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Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius Small Group Tour
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From $131.62
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up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
- 8 hours
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius are among the top sights in southern Italy, but touring both in one day can be time-consuming. Make the most of your day with skip-the-line entry to Pompeii and a guided tour that touches on the highlights in just two hours. Then hop on a private minivan directly to Mount Vesuvius for free time to hike the trail up to the volcano peak overlooking the Bay of Naples.
- A time-saving tour to see both Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius in a single day
- Explore Pompeii with an archaeologist guide to interpret the complex ruins
- Hassle-free minivan transfer from Pompeii to the Mt. Vesuvius crater trail
- Views from the trail and crater's edge at the top of Mt. Vesuvius
What's Included
- 2-hour guidance at Pompeii ruins by an archaeologist (max 20 people per guide)
- Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius admission fees
- Transportation by modern Minibus from Pompeii and back (up to 14 people)
- Food and drinks
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Via Villa dei Misteri, 2, 80045 Pompei NA, Italy
The meeting point is the main entrance of Pompeii ruins called "Porta Marina Superiore" opposite to a restaurant called 'Hortus'. Please put this one, for easier navigation.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.What To Expect
Pompeii Archaeological Park
2 hours • Admission Ticket Included
Forum
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Via dell’Abbondanza (Pass By)
Granaries of the Forum
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
House of Menander
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Stabian Baths (Terme Stabiane)
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Lupanar
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
House of the Faun
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Odeon - Teatro Piccolo (Pass By)
Teatro Grande
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Vesuvius National Park
2 hours • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Children under 4 y.o. are not allowed
- Wear comfortable shoes, sunglasses and sunscreen in the summer.
- Bring a small bottle of water
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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74 reviews
Min_X, Apr 2024
It’s important to mention here that our tour guide, Mario, is just the right person for the right job. He loves what he’s doing and is passionate about it.
john_c, Apr 2024
Really enjoyable especially hiring Pompei and Vesuvius in the one day , although it can be a long day so try get a good rest the day before .
We brought water/ energy drink which was well needed thought the tours.
and a sandwich / nuts which was nice to chill out for a quick snack on the bus to Vesuvius and at the summit of Vesuvius .
The tour guide of Pompei was really nice and informative . And such an amazingly well preserved way of life .
Our guide Rafaela was very knowledgeable and packed the entire two hours with super interesting and specific information. She was also lovely and funny keeping the group together and asking random questions , which made for a great time.
She is also very passionate of Pompei , and if she sees people walking/doing things in areas where they shouldn’t, she promptly , politely and assertively advises them on what they should and shouldn’t do which is nice to see .
The tour guide of Vesuvius catered very well to all the different participants needs , taking regular breaks as needed . And provided some nice information along the way .
Highly recommended 👌👌
Michael_R, Apr 2024
In the morning, our group was led by Paolo. I really appreciated his knowledge and ease in answering questions from members in our group. He took us to some remarkable place. The tour ended within the park and he suggested some sites to visit on our own. Paolo was awesome.
In the afternoon, Mario took us to Mount Vesuvius. He provided general knowledge of volcanoes and specific information and history about Vesuvius while on the drive to the mountain. He was most knowledgeable. Once at the mountain, he led us on the steep climb to the crater’s edge. I appreciated his respect for all of our abilities, ages, and physical fitness. You were super, Mario!
Irina_M, Apr 2024
Great tour! Yolanda was amazing, so knowledgeable and passionate about Pompeii and our Vesuvius guide Mario was great - thoughtful and very knowledgeable.
Beata_J, Apr 2024
A great trip, Pompeii, which is a must-see + climbing Mount Vesuvius. We had a great guide, Thank you Mario :) Great knowledge and care about the participants
Nicole_G, Apr 2024
Nicoletta, our guide in Pompeii, was incredible! She was extremely knowledgeable, was more than happy to answer any questions, and taught us about how to start identifying the various structures on our own. We didn’t have time to go to some of the further landmarks such as the amphitheater and Garden of the Fugitives with our group, but we had enough time after the tour ended to explore those places on our own. It was an extra treat to be able to see the newly opened areas and hear about future excavations.
Mario was our hiking tour guide for Mt Vesuvius and was great! It was definitely a hike up, so be prepared for that. But he made sure to stop to not only give us breaks but to explain everything we’re seeing around us. Learning about other eruptions than just the one of 79AD and how those changed the actually structure of the mounts were fascinating!
We had a great time and would happily tour with Nicoletta and Mario again.
Robin_B, Apr 2024
Alessandra was an incredible tour guide for Pompeii. She had an answer to every question, was easy to understand, was a compelling storyteller and so engaging. She was just amazing! Mario was a wonderful guide up to the top of Mount Vesuvius. We really loved getting to know him and he shared his vast knowledge of the area so well. Would definitely request both of them again!
Margie_H, Apr 2024
Had a great day…. Was well organized and we managed to see what we wanted in Pompeii and enjoyed our walk…on Vesuvius
Minali_N, Mar 2024
Antonio was the highlight of our tour - he's so passionate about his job and it comes across. Great explanations and takes time answering questions . He extended the tour by 10 minutes so we could take a look inside a house which was an added bonus, the ruins are a must see. Mt Vesuvius tour with Mario and Giovanni was also great, a 25 minute elevation but rest of the hike is easy! All tour guides were incredibly friendly and easy going. Would recommend to try to do both in the same day but if only limited to one excursion would go to the Pompeii ruins!
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Thank you very much for taking the time to share your experiences with us. We're thrilled to hear that Antonio was the highlight of your tour, bringing passion and depth to his explanations, and going above and beyond by extending the tour to include additional sights. We're also delighted that your tour of Mt. Vesuvius with Mario and Giovanni was memorable, providing an enjoyable and informative hike. Our guides strive to offer friendly and engaging tours, and your feedback is invaluable in ensuring we maintain high standards of excellence. We're grateful for your recommendation and are pleased you found both the Pompeii ruins and Mt. Vesuvius tours to be worthwhile experiences. If your travels bring you back, we would be honored to explore more remarkable sites with you. Thank you for choosing us for your exploration of these historic locations.
Gabrielle_R, Nov 2023
This was a great way to see the highlights of Pompeii then spend the afternoon on Mount Vesuvius! Definitely glad we did it, but it was a lot to do in one day. Definitely could've spent one day doing each thing to explore more and have more time to take it in, but given our schedule this was a great option.
Spent the morning in Pompeii with a group of ~20 people led by a very energetic and informative guide. Each had a headset to ensure we could hear. Saw the highlights of the city and learned about the history - very cool to see in person! Pompeii is quite a big city so we only saw a small part, but learned so much.
Then met at the meeting point again with a smaller group (~8 people) to take a bus over to Vesuvius. Because it was after daylight savings, we didn't get a break for lunch - which made it tough. I think normally there's an hour break between Pompeii tour and leaving for Vesuvius. Guide was very informative and friendly. Hike itself was doable, but it is at a pretty steep incline for probably 30 minutes straight with rocks everywhere. But the view the whole way was amazing. Definitely was harder hike than some of the other reviews make it seem. Once you are closer to the crater, it evens out, but still uphill. Guide was good about taking breaks and making sure everyone felt comfortable. Once at the top, a volcano expert from the part expained more of what they do and about the volcano, which was great! There's a few shops at the top for trinkets, snacks, or drinks.
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