Private Pompeii & Mt. Vesuvius Day Trip from Rome
An unforgettable visit to ancient ruins with all the details and transportation taken care of
Leave the logistics behind and enjoy a stress-free adventure to Pompeii and Mt. Vesuvius with a private guide. Starting with hotel pick up in Rome, you’ll travel comfortably to the world’s most famous buried city, where you can explore its ancient streets at your own pace. Afterward, ascend the iconic volcano that forever changed its history. Tailored for your convenience, this unforgettable journey combines history, natural beauty, and complete ease.
What You Get With This Tour
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Expert English-speaking guide
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Roundtrip transportation
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Skip the line Pompeii tickets
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Plastercast exhibits
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Mt. Vesuvius
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Private tour
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Guide gratuities
Tour Itinerary
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Front Door Service
Your driver will pick you up in a climate controlled vehicle right form your Rome hotel’s front door. Your journey will then begin as you drive south to reach the Pompeii site! -
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Pompeii
After a picturesque drive down 'The Highway of the Sun', you will arrive at the incredible ancient city of Pompeii. -
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A City Frozen in Time
Immerse yourself in the emotions of the ancient people as you see them contemplate their last moments on Earth. -
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Incredible Remains
Your guide will explain how the cataclysmic disaster and the volcanic ashes even kept some of the paintings preserved and intact, helping your imagination rebuild this city in your mind. -
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Mount Vesuvius Hike
Having toured Pompeii, it’s now time to visit the monstrous volcano that is responsible for its destruction. After a short break, you will be lead on a hike up Mount Vesuvius to the very top. -
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The Crater
At the crater, all your curiosities about Volcanoes and the eruption of Vesuvius, will be answered by our volcanologist. Enjoy the fantastic photo opportunity and take in the panoramic views! -
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Amazing Preservation
Walk through the city’s streets, see the theaters, stadiums, squares and markets that tell the story of how time stood still on one fateful day in 79AD. -
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Pompeii to Mount Vesuvius
After your tour of the ancient ruins of Pompeii, you’ll make your way over to the majestic active volcano, Mount Vesuvius. -
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Back to Rome!
After your full day of adventure, you'll be taken right back to your hotel in Rome with a whole lot of wonderful memories!
Additional Information
How many times in your life will you be able to say that you walked through an almost perfectly preserved ancient city and then climbed the volcano that destroyed it in the first place? We are guessing not too many, that’s why we offer this awesome experience of a lifetime with our Day Trip From Rome to Pompeii & Mount Vesuvius.
Pompeii & Mt. Vesuvius Day Tour Description
This 12-hour private day trip includes:
Round-trip luxury transportation
An expert English-speaking archaeologist to lead your group in Pompeii
A customizable group size
The Ruins of Pompeii
Pompeii is a rare and beautiful archaeological site just south of Naples. In an instant, 13 to 20 feet (4-6 meters) of ash and pumice from the catastrophic eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in 79 AD buried this town in a uniquely tough form of ash and pumice. It left behind a remarkably preserved glimpse of life in Roman times for us to see today.
Our expert English-speaking tour guide will tell you many interesting facts about Pompeii, as well as make its story come alive with lesser-known knowledge. After weaving you through this ancient Roman city, they will then take you up to the crater of the magnificent Mount Vesuvius.
Mount Vesuvius
Mount Vesuvius is the only active volcano in mainland Europe, and the most studied in the world. It is also one of the most dangerous volcanos as it has a population of people living close by in the surrounding areas! This angry volcano supposedly ejected ash more than 20 miles into the air, during the fateful eruption of 79 AD. Visiting Mount Vesuvius is an experience of a lifetime.
Our driver will pick you up from your hotel in Rome, and at the end of this day trip, bring you back. There will be plenty of time for a lunch break in between the visiting the Pompeii site & Mt. Vesuvius. This is by far one of the most exciting things to do outside of Rome, a day full of adventure!
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Customer Reviews
Our private day trip from Rome to Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius was amazing. Our guide in Pompeii, Sasha, was very knowledgeable and really brought the city to life with his stories and descriptions. Unfortunately weather had the trail on Mount Vesuvius closed by the government, but Sasha and our amazing driver John Franco took us to Naples for lunch and to see the area. This private tour really makes going to Pompeii from Rome easy; much better than playing with trains and busses. Thank you!
It was a great experience! We highly recommend it! The driver and the 2 guides were extremely informative and made it a wonderful day.
Frequently Asked Questions
What to bring?
Since you will be walking around on your feet for the day, wear comfortable shoes and bring sunscreen in the summertime.
Will the tour still run if it rains?
Yes. We run our tours rain or shine. If weather conditions are dangerous (high winds/rain, heavy snowfall), the climb to Mt. Vesuvius will be substituted. This is extremely rare.
Is lunch included?
Lunch is NOT included in the price of the tour. However, your guide will have plenty of recommendations on where to eat nearby.
Is a guided tour of Mt. Vesuvius included?
Yes! You will climb Mt. Vesuvius with a professional vulcanologist!
I'd love to go on this tour, but it's kind of last minute. What should I do?
If you are trying to make a booking up to 2 weeks in advance the website will show no availability. Feel free to contact us and we will do our best to accommodate you. If your party is larger than 7 participants, please contact us.
What is included in the price?
This tour includes a guided tour of the archaeological sites of Pompeii & Mt. Vesuvius, site admissions, full day transportation from and back to Rome including hotel pick-up & drop off.
What to bring?
Since you will be walking around on your feet for the day, wear comfortable shoes and bring sunscreen in the summertime.
Is hotel pick up included?
Yes! Hotel pick up and drop off is included in this private tour!
