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 skip-the-line plus a Mount Vesuvius summit hike with Bay of Naples views, from Naples or Sorrento in 8 hours.
“Everything ran smoothly with guide giving clear instructions about meeting points and instructions. Told us interesting facts about our destinations throughout the trip.”
Skip-the-line Pompeii plus a Mt. Vesuvius hike from Sorrento with priority admission, guided ruins, and round-trip transport.
“Really positive things: the company running this trip was excellent and well-organized (Daniella was great) and the design - Pompeii and a climb up Mt Vesuvius - is convenient if you want to visit both places. The bus they put you on is really nice and the driver they used was top notch. They start…”
A fast, well-organized day trip from Naples to Vesuvius, Pompeii, and Herculaneum with skip-the-line tickets and audio guidance.
“I loved going up and seeing the crater of Mt. Vesuvius. Thankfully, this was the first activity of the day, because I'm not sure I could have finished the hike if it were the last activity of the day. Herculaneum was also very interesting and fun to see. By the time we got to Pompeii,…”
Full-day Pompeii and Vesuvius tour from the Amalfi Coast with skip-the-line tickets, live guide commentary, crater walk, and views.
“Terrific tour today, our guide Alessandra was amazing. Super knowledgeable, used clear language that everyone could understand and really brought Pompeii to life, wouldn’t have done this any other way. Our driver was also excellent, highly recommend this tour!”
A full-day Naples, Pompeii, and Vesuvius tour with guided city sights, Roman ruins, included lunch, and a crater walk.
“Excellent tri lingual guide “ Elisa “ … and amazing visits and sites ! Thank you !”
Full-day Naples tour to Pompeii and Vesuvius with lunch. Guided ruins walk, Vesuvius nature reserve hike, small groups, great value.
“I booked the Pompeii and Vesuvius tour but Vesuvius was closed due to weather, so I went to the Amalfi coast instead. The tour guides were really knowledgeable, and the day wasn’t too long. Having a small group was excellent. Lunch was alright, and the transport was good. Except if you’re tall like me, there’s…”
Naples full-day trip pairs priority Pompeii, an included Neapolitan pizza lunch, and a Vesuvius crater climb with guides and tickets.
“We had a wonderful time in Pompeii. There was a little confusion as to who our tour guide was going to be, but Michael was great. I think at the port, at the original pickup point, they should notify us as to who to look for. Our pickup person had a rainbow umbrella and it…”
Skip-the-line private Pompeii and Vesuvius day from Naples with archaeologist-led ruins, reserved entry, crater views, and pickup.
“Our guide was an archaeologist! He was very interesting— offering so much historical context. He did a wonderful job of showing us the highlights in a few hours. He really brought the ancient ruins to life with his stories. The hike to the top of Vesuvius crater was a bit physically intense but well worth…”
Guided Pompeii and a Vesuvius rim hike from Sorrento with door-to-door pickup, included pizza lunch, and skip-the-line entry.
“I do not recommend this tour with this vendor. Some pieces were fantastic, but the issues that occurred were not handled well by the staff or vendor post event. The lunch place was terrible, late with food and no service. The entire portion post Pompei felt rushed and disorganized. Vesuvius is busy and not enough…”
A smooth full-day circuit to Pompeii, Herculaneum, and Vesuvius, with skip-the-line tickets, transfers, and audio guidance.
“My tour was great. The vans were on time, the staff friendly, and the price was reasonable.”
