Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius Day Trip from Naples
Explore the impeccably preserved ruins and hike to the crater’s edge of this world-famous volcano!
Organizing a roundtrip with skip-the-line access to both Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius can be a challenge. This tour makes it easy by offering a guided journey through the incredibly well-preserved ruins of Pompeii, followed by a thrilling hike up Mount Vesuvius. Take in captivating views from the crater’s edge while learning about the volcano’s explosive past. With transportation and skip-the-line tickets included, this is the best way to experience both Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius seamlessly!
What You Get With This Tour
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Expert English-speaking guide
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Roundtrip transfer from Naples
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Skip-the-line tickets to Pompeii
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Guided tour of Pompeii
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Entry tickets to Mount Vesuvius with 1-hour hike
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Explore buried city to blazing crater
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Guide tips
Tour Itinerary
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Meet your guide at Piazza Giuseppe Garibaldi
Your tour begins in central Naples at Piazza Giuseppe Garibaldi, where a representative waits by the main square. You meet your local guide, check in for the day, and get a quick overview of the journey to Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius. -
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Ride from Naples to Pompeii by coach
Settle into your comfortable, air-conditioned coach and leave Naples behind. As you drive toward Pompeii, your guide introduces the Bay of Naples, the 79 AD eruption, and what to look for among the ruins once you arrive at the archaeological site. -
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Explore the ruins of Pompeii with your guide
On arrival, you use skip-the-line tickets to enter Pompeii quickly and start exploring the ancient streets. You follow your guide past villas, bathhouses, and the forum while hearing how daily life looked here before Mount Vesuvius buried the city in ash. -
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See Pompeii’s iconic landmarks and plaster casts
You continue through key areas like the Temple of Apollo and residential neighborhoods lined with frescoes and mosaics. Along the way, you pause at the haunting plaster casts that preserve the final poses of Pompeii’s residents and learn how archaeologists created them. -
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Enjoy free time for lunch near Pompeii
After the guided portion, you leave the ruins and have free time around the entrance area. This is your chance to choose a local restaurant or café for lunch, pick up a snack, or browse souvenir shops before heading toward Mount Vesuvius. -
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Drive up Mount Vesuvius and hike to the crater
Back on the coach, you climb the slopes of Mount Vesuvius to a high parking area with sweeping views. From here, an official alpine guide leads you on a 30-minute trail to the crater rim, where you look into the volcano and see the Bay of Naples spread out below. -
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Your tour finishes back at Piazza Giuseppe Garibaldi
After your hike, you return to the coach for a relaxing drive back to Naples. By the time you arrive at Piazza Giuseppe Garibaldi, you’ve walked ancient streets, stood on an active volcano, and learned how this landscape shaped the history of southern Italy.
Additional Information
Good to know:
Dress Code: Comfortable shoes are essential for the 30-minute hike up the volcano's slopes.
Weather Advisory: The hike up Mount Vesuvius is strictly subject to favorable weather conditions. If poor weather prohibits access to Mount Vesuvius, you will be offered skip-the-line tickets to Herculaneum instead.
Accessibility: This tour is not suitable for wheelchair users or those with significant mobility issues, as it involves walking over uneven ruins and a 30-minute semi-strenuous hike up a volcano.
Please Note: Your local guide will not hike Mount Vesuvius with you; you will be accompanied by an official alpine guide for the trek to the crater's edge.
Check-in: Arrive 15 minutes early for check-in at the meeting point so the group can enter sites on time.
Your 8-hour tour includes:
Expert English-speaking guide
Roundtrip transfer from Naples
Skip-the-line tickets to Pompeii
Entry tickets to Mount Vesuvius with 1-hour hike
Audio headsets
Maximum group size of 25
What to bring:
Comfortable walking shoes (mandatory for the hike)
Government-issued ID
Water
Sunscreen and/or appropriate layered clothing for the volcano's conditions
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Frequently Asked Questions
What if I have concerns about my mobility on this tour?
Unfortunately, due to the terrain in Pompeii and the visit to Mount Vesuvius, this is not a suitable tour for wheelchair users or guests with mobility concerns.
What happens if it rains?
Access to Mount Vesuvius is dependent on the weather conditions. If poor weather prohibits access to Mount Vesuvius on the day of your tour, you will be offered skip-the-line tickets to Herculaneum instead.
How comprehensive is the Pompeii portion of this tour?
The Pompeii portion of this tour includes a 2.5 hour guided visit, which is quite comprehensive. You will see all the key attractions and highlights of the area, and your guide will be incredibly informative.
Do Pompeii or Mount Vesuvius ever experience sudden closures?
While sudden closures are unlikely, there are sometimes road closures or public events that may alter the itinerary. If something like this happens, we will let you know immediately and work on an alternative.
Is lunch included in the price of the tour?
Lunch is not included, but your guide will be happy to recommend one of their favorite spots in Pompeii for a quick lunch.
Can I bring my kids and do I have to pay for them?
Kids are welcome on this tour, and infants join for free. Children under 12 pay a reduced fee. Please choose accordingly during the booking.
