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Pompeii & Mt. Vesuvius Day Tour from Naples with Pizza Lunch

From€129.73
7 hours
Naples, Italy

About this activity

Discover Pompeii's ancient ruins and hike Mt. Vesuvius with a guided tour from Naples, including a delicious pizza lunch.

Highlights

  • Explore ancient Pompeii ruins
  • Hike to Mt. Vesuvius crater
  • Enjoy traditional Neapolitan pizza
  • Learn about volcanic history
  • Breathtaking views of Naples

Full description

Step back in time and immerse yourself in the rich history of ancient Rome with this exciting day trip from Naples. Begin your adventure with a guided tour of the Pompeii archaeological site, where you'll wander through well-preserved streets, homes, and temples frozen in time since the catastrophic eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in 79 AD. After exploring Pompeii, embark on a scenic drive to the summit of Mt. Vesuvius. Here, you'll have the opportunity to hike to the crater's edge, offering panoramic views of the Bay of Naples and the surrounding landscape. Along the way, your knowledgeable guide will share fascinating insights into the volcano's history and its impact on the region. To fuel your journey, indulge in an authentic Neapolitan pizza lunch, savoring the flavors that have made this dish world-famous. This tour offers a perfect blend of history, adventure, and culinary delight, ensuring a memorable experience for all travelers.

Included / Excluded

  • Guided tour of Pompeii archaeological site
  • Visit to Mt. Vesuvius summit
  • Authentic Neapolitan pizza lunch
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Itinerary

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After pickup from your hotel or the Naples train station, take a 30-minute drive to Pompeii, an ancient Roman city that was entirely destroyed by the sudden eruption of Mt Vesuvius in 79 AD. The largest archaeological site in Europe, today Pompeii is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. When you arrive, your guide will pick up your group’s pre-ordered tickets and lead you on a 2-hour walking tour of the fascinating grounds. Witness the destruction first-hand as you visit Pompeii’s most famous sites, including the Forum, the Thermal Baths, Vetti's House and the Lupanare brothel, giving you a glimpse into daily life during the Pax Romana. Today you can see shapes of objects — even bodies — that were buried beneath the volcanic ash and pumice.

Duration: 2 hoursAdmission: YES
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After your tour, enjoy a pizza lunch with your group followed by some free time to browse the shops. Then board the coach and drive 40 minutes to legendary Mt Vesuvius. Embark on a moderate hike up the volcano with your guide. When you reach the summit at 3,900 feet (1,200 meters), you’ll be rewarded with panoramic views of the picturesque Bay of Naples from east to west. Peer down into the crater and see plumes of steam issuing from the sleeping, but still active, volcano! There is a rest point where you can choose to wait for your group if you do not wish to climb all the way to the top, but the hike is worth the effort. After your Mt Vesuvius hike, relax on the drive back to Naples in the early evening.

Duration: 1 hourAdmission: YES

Meeting point

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Important information

Know before you book

  • The tour involves moderate physical activity, including a hike up Mt. Vesuvius.
  • Please inform the tour operator of any dietary restrictions in advance.
  • The tour operates rain or shine; dress appropriately for the weather conditions.

Know before you go

  • Wear comfortable walking shoes suitable for uneven terrain.
  • Bring a hat and sunscreen to protect against sun exposure.
  • Carry a bottle of water to stay hydrated during the hike.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 1 days before the activity starts

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
  • Please note that for the Mt Vesuvius part of the tour, among the 4 languages available, only the English language is always guaranteed
  • 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
  • On the path of the volcano guide is provided by the national park on request
  • Lead Traveler's document ID picture required (tour purpose only)

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Pompeii moves you for the...

Pompeii moves you for the history, Vesuvius for the nature... an experience absolutely worth doing if you go to Naples...

tamara_dJul 2, 2026VIATOR

Fun day, little communication.

Really great experience! Our tour guide through Pompei (Berny) was extremely knowledgeable and fun. However, communication on how the day would go was not there. We were questioning each step of the way. A lot of bus and group changes as went from one activity to the other but no real issues.

Virginia_MJun 21, 2026VIATOR

Captivating

It was a captivating experience to learn about the history of Pompeii and hike up Mt Vesuvio. Highly recommend!

Verena_MJun 20, 2026VIATOR

The ruins in Pompeii are...

The ruins in Pompeii are breath taking and incredibly interesting. Our guide took her time and didn’t rush and made it easy for everyone I. The group to stay together. If you go in the late spring to summer beware it is HOT and not much shade. The hike to the caldera of the volcano is difficult with out the proper shoes. The Mounties slope is all sandy ash so steps are easy. The view from the summit is amazing and worth the trek.

Tiffany_DJun 10, 2026VIATOR

Great trip to Pompeii and Vesuvius

We loved the tour of Pompeii which had an excellent guide and was very informative. We thought the pizza lunch was quite average (that's being kind). The vesuvius visit was great and the transfers out and back were comfortable and pleasant. Overall good value for money but not a very gastronomic experience

Charmagne_AJun 7, 2026VIATOR

Additional information

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 Please note that for the Mt Vesuvius part of the tour, among the 4 languages available, only the English language is always guaranteed 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 On the path of the volcano guide is provided by the national park on request Lead Traveler's document ID picture required (tour purpose only)
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