--- title: Private Pompeii Day Trip from Rome lang: en type: tour city: Rome country: Italy price: 400 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.69 reviews: 49 duration_minutes: 480 languages: [it] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 51 of 77 (Day Trips from Rome) schedule_checked: 2026-09-12 data_updated: 2026-09-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/private-pompeii-day-trip-from-rome/ --- # Private Pompeii Day Trip from Rome **Guidekin's take:** A private vehicle and driver from your hotel to Pompeii and back, with a licensed guide inside the ruins arranged on request if you want one. Transport, pickup and commentary on the road are included at €400 per person, Pompeii entry, lunch and tips are not. The driver cannot guide outside the vehicle, that is Italian law, not stinginess. ## Overview Discover the Ancient Roman city of Pompeii on this private day trip from Rome with total comfort and convenience! Visit the fascinating ruins of Pompeii, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, either independently or with an expert licensed guide that we can arrange for you. Your English-speaking driver will make the ride from Rome and back pass quickly with their interesting commentaries as you travel. ## Key facts - Price: from €400 per person - Duration: 8h - Rating: 4.69/5 from 49 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Driverinrome - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price ## What's included - Private airconditioned vehicle for the day - Hotel pickup and drop-off - Professional informative English-speaking driver - Live commentary on board - Flexible itinerary ## Not included - Gratuities - Entrance fee to Pompeii (18 euros approx.) - Pompeii - Lunch ## Itinerary 1. **Driverinrome Tours and Transportation** (pass by, no stop) - This full-day private service to Pompeii consists of your own English-speaking driver and a private, licensed tour guide of the ruins if you wish. 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The massive complex has been rebuilt and cuts a fine... 4. **Bay of Naples** (pass by, no stop) - The Bay of Naples is a handsome gulf that stretches for about 15 kilometers from Naples to Sorrento, dominated to the east by the imposing figure of Mount Vesuvius, 5. **Vesuvius National Park** (pass by, no stop) - Mount Vesuvius, one of the most dangerous volcanoes in the world, sits in the middle of a densely populated area and looms over the landscape with its unmistakable profile. 6. **Archaeological Park of Pompeii** (2h 30m) - Pompeii is a place where time has stood still since 79 AD, when the cataclysmic eruption of Mt. Vesuvius rained tons of ash and lava down on the Roman city. The monumental disaster perfectly preserved the city, giving us a unique look at Ancient Roman life. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 07:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-12 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Good to know - Specialized infant seats are available - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness - If you are not ready to depart at the assigned time , we cannot promise to fulfill the mentioned itinerary nor promise to extend the duration of the tour - Your driver is not a licensed tour guide. Due to strict Italian laws and regulations in place to protect officially licensed guides, drivers can comment and explain attractions only from inside the vehicle. Drivers cannot elaborate on the attractions when they are outside of the vehicle. - This is a private service for your group only. ## How it compares in Day Trips from Rome Ranked **#51 of 77** by Guidekin's weighted score (rating weighted by review volume). Alternatives worth comparing: 1. [premium-minivan-trip-from-rome-pompeii-tour-lunch-in-sorrento](https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/premium-minivan-trip-from-rome-pompeii-tour-lunch-in-sorrento/?format=md) — 4.97 (372) 2. [pompeii-and-amalfi-coast-private-day-trip-from-rome](https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/pompeii-and-amalfi-coast-private-day-trip-from-rome/?format=md) — 4.98 (246) 3. 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