VESUVIUS
The trips worth booking.
Our pick of the 10 best-rated full-day tours around Vesuvius. What each one actually includes, who operates it, and what you pay before the inevitable upsell at the gate.
Guided Pompeii and Vesuvius day trip from Naples with crater views, key ruins, and a included pizza lunch.
“It was a very good day trip with great guides and it was very well organised. We were picked up from our meeting spot on time and everything was planned out really well. Lunch was very good!”
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.
Guided Pompeii skip-the-line plus a Mount Vesuvius summit hike with Bay of Naples views, from Naples or Sorrento in 8 hours.
“My son (15) and I loved this trip. The meeting place was clear and felt well organised. The guided tour of Pompeii really helped us understand the details and history. Lunch (not included) was an optional add on at a tourist restaurant- very reasonably priced. We then drove to Vesuvius. When we arrived at first…”
Naples day trip: guided Pompeii ruins, pizza lunch, and a moderate Mt. Vesuvius hike to the crater with Bay of Naples views.
“Our tour guide was soo knowledgeable, very personable, loved her. Beautiful and breathtaking ruins. Wish we had more time”
Skip-the-line Pompeii plus a Mt. Vesuvius hike from Sorrento with priority admission, guided ruins, and round-trip transport.
“Roberto and Roberta were wonderful. Both knowledgeable and friendly. Would recommend to others. Only note would be for communication between the tour and Vesuvius when poor weather is approaching. We traveled to the top to be turned away due to rain.”
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…”
Half-day trip from Naples to Vesuvius National Park with hotel pickup, skip-the-line tickets, and a crater rim hike above Naples Bay.
A fast, well-organized day trip from Naples to Vesuvius, Pompeii, and Herculaneum with skip-the-line tickets and audio guidance.
“Communication with staff was excellent. We enjoyed all three stops on the tour and the fact that we were allowed to explore the venues at our own pace.”
