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Pompeii & Herculaneum by Train from Rome with Pizza Lunch

4.9 · 132 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 97% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Rome Operated by ItaliaTours Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
11h
Group
Shared tour
Guide languages
English
Start & pickup
08:00 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Tickets
Admission included
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

Pompeii and Herculaneum in one guided day by high speed train, with skip the line entry to both sites and a pizza lunch with antipasti and dessert between them, rated 4.86 across 132 reviews.

Rail, coach transfers, tickets, guide and lunch are included at €253 per person, tips are not. Not possible with a wheelchair.

In our comparison: #26 of 75 in Day Trips from Rome, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Price and inclusions

One price for every traveller: €253 per adult.

Included and not included

  • Skip-the-line entry tickets to Pompei & Herculaneum
  • Local transfers by air-conditioned coach
  • Lunch including pizza, antipasti, dessert and choice of drink
  • Fully guided experience
  • Round trip high-speed rail from Rome to Naples
  • Gratuities
  • Personal extras

Children from €222 (ages 4 to 17). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 25 September 2026.

Reviews

4.9
132 ratings
Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor

97% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 128 of 132

Star breakdown of all 132 ratings

5 stars
122 · 92%
4 stars
6 · 5%
3 stars
1 · 1%
2 stars
2 · 2%
1 star
1 · 1%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the knowledgeable guides and organised travel; extensive walking can be tiring in the heat

Praised

  • Detailed historical explanations and guides who welcome questions
  • Clear meeting instructions and help boarding trains at both stations
  • Guides' comparisons that clarify the differences between Pompeii and Herculaneum
  • Manageable groups that make it easy to follow along and ask questions
  • Generous included lunches with a choice of dishes

Complaints

  • Extensive walking and uneven ground can be physically demanding
  • Summer heat and limited shade at the archaeological sites
  • Missing or incorrect train tickets caused problems for some travellers
  • Some praise the lunch, while others find the food mediocre

Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (9 November 2024 to 29 September 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 3 October 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
Caffe Vergnano is inside Termini Station on the departures level. Enter the main terminal from any of the multiple entrances and make your way to the shopping area facing track #1. A representative holding an ItaliaTours sign will be waiting for you. · Open in Google Maps
Departure
08:00 on Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return
This activity ends back at the meeting point
Pickup
No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Operator
ItaliaTours; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

About this tour, from the operator

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Children

  • Specialized infant seats are available

Accessibility

  • Strollers OK
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Due to the route covered and/or transportation used, it is not possible to participate in this tour using a wheelchair, scooter, or other aid. Please contact us to inquire about customized tour options for guests with mobility challenges

Good to know

  • Food included see what is included
  • Children from €222 ages 4 to 17

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 1+ days: Full refund
  • 0-1 days: No refund

Compared with other Day Trips from Rome

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #26 of 75€25311h4.86 (132)shared
Premium Minivan Trip from Rome: Pompeii Tour & Lunch in Sorrento€16911h4.97 (402)shared
Pompeii and Amalfi Coast Private Day Trip from Rome€55012h4.98 (247)private
Orvieto and Civita di Bagnoregio Full Day Private Tour from Rome€3638h4.99 (163)private

Ranked #26 of 75 in Day Trips from Rome by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €42 to €1020, median €200; typical length 11h. 27 of 75 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 75 Day Trips from Rome

From €253 per adult