rome by private Mercedes sedan or minivan, tour Pompeii with an expert local guide such as Ciro, then enjoy free time in Positano and scenic Amalfi Coast stops. Hotel pickup, transport, and Pompeii admission are included, while lunch is at your own expense.

“Pompeii guide was great & very knowledgeable. Unfortunately we missed out on the lunch due to others cancelling so not enough people. Pick-up was hassle free & our car driver was great.”

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8.Rome to Pompeii Guided Tour with Wine & Lunch by High Speed Train

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,379 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $239Top rated

Meet your tour representative at Rome Termini, take the high-speed train to Naples, and continue by air-conditioned coach to Pompeii. An archaeologist guide leads the ruins tour, followed by four to six wine tastings, antipasti, pasta, and dessert at a Mount Vesuvius winery. Guides may include Ida, Vincenzo, Federica, or Antonio.

“Well organised tour. The express train is a comfy way to get to Naples, then hop into a minibus for the short 20 minute drive to Pompeii. The guide gave a lot insight into the history and was an archaeologist herself.”

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9.Day Trip to Pompeii with Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,161 reviews · from $111

Travel from Rome to Sorrento and Pompeii by air-conditioned coach. Enjoy an authentic limoncello tasting, two hours of free time in Sorrento, and skip-the-line Pompeii entry with a guide or multilingual audioguide. Guides such as Sasha, Marco, and Julianne are praised for lively storytelling.

“The entire day was very well planned, our guide on the coach was very knowledgable (Gabriel), our guide at Pompeii was great, he was funny and made it very entertaining.”

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10.Sorrento & Pompeii Day Trip with Guide or Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,131 reviews · from $107

Travel from Rome to Sorrento for coastal views, free time, and a limoncello tasting, then visit Pompeii with skip the line entry. Choose a Pompeii archaeologist guide or explore independently. Guides such as Mara, Angelo, and Gabriele are praised for clear explanations and warm service.

“A great day out from Rome. Easy to get to the pick up spot and then everything was taken care of. Perhaps we hadn't read the listing well enough but we didn't realise how much was included. The bus tour of Naples was great, and the stop for lunch was exactly what we needed, especially with two kids in tow. Then the tour of Pompeii itself, with a supremely knowledgeable guide. He packed in all the key features, and had kept up to date with all the latest research at the site too. The trip back was easy in the coach and it left us enough time to enjoy the…”

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11.Pompeii and Naples Day Trip with Pompeii Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,074 reviews · 13 hours · from $98

Travel from Rome by air-conditioned coach to Pompeii and Naples. Choose entry only, an audio guide, or a two-hour guided visit. You will have about two hours in Pompeii and 2.5 hours in Naples, with help from tour leaders such as Nicola, Sarah, or Lydia.

“Nicola and Marco (bus driver) were the best. I'm impresed! Thank you - see you next excursion. Mariusz”

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12.Pompeii with Expert Guide & Amalfi Coast Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 868 reviews · from $146

Ride from central Rome to Pompeii and the Amalfi Coast in an air-conditioned bus. An archaeologist guide leads you through Pompeii’s homes, baths, shops, and plaster casts, while a tour leader such as Chiara, Cosimo, or Roberta handles the day. Free time follows in Positano, Amalfi, or Sorrento.

“This tour was amazing, everything ran smoothly! Our guide Roberta made the entire trip enjoyable! She was very knowledgeable, funny, and gave us plenty of recommendations for places to eat and things to do in Italy. The tour of Pompeii was very interesting and our tour guide there was also fantastic! Francesco’s passion for the history of Pompeii made the experience fun and memorable. It was easy to follow along with the headphones provided and we were able to learn a lot during our time there. Our driver got us to our destinations safely and on time. The trip to the Amalfi coast was unforgettable and we had enough time…”

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13.Sorrento & Pompeii Guided Day Trip from Rome with Optional Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 598 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $115

Travel by air-conditioned coach from Rome to Sorrento and Pompeii. Enjoy coastal views, a limoncello tasting, free time in Sorrento, and a guided Pompeii visit with an archaeologist and headset. Guides such as Sasha, Fabiano, Francesca, and Micaela have earned especially warm praise.

“The French and English groups were on the same bus, so the guide repeated the same things in both languages. There wasn't enough time for Sorrento and Pompeii. Especially for Pompeii. Pompeii is quite big and I think we saw very little there. This trip should last at least a couple of hours longer. It's a little too obvious that they don't really care whether you have a good experience or not. They just do their job and and overall it was OK.”

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14.3 Days in Sorrento, Capri & Pompeii: la Dolce Vita

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 595 reviews · 3 days (approx.) · from $1,018

Travel from Rome to Sorrento for two nights in a 4-star hotel, visit Capri and the Blue Grotto from April through October, then explore Pompeii with a professional guide before returning to Rome. Guides such as Sasha and Alex may lead different sections of the trip.

“The tour ran very smoothly from the time they picked us up until we switched buses in Pompei. It was a little confusing at that transition, but it all worked out and everything else went well. My husband and I enjoyed the trip.”

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15.Pompeii Tour with Wine and Lunch by High Speed Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 485 reviews · from $239

Travel from Rome Termini to Pompeii with guides such as Antonio, Felicia, Vincenzo, or Ida, depending on the date. Tour the ruins for 2.5 hours, then taste four Vesuvian wines over a generous farm-to-table lunch at a nearby vineyard.

“Everyone was extremely polite, informative and with a positive attitude. Transportation went like clockwork, no snafu’s. Return trip everyone was happy, talking & laughing after delicious lunch & wine tasting. Still extremely hot/humid in S. Italy. Make sure to take water.”

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