Pompeii & Mt. Vesuvius Day Tour: Explore Ancient Roman Ruins and Volcanic Crater from Naples

Embark on a captivating day tour from Naples to Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius. Explore the ancient Roman ruins of Pompeii and hike up to the volcanic crater of Mount Vesuvius for breathtaking panoramic views.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Pompeii Archaeological Park - Pompeii was an ancient Roman city near modern Naples in the Campania region of Italy, in the territory of the comune of Pompei. Pompeii, along with Herculaneum and many villas in the surrounding area (e.g. at Boscoreale, Stabiae), was buried under 4 to 6 m (13 to 20 ft) of volcanic ash and pumice in the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79.
What's Included
  • Round-trip transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle
  • Dedicated guide in Pompeii for private tours
  • Included entry to Vesuvius National Park
  • Admission to Pompeii Archaeological Park
  • Skip-the-line access at attractions
  • Knowledgeable official guide in Pompeii
  • Provided headphones for all passengers
  • Convenient meeting point in central Naples
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
Additional Information

Embark on an intriguing excursion from Naples, where you have the chance to explore the historic Roman settlement of Pompeii with a knowledgeable guide for 2 and a half hours, discovering its remarkably well-preserved structures and relics. Following this, traverse up to 1000m of Mount Vesuvius – the volcano which almost annihilated the town in 79 A.D. Complete the final 200m journey on foot and take pleasure in the mesmerizing 360-degree panoramic scenery from the still-active volcano’s rim.

  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
  • The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
  • Group tour not suitable for cruise passengers
  • In case the Vesuvius will be closed, we will offer as alternative the skip the line ticket to visit the archaeological site of Herculaneum
Location
P.za Giuseppe Garibaldi, 91
Piazza Giuseppe Garibaldi
Please meet our Guide by the entrance of StarHotel Terminus We suggest to arrive at meeting point 10 minutes prior to the departure.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Meira_w
Jul 25, 2024
An organized and informative tour! - Wonderful trip with good organization and excellent information. We especially appreciated Isabella helping us to get a ride over to Sorrento instead of taking us back to Naples! And letting us bring our luggage with us! It was great!
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Kieran_h
Jul 20, 2024
Excellent tour, with Terrific guides! - Roberta was our guide for the day and she was a great source of knowledge, speaking clearly and with humour for the entire day. Stefano was our guide around Pompeii and he was exceptional! Really enjoyed the tour and we got there early so the streets of Pompeii were empty of other tourists then. The climb up Mount Vesuvius is strenuous but doable. Bring water and wear a decent pair of trainers and you will be ok. We saw some people do it in flip-flops!! There is a shop at the top if you need to buy more water etc, and they sell some touristy tat. The bus driver whose name escapes me was superb as it is a twisty narrow at times road up to where you must disembark the bus. All in all it was a memorable day and I am grateful to all the guides for making the day so good.
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Yuliya_i
Jul 17, 2024
Fun day in Pompeii and Vesuvius! - Roberta, Jack and Max did an amazing job! We got to see Pompaii highlights in 2.5 hours, have a lunch and climb to the top of Mount Vesuvius. We were on time and really enjoyed the tour!
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Beverly_y
Jul 9, 2024
Really enjoyable day - Had a great day. Views from the top of Vesuvius were beautiful. Max the tour guide at pompei was very knowledgeable and also very funny. A really enjoyable day.
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Lukedx9490ab
Jul 6, 2024
Great day trip - A great day out. Well organised and friendly staff. The meeting instructions were clear and the team were there early to greet everyone before we went to the coach. Spent 2 hours at Pompeii where the tour shows you the highlight and the key points before a lunch break. The lunch is not included but the restaurant has a set menu for €17 per person. The afternoon was a short drive up to the entrance to Vesuvius national park where tickets were provided and got to spend an hour to climb the final part to the peak where you get great views of the coast. Then a coach ride back to the start completes the day. Overall a great experience and well worth it as everything is well planned and organised. Would recommend.
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Karola_b
Jul 5, 2024
It was easy - The trip was well organized. We saw everything we wanted and the tour guide was very helpful and friendly.
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Odmetnik1
Jul 3, 2024
Great guides; educational; could be hot and strenuous - Excellent tour guides, making for a great experience. We were lucky to have a nice breeze and some clouds for most of the trip, but it could very easily be very hot in the summer. We had plenty of time in Pompeii, a long lunch break to eat at a nearby restaurant, and plenty of time to hike up Vesuvius and take in the view before heading back. Bus travel provided between stops. Just be sure to bring plenty of water, and be aware that the hike up Vesuvius is steep and dusty with little shade.
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Joe_c
Jul 2, 2024
Vesuvius & Pompeii - Andrea’s group ! - Andrea was fantastic. Really great job, very personable, and would highly recommend! It was great to be able to see both sites in one day and not be rushed. Thank you for a great time!
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Clifford_l
Jul 16, 2024
Pompeii - The meeting time was indicated at 8:15am with a suggestion of getting there 10 minutes early. Due to traffic in Napoli we arrived at 8:10am but were met with hostility because everyone else was told to meet at 8am. The guide Rebecca was nicer after the initial interaction and the experience at Pompeii was unforgettable. Our Pompeii guide, Patricia, was knowledgeable and took us into places that larger groups are not normally allowed as she knew all the security people. I would not recommend the lunch suggested by the guide as it was just OK. The trip to Mount Vesuvius was fun and we were lucky to have a very experienced driver as the road up can be quite hairy, especially for a larger bus. The hike to the top of the volcano was breathtaking with great views of Napoli and surrounding coastline and the craters itself. All in all I would recommend this experience but get there early or Face the wrath of Rebecca.
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Loren_a
Jul 14, 2024
Amazing to see pompeii but too rushed - The guide in pompeii was great and the overall guide for the trip was lovely. We went at 9am when it wasn't too busy and it was incredible to be able to see the ruins and be provided with additional information. We were really disappointed that we were not given any free time in pompeii. At the end of the 2 hours we weren't promptly led out and told we had an hour for lunch (felt like a ploy to eat at the restaurant the company had a deal with-as we are vegans this was also problematic regarding food choice and prices) . It would have been better to have been given the opportunity to use some of that time for free time in pompeii for those who wanted it. We came out the tour feeling really disappointed that there was no opportunity for this and to see some more of the ruins at our own pace especially as this was such an important trip for us. There was definitely time to do this especially as we got back to naples before 4pm.
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