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
Amazing tour
Mario was a fantastic tour guide. Our driver was great, it was extremely convenient to not worry about the travel logistics to get to and from Pompeii and Vesuvius. Our Pompeii guide Anna was also amazing. Highly recommend for anyone wanting a guided tour of Pompeii and Vesuvius.
Disappointed with the trip and the weather
Disappointed that we couldn’t go to mount Vesuvius as a storm came in and it was closed. I was surprised that nothing was done about this as it was predicted on the weather apps and no offer to change the date or a refund. We went to Herculaneum instead but agin only saw about a third of it as it rained most of the time, no umbrellas available or raincoats so we just got wet and had to shelter a lot. Pompeii was great and the archaeological guide Ilaria was very good. Other guide Mario was ok.
Loved Mario!
Our tour was guided by Mario and i must say, he was the most amazing tour guide! Very funny and informative, answered everybodies questions and helped accommodate us through the bad weather! definitely recommend
A very interesting tour
This is a great guided tour with a very knowledgeable guide who is also enthusiastic. We took the tour on a very hot day (around 45 degrees) and felt that the time to climb Vesuvius was short and we only just made it back to the minibus in time. I’m sure on a less warm day it would have been fine. The tour around Pompeii was excellent and again the guide was very knowledgeable and explained things in detail I would suggest if you are doing this tour that you wear walking shoes/boots for Vesuvius as it is uneven surface and slippery
Not a bad day
The day was ok but because the audio did not work on my phone or others we had NO guide for the volcano! The person who was the guide did not know what to do about this!