Top 15 Train Experiences in Rome

1.Rome to Pompeii Guided Tour with Wine & Lunch by High Speed Train

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,379 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $239Our pick

Leave Rome at 9:15 am by high-speed train, meet your guide in Naples, and spend about two hours exploring Pompeii before lunch and wine tasting at a winery on Vesuvius. The group is capped at 20. Guides have included archaeologists such as Felicity and Ludo, though your guide may differ.

“It was rainy but very enjoyable and informative. The guides spoke very good English and were very knowledgeable. The train rides, wine and lunch were excellent as well.”

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2.Ancient Ostia Antica Semi-Private Day Trip from Rome by Train with Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 579 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $59

Travel by train from Rome with a guide and a group capped at 12, then spend about two and a half hours among Ostia Antica’s streets, baths, mosaics, and amphitheater. Guides have included Alberto, Laura, Cat, Rob, and Eduardo, though you cannot count on a particular guide. Train and site tickets are included.

“Visiting Ostia Antica was like stepping into a beautifully preserved time capsule—and what made the experience truly unforgettable was our wonderful guide, Eduardo, who brought the ancient ruins to life with such passion, insight, and warmth. This remarkably preserved archaeological site is one of Italy's best-kept secrets, and I’m still in awe of the sheer scale and atmosphere. From the moment we began our tour, it was clear we were in excellent hands. Our guide had a deep knowledge of Roman history, archaeology, and daily life in ancient Ostia, and they shared it all in a way that was both accessible and fascinating. Every stone seemed to have a story,…”

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3.Ostia Antica Guided Half-Day Trip by Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 486 reviews · 4 hours · from $58

Take a four-hour, small-group trip from Rome to Ostia Antica, a former port city with taverns, warehouses, baths, mosaics, and an amphitheater. Your English-speaking guide leads a three-hour walk through the site, including the Baths of Neptune and communal washrooms. Stay afterward to explore, visit the beach, or take the train back.

“This was a fascinating, informative tour with a very knowledgeable tour guide. It was a highlight of our trip to Rome”

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4.Pompeii Tour with Wine and Lunch by High Speed Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 485 reviews · from $239

Ride the high-speed train from Rome to Naples, then take an air-conditioned shuttle to Pompeii for a skip-the-line guided walk. After about two and a half hours among ancient streets, bakeries and baths, taste four local wines and enjoy a light lunch at a nearby vineyard. Guides may include Antonio, Felicia, Ida or Vincenzo.

“We met at the train terminal in Rome. High speed train to Naples & then a minibus to Pompeii. We had a fantastic lunch with wine tasting at a local Pompeii winery. Then off to the Pompeii site & thorough excellent tour with Kiara.. Back to the train station & arrived in Rome by sunset! Fantastic day. Thank you!!!”

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5.Venice Day Trip from Rome by High-Speed Train with Happy Hour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 445 reviews · 15 hours (approx.) · from $341

Leave Rome Termini at 7:30 am for Venice by high-speed train, then see the canals, St. Mark’s Square, and the Rialto area with a tour leader and time to explore on your own. A one-way vaporetto ticket and a Cannaregio aperitivo are included. Guides such as Anto, Yohana, Graziella, and Alessandro have led the trip.

“Yohana was excellent. Professional and warm, she kept the group active and informed, speaking alternative in English and Spanish. Great local knowledge and a willingness to guess to help. She helped us find a great spot for lunch! We loved having her as our guide. We had a perfect day!”

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6.Day Trip to Venice by High-Speed Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 352 reviews · from $309

Travel from Rome to Venice by high-speed train with an English- or Spanish-speaking tour leader handling the station details. A one-way vaporetto ride brings you toward St. Mark’s Square, where you get a brief orientation and free time before meeting for cicchetti and a Venetian Spritz. Guides on this tour have included Antonella, Graziella, Almudena, and Jacob.

“This trip was exceptional from start to finish! I had contact via messages from the company with details of the trip which was a great reassurance to me that our trip would be well managed! Jacob, our Tour Guide was excellent! Extremely friendly and very professional, he gave us plenty of information about how our day was scheduled and made us all feel very welcome! The tour itself was incredible, Venice is absolutely stunning and this trip allowed us the chance to see and do everything possible! It was a long day but worth every minute! The opportunity to have time to yourself was great but it was lovely to…”

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7.Rome to Florence: High-Speed Train Day Trip with Guided City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 235 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $263

Travel from Rome to Florence by high-speed train, then walk the historic center with a local guide and enter the Uffizi Gallery with timed admission. The group is capped at nine, and the day includes free time for lunch or extra sightseeing. Hotel pickup is optional; the self-arrival meeting is at Termini at 7:30 am.

“Fantastic day! Very interesting and easy to walk everywhere. Our guides were very nice. Highly recommend”

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8.Pompeii and Naples Day Trip by High-Speed Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 234 reviews · from $259

Ride from Rome to Naples by high-speed train, then visit Pompeii with an English-speaking guide who leads you past homes, baths, bakeries, shops, and plaster casts. After pizza at a local pizzeria, see Naples by vehicle and on foot, with time for its grand squares, a pastry, espresso, and a short wander.

“Really well organised. Our first guides met us at Rome Termini and got us on the high-speed train which was a very comfortable 1 hour ride to Naples. Our lovely guide Rosa met us at Naples and took us to our air conditioned coach. The reminders prior to the day were great and sending us our tickets and confirming meeting point directions ensured we were all on time and no one got lost!!”

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9.Positano & Amalfi Coast Day Trip by Train & Ferry

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 225 reviews · from $282

Meet your tour leader at Caffè Trombetta near Roma Termini, then travel by high-speed train to Salerno and continue to Positano and Amalfi by ferry and other local transport. You’ll have free time in both towns, with guides such as Graziella, Almu and Antonella praised for practical tips and careful group management.

“Excellent trip with a great guide. He was on time, knowledgeable, and friendly.”

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10.Pompeii and Naples Tour from Rome by Train with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 218 reviews · 11 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $269

Spend about 11.5 hours traveling from Rome to Pompeii and Naples with round-trip high-speed rail, private coach transfers, skip-the-line Pompeii admission, a guided tour, and a pizza lunch. Guides such as Marina, Chiara, Paola, and Carla have led past tours, though your guide may vary. Expect ancient streets, uneven footing, and a full day on the go.

“Kiara did a very nice job. Trip to Pompeii was fascinating. Learned so much about how people lived during that time.”

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11.Pompeii Ruins Tour with Expert Guide & Fast Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 158 reviews · from $152

Take the high-speed train from Rome to Naples, then continue to Pompeii with help from inStazione’s concierge team. A local guide leads a two-hour walk through the ruins, including streets and homes, with admission included. Guides vary; past tours have been led by Carlo, Roberta, and Monica. You can stay inside the site afterward to explore on your own.

“Excellent day trip. Great communication from InStazione. Guide was fantastic”

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12.Pompeii and Herculaneum by High-Speed Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 132 reviews · from $222

Travel independently by fast train from Rome to Naples, then visit Pompeii and Herculaneum with an English-speaking archaeologist and shared minibus transfers. You’ll see Pompeii’s plaster casts and key houses, then Herculaneum’s House of Neptune and Amphitrite and its beach of preserved skeletons. Guides vary; Michele, Raphael, Diego, and others have led tours.

“It was fantastic! Very informative, great transport, amazing guide”

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13.Florence & Tuscany Day Tour by High-Speed Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 126 reviews · from $231

Travel by high-speed train from Rome to Florence for a guided walk past the Duomo, Piazza della Signoria, and Ponte Vecchio. Then head into the Tuscan countryside for a family-run winery visit, wine tasting, and light lunch before free time in San Gimignano. Guides have included Jessica and Antonio.

“Our guide Antonio was sensational. His knowledge and passion was exemplary. we were privileged to share the day with him. This was my stand-up highlight of a month of travel. Thank you Antonio.”

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14.Pompeii and Herculaneum Tour w/ High-speed Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 92 reviews · from $201

Travel from Rome to Naples by high-speed train, then visit Pompeii and Herculaneum with an English-speaking guide, air-conditioned coach transfers and lunch included. Expect ancient streets, shops, baths and homes, plus Herculaneum’s remarkable preserved details. Guides on this route have included Antonio, Paula, Chiara and Vincenzo, though your guide may vary.

“Pompeii tour was great. Herculaneum could have been a little longer.”

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15.Day Trip to Florence by High-Speed Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 44 reviews · from $156

Travel from Rome to Florence by high-speed train, then spend about seven hours exploring on your own. A multilingual assistant helps during the train journey, while guides such as Gabrielle and Enrico have offered practical tips for making the most of a short visit.

“Florence is a beautiful city, and well worth spending the day there. Gabrielle was our guide, and he was wonderful. He gave us great instructions for the day, was incredibly friendly, and very enthusiastic. Would highly recommend.”

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