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Pompeii from Rome with Optional Mount Vesuvius and 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.
This page compares the Pompeii (without Vesuvius) option. In Pompeii and Vesuvius tours we compare Pompei & Vesuvius Crater Hike, from €127 per adult.
By Chiara Vitale · Operator: City Wonders Ltd · Viator data from October 19, 2026 · prices, options and terms rechecked November 8, 2026 · 2 changes · Sources checked
Price changed €127 → €105 for the Pompei & Vesuvius Crater Hike option on November 7, 2026. Price changed €102 → €91 for the Pompei Vesuvius Geologist Walk option on November 7, 2026.
Every day. The listed start times cover several options; confirm the departure for Pompeii (without Vesuvius). Meeting point for this option: Piazza del Popolo, lion fountain. Full refund up to 24 hours before departure; nothing back after that. Instant confirmation.
Photos from the operator's listing.
Our check of this tour
| Time inside Pompeii | 2 h guided, then free time |
|---|---|
| Whole day | 9 h |
| Park entry | Included |
| Exact Pompeii ticket | Included, type not named |
| Villa of the Mysteries | Not named in the listing; ask which ticket is included |
| Group | Shared group: up to 42; up to 15 per booking |
| Meeting point | Piazza del Popolo, lion fountain |
| Price | From €69 per adult, Pompeii (without Vesuvius) option |
| Main trade-off | Lunch costs extra on the Pompeii-only option. For the crater, choose Pompei & Vesuvius Crater Hike; the Geologist Walk doesn't reach it. |
Read from the operator's listing on Viator for the named option; park rules from the park ticket table. Viator record data from October 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.
Which option?
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 Duration: 9 hours.
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.
Lunch included Duration: 12 hours.
Small Group Tour: up to 8 guests, offering an intimate experience.
Prices are the lowest listed price per option, per adult; the booking page shows the price for your date. Viator records data from October 19, 2026.
How does the day work?
- Meet in Piazza del Popolo and leave Rome by coach on the shared departure.
- 2 hTake the 2-hour Pompeii walk; the Pompeii-only option adds time on your own.
- 1 h 45 minWith a Vesuvius option, stop for the included lunch in Ercolano, about 1 hour 45 minutes.
- 90 minWith Vesuvius included, spend about 90 minutes on your selected walk; the Geologist Walk skips the crater.
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
These two lists are the operator's for the whole product; where they disagree with Pompeii (without Vesuvius), that option decides. Park entry is in this option's price.
Departure times in the listing: 07:30, 07:35, 08:30; they are tour start times, not the time of the first stop, and they cover several options, so confirm yours when booking.
Itinerary, inclusions and exclusions: the operator's listing on Viator. Times are the listing's. Viator data from October 19, 2026.
What should I know before booking?
- 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. Viator data from October 19, 2026.
How is it rated?
Combined rating: 4.6 out of 5 from 6,528 reviews, Viator and Tripadvisor. We have the marketplace's figures, not the review texts. Viator data from October 19, 2026.
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