
Pompeii Half-Day from Naples
Traveler rating
4.6/5
Based on 17 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Pompeii Half-Day from Naples worth booking?
Pompeii Half-Day from Naples is a 3-hour experience in Naples, Italy, from $46 per person. It scores 68 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 4.6/5 rating across 17 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 68 / 100
- Rating
- 4.6/5 (17)
- Duration
- 3 hours
- From
- $46 per person
Visit the ruins of ancient Pompeii, buried by the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 A.D. and preserved almost intact for centuries. The tour will give you a glimpse of its inhabitants’ lifestyle and the astonishing number of villas, shops and public buildings that archaeologists brought back to light.. Please choose your pick up location from the list below: 8:00 am/ 13:00 pm Grand Hotel Vesuvio, Via Partenope, 45 8:00 am/ 13:00 pm Royal Continental Hotel, Via Partenope, 38 8:00 am/ 13:00 pm Grand Hotel Santa Lucia, Via Partenope, 46 8:10 am/ 13:10 pm - Bar Pic Nic, Molo Beverello 8:20 am/ 13:20 pm - NH Panorama Hotel, Via Medina, 70 8:30 am/ 13:30 pm - Hotel Naples, C.so Umberto I, 55 8:40 am/ 13:40 pm - UNAHOTELS Napoli,10, P.za Giuseppe Garibaldi, 9 8:45 am/ 13:45 pm Starhotels Terminus, P.za Giuseppe Garibaldi, 91 Please be ready at the designated meeting point 10 minutes before the scheduled time. The pickup time can be affected by traffic conditions.
What you get
About this experience
Visit the ruins of ancient Pompeii, buried by the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 A.D. and preserved almost intact for centuries. The tour will give you a glimpse of its inhabitants’ lifestyle and the astonishing number of villas, shops and public buildings that archaeologists brought back to light.. Please choose your pick up location from the list below: 8:00 am/ 13:00 pm Grand Hotel Vesuvio, Via Partenope, 45 8:00 am/ 13:00 pm Royal Continental Hotel, Via Partenope, 38 8:00 am/ 13:00 pm Grand Hotel Santa Lucia, Via Partenope, 46 8:10 am/ 13:10 pm - Bar Pic Nic, Molo Beverello 8:20 am/ 13:20 pm - NH Panorama Hotel, Via Medina, 70 8:30 am/ 13:30 pm - Hotel Naples, C.so Umberto I, 55 8:40 am/ 13:40 pm - UNAHOTELS Napoli,10, P.za Giuseppe Garibaldi, 9 8:45 am/ 13:45 pm Starhotels Terminus, P.za Giuseppe Garibaldi, 91 Please be ready at the designated meeting point 10 minutes before the scheduled time. The pickup time can be affected by traffic conditions.
What's included
Included
- Commentary on board
- Round-trip transportation from the meeting point to Naples;
- Walking tour inside the ruins of Pompeii
- Guide(with a minimum of 6 participants per language; groups of 5 participants will have audio guide)
Not included
- Entrance ticket to Pompeii (21€ per person, minor 18 free)
What you'll see and do
Archaeological Park of Pompeii
Experience the traditions and daily life of ancient Pompeii. The visit will be leaded by a licensed guide if the number of partecipants is over 6 person, otherwise for smaller parties an audioguide will be provided. Entrance ticket is not included.
120 minutes here · Admission not included
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Naples
Meeting point outside the main entrance of the hotel at 8:00am, our assistant will be holding a sign with your name.
Meeting point
Naples
Meeting point outside the main entrance of the hotel at 8:45am, our assistant will be holding a sign with your name.
Meeting point
Naples
Meeting point outside the main entrance of the hotel at 8:40am, our assistant will be holding a sign with your name.
Meeting point
Naples
Meeting point outside the main entrance of the hotel at 8:30am, our assistant will be holding a sign with your name.
Meeting point
Naples
Meeting point outside the main entrance of the hotel at 8:20am, our assistant will be holding a sign with your name.
Meeting point
Naples
Meeting point outside the main entrance of the bar at 8:10am, our assistant will be holding a sign with your name.
Meeting point
Naples
Meeting point outside the main entrance of the hotel at 8:00am, our assistant will be holding a sign with your name.
Meeting point
Naples
Meeting point outside the main entrance of the hotel at 8:00am, our assistant will be holding a sign with your name.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Meeting point outside the main entrance of the hotel at 8:00am, our assistant will be holding a sign with your name.
Ends at
Meeting point outside the main entrance of the hotel at 8:45am, our assistant will be holding a sign with your name.
Ends at
Meeting point outside the main entrance of the hotel at 8:40am, our assistant will be holding a sign with your name.
Ends at
Meeting point outside the main entrance of the hotel at 8:30am, our assistant will be holding a sign with your name.
Ends at
Meeting point outside the main entrance of the hotel at 8:20am, our assistant will be holding a sign with your name.
Ends at
Meeting point outside the main entrance of the bar at 8:10am, our assistant will be holding a sign with your name.
Ends at
Meeting point outside the main entrance of the hotel at 8:00am, our assistant will be holding a sign with your name.
Ends at
Meeting point outside the main entrance of the hotel at 8:00am, our assistant will be holding a sign with your name.
Options you can book
Afternoon Tour no ticket
Starting points: Bar Picnic, Molo Beverello - Via Acton - Porto di Napoli, 80133 Napoli NA, Italy Eurostars Hotel Excelsior, Via Partenope, V. Francesco Caracciolo, 48, 80121 Napoli NA, Italy Grand Hotel Saint Lucia, Via Partenope, 46, 80121 Napoli NA, Italy Hotel NH Napoli Panorama, Via Medina, 70, 80133 Napoli NA, Italy Hotel Naples, C.so Umberto I, 55, 80132 Napoli NA, Italy Starhotels Terminus, P.za Giuseppe Garibaldi, 91, 80142 Napoli NA, Italy UNA Hotels Napoli, 10, P.za Giuseppe Garibaldi, 9, 80139 Napoli NA, Italy
Morning Tour no ticket
Duration: 2 hours Select the correct pickup time
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- de, pt, en, it, fr, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Luxury Driver Services
Know before you go
- 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
- Not suitable for passengers with walking difficulties
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 17 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
6 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
4 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Organization
2 mentionsPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Traveler reviews
17 verified traveler reviews for Pompeii Half-Day from Naples. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Good tour
Very good activity. Aldo was fantastic
Response from the operator: Muchas gracias por tu excelente reseña, Greenvell. Nos alegra mucho saber que disfrutaste de la actividad en Pompeya y que la atención de Aldo fue fantástica. Compartiremos tus amables palabras con él. Esperamos tener el placer de acompañarte nuevamente en tu próximo viaje a Nápoles.
via Tripadvisor (translated)
Slow and disrespectful
Bad. I booked at 8 AM and they sent me a message that it would start at 9. Then, when picking us up, they went by 3 more places, we ended up arriving at Pompeii at 11 AM, and then another half hour to be able to enter. Bad logistics because they wanted to change our transport, the guide who came for us didn't even speak the language well, and the other guide was very disrespectful. Not recommended
Response from the operator: Muchas gracias por tomarte el tiempo de compartir tu experiencia, Hugo. Lamentamos profundamente que el tour no haya cumplido con tus expectativas y que la logística, los horarios y la actitud del personal hayan empañado tu visita a Pompeya. Tomamos muy en serio tus comentarios sobre la puntualidad, los tiempos de espera y el comportamiento de los guías. Compartiremos tu reseña con el equipo de operaciones de forma inmediata para revisar los protocolos de transporte y la atención al cliente, ya que lo que describes no refleja nuestros estándares de calidad. Agradecemos tus observaciones, pues nos ayudan a corregir errores y mejorar el servicio.
via Viator (translated)
Pompei - what a great experience
Great tour and best experience! Beautiful place and reminisce of roman times buried in exact time in history. Thanks to Christian and Pepe we had a great time
Response from the operator: Thank you so much for this great review! We are thrilled to hear that you had such a wonderful experience exploring the incredible history of Pompeii with us. Christian and Pepe will be delighted to receive your thanks! Knowing that they helped make your journey back into Roman times so enjoyable means the world to us. Thank you for choosing our half-day tour, and we hope to welcome you back for more adventures in the future! 🏛️✨
via Tripadvisor
The VIP drive in Amalfi was amazing.
The guidance from the hotel to Pompeii, the guidance within Pompeii, and the guidance from Pompeii to Amalfi were separate, and everyone was kind and guided us in English. In particular, the guide who drove us from Pompeii to Amalfi provided so many services, such as singing canzoni, explaining their meaning, and taking pictures at the scenic spots along the way until we arrived. Thanks to that, my first trip to Pompeii and Amalfi was also very satisfying. Thank you!
Response from the operator: Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are absolutely thrilled to hear that your first trip to Pompeii and Amalfi was such a great success. It is wonderful to know that each of our English-speaking guides took such good care of you throughout the different parts of your journey.We will surely pass on your special compliments to your driver-guide! Singing traditional Canzone, sharing their meanings, and stopping at the best viewpoints for photos is exactly the kind of memorable experience we love to provide. Thank you for choosing us, and we hope to welcome you back to Italy in the future! Arigato!
via Tripadvisor (translated)
A guided tour of Pompeii from Naples
Book through Fabrizio at Info Turismo Napoli. Couldn’t have been easier. Our main tour guide, Aldi from Napoli City Vision, was very helpful & informative. He put us in a small group of 10, for a tour at Pompeii, with a superbly knowledgeable guide, Erica. Couldn’t have been a better visit to the incredible Pompeii ruins.
Response from the operator: Thank you so much for this detailed and wonderful review, Peter! We are absolutely thrilled to hear that your visit to the incredible Pompeii ruins couldn't have been better.It is fantastic to know that booking through Fabrizio at Info Turismo Napoli was so smooth and easy. We are also glad that Aldi from Napoli City Vision was very helpful and informative in organizing your small group of 10. A very special thanks goes to Erica—we will gladly pass on your compliments to her for sharing her superb knowledge and making the ancient city truly come to life!Thank you for choosing us, and we hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable tour in the future!
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $46 to $50
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 6
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Who runs this experience
Operated by Luxury Driver Services, who run 6 experiences we rank across 2 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 67.2 and 1 in the 90+ Club.
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Pompeii Half-Day from Naples: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Naples.
How much does Pompeii Half-Day from Naples cost?
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Prices start at $46 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Naples usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Pompeii Half-Day from Naples take?
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Plan for about 3 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Naples is not rushed.
Is Pompeii Half-Day from Naples worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 68 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.6/5 across 17 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Naples, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Pompeii Half-Day from Naples?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Pompeii Half-Day from Naples suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 3-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Pompeii Half-Day from Naples?
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Around 6 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Naples can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Naples and add a light layer if any part of the 3-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Pompeii Half-Day from Naples start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Naples within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Naples?
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On Outty we rank every Naples experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Caserta Royal Palace & Gardens Small Group Tour with Shuttle, Naples Guided Tour by Bike, Naples Pizza and Tiramisu Cooking Class. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Naples?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Naples?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
What is included in Pompeii Half-Day from Naples?
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Included: Commentary on board; Round-trip transportation from the meeting point to Naples;; Walking tour inside the ruins of Pompeii; and Guide(with a minimum of 6 participants per language; groups of 5 participants will have au. Not included: Entrance ticket to Pompeii (21€ per person, minor 18 free). Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Where is the meeting point for Pompeii Half-Day from Naples?
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Meeting point outside the main entrance of the hotel at 8:00am, our assistant will be holding a sign with your name. Hotel pickup is not included, so plan your own transport and arrive 15 minutes early.
What languages is Pompeii Half-Day from Naples offered in?
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It is offered in German, Portuguese, English, Italian, French and Spanish. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Pompeii Half-Day from Naples?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
Is Pompeii Half-Day from Naples wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to Pompeii Half-Day from Naples if the weather is bad?
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It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Naples. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.
What do travelers say about Pompeii Half-Day from Naples?
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Across 17 reviews averaging 4.6 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, knowledge and storytelling, organization. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
What booking options are available for Pompeii Half-Day from Naples?
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There are 2 options to choose from, including Afternoon Tour no ticket, Morning Tour no ticket. Prices and start times differ by option, so compare them on the booking screen.
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