Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius Small Group Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore ancient Pompeii ruins
- Skip-the-line access to Pompeii
- Guided tour with expert archaeologist
- Hike to Mount Vesuvius summit
- Panoramic views of Naples Bay
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Skip-the-line access to Pompeii Archaeological Site
- Guided tour of Pompeii with an expert archaeologist
- Hike to the summit of Mount Vesuvius with panoramic views
- Lunch and personal expenses
Meeting point
Start Location
Via Villa dei Misteri, 2, 80045 Pompei, NA, Italy, NA Pompei, IT
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.
- Tour may be conducted in multiple languages; confirm language preference at booking.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes suitable for uneven terrain.
- Bring a hat, sunscreen, and a refillable water bottle.
- Check the weather forecast and dress accordingly.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Good to know
- Children under 6 y.o. are not allowed
- Wear comfortable shoes, sunglasses and sunscreen in the summer
- If the Vesuvius is not accessible due to force majeur, the tour will include the visit of Herculaneum instead of Vesuvius
- Please be aware that from the entrance of Vesuvius first 30 minutes is a step walking to reach the crater
- Mount Vesuvius entry ticket: 11,68 euros included in the price
Traveler reviews
Excellent experience. ...
Excellent experience. Lots of walking and Mt Versuvius is real so wear appropriate shoes. Saw a few people struggling in flip flops.
We would recommend...
We would recommend booking the experience with the archeologist. Alfredo was very in depth and made Pompeii a memorable experience we will remember for a lifetime. Vesuvius was also a great time. Although the climb was tough, it was worth the views at the top. Mario was a top notch hiking guide.
Pompeii
A 3 hour tour only covers about 15% of the site. It covers many hectares. Bring water, sunscreen and hat or sun umbrella because it is hot in July.
History and geography combined!
Very informative tour of Pompei with Paolo (definitely an expert on the history of the site) and he guided us through a couple of sections of the site with a very dry wit. Have learnt a lot! The climb to the crater of Mt Vesuvius was a real highlight and the views were spectacular. Mario was an excellent guide, and has a love for the geography of the region which he shared. The tour was in two distinct sections and there was plenty of time for a lunch break in between. Bring plenty of water and be prepared for Pompei to be hot!
Fascinating history and amazing views
The tour was excellent - Tonia (Tonya) did an amazing job explaining the ruins, the history, and ancient homes. As for the hike up Mt Vesuvius, yes there was some effort to walk up (the bus takes you around half way up), but Mario made the trip fun and exciting explaining things along the way to give us a few much needed breaks. The views near the top were just unreal!!