Mt Vesuvius Tour: Explore Pompeii and Herculaneum

Mount Vesuvius, responsible for the devastation of Pompeii and Herculaneum in AD 79, stands over the Bay of Naples as a picturesque yet quietly threatening presence.

Halted by the violent eruption of Mount Vesuvius in A.D. 79, Herculaneum and Pompeii provide an unparalleled glimpse into what Roman life would have been approximately 2,000 years ago.

Duration: 9 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Pompeii Archaeological Park - You will meet a licensed guide at the main gate in Pompeii, after purchasing tickets, the tour begins and you will be led by the guide through the ruins of this amazing ancient town.
What's Included
  • Bottled water included
  • Dedicated driver for transportation
  • Tickets to Pompeii and Herculaneum (optional)
  • Expert guidance available (optional)
  • Convenient pickup and drop-off service
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Tickets at Mount Vesuvius
Additional Information
  • If passenger are on a Cruise ship, at time of booking, They must provide the following information: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
  • Dress code is casual
Location
Pompeii Archaeological Park
Porta Marina (via Villa dei Misteri)
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Paul_m
Jul 18, 2025
Amazing sights - great guide - A private tour of Pompei, Herculaneum and Vesuvius is a great way to do it, especially when one of the party doesn’t travel too well. We were picked up from our hotel and driven smoothly around by Antonio in a large comfortable vehicle for the day. At Pompei and Herculaneum we had an amazing guide, Alona, who was full of energy and shared so much interesting information about these incredible sites which should be on every bucket list. Finally, we climbed to the summit of Vesuvius where the incredible views into the crater and back down over the bay of Naples and over to Sorrento were well worth the hot climb up! A great day for the family and an amazing way to wrap up our Italian holiday, all expertly managed by Antonino who was sadly taken ill and unable to drive us, but quickly arranged cover so we didn’t miss out - communications ahead of our experience were excellent. Not a cheap tour but highly recommended.
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Katie_b
Jul 13, 2025
Great tour - Wonderful tour. Our guide was amazing. 10 out of 10. Highly recommended. Very knowledgeable and personable.
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E4450vmangelad
Jul 12, 2025
Amazing experience, don’t hesitate- book now! - Simply the best! Antonino was an amazing tour guide for our day trip while we were in Naples cruise port for the day. He managed our time well and we were able to see all the major sites we had hoped to see this trip. He was friendly, responsive and absolutely full of knowledge about all the history of the areas we visited. If I ever have the opportunity to be in this region again, A Drive into the Blue will certainly be a part of my plan! Thank you Antonino for your excellent tour with my family!
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Brent_h
Jul 10, 2025
Perfect tour for our family - What a great tour! Antonino was tremendously knowledgeable and detailed every step of the way. He somehow even found a way to keep my teenage boys interested. If you’re thinking of a private tour of Pompeii and Herculaneum, don’t miss this experience.
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Stacey_r
Jun 29, 2025
Perfecto! - Antonio was so prompt polite and had such great details of all locations. He got us into Pompei so quickly and managed crowds so it was a breeze. I would recommend to everyone. Absolutely lovely day and he even helped my daughter find a postcard at the end of day. He is perfecto!!
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Donna_m
Jun 27, 2025
Best tour of our trip - This was an exceptional tour. We went on a private tour last month to Pompeii and Herculaneum. Antonino met us at our cruise ship and we went to Pompeii first. He was so knowledgeable and full of interesting information. He knew the answer to all our many questions, showed us all over Pompeii, took photos for us, and even our 8 and 10 year old girls (my granddaughters) were kept entertained. We were then taken to Herculaneum and given another excellent tour. We went on many tours over our vacation, but this was by far the best due to Antonino.
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Paul_o
Jun 27, 2025
5 stars isn't enough for our guide - Our guide Antonino picked us up from the hotel and the tour started immediately He started by telling us the history of the eruption of Vesuvio 🌋 (the Italian name) back in AD 79 He explained what happened in the hours and days following and how the people of both Pompeii and Herculaneum were caught out by the speed and intensity of the explosion and subsequent falling ash and debris At both locations he showed us the main buildings and we learnt how to identify some of them like shops, villas and brothels 🤭 Some people we met had suggested skipping the Herculaneum but we found it gave more context to Pompeii which we had just visited The last part of the tour was the volcano climb. It takes about an hour up but only half an hour down but make sure you have good walking shoes as the trail is very rough and gravelly, but the views along the way and at the top were well worth it Grazie mille Antonino we has a great day 🙏🙏
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Timothy_d
Jun 24, 2025
Amazing! - Wow! Tony was amazing. He was so smart and had extensive knowledge of history, literature, geography, etc. He tailored the tour to our interests and was amazing. I strongly recommend this tour with Antonio E. (Tony)
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Bryan_c
Jun 24, 2025
A Fantastic Day Tour of Pompei and Vesusius - This tour was of a very high standard. The van arrived early to pick us up for our private day tour and was modern, clean and well appointed. Enzo was a fantastic driver and happy to point out sights as we drove. At Pompeii we met up with Antonio, our guide for the day. Antonio was friendly, spoke excellent English and was extremely knowledgeable about Pompeii and Herculaneum, explaining the history, the lifestyles at the time of the event and the current findings. He moved at a good pace but was happy to stop and take questions or discuss various aspects of life in Pompeii including the politics of the time. This day trip was a highlight of our holiday and I cannot recommend it highly enough.
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25carolyng
Jun 22, 2025
Extraordinary private tour experience - Our family of 4 did a long day trip with Antonino who was our driver as well as our private tour guide. We have never booked aprivate tour before. This worth every euro!. He picked us up at our lodging in Sorrento in a very comfortable van. As we drove he scrolled through his iPad on the dash and gave us an hours worth of education before we even arrived. We had the lofty goal of visiting Pompeii, Herculaneum and Mt Vesuvius in 1 day. Antoniono made it happen with ease! He knew exactly how to navigate the sites so that we avoided the horrendous crowds. Our small group had a variety of interests and he met everybody’s needs and there wasn’t a question on any topic that he didn’t know the answer. He was quick to figure out when to give us the basics and when to go into depth. He sensed when we were weary and needed a good joke and when we were alert and wanting all the knowledge he could throw at us. There are not informational signs at these sites. To go on your own is a waste. Antonino is also excellent and very responsive with the pre-tour arrangements. He went above and beyond in this realm. In my opinion this private tour for our family was so worth the money and Antonino is a gem!
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From $118
up to 8 guests
2 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).