Pompeii and Amalfi Coast Small Group Day Trip from Rome

Rome, Italy

Tour Pompeii and the beautiful Amalfi coast villages on a small group day trip from Rome. You'll travel in a comfortable air-conditioned minivan with your driver. Each minivan accommodates 8 people maximum. A driver-guide will accompany the group throughout the day and an additional licensed guide will meet the group in Pompeii for the two-hour walking tour. Book now as seats are strictly limited.

You'll stop at scenic viewpoints as you travel along the stunning coastline to reach Positano, one of the most famous charming old fishing towns along the Amalfi coast. After some free time in Positano, you will travel on to Amalfi.

Amalfi is a labyrinth of narrow lanes and alleyways and features typical Mediterranean village architecture. Here you can sample the local Limoncello liqueur or visit the celebrated Moorish-style Paradise Cloister, dating back to the 13th century. You'll also enjoy lunch at Amalfi (additional expense), then follow the road uphill away from the coast for a last glimpse of this enchanting part of Italy before continuing on to Pompeii.

At the amazing ruins of Pompeii you will take a two-hour guided walking tour conducted by a local expert guide. You'll discover the everyday life of Rome's Imperial age as you walk through the ancient ruins which were buried in ashes after Mount Vesuvius erupted almost 2000 years ago. You will visit the homes of Pompeii's wealthier citizens and ancient street cafes where locals dined, hear numerous anecdotes about daily life in Pompeii, and see graffiti dating back to Roman times.

USD $261.75

Traveler Reviews

Review by: Candice W	April 2012
Fantastic !! The tour guide was great, and the cities are fabulous, you can not miss it !

Review by: Jacqueline B	April 2012
This was a long day but we had a blast! It was nice to spend a day out of Rome. Pompeii was interesting and Amalfi along with Positano was great. For lunch we went to Chez Black and they had the best Italian sausage ever!

Review by: JOSEPH TYLER S	April 2012
This was an amazing day! The tour at Pompeii was incredibly thanks to our guide. He really brought the history to life for us.

Review by: Michael W	April 2012
A long day but very worthwhile to see. I would recommend that this tour be done as a private tour more than a group. We were stuck in centre seats in a mini van for the duration of the trip which is 8hrs. There was no changing around of seating arrangements and what we saw en route was very limited. The guide at Pompeii was very knowledgeable but not a freindly person and open to questions, his bedside manner left a lot to be desired. we are glad to have seen the countryside but would not consider another group tour with the present travel arrangements.

Review by: hscholtz	April 2012
Wonderfully organised. Best tour guide ever for Pompeii. Knowledgeable and made history come alive. Great experience!

Review by: Lynne F	April 2012
We had the most amazing day trip from Rome. It was a very long day because the guide(s) did not rush the day. They do not advertise that they stop for 2 hours for lunch in Positano and stop again in Amalfi for an hour. The guide and driver allowed for several stops along the amalfi coast for picture taking. The tour of Pompeii was wonderful and the guide there was very informative. This tour is worth every penny. There were 8 guests and driver in our van and we caravan-ed with 2 other vans. We are a family of four with two teenagers. They also loved it and it was their favorite day of a two week trip in Italy.

Review by: Jon A	March 2012
The tour was great, and Max, our driver, was wonderful - the only small issue we had was that the tour of Pompeii was only 2 hours and there were many important things the guide didn't cover.

Review by: vaidisovafan	March 2012
Great day, our tour guide was very good, but if you want to go in winter i would just catch a train from rome to pompeii, but it was beaitful to see the amalfi coast, just very very quiet

Review by: pamela j	March 2012
This day trip is well worth doing. Although a long day it was very enjoyable. The tour around Pompeii was really interesting and the guide was very knowledgeable. The trip along the Amalfi coast was beautiful and we stopped at some amazing sites and took some lovely photos. Had lunch in a lovely restaurant on the beach in a lovely little town and had some time in Amalfi to enjoy the views and local shops. I would recommend this to anyone and the guides were extremely friendly - the drive at times was hair raising as they drive differently to us ... but did make us laugh

Review by: Nanette M	March 2012
All three of us did the small group tour for this extremely long trip in a 9-person mini van(including the driver). Since we sat in the back row, we could hardly hear the tour guide,who is also the driver. He talked quite a bit along the whole journey while driving, and I guessed we might have missed a lot of his stories.Despite of that the view and scenery along the Almafi coast made up for the other loss. It was still a worthwhile trip.

Review by: Cecile C	March 2012
It has been my dream to go to Pompeii so I definitely thought this was worth my money. The local guide was indeed expert; he was clearly passionate about his job. This was infectious, he was able to really bring the city to life. It would have been a lot less interesting if we had done Pompeii ourselves. Positano stopover for lunch was amazing; they took us to a restaurant favoured by Denzel Washington (apparently he has a house there). The limoncello at that restaurant was zesty! Really excellent. The driver was very experienced and told us interesting stories about tax evasion haha. Despite the excellent views, i personally cannot take long car rides so unfortunately spent much of my time in the car asleep and couldn't enjoy the view. Almalfi coast gelato was only so-so.

Review by: Jocelyn Y	March 2012
This is a 'must trip'.

Review by: Bruce S	March 2012
An excellent day that I don't hesitate to recommend. This was my second visit to Pompeii and by far the better of the two due to your outstanding guide there. The little bus was very comfortable and We enjoyed the company of the other travelers. My only suggestion for improvement would be to provide the driver with a microphone so that he can give more commentary. The Amalfi coast was astounding. Many thanks to our driver who was very a very nice and helpful young man.

Review by: Rich B	March 2012
This was a good way to see the sights! It is a long day and our only criticism is that the van may have seated one too many. My husband had to sit in the middle front seat and by the end of a long driving day it was cramped quarters. But the sights and stops were wonderful and the guide in Pompeii was excellent!! It would be nice to include a snack or beverage for the price but we would do it again!

Review by: eht	March 2012
A fantastic day! Definitely one of the highlights of our four night stay in Rome. I was afraid it would be too much to squeeze into our short stay but it was worth it. I was also afraid it would be an incredibly long day, but it was well planned and went by quickly.

Review by: Thekimfamily4	March 2012
This trip was AMAZING!!!! Our driver Andre was super fabulous and knew the coast well and gave us so much great history. Also he was such a fun driver - felt like a real Italian driving experience! Gaetano was our guide at Pompeii and gave us such a rich history of Pompeii and the best sites of the area. He was so fun to listen to and really made the city come alive. It was so worth it and if we are ever blessed enough to come back to Italy we want to do this again! Thank you so much!

Review by: Joyce	March 2012
I really enjoyed our tour guide with Julio. He was extremely kind and personable. He was also very knowledgeable. As others had said it is a long day but if you want to see Pompeii and the Amalfi Coast then it takes a while. My only complaints was that I didn't feel that we had enough time in Pompeii. We missed a few things that I really would have liked to see. Also, while the Amalfi Coast is beautiful, I felt we spent too much of the day on the coast. I would have preferred more time in Pompeii and just done part of the coast. Overall, it was nice and gave you a sample of both Pompeii and the coast.

Review by: Thomas C	March 2012
We had a great time- Pompeii was about as expected, tour guide was knowledgeable and the Amalfi coast was beautiful- really enjoyed the time there!! We were well taken care of for the whole day!

Review by: Maria B	March 2012
So happy we took this trip! Driver Andreas was great and we had a wonderful tour of Pompeii and the Amalfi Coast. The small group setting was nice and the Mercedes mini-van was very comfortable. Our lunch at Chez Black was one of the best lunches on our trip. A perfect way to see areas we would not have had time to visit otherwise. Would definitely recommend this tour - it was a highlight.

Review by: pkay256	February 2012
This trip exceeded our expectations. The coach was a bit "budget", being essentially a mini-van. Spent more time in Positano and Amalfi than I thought, although I wished we had even more time. There is no way we could have seen Pompeii and the Amalfi coast on our own. We had a great time. The guide was very knowledgeable as well.

Review by: Susanna C	January 2012
What a great day! The weather was perfect for our visit to Positano and the Amalfi Coast even if it was winter. There was so much to see and enough time to enjoy a leisurely lunch and explore the area. Our driver/guide did a fantastic job – we were collected from our hotel and returned tired but happy. Pompeii was also wonderful with a patient and knowledgeable guide. This was the only paid tour we did during almost one month in Italy but it was well worth it. Given the driving conditions, it’s not something the average person could do well which is why we chose it.

Review by: Teodora Z	January 2012
Fantastic Day. Tour Guide Max was great, gave all sorts of information along the way and was happy to answer any questions. You really got to see the beauty of the Amalfi Coast explore 2 towns at your own leisure. Highly recommend.

Review by: Philip C	January 2012
The van was stuffed to the max with 9 passengers, and very uncomfortable for all passengers. In addition, I recommend that more time is spent in Amalfi, rather than Positano. The tour in Pompeii, however, was excellent.

Review by: Betina S	December 2011
Although pompeii was fascinating and amalfi had beautiful scenery, I was disappointed with the length of the trip. We were supposed to go to positano, but could not because of a problem with road access. For the cost of the trip, I would have thought we would be taken somewhere else instead, but the trip was just shortened by 3 hours. For being gone 12 hours, we were in the van for almost 8 of those hours. Not worth the price.

Review by: Marlene	December 2011
This was a highlight of our Italian holiday. Our tour guide was very well informed, professional and knowledgable about the entire area of our tour. Although the tour is 14 hours long, it went by in a flash and we were sad when we had to say goodbye. The drivers of all the vehicles were absolutely marvellous, I do not envy them their jobs but I do envy their driving skills! I would recommend this tour to everybody and would like to do it again. A special word of thanks to our tour guide: she made the whole trip interesting and enjoyable. Paul and Marlene

Review by: Acampo	December 2011
Max, the guide was fantastic. great experience.

Review by: Regina R	December 2011
Wonderful day even in the rain. The trip is long andlots of haripin curves so bring motin sickness pills if you have a weak stomach, they work. The little villages of Positano and Amalfi on the coast are beautiful. Max our driver recommended a wonderful restaurant in Amalfi that we all enjoyed. Wish we had more time to shop in Positano absolutely Loved it. Pompei was amazing and our guide, Guytano was pasionate about Pompei and brought the town to life with his explanations. Unfortunately he is also arrogant and gets very upset when you take picutres or videos. This was one highlight in Italy and will go back again to see it with sunny skies.

Review by: Emily S	December 2011
It was a long day, but definitely worth it. Pompeii was an experience of a lifetime and the views along the Amalfi Coast were breathtaking. Our driver (Chris) was full of energy, funny, and made sure everyone was having a good time. Our guide in Pompeii (Gaetano) was quite possibly the best guide ever. He was very entertaining, knowledgeable, and made Pompeii come to life.

Review by: AJ	December 2011
We enjoyed our trip although it was raining while we were in Pompeii, Pompeii is large area but when we returned home realised that we had missed a whole section of the site including the area where the people were buried. The Amailfi coast section was absolutely fabulous and we had a wonderful guide that kept us entertained all day. Perhaps a seat change in the car would be a good idea as we were sat in the back all day and really felt that this was not really fair so a seat rotation would have been better. Overall a great day out.

Review by: cmg	November 2011
Really well-organised and our driver and guide were so friendly. Pompeii is amazing and our guide - Gaitano (?) was inspirational. Unfortunately, unable to see Positano and sorrento due to raod closures but the team fully informed us and more tyhan made up for it with a brilliant day.

Review by: An Qiao T	November 2011
Dangerous driver, but talkative and enjoyable. Pompeii guide is informative and view in Amalfi coast is amazing.

Review by: supadancestudio	November 2011
Amazing tour with views to die for. Pompeii you shouldn;t miss and our guide was amazing. . It is a long day but is certainly worth it. Was great the pick up and drop off at hotel part.Highly recommend. Leita Australia

Review by: Hilary G	November 2011
Be prepared for a long day out! It was however a very worth while trip, with good guides and an excellent driver, much appreciated in the volume and flow of the traffic. Even tho we only had two hours in Pompeii the tour was very informative and balanced. The trip down the Amalfi Coast was just beautiful. Be prepared for the Mamma Mia road! Nice lunch at Positano. The last leg of the Amalfi Coast tour was unfortunately in the dark but we did travel at the end of October, would be great in the long summer evenings.

Review by: Jenny	November 2011
Personable, informative, fun driver/guide Max made the day a pleasure from beginning to end! Pompeii tour with Gaetano was great too! Would recommend in a heartbeat!!!

Review by: Abdiel S	November 2011
I truly enjoyed the Pompeii and Amalfi Coast tour I took while on vacation in Rome in early November. Max, the tour guide, picked me up from the apartment I was renting which I really appreciate. He was very professional and kept the group informed of important facts about the places we visited.

Review by: nelle	November 2011
The group was small (8) and immediately friendly. Max, our driver/guide was funny and interesting. Gaetano Manfredi, the Pompeii historian, was very interesting along with being amusing. The Amalfi Coast is stunning. Positano and Amalfi are intimate and charming. Itʻs a very worthwhile long day.

Review by: Samuel D. G, United States of America	July 2010
Our tour to the Amalfi Coast and Pompeii was PERFECT! Our tour guide, Julio, was funny, articulate, and very enthusiastic. Also, quite knowledgeable and informative. He and the driver went out of their way to provide an outstanding day. The Viator support staff were also wonderful. It was a perfect day!

Review by: Duane G, United States of America	July 2010
Guide in Pompeii was very good. Pace of the day comfortable. The Amalfi coast was great extra part of the day.

Review by: Brian H, New Zealand	July 2010
Fantastic and very knowledgeable guide on minivan from Rome and an excellent a guide in Pompeii who was passionate about the old city. The Amalfi coast was wonderful My husband was initially apprehensive about taking this trip due to the high cost -this trip is expensive but well worth every cent and we're pleased we went. e'd recommend anyone considering thi to o it- you on't regret it.

Review by: Debra H, Australia	July 2010
I felt incredibly lucky to see the beautiful Amalfi coast and lunch at the foreshore of the Mediterranean sipping a Limoncello at the most beautiful place I think I have ever seen which was Positano. Pompeii was also fantastic.

Review by: Richard R, United States of America	July 2010
Awesome day trip from Rome! The Pompeii tour was very good. Amalfi and Positano were AMAZING. The drive itself to get to the Amalfi Coast is worth the money...more fun than any roller coaster ride I have ever been on! Only knock is that we sat in the back of the van and it was very hot even with the air conditioning running .

Review by: Faye W, Australia	July 2010
We had a good day driver was good and enjoyed the company of other people on the trip.Lunch was lovely on the beach and Pompei was good with an excellent guide. Day was not long enough!!!

Review by: Wayne B, United States of America	June 2010
Great Day! Guide at Pompeii was wonderful!

Review by: Anonymous, Canada	June 2010
I had a great trip. It was a full day and worth the money. I saw a lot and loved every minute of it.

Review by: Anonymous, Australia	June 2010
Simply breathtaking....spectacular scenery and given plenty of time to take it all in at each stop. The small group setup is what makes this all possible therefore highly recommend this tour.

Review by: Anonymous, United States of America	June 2010
Terrific day - the coast is beautiful and Pompeii was a great visit. Our local guide in Pompeii was excellent - he had obviously grown up in the area and we would not have received the same experience by reading a guide book.

Review by: Mark V, United States of America	June 2010
The itinerary was outstanding , including many spectacular views and sights along the Amalfi Coast. In addition the guide who led us during our Pompeii Tour was well informed, passionate about the history and archaeology of Pompeii, and professional.

Review by: Anonymous, Australia	June 2010
Excellent day and recommend trip if only have 1 day but 2 would be better to further enhance to experience.

Review by: Anonymous, United States of America	June 2010
We had originally thought about reserving just the Pompeii tour on a large bus, but we are so thrilled that we chose this smaller tour that also included the Amalfi Coast. We spent most of our vacation in Rome and Tuscany, so it was great to be able to add this gorgeous part of Italy. Our tour guide Maurizio was fabulous - keeping the 13-hour day very interesting and moving right along - but also giving us free time to shop in Amalfi and lunch in Positano. The Pompeii tour was amazing, and the local guide there was extremely knowledgeable. All in all - a great day!

Review by: Suzanne L, United States of America	May 2010
Great day, worth the money to travel with a smaller group. Wish we had more time in Positano, would have liked less time stopping at random ceramic stores along the way. The guide in Pompei was fantastic, and the city was one of the most amazing sites I have ever seen! Note, its a long day, more than 12 hours...pick up at 7AM and got dropped off at 930PM