Pompeii & Vesuvius Guided Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore ancient Pompeii ruins
- Hike to Mount Vesuvius summit
- Breathtaking panoramic views
- Skip-the-line access to sites
- Expert local guide insights
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Expert guide
- Round-trip transportation
- Skip-the-line tickets
- Meals and beverages
Itinerary
Pass by: Departure point: meeting outside the Starhotels Terminus
Mount Vesuvius excursion: travellers will be provided with their tickets and audioguides to hike the volcano up to the crater
Transfer to Pompeii and quick lunch stop
Meeting at the entrance of the ruins called Porta Marina Superiore for a 2-hour small group tour with an archaeologist
Basilica was an open portico that gave shelter to merchants and other activities
Have a look of the ancient main square of Pompeii
In the granary you will see marble tables and baths for fountains that adorned the entrances of houses and some casts of victims of the eruption as well as that of a dog and a tree.
Walk throught the ancient Pompeii's main street
Visit one of the iconic domus inside the ruins such as House of Menander
Visit the most famous brothel in the ruined Roman city of Pompeii
Visit the so-called Teatro Piccolo
Visit the most important theatre of the Pompeii ruins
Meeting point
Start Location
Unknown location
Important information
Know before you book
- Tour operates rain or shine; cancellations are rare.
- Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
- Pets are not permitted on the tour.
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.
Accessibility
- Service Animals Allowed
- Easy Public Transport
Good to know
- Children under 6 are not allowed
- Travelers must bring a valid passport or ID
- In case Mount Vesuvius is inaccessible due to adverse weather conditions or other unforeseen circumstances, we will promptly notify travelers and propose an alternative activity
- The Mount Vesuvius part of the tour will take place with an audioguide + an expert tour leader assisting you through it, whereas you will be visiting Pompeii with a live in-person guide.
- Mount Vesuvius entry ticket: 11,68 euros
Traveler reviews
đź‘Ź Unforgettable experience!
Incredible tour and super well organized! Visiting the Vesuvius and the ruins of Pompeii was a unique and unforgettable experience. Everything went perfectly, from transportation to the time spent at each stop. A special highlight goes to the guide Mario, who made all the difference on the tour. Extremely friendly and professional.
Vesuvius & pompeii visit...
Vesuvius & pompeii visit on same day not good idea. Got to be really fit to get to top of vesuvius in time allowed. Also morning vesuvious more likely to be shrouded in fog, as with our trip. Pompeii guide( sylvia) was excellent.
Exciting Vesuvius and Pompeii
Super nice guide. Description of meeting place a little bad. App. Not updated when they changed the meeting time 30 min.
Loved Pompeii and the history
The hike up the volcano was two miles up. If you have knee, hip or heart issues I would avoid it. Pompeii will also be difficult for some people due to uneven surfaces. Mario our guide was great. Our archeologist was a short, cute, and animated Italian lady, (sorry I can’t remember her name), who explained the sites in detail and answered lots of our questions. This experience was well worth the money and I do recommend this trip.
Great day even in the rain.
It was cold and rainy on our tour day. Dress in layers because as you go up Vesuvius it is cooler. We never made the top. You couldn’t see for the fog anyway but Mario was great. As for Pompeii much more pleasant weather and Paulo our guide was very informative.