Pompeii Full Day Tour from Rome

Visit the archaeological site and Naples Archaeological museum with an expert guide

$1,470 and up

Private

N/A

Small group

Tour Details

About the Tour

Category: History, Excursions and Day Trips
Duration: 8 hours
Location: Rome

Photos & Highlights

Explores ancient roads, private homes, shops and other structures that illustrate what everyday life was like in Pompeii
Includes a private car service during the duration of the tour
Naples Archaeological Museum and Pompeii Archaeological Site

Tour Description

Buried in ash when nearby Mt. Vesuvius volcano exploded in 79 A.D., the wonderfully preserved ancient Roman city of Pompeii ranks as one of the most important archaeological sites in the world. In this Pompeii tour, a full day trip from Rome, we'll join a local archaeologist or classical historian for an in-depth tour of Pompeii, coupled with a visit to the Naples Archaeological Museum, where many of the artifacts from Pompeii have been stored.

Sites Visited

Pompeii Archaeological Park
Naples
Naples Archaeological Museum

Included

8 hours with a PhD or MA-level archaeologist or classical historian
Car service during the duration of the tour
Tickets into Pompeii Archaeological Park

Itinerary Details

We'll begin with a first class train ride from Rome to Naples, the easiest and fastest way to travel the majority of the distance. Once in Naples, we'll met our guide, hop in a private car, and be whisked to the archaeological site of Pompeii, where our day truly begins.

Upon arriving Pompeii, we will spend about 3 hours exploring the site, walking the ancient roads, stepping into private homes frozen in time, and spending time in the shops, baths, and theaters where Romans lived 2000 years ago. Along the way our guide will focus on everyday life and, using the amazingly well-preserved ruins around us, paint a portrait of the complex social, political, and economic world in which Roman citizens lived.

Leaving Pompeii by early afternoon, we will return to Naples by car. Our first stop will be a small, local restaurant in the city center where we can grab lunch and debrief on what we've seen so far.

Next, we'll take a short stroll through Naples on our way to the famed Naples Archaeological Museum, one of the most important museums of ancient history in the world. It is here where many of the statues, paintings, and other artifacts excavated at Pompeii are stored, making it a critical component of any day trip from Rome to Pompeii. Following the lead of our guide, a native Neapolitan, we might stick our heads into a church or two, or stroll down an enigmatic alley of this rich city.

The group will then head to the Archeological Museum of Naples, where we will build on the knowledge accrued during our exploration of the archaeological site. The impressive museum was founded by the Bourbon kings of Naples in the late 18th century in order to house the antiquity collection amassed during the major excavations the royal family financed. A close reading of these frescoes, models, and artifacts fully illustrates the enigma of Pompeii and is the fitting conclusion to our day long discovery.

Traveling with kids? Check out our Pompeii for Kids Tour that includes games and fun activities. For those visiting Naples, we offer both a half-day Pompeii Tour and a full-day private Mount Vesuvius Tour, a private-only tour that can be designed around your interests.

FAQ

What is a private tour?

Our private tours are limited exclusively to travelers in your party. They are designed to provide a learning experience that is completely tailored to you and your traveling companions. Private tours give you more flexibility with scheduling (you decide when the walk best fits in your trip), the ability to tailor your itinerary (we'll work to match the itinerary to the interests and dynamics of your group), and more personalized time with your guide.

What is a small group tour?

Our small group tours cover many of the same itineraries as our private tours, but they place you with other travelers in groups of 6 or less. They operate on a pre-scheduled calendar, and are designed to provide an opportunity to engage with and learn from other travelers. Most of our small group tours require at least three (3) participants to run, although there is some variation from walk to walk. However, there is some variation from walk to walk. As you sign up for a tentative walk we display the minimum number required in order to confirm.

Is the cost of lunch is included in the full-day Pompeii excursion from Rome?
No. You'll be responsible to cover for the cost of lunch for you and the guide.

Are the tickets to the Naples Archaeological Museum included?
Yes

Are the train tickets included in this excursion?
No. Train tickets to and from Naples are not included in the price of this excursion and must be purchased separately. Clients have three options for purchasing train tickets:

Purchase tickets from an outside vendor (travel agency, directly at any Italian train station, etc.). If pursuing this option please remove the tickets during booking.
Leave in your cart the appropriate train tickets to your order with us.
Add a note to this tour request (in the "Special Interests" box) that you want train tickets (and class type) and we'll add them to your order for you.

Where You'll Start

Tour Experts

Riccardo

Riccardo holds a Ph.D. in Art History from the University of Naples Federico II and a degree in Art History from the University Suor Orsola Benincasa. He is a native of Naples and also a classically trained musician, with a degree in classical guitar from the Conservatoire of Naples San Pietro a Majella. Besides his work as a licensed tour guide of all the archaeological sites (Pompei, Herculaneum, Oplontis, the Phlegrean Fields), churches, and museums of the Campania Region, he has held many conferences about medieval illuminations, and about relations between visual arts and music in Roman Antiquity and the Middle Ages. From 2006 to 2009 he worked as assistant professor at the "Suor Orsola Benincasa" University, in Naples. Riccardo also teaches art history at a secondary school.

Francesca

Born and raised in Naples, Francesca studied foreign languages and literature at Universita’ degli Studi Orientale di Napoli. After a long career working abroad in Asia and Europe, Francesca returned to Naples to dedicate herself to sharing her love of her home city with visitors from around the world. An authorized guide of the Campania Region, she loves to help people discover this wonderful part of Italy. While most tourists come for Pompeii and the Amalfi Coast, Francesca’s passion is Naples' historic city center which is uniquely beautiful and which never ceases to surprise and amaze even the most expert traveler.

Gioconda

Gioconda earned a degree in Archaeology at Federico II University of Naples a PhD in the Archaeology of Magna Graecia with a focus on Roman Building Techniques. Her main interest is Roman architecture. As both a teacher and a licensed guide, Gioconda is at ease explaining complex concepts to adults and families. She is very passionate about sharing her deep love of archaeology and her knowledge about her hometown with clients from all over the world.

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69 Reviews – (4.94)

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The excursion was very well-planned. I appreciated all the details like where to meet Fiorella and a driver was definitely the best way to get to and from Pompeii

Clare

Aug. 26, 2019

Fiorella made us feel so welcome in Pompeii and Napoli. She was such a gifted tour guide. She made us laugh while also learning so much about Pompeii and took us to a fabulous lunch spot.

Maryalice

Aug. 13, 2019

This was a really great trip to Pompeii. I would happily enjoy taking another tour with Fiorella.

John

Aug. 11, 2019

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