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Pompeii from Rome with Optional Mt. Vesuvius & Pizza Lunch

Book Pompeii (without Vesuvius) for a guided walk followed by time on your own. The return coach trip excludes lunch on this option; choose a crater hike if you also want Vesuvius.

By Chiara Vitale · Operator: City Wonders Ltd · Updated September 19, 2026 · I haven't taken this trip

From €56per adult · Pompeii (without Vesuvius) option

4.6 · 6,494 reviews, Viator and Tripadvisor

Every day at 07:30, 07:35 or 08:30. Meeting point: at the center of Piazza del Popolo, by the large fountain with the lions and the obelisk. Full refund up to 24 hours before departure; nothing back after that. Instant confirmation.

Pompeii from Rome with Optional Mt. Vesuvius & Pizza Lunch, photo 1 from the operator's listing

Pompeii from Rome with Optional Mt. Vesuvius & Pizza Lunch, photo 2 from the operator's listing

Pompeii from Rome with Optional Mt. Vesuvius & Pizza Lunch, photo 3 from the operator's listing

Pompeii from Rome with Optional Mt. Vesuvius & Pizza Lunch, photo 4 from the operator's listing

Pompeii from Rome with Optional Mt. Vesuvius & Pizza Lunch, photo 5 from the operator's listing

Photos from the operator's listing.

2 h guided, then free time in Pompeii
9 h Rome to Rome
Coach
Meet at Piazza del Popolo, the lion fountain
Up to 42 people
Entry included

Viator listing. Updated September 19, 2026.

Is this tour right for you?

Choose Pompeii without Vesuvius for a 9-hour day. Your 2-hour guided walk comes before free time. Pompeii entry and return coach travel are included; lunch costs extra.

Crater Hike and Geologist Walk each last 12 hours. Both include lunch and Vesuvius entry; only the crater option reaches the top. Small Group Pompei & Vesuvius includes the crater and lunch in an 11-hour day.

The small group option takes up to eight people. Standard shared departures can reach 42 people, and the included Pompeii ticket type isn't named. Check Villa of the Mysteries access before booking if it matters to you.

What I'd do: I'd choose Pompei & Vesuvius Crater Hike if reaching the crater were the reason for adding the volcano.

Which option?

Pompeii (without Vesuvius)Compared in our selection

€56per adult

Pompeii’s new excavation: Walk Pompeii’s ancient streets and newly uncovered areas with a guide, then explore more at your own pace. Note: Lunch and Mt Vesuvius are not included in this option.

Pompei Vesuvius Geologist Walk

€105per adult

Skip the lines at Pompeii: and explore its ruins with an expert guide, then head to Mt. Vesuvius for a scenic guided walk led by a geologist. This option does not include: Hike up to the top of the Mt. Vesuvius. Lunch included.

Pompei & Vesuvius Crater Hike

€127per adult

Explore Pompeii’s Ruins: with an expert guide & hike up to the top of the Mt. Vesuvius volcano for stunning views of the coast. Lunch included.

Small Group Pompei & Vesuvius

€249per adult

Small Group Tour: up to 8 guests, offering an intimate experience. Explore Pompeii’s ruins: with an archaeologist guide, enjoy lunch with bay views, and hike Mt. Vesuvius’ crater for stunning coastal panoramas.

Private Pompei & Vesuvius [ES]

€300per adult

Private Tour: Skip Pompeii lines with an Spanish expert guide, enjoy lunch with bay views and hike Vesuvius' crater With Hotel Pickup & Drop off: Depart Rome in private, air-conditioned transportation with a Spanish-speaking driver for a smooth journey to…

Private Pompei & Vesuvius [EN]

€300per adult

Private Tour: Skip Pompeii lines with an English expert guide, enjoy lunch with bay views and hike Vesuvius’ crater With Hotel Pickup & Drop off: Depart Rome in private, air-conditioned transportation with a English-speaking driver for a smooth journey to…

Prices: the lowest adult price per option on Viator; the booking page shows the price for your date. Updated September 19, 2026.

How does the day work?

starts 07:30
Meet in Piazza del Popolo and leave Rome by coach on the shared departure.
2 h
Take the 2-hour Pompeii walk; the Pompeii-only option adds time on your own.
1 h 45 min
With a Vesuvius option, stop for the included lunch in Ercolano, about 1 hour 45 minutes.
1 h 30 min
With Vesuvius included, spend about 90 minutes on your selected walk; the Geologist Walk skips the crater.

Where you meet: At the center of Piazza del Popolo, by the large fountain with the lions and the obelisk. The nearest metro stop is Flaminio (Line A). Our City Wonders coordinators will be wearing blue City Wonders polo shirts or jackets to be easily recognizable at the meeting point. The day ends at Viale Washington, next to Piazza del Popolo

What's included?

3-course lunch at an authentic Neapolitan restaurant (if option with lunch is selected)
Skip-the-line entrance ticket to the Pompeii Archaeological Site
Scenic geologist-guided walk in the Vesuvius area (if Geologist option selected)
Crater Hike with an English-speaking tour leader (if Hike option selected)
Vesuvius National Park entry-valued at 10€ pp; 1.68€ reservation fee (if Vesuvius option selected)
Round-trip transport from Rome in a private, air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi
Official licensed English-speaking guide for a 2-hour tour in Pompeii

What's not included?

Gratuities
Hotel pickup/drop-off not included, unless booking the private tour

Itinerary, inclusions and exclusions: the operator's listing on Viator. Times are the listing's. Updated September 19, 2026.

What should I know before booking?

Names on ticketsThe park's tickets carry each traveler's name. Bring ID or a passport for everyone, children too. Children under the age of 18 might be requested to show their ID card at the entrance of the site, so please bring it with you on the tour

No re-entryOne entry to the site. Bring lunch if you want to eat during the visit. Your bag must fit within 30 × 30 × 15 cm.

Mobility and healthNot recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

CancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before departure; nothing back after that. The trip can be canceled if too few people book.

Booking cutoffThe listing sets no booking cutoff; late bookings depend on availability. Instant confirmation; mobile or paper ticket accepted.

ChildrenAges 2 to 17 as children, under 2 as infants; the booking page shows their prices.

From the listing, in short:

Meet by Piazza del Popolo's lion fountain. Return is to nearby Viale Washington.
Shared options don't include hotel pickup; the private options require your accommodation details.
Supply every traveler's name at booking for Vesuvius entry; bring ID for children under 18.
You need moderate fitness; the steep crater hike needs good fitness. This trip isn't recommended for poor cardiovascular health.
Weather can close the crater trails and change the route; too few bookings can cancel departure.
Give dietary requirements at booking and remind your guide if lunch is included.

Operator's conditions on Viator; park rules on names, bags and re-entry from its visitor regulations. Updated September 19, 2026.

How is it rated?

4.6Viator · 4,905 reviews

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4.7Tripadvisor · 1,589 reviews

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Combined rating: 4.6 out of 5 from 6,494 reviews, Viator and Tripadvisor. We have the marketplace's figures, not the review texts. Updated September 19, 2026.

Which tour should I choose instead?

From Rome · 7.

Chiara VitaleWrites pompeii.day

I grew up in Castellammare di Stabia, under the volcano, and spent six seasons on hotel front desks in Sorrento. Which ticket, which train, which gate, how many hours: I've answered these more times than I can count.

Now I live in Pompei, ten minutes on foot from the Amphitheatre gate, and I go into the site most weeks on a MyPompeii card. For this page I compared the options and booking terms with the park's rules. I haven't taken this trip. Report a correction.