Pompeii & Naples Day Trip from Rome by Train with Pizza

Summary

Walk Pompeii’s silent ruins then taste Naples’ living streets

You’ll travel from Rome by high-speed train for a guided walk through Pompeii’s haunting ruins, share real Neapolitan pizza in its birthplace, then explore lively Naples with a local guide before heading back home full of stories—and maybe flour on your shirt.

What’s the experience like?

I’ll never forget the first few seconds inside Pompeii — our guide, Marco, just stopped us in the middle of a sunlit street and pointed at these shapes on the ground. I thought they were rocks at first, but no, they were people. Or what was left of them. The silence there is heavy, even with tourists around. You can smell dust and old stone, and somewhere faintly, bread baking from a modern bakery outside the walls. It’s strange how life keeps going right next to all that history.

The morning started early at Rome Termini — I almost missed the group because I got distracted by an espresso stand (worth it). The high-speed train to Naples is so fast you barely have time to settle in before you’re off again. Marco met us with this big grin and a “Benvenuti!” then hustled us onto a coach for Pompeii. He kept tossing out facts about Vesuvius eruptions and Roman bakeries like he was born there (turns out he actually grew up nearby). Walking those ancient streets with him felt less like a lecture and more like wandering with a friend who knows every weird detail.

Lunch was at this pizzeria in Pompeii that looked older than my grandma’s house — wood-fired oven, faded photos of footballers on the wall. The pizza? Chewy crust, sauce just sweet enough. I tried to order in Italian; the waitress smiled politely and switched to English after my third attempt. Still think about that pizza sometimes when I’m stuck eating reheated leftovers at home.

Back in Naples after lunch, everything felt louder — scooters zipping past, someone yelling about lemons bigger than my head, teenagers laughing near a church doorway. Our local guide led us through narrow alleys where laundry flapped overhead and old men played cards on plastic tables. The view from Posillipo over the Bay of Naples really does make you pause (I get why people say “See Naples and die,” though I’d rather stick around for dessert).

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Pompeii and Naples day trip from Rome

• Meet representative at Rome Termini
• Board high-speed train to Naples
• Arrive at Naples Train Station
• Take coach to Pompeii Archaeological Park
• Enter Pompeii with skip-the-line tickets
• Guided tour of Pompeii ruins
• Lunch at historic Pompeii pizzeria
• Coach ride back to Naples
• Guided tour of Naples city
• Free time in Naples
• Board train back to Rome

Top questions

How long is the Pompeii & Naples day trip from Rome?

The tour lasts a full day including round-trip train travel between Rome and Naples.

Is lunch included on this Pompeii tour?

Yes, lunch at a historic pizzeria in Pompeii is included.

Do I need to buy entry tickets for Pompeii separately?

No, skip-the-line entry tickets are included as part of the tour.

Is transportation provided between locations?

Yes, all local transportation by air-conditioned coach is included after arriving by train.

Will there be free time in Naples?

You’ll have some free time after the guided tour in Naples to explore or relax.

Are guides local experts?

Yes, guides are knowledgeable locals familiar with both Pompeii and Naples.

Does this tour work for travelers with limited mobility?

The route isn’t suitable for wheelchairs or scooters; contact organizers for custom options.

What language is the tour conducted in?

The main language is English; check for other language availability when booking.

What’s included

Your day includes round-trip high-speed rail from Rome to Naples, all transfers by private coach between sites, skip-the-line entry to Pompeii Archaeological Site with a guided tour led by an expert local guide, lunch at a classic Neapolitan pizzeria (yes—real pizza), plus a walking tour and free time in central Naples before your return train home.