Naples Shore Excursion: Mt Vesuvius Half-Day Trip
About this activity
Highlights
- Breathtaking panoramic views from Mt. Vesuvius summit
- Expert guide sharing insights into volcanic history
- Efficient round-trip transportation from Naples
- Skip-the-line access to Mt. Vesuvius
- Flexible departure times to suit your schedule
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Round-trip transportation from Naples to Mt. Vesuvius
- Guided tour of Mt. Vesuvius summit
- Skip-the-line entry tickets to Mt. Vesuvius
- Food and beverages
Itinerary
Join the group and have lunch in a typical Italian pizzeria to enjoy a pizza and a soft drink (included). You'll drive through the town of Torre del Greco to Vesuvius National Park, then hike to the summit of Vesuvius to take a walk around the eerie crater at 3,900 feet (1,200 meters). Remember to wear comfortable walking shoes! A medium to high level of fitness is required to complete the climb. From the summit, the panoramic views of the Bay of Naples have captivated visitors for centuries. Then, peer down into the depths of the crater to see plumes of steam issuing from the sleeping, but still active, volcano. After that return to your coach and travel back to Naples. Your tour finishes at the start point in the afternoon.
Important information
Know before you book
- Tour operates rain or shine; cancellations due to weather are rare.
- Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
- Not recommended for travelers with mobility issues.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes suitable for uneven terrain.
- Bring a bottle of water to stay hydrated during the hike.
- Check the weather forecast and dress accordingly.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Easy Public Transport
- Infants Required On Laps
Good to know
- Comfortable walking shoes are recommended for climbing Mt. Vesuvius
- We require a minimum of 2 participants in total every day to operate this tour. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not at least 2 participants for this tour. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
- Transport is by coach: group sizes of up to 50 people
- In case Mt. Vesuvius National Park is closed due to bad weather conditions and/or other circumstances beyond our control, you will be refunded the entrance tickets to the National Park
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Please note that for this tour, among the 4 languages available, the English language only is always guaranteed
- Worry-free Shore Excursion: We will ensure your timely return to the Naples port for this activity. In the rare event your ship has departed, we will arrange for transportation to the next port-of-call. If your ship is delayed and you are unable to attend this activity, your money will be refunded. See our terms and conditions for full details.
- Lead Traveler's document ID picture required (tour purpose only)
Traveler reviews
It’s a taxi
It’s basically an over paid taxi service. Taken up and dropped there- I wasn’t part of a groups. No guide as described on the page. No pizza and drink as described either.
Not enough time.
We were drop at what they call the second level. Immediately passing the guardian we were told be back for 15:45! Giving us only 45 minutes to climb the Vesuve? Had to run to get to the top, a do the same for the return, have to say glad that I did that, a great experience and a superb view from the top of the surrounding. My wife was not able to see that, and I consider her to be in shape.
Very disorganized
Loved seeing Mt. Vesuvius and I would highly recommend it, but not on this tour. We were to meet at noon and it was supposed to be a 4 hour tour. I was surprised when we met our guide and it was not our tour guide, but someone who was driving us to our tour. After picking us up, we waited 20 minutes for another couple who never did show up. We were driven to Pompeii where we met up with another guide. She walked us to a street full of vendors and told us we had a half hour until meeting the rest of the group. When we met up with the group we walked to a restaurant for lunch. As we were eating, a lot of other groups were coming in the restaurant. I had no idea that these were all Viator groups and we would have to wait for everyone to eat before we could leave. We were the first group seated so we sat there for over a half hour waiting for everyone else. We were then divided in to who was going where and was being returned where. Those of that were being returned to the port were put on a shuttle bus that was so small one person had to sit up front with the driver. Once at Mt. Vesuvius we were given just over an hour to explore. We arrived at the meeting spot and had to wait for the guide to show up. We got back to the port 35 minutes before we had to be back on board, but I had expected to be back 2 hours earlier. I think Viator should have let us know that we would be picked up by a driver and be driven to the tour as well as wait for other couples to be picked up. It was frustrating to spend time sitting in a restaurant and "shopping" and then being really rushed at Mt. Vesuvius, when that is all I wanted to see.
"3 hr tour" is really 5 hrs. Be careful...
<p>"3 hr tour" is really 5 hrs. Be careful if you're on a cruise ship; you're screwed if there is traffic. 45 min on the mnt. <br/> Disorganized.<br/> 3 1/2 hrs of the tour is spent sitting on a van, bus and walking aimlessly through a flea market of penis-shaped ashtrays and penis-shaped bottle openers. <br/> Never again Vile-Tour!</p>
I thoroughly enjoyed the Mt Vesuvius...
<p>I thoroughly enjoyed the Mt Vesuvius half-day trip. The bus trip up was great, the views and the sight of the old lava flows was amazing. It was peak season so there was lots of traffic on the way up and down resulting in a few bus stops. You have to hike the last stretch up to view the crater, so it is very important to be fairly fit and wear appropriate footwear - it is really well worth the effort. Alan, Australia.</p>