Pompeii tours at a glance
Pompeii tours fall into a few types. A guided visit starts at the gate and lasts 2 to 3 hours, with the ticket included in many offers. A day trip adds a bus or train from Naples, Rome or Sorrento. Combination tours add Herculaneum or Vesuvius. The right choice depends on where you sleep and how much of the day you want to spend on the road.
Always check the Includes list of the tour you pick. A pick-up, lunch, a guide and an entry ticket are separate items, and they are not the same in every tour. Prices are in euros as of 2026 and they change.
Our picks: Pompeii tours
The two-hour tour suits you if you are already near the site, the Naples trip if you want transport arranged, and the Rome coach for a long day out. Herculaneum or Vesuvius options add a second stop; check which entry ticket each tour uses before you book.
Hand-picked tours, booked through GetYourGuide. Prices are indicative starting prices in euros (as of October 2026). Tap a tour for live availability and the current price in your currency.
Pompeii and Herculaneum with an archaeologist from Naples
- Return transport from Naples
- Entry to both sites
- Archaeologist guide
Return transport from Naples, entry to both sites and an archaeologist guiding you through Pompeii and Herculaneum. A light lunch comes with one booking option.
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Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius from Naples with lunch
- Return transport from Naples
- Pompeii and Vesuvius entry
- Lunch
Transport, fast-track entry to Pompeii with a two-hour tour by an archaeologist, then Vesuvius with entry and a guided trek that depends on the trail you choose.
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Pompeii day trip from Rome by coach
- Coach from Rome
- Fast-track entry
- English-speaking guide
An air-conditioned coach from Rome with fast-track entry and a licensed English-speaking guide in Pompeii. Lunch and a guided hike to the Vesuvius crater are options you choose when booking.
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Pompeii by train from Sorrento with a guide
- Return train tickets
- Fast-track entry
- 2-hour guided tour
Return local train tickets, fast-track entry and a two-hour guided tour, with a guide meeting you at Sorrento station. You can stay on at the site afterwards.
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Pompeii half-day trip from Naples with a guide
- Return bus from Naples
- Fast-track entry
- 2-hour guided tour
Return bus from Naples, fast-track entry and a two-hour tour with a licensed archaeology expert. The trip also includes a demonstration at a cameo factory.
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Two-hour Pompeii tour with an archaeologist
- Pompei Express entry
- Archaeologist guide
- Small group
A small-group tour led by an archaeologist, with the Pompei Express ticket included. Express covers the ancient city, not the suburban villas.
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Guided visits with an archaeologist and day trips from Naples, Rome and Sorrento, with live prices and availability. Check the Includes list of each tour.
Guided visit on site with an archaeologist
This is the plain Pompeii tour: you meet at the gate, walk with a guide for 2 or 3 hours in a small group and see the main streets and houses. The offers include the Pompei Express entry ticket, a guide with an archaeology background and headsets for larger groups. Transport is not part of it, and neither are food and drinks. Some offers let you stay in the ruins on your own afterwards.
A tour of about 3 hours with the Pompei Plus ticket also includes the Villa of the Mysteries. Express guided tours do not. Read more on the guided tour page and the Villa of the Mysteries page.
Day trips from Naples
Naples tours bring the transport with them. Typical offers run 3 to 3.5 hours in total and include a bus both ways, the entry and a guide. A train-based option includes return train tickets, the entry and a guided visit if you select that option. Meeting points are set at booking, and a pick-up at your hotel is not part of every tour. See Pompeii from Naples.
Day trips from Rome
Rome is the longest day. One option is a full-day coach trip of 9 to 12 hours with an English-speaking guide in Pompeii. Another uses the high-speed train to Naples and a coach on to Pompeii, with about 5 hours at your own pace and no guided tour. Lunch and the Vesuvius extras depend on the option you choose. See Pompeii from Rome.
Day trips from Sorrento
From Sorrento you can take a train-based tour that starts at Sorrento station, with return local train tickets, the entry and a two-hour guided visit. A longer option adds Vesuvius and lunch by bus. Sorrento is also the usual starting point if you come from the Amalfi Coast. See Pompeii from Sorrento.
Combination tours with Herculaneum
Herculaneum is a separate park with its own entry. Small-group tours of both sites include both tickets and a guide, and some add a Circumvesuviana train ride between them. The tour from Naples includes return transport, and the tour starting in Pompeii includes only a one-way train ride between the sites. A Pompeii ticket on its own does not cover Herculaneum. See Pompeii and Herculaneum in one day.
Pompeii and Vesuvius tours
Day tours with Vesuvius include the Pompeii visit, lunch in some offers and a separate entry to the Vesuvius national park. Whether you hike to the crater depends on the option you choose. The Pompeii ticket does not include the crater. See Pompeii and Vesuvius.
Transfer and audio guide are not a guided tour
Some tours give you transport and an entry ticket without a guide, and some give you an audio guide on top of the entry. Neither is a person leading the visit. The Rome train option has no guided tour at all. Read the Includes list before you book.
Which tour fits you
A short guide to the types above.
| Tour type | Starting point | Length | Guide | Transport |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guided visit on site | Pompeii gate | 2 to 3 h | Archaeologist | – |
| Day trip from Naples | Naples | 3.5 h and up | In most offers | Bus or train |
| Day trip from Rome | Rome | 9 to 12 h | Coach tour yes, train option no | Coach or train |
| Day trip from Sorrento | Sorrento station | 2 h visit, longer with Vesuvius | Yes | Train or bus |
| Pompeii and Herculaneum | Pompeii or Naples | 5.5 to 7 h | Guide or assistant | Train, or transfer from Naples |
For most visitors staying in Naples, a guided visit with a train or a short bus tour is the simplest. If you sleep in Rome, expect a long day. If you want one tour that covers both ancient cities, book the combination.
Pompeii tours: frequently asked questions
How long is a Pompeii tour?
A guided visit on site takes 2 to 3 hours. A day trip from Naples takes from about 3.5 hours with the visit, from Rome a full day of 9 to 12 hours.
Is the entry ticket included?
In most guided tours yes, as Pompei Express. Check the Includes list of your option.
Do tours include the Villa of the Mysteries?
Only a tour that names the Pompei Plus ticket does. Express tours do not.
Is a hotel pick-up included?
Not in every tour. The meeting point is set at booking, and a hotel pick-up applies only where the tour says so.
Can I see Pompeii and Herculaneum on one tour?
Yes, with a combination tour that names both entries. A Pompeii ticket alone does not include Herculaneum.