Rome to Pompeii & Amalfi Coast: Full-Day Small Group Tour

Two UNESCO Sites in One Day: Pompeii's Buried Streets & Positano's Cliffside Villages

You travel from Rome to Pompeii's archaeological site with skip-the-line entry and a licensed guide for two hours, then drive to the Amalfi Coast to explore Positano's clifftop streets, taste Limoncello, and visit a second coastal village. Small groups of 6–7 travel in an air-conditioned minivan with hotel pickup and Wi-Fi included, returning to Rome the same evening.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Rome Termini15m
2. Pompeii Archaeological Site2h · entry included

Pompeii ruins and Amalfi Coast tour

• Pick up from Rome Termini
• Explore Pompeii with expert guide
• Drive along the Amalfi Coast
• Visit and explore Positano village
• Return to Rome

The experience

"Wait, we're really doing both in one day?": yeah, and it actually works. The minivan picks you up at Rome Termini early, and by mid-morning you're walking through Pompeii with a licensed guide who knows which streets matter. You get priority entry, which saves the line, and two hours is enough to see the Forum, the theatres, the baths, the homes where people lived before Vesuvius came down in 79 AD. The guide doesn't just point. They tell you what the ash preserved: the shape of a body, the loaves still in an oven, the graffiti on a wall. It lands different when you're standing in the actual street where it happened.

After Pompeii, the minivan heads to the coast. Positano hits you first. Those pastel houses stacked down the cliff like someone dropped a paint box, the beach below, the smell of salt and lemon. You get free time to walk the narrow streets, grab lunch at a seaside table if you want, or just sit and look. The shops sell handmade sandals and linen that actually fit, not the tourist stuff. Then you drive to Amalfi or Maiori or Vietri sul Mare (depends on the season and traffic), taste Limoncello at a local spot, try the traditional sweets, and watch the coast bend around you. The drive itself is the thing: every curve opens a new view, and the driver knows the road.

The whole day is small group, just 6 or 7 people in an air-conditioned minivan, which means you're not herding through a crowd of 40. Wi-Fi is on board, pickup and drop-off are included, and the guide stays with you the whole time. Summer brings traffic restrictions on the coast that might shuffle the stops around, and in winter Positano closes so you visit another village instead: the operator builds that in. You're back in Rome by evening, and you've crossed two of the country's biggest sites off your list without renting a car or figuring out trains.

What’s included

Hotel pickup and drop-off in an air-conditioned minivan, a licensed guide for the full day, skip-the-line entry and two-hour guided tour of Pompeii, free time in Positano, a visit to Amalfi or Maiori or Vietri sul Mare with Limoncello and traditional sweet tasting, and Wi-Fi on board.

Options for this experience

2 options

Shared minivan, small group of up to sixGuide in 4 languages · 07:00Riding in a minivan with at most six guests, plus up to twelve with the guide at Pompeii; pickup included.

Private tour, just your groupGuide in 5 languages · 07:00A private tour for your own group only, with pickup included.

You pick the guide language when booking.

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 07:00

Book up to10h before

AgesAdult (9 to 90 years) · Child (4 to 8 years) · Infant (under 4)

GroupUp to 48

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, Italian and Portuguese

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyInfant seats available

Operated by Welcome Italy

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to see Pompeii and the Amalfi Coast in a single day without renting a car or navigating trains: the small group size and fixed schedule handle the logistics, and the guide at Pompeii is what turns ruins into stories.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, Italian and Portuguese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 8 years); Infant (under 4).

How long is the drive from Rome to Pompeii?

Approximately 2.5 hours each way. The tour departs early from Rome Termini to maximize time at the sites.

Is lunch included?

No. In Positano, you have free time to eat at your own pace and cost at a local restaurant, or skip it. Limoncello and traditional sweets are tasted at a stop on the Amalfi Coast.

What if I'm not fit enough for walking?

The tour is suitable for all fitness levels, but Pompeii involves walking ancient streets and some uneven ground. Comfortable shoes are recommended. Strollers and infant seats are available.

Can the itinerary change?

Yes. Summer traffic restrictions on the Amalfi Coast may shift which villages you visit, and in winter Positano closes so another coastal village is substituted.

Is entry to Pompeii included?

Yes. Skip-the-line tickets and a two-hour guided tour with a licensed guide are included.

How many people are in the group?

Maximum 6–7 guests per minivan.

What time does the tour start and end?

Pickup is at Rome Termini in the early morning. Return to Rome is in the evening. Exact times are confirmed when you book.

Is Wi-Fi really available on the minivan?

Yes, Wi-Fi is included on board throughout the day.