From Naples: Pompeii Shore Excursion for Cruisers with Guide

Recommended by 90% of travelers

Badge of Excellence

Naples, Italy

Popular pick

Booked 20+ times last week!

2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.3

· MariaLuisa_C ·

May 2026

It's a lot of walking and it's hot. Other than that it was great. Awesome sight to visit. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and moved at a good pace. Was aware of those that needed extra time. She also provided time for photos, but bathroom breaks and water. Overall it was a good experience would use Viator again.

· Danielle_M ·

Apr 2026

Francesco our guide was so great! Very knowledgeable and funny we were lucky to have him. Easy excursion from the cruise port. Pompeii exceeded expectations. Would recommend!

Explore our promoted experiences

Naples, Italy

Pompeii & Wine Tasting Private Day Tour

from $236

Price varies by group size

Naples, Italy

Best of Naples by Night Private Guided Tour

from $254

Price varies by group size

Likely to Sell Out

Naples Street Food Small-group Guided Walking Tour

Naples, Italy

5.0

(20)

Naples Street Food Small-group Guided Walking Tour

from $70

Price varies by group size

Viator earns higher commissions on experiences featured here

Overview

What's Included

Licensed Archaeologist Guide in English/Spanish
Skip-the-line entrance tickets to Pompeii
Luxury air-conditioned coach
Pick-up & Drop-Off at the Port of Naples
Headsets

Food and Drinks

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Molo Beverello, 80133 Napoli NA, Italy
In front of Snack Bar Meeting Point, our coordinator will have a sign written on "Pompeii Guided Tour - Veditalia"

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Archaeological Park of Pompeii

2 hours 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Casa del Fauno (Pass By)

Casa dei Vettii (Pass By)

Terme del Foro (Pass By)

Teatro Grande (Pass By)

Temple of Apollo (Pass By)

Tempio di Giove Capitolino (Pass By)

Casa del Menandro (Pass By)

Lupanar (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation

Most travelers can participate
If you are traveling on a cruise, please let us know the name of your ship. This helps us improve coordination and enhance your experience
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 35 travelers

Supplied by

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

Reviews

4.3

based on 29 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

We perform checks on reviews

It was a great view of...

Shauna_G, Jun 2026

It was a great view of Pompeii; however I think going on a week day may make is less crowded. It was a very busy day!

Amazing

Krystal_T, Jun 2026

Really interesting tour. The site is so well preserved. Make sure you bring some water, though. It is hot out there!

Fun Tour!

Nic_F, Jun 2026

The experience itself was great and our tour guide of Pompeii was amazing. The company seemed out of sorts with travel to and from Pompeii and we ended up leaving 30 minutes late but other than that it was a great time.

Not to be missed

Neil_R, Jun 2026

Great trip, fantastic guide in Pompeii - Francesco who was very engaging, informative, as an ex archaeologist from Pompeii very knowledgeable and to cap it off had a good sense of humour. The only downside was the information regarding the initial meeting point which was very vague. It needs to be more specific as we took nearly 30 mins to find the tour representative and 1 person missed the tour as was unable to locate the group Other than this one issue was a great and not to be missed trip

I thought we saw a good...

Marisabel_R, Jun 2026

I thought we saw a good amount of parts of the ruins and the education was good I learned a lot. The reason I give it 4 stars is because I think the group was too big and some of the parts felt rushed. If you got stuck behind someone exploring independently you lost connection to the headset and that happened several times. If you’re in the back of the line by the time it takes you to get into the smaller spaces they guide is already moving on.

Pompei from port

Nora_F, Jun 2026

The guide we had at Pompeii was excellent. She was very well informed and had lots of good information for us. I was a little disappointed in our bus driver. The itinerary said we would pass several spots along the way and maybe we did, but he never pointed anything out.

Wonderful guide for Pompeii

Tiffany_W, Jun 2026

Our guide Esther was fantastic! She was very knowledgable and very pleasant to converse with. We had 4 kids with us ages 10-17 and they all enjoyed learning about ancient Pompeii.

Pompeii visit

John_B, Jun 2026

Our tour with Lucia was good! It would have helped to stop a bit more and ensure everyone in the group was with her so we could have all heard what she was explaining. The pick up location from the cruise terminal was hard to find with the smallest sign

Tour guide at Pompei fantastic but transfer was scary and dangerous

Claire_F, Jun 2026

Tour guide at Pompei was super engaging, very knowledgeable and easy to understand. Individual headphones provided worked really well. Could not fault the experience. However…the tour operator at the port did not travel with us but simply checked and chased those passengers not arriving on time. This wouldn’t have been a problem but our mini bus broke down on the way (appreciate these things can happen) but it is likely this was due to poor driving from the driver heading out of the port over pot holes resulting in damage to the suspension and dangerous levels of smoke coming from the vehicle. The driver continued to drive down the motorway despite this in an attempt to make it to the exit. He didn’t speak any English and only stopped when several passengers shouted at him several times and insisted him to stop by getting out of seats and standing over him. Having the tour operator on the minibus may have helped to manage the situation better, keeping everyone calm and updated. We proceeded to stand on the side of the motorway for 30 minutes with no updates/ reassurance provided. Luckily another minibus turned up and we still made it to Pompei but whilst all safe and sound it was a scary and unsafe experience.

Great tour

Kornelia_D, May 2026

I would highly recommend this tour. It was just the right amount of time to see the highlights of Pompeii. Our guide Imma was excellent. She took her time as we walked through the ruins at Pompeii, giving people time to catch up and not rushing the group. She was very knowledgeable and patient with questions, making the experience interesting and informative. I would suggest that the meeting place should be better defined. The tour rep tried very hard to guide us but we found it very confusing to find.

Great tour

MariaLuisa_C, May 2026

BEWARE - Very hard to find your tour. No refunds either

Jane_M, May 2026

I was unable to find the tour as they don’t advertise Viators anywhere and NONE of the operators knew what I was talking about. NO REFUND EITHER. BEWARE……………

Response from Host, May 2026

Dear Jane, We are sincerely sorry to hear that you experienced difficulties locating our team, as this is certainly not the standard of service we aim to provide. However, we would like to clarify how our meeting point works to help future travelers: Strategic Location: Our meeting point is located exactly in front of the cruise terminal exit. It is a mandatory passage for all passengers disembarking from the ships, making it normally very straightforward to spot. Clear Signage: Our coordinators are always on-site holding highly visible signs that display both the Viator logo and the specific name of the tour. Constant Support: We always provide multiple ways to reach us instantly in case of emergency or if a guest gets lost, including direct phone numbers, WhatsApp, and email assistance. Regarding your financial concern, please note that while tour guide fees and transport slots are non-refundable for no-shows, we are absolutely able and willing to refund the cost of your Pompeii admission tickets. We kindly invite you to contact us directly at info@veditalia.com with your booking details so we can process this partial refund for you as a gesture of goodwill. Best regards, Davide

Fabulous Tour

Karen_R, May 2026

Felicia was fantastic. She was knowledgeable, engaging, and passionate about the history of ancient Pompeii as well as the current events surrounding ongoing excavations. She answered everyone’s questions and was very thoughtful of the tour guests. For those taking this tour, be prepared to walk and wear sun screen. Taking the Viator provided bus from the cruise terminal was easy and took a lot of anxiety out of trying to find a way to get to the site on your own. Highly recommend this tour.

A great way to see Pompei!

Anthony_F, May 2026

We had a wonderful time with our guide Felicia. She was very knowledgeable and told interesting and compelling stories about the excavation of the site. Pompei lived up to all my expectations. I was very impressed with the grounds The pick up and drop off were convenient, although the pick up was a little confusing. Maybe explain the snack bar is still inside the port complex. We walked past it along with others on the tour. That was the only hiccup on a great day.

Pompeii tour meeting vague

Travis_C, May 2026

The meeting location for guided tour was a freaking mystery! Asked several local operators and showed out tickets information and told 4 different locations to wait for guide. Looked for sign with name of tour operator, since so many and still no luck! Called the number and placed on hold, then emailed a link where guide was waiting for us, the picture was old, not current, and locals told us a couple places to wait as they tried to help, but didn’t recognize name. Want full refund. FRUSTRATED!

Response from Host, May 2026

Dear Travis, Thank you for sharing your feedback. We are truly sorry to hear about the frustration and confusion you experienced while trying to locate the meeting point. We would like to clarify that our tour departed regularly and on schedule for all other participants. However, we completely understand how stressful it can be to miss a scheduled activity due to a misunderstanding of the location, even when our team tried to assist you by sending a visual reference. Customer satisfaction is very important to us. For this reason, as a gesture of goodwill, we have already processed a full refund for your booking. You should see the credit reflected in your account shortly, depending on your platform or bank processing times. We apologize for the disappointment, and we hope you will have a better experience during the remainder of your travels. Best regards, Davide

Great time with our family

Aoife_K, May 2026

We had a great day out. The guide was really great. It was very interesting. For the adults and for the kids in our group. It was longer than it stated, more like 3.5 hours total. But great.

Great tour that was just long enough

Charise_B, May 2026

The tour itself was great but the instructions on how/where the meeting location was didn't provide enough information which caused us to wander around.

Great experience!

marekmalin, Apr 2026

Daniela was a great tour guide. Perfect balance between the amount of information and a free time in Pompeii before going back to Naples.

The tour guide Francesco ...

Clara_N, Apr 2026

The tour guide Francesco is excellent. He is very knowledgeable professional and friendly. He also has a good sense of humor. However the instruction to the meeting point is very confusing. We were told to get direction from Google Map. Google Map is not updated since 2018 and the street view is completely different. It took us 20 minutes to finally find it.

Excellent

alfredo_l, Apr 2026

Pompeii is a great place to visit and Francisco our guide is very nice and knows very well everything about this area. Thanks a lot..

Pompeii- from temples to brothels….a MUST visit!

Cynthia_F, Apr 2026

Having done this only 6 months ago with another group, I was able to compare and Viator by far exceeded all expectations! Our guide, Francesco, was an archeologist who actually worked on the ruins at Pompeii! He was extremely knowledgeable and entertaining during this tour. You can’t come to this area and not visit Pompeii!

Perfect for a half day tour from the cruise ship.

Milly_A, Apr 2026

This was a good experience for our family of four. The time was just enough to enjoy the area and learn so much about this piece of history. They picked us up close to our cruise port and drop off was very close. We were very impressed with out tour guide who did the tour in English. He provided great information and details about Pompeii. He made the experience a 10/10.

Amazing experience!

Danielle_M, Apr 2026

Francesco our guide was so great! Very knowledgeable and funny we were lucky to have him. Easy excursion from the cruise port. Pompeii exceeded expectations. Would recommend!

You go very uneven...

Uni_H, May 2026

You walk a lot on uneven ground. But it is fantasticly beautiful and incredibly well preserved. Definitely worth it all. The guide was very local, he knew everything and everyone.

Auto-translated