Naples & Pompeii Day Tour from Rome: Pompeii Ticket & City Visit
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Rome, Italy
- 12 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Traveling from Rome to Naples and Pompeii usually means taking multiple trains—not easy when you’re new to Italy and don’t speak the language. Ideal for time-pressed travelers who want to streamline their sightseeing, this full-day bus tour covers both attractions in a single day. Beat the crowds with skip-the-line tickets in Pompeii, and add an audio guide or a guided tour to maximize your visit.
- Benefit from an easy-to-find central departure point
- Enjoy free time in Naples to grab a slice of pizza or pastry
- Enjoy a discount on all Naples hop-on, hop-off bus ticket bookings
- Simplify your journey to Pompeii with round-trip transportation
Why Travelers Choose This Tour
Choose to explore Pompeii independently, with a guide, or with an audio guide.
What's Included
- Round-trip bus transportation from Rome
- Onboard tour guide
- Skip-the-line admission ticket to Pompeii
- 2 hours free time or guided tour in Pompeii (based on option)
- Pompeii audio guide in 8 languages (if option selected)
- 2.5 hours free time in Naples
- Complimentary orange juice and bottled water on board
- 10% discount on City Sightseeing Naples hop-on hop-off bus ticket
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and Drinks
- Gratuities for guide and driver
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Flaminio ObeliskPiazza del Popolo, 21, 00187 Roma RM, Italy
Meeting Point in Piazza del Popolo, under the obelisk at least 20 minutes before departure
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Start time.7:00 am
Itinerary
Head to L.go di Villa Peretti to meet your guide and group.
Board the bus and relax on the way to Pompeii. Sip from the provided bottles of orange juice and water, then split into smaller language-based groups for the tour. Afterward, enjoy free time to explore on your own or shop for souvenirs.
Transfer to the restaurant for lunch, then take a sightseeing bus tour of Naples.
Return to Rome and drop off at your original departure point.
Board the bus and relax on the way to Pompeii. Sip from the provided bottles of orange juice and water, then split into smaller language-based groups for the tour. Afterward, enjoy free time to explore on your own or shop for souvenirs.
Transfer to the restaurant for lunch, then take a sightseeing bus tour of Naples.
Return to Rome and drop off at your original departure point.
Obelisco Flaminio (Pass By)
1
Archaeological Park of Pompeii
2 hours • Admission Ticket Included
2
Naples
3 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Obelisco Flaminio (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- For those who book Audio Guide option can indicate the language on the bus to our staff.
- No refunds are given in case of delay at the meeting point Rome, Pompeii and Naples
- Maximum punctuality is recommended at the meeting points during the tour in Pompeii and Naples, for the success of the tour, no waiting times in case of delays on the part of customers and no refunds will be granted
- From November 1, 2026, to February 28, 2027 languages: English and Spanish (min. 2 people); Portuguese (min. 4 people; available daily)
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Tour guide and bus driver excellent. Even after we double booked, the guide was the person to notice and advise on next steps.
The tour of Pompei was very interesting and wonderfully lead by Gracia (not sure if that’s how you spell it). Would definitely like to discover the other two sections if I get the chance. Our Naples stop was also productive and we were able to do everything on our list in the two hours. Can honestly recommend this tour as an all day activity.
Cristiano and Nicola were punctual, professional and friendly. They knew the way & Nicola was smiling and helpful. They made our trip pleasant and memorable.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
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Your was amazing, tour guide Nicola was amazing and very educated in history and culture. Definitely recommend
Response from Host, Aug 2026
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Tuscany is beautiful and this tour did a wonderful time displaying it. We loved all the stops and our guides expertise on everything. A must do tour!!
Response from Host, Jun 2026
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Nicolo and Max were amazing as guide and driver respectively. Nicolo provided much information about both Pompeii and Naples as we were on the bus. If you go to Pompeii, bring a filled water bottle. A very enjoyable tour
Response from Host, Jun 2026
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An excellent and well-organized tour that is definitely worth the money for anyone traveling from Rome. Our tour leader, Nicolo and chauffeur, Max were exceptionally friendly, professional and supportive throughout the trip. Nicolo did a fantastic job coordinating the group, personally checking the presence of every participant each time we left the bus, which made the experience smooth and stress-free. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a reliable and enjoyable tour experience!
Response from Host, Jun 2026
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Legeah and our Driver were very good at their job. Our directions to the meeting point was easy to find. The day went like this, a long ride to Pompeii with an opertunity to see Italy or take a nap. Pompeii visit was my favorite part, we did pay for the upgrade to a guided tour and it was well worth it, we learned a lot and had plenty of time for pictures and questions, our guide was easy to understand and very knowledgeable. Then a short ride to Naples, with some suggestions on what we could do in our two hours, walk towards the coastal side or the traditional Spanish area, we picked the the view of the water with some fire baked pizza. Then back on the bus ( wich was very comfortable and cool- with lots of windows and curtains if you needed to block out the sun). both ways they gave us an opportunity for Pit stop, clean facilities.
All and all I would recommend this for anyone. our guide was very helpful to everyone even helping to find the best way to get back to their hotel after the trip.
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great tour, great knowledgeable tour guide, tour guide was a great resource for restaurants. good beach. water was a bit cold but it was ay after all.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
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Use a different tour guide group. I was racially profiled at Pompei and Naples during the trip by locals, and to make stuff worse the driver was rude as hell and I’ll never use Viator for anything else again. If I could I would get this charge removed from my credit card because this was the bottom of the barrel for experiences based on what I got in the Tuscany region and the Amalfi Coast region. Naples is a toilet full of trash and rude people everywhere. I will never visit these location again when I come back to Italy. Viator needs to do better. The 2 ladies that are the tour guides were good, but everything else was the worst experience I’ve had in Italy. I’m writing this while I’m still on the bus on the way back to Rome. Save your money and go with another company than Viator.
Response from Host, May 2026
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There is too much time spent going in and out of the ruins and hearing about the market place and what they were cooking.
The tour should include more time n the museum and explanations of what happened to the people and how they were discovered after
the volcano
Response from Host, May 2026
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Great tour but long day. The maples portion is unguided with a couple of hours to tour yourself; not much value. Pompeii part was excellent
Response from Host, Apr 2026
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The tour was fantastic and the titi is very nice she has excelent customer service and patience. Great tour and guia
Response from Host, Apr 2026
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Make sure to get the GUIDED tour inside Pompeii. We did and we would have missed SO much if we didn’t. Those with audio tours or self tours were scrambling at the last minute to upgrade but couldn’t because it was full.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
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Pompei is an amazing place to visit, unfortunately there is not enough time to see the sites as it’s a 3 hour drive each way from Central Rome. The tour guide was kind, friendly and spoke different languages. If you’re serious about visiting Pompei more time there is needed to fully explore wonders of this Archaeological site!
Response from Host, Mar 2026
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Pompeii is very nice and the houses teaches lots about life back then. The bus ride was long but the food in Naples was great. The vibe was nice as it displayed the grit of Naples. However,I think there should be more clarity with pickup point - location was changed day before and when on vacation most may not be checking phone often. You should send messages via WhatsApp and Request a reply message to ensure that the customer actually acknowledges the pickup point change .
Also, was unclear that we are expected to download an app at Pompeii in order to follow along- which didn’t work in the end anyways. Had to use ChatGPT and Google lens to fill in the gaps which is absurd. Also in Naples I found it odd that we were left to wander the streets with little direction (2 recommendations) on what to do for the time there. Again, Google to the rescue for that. For the price paid for the tour these are simple things that should be a given to encourage people to book with a tour group vs booking directly (which is cheaper)
I gave it 3/5 but it was a great day overall but felt that the only benefit was a comfortable bus ride but definitely could be improved in the future.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for sharing your experience. We are delighted that you enjoyed Pompeii and the atmosphere in Naples.
We would like to clarify that the departure point was changed the day before solely due to roadworks and logistical requirements. For this reason, all participants were contacted directly in advance to ensure they were informed of the change.
Furthermore, your tour tour included transport and admission to Pompeii, while audio guides or guided tours were not included in the package purchased. As for Naples, as indicated in the tour description, free time is provided to allow participants to explore the city on their own.
Thank you for your feedback, which is always valuable for improving our service.
Very nice experience. The Bus guide (Nicollo) and the Pompeii guide (Fiorella) were very knowledgeable and knew what they were talking about. The journey went on very smoothly. All in all a very enjoyable experience (not to mention that Naples and Pompeii are very beautiful)
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Our tour guide in Naples was wonderful. I think her name was Erika. We had a leisurely walk through Pompeii and saw the most important sites. When we arrived in Pompeii, we had about two hours to wander the city and had a wonderful lunch of Margarita pizza.. the meeting point was very convenient and the tour was very organized. The bus driver Giovanni was great and the tour guide car. Nicolo was awesome. Nicole was very personable, very attentive to our needs and made sure that we were very comfortable during the trip. I would highly recommend this tour!
Response from Host, Feb 2026
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Pompeii is amazing!
The bus (Roberto was our driver) ride was smooth with perfect midpoint stopping place. Guide was professional and friendly. Bus speakers could be improved for clarity of information given by Nicoli
The wait for our tour to start meant we had 30 minutes less than our bus mates
Excellent guide for the trip overall. Just enough time in Pompei where the small group English tour was excellent- just long enough for kids to stay interested. Naples was interesting although very crowded! Comfortable tour bus was an important plus. It was a long day but we appreciated being able to see these sites in one day trip. Highly recommend.
For the time we had, we were allowed to be pretty independent and make the most of it. The 2 hours at each place isn’t really enough to do it justice, but we got a taste. Max (driver) and Nicolo (guide) were great, and twice were very accommodating of the parties who showed up very late to departure. The one downside was the rest stop which is a very high priced, low quality experience. They do not stop at a place that is included in the toll road but actually get off the road to go to a separate place where they are ready to sell you wine, oil, and limoncello. I wish we could have done a normal roadside stop.
Sara was a great tour guide!! She worked very hard translating the day’s schedule in 3 languages and took the time showing each family maps of where we were going, keeping everyone informed all day long! This tour to pompeii and naples was a lot of fun! I highly reccommend it!
The tour was well organized and as described. Nicolo was pleasant and very friendly. The local guide was very good and enjoyable. The two hours in Naples should have been longer.
Very little time at both places. Barely any time for naples. It feels travel time is more than actual time at both places.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
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Pompeii is Very open and hot. Wear a hat or bring a shade of some kind. Bring water and drink plenty.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
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The tour lady was great!!! It was easy to navigate and everyone was friendly. U need to wear comfortable clothing for this activity.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
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Laura was a fantastic guide, bringing Naples and Pompeii to life with her knowledge and energy. She shared fascinating insights at every stop. Her passion and warmth made the experience unforgettable.
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Pompeii
The meeting point was a disaster. We stayed in front of the gate of the park for 30 minutes, the English guide was late for 15 minutes and after she arrived there was a mistake in the list of the names. She had to do some phone calls before starting the tour. I had to leave without completing the tour because of my bus leave time.
Napoli,
The bus dropped us in the hop on hop off station. We had to pay tickets for just 40 minutes tour. It doesn’t worth. I think it is faster and cheaper if you booked a train ticket from rome to Napoli and navigate by your own. The hop on hop off station is in front of Napoli train station
Response from Host, Apr 2025
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It’s a little bit hurry, you don’t get enough time to see Pompeya and you only see what the guide show you because you don’t have enough time. The part of Napoli I recommend to skip
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Everything was timed perfectly, everyone arrived we left for Pompeii about 7:10 AM. We visited Pompeii with a 15 min stop before arriving to allow everyone to use restrooms get coffee, drinks or snacks. We we’re given 2.5 hrs in Pompeii if you don’t procrastinate you can get your money worth. You need easy 6 hrs a day for 3 days to see every part but let’s be honest we didn’t pay for that amount of time so let’s be reasonable. We left on time and went to Naples - given another 2 hrs and 45 mins and was nice. Note to everyone - Google Brandy pizza in Naples, it’s the birth place of Margaritas pizza and only 8 mins from bus drop off in Naples it’s on Spanish St. pizza is €10.00. They serve many other dishes as well, a must go. Overall I give the excursion 5 Stars, all six of us enjoyed ourselves. Very memorable we’re from New Orleans but live in Atlanta Ga & Dallas areas now.
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