VESUVIUS
The trips worth booking.
Our pick of the 10 best-rated 1-day tours around Vesuvius. What each one actually includes, who operates it, and what you pay before the inevitable upsell at the gate.
Skip-the-line Pompeii and a Vesuvius crater or geologist walk, plus a three-course pizza lunch in Ercolano, all from Rome.
“We had a wonderful time during this trip, despite the weather doing its best to spoil it!”
Skip the Pompeii line from Rome with a licensed guide, then choose Vesuvius and lunch for Bay of Naples views on a comfy bus.
Pompeii and Vesuvius day trip from Naples with skip-the-line entry, 2-hour Pompeii guide, lunch, and crater or lava-cave walk.
“We loved our trip to Pompeii and versuvias. Antonella and Giovanni took care of us. I am gluten free and I was fed well. My daughter was being awkward and Antonella helped her out The tour with our guide Anna was brilliant - gave us all the highlights - exactly what we came to Naples…”
Skip lines to Pompeii and climb Mt. Vesuvius from Naples by air-conditioned coach with a Pompeii guide and crater views.
“It was a good, quick overview of Pompeii. I was disappointed that the guide skipped the Lupanar (brothel) although it was mentioned in the “what to expect” part of the full itinerary. Because of weather, our second (independent ) day in Pompei was last week and I purposely didn’t go here because I thought it…”
Naples day trip that bundles Pompeii, Herculaneum, and Vesuvius in one long outing with onboard commentary, air-conditioned transport, and free time.
“We did not have a guide but a driver who told us some info but only in the van. We were not offered water until last stop on trip.lunch time was not designated, had to use some of Pompeii time. Not enough time designated for Pompeii. Saw lots of wonderful things but not full 8…”
Half-day Naples-to-Vesuvius trip with a National Park guide, air-conditioned ride, 1km crater walk, and Gulf views from 1,000m.
“Great time! Our driver was awesome and even scheduled time for us to have lunch after climbing Mt. Vesuvius. Highly recommend!”
A smooth Naples day trip that pairs Pompeii and Herculaneum with lunch, guided context, and easy coach transfers.
“This was a great excursion even though the last stop was mostly closed. More time in Amalfi would have been great, less time in Rovello.”
Naples day trip to Pompeii and Mt Vesuvius with guided ruins, a crater hike, pizza lunch, and port pickup for cruise days.
“Can not take pictures and stay with guide she went too fast”
Naples shuttle day trip to Herculaneum and Mt. Vesuvius with skip-the-line access, crater views, and flexible time to explore.
“the entire day was very interesting. herculaneum was sobering but surprisingly intact. mount vesuvius was great. the guide was informative and the views spectacular”
Half-day guided Mount Vesuvius climb from Naples with skip-the-line entry, volcanologist chat, and a vineyard wine tasting stop.
“Our driver Gino was wonderful! He was very attentive and extremely helpful! The food and wine tasting was good! The mountain was in the clouds but we still hiked up to the top and enjoyed what we could. Gino said to take the time we needed and I appreciated not being rushed. This was a…”
