VESUVIUS
The trips worth booking.
Our pick of the 10 best-rated guided 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 Herculaneum tour with an archaeologist. See Neptune’s home, thermal baths, mosaics, and Vesuvius’ impact.
“Absolutely fantastic. 100% would recommend to all.”
Skip-the-line Vesuvius entry with an offline smart audio guide and optional bus transfer. Hike at your pace for crater and Naples views.
“The service was so good, the driver offered water for everyone and the guy at the desk was so kind and helpful”
Skip-the-line Herculaneum ticket with an audio guide and map. Explore Roman villas, frescoes, and the town’s dramatic 79 AD fate.
“The numbers on the phone/app provided associated with the descriptions of the points of interests throughout the site, did not match up with the actual site numbers. Even though that was annoying, the audio descriptions were interesting and very detailed. it would be good to allow for Bluetooth capabilities so people can connect their earbuds…”
Guided day trip from Sorrento to Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius with included tickets, expert guides, and Neapolitan pizza lunch.
“Ira our guide was excellent very informative and well organized , our driver was amazing getting through the very small roads felt very safe”
Naples day trip to Pompeii and Herculaneum with archaeologist guide, skip-the-line tickets, and small-group minibus comfort. 7 hours.
“This was an excellent tour. We’ve been to Pompeii before but had not been to Herculaneum. Seeing them together on the same excursion provides a rich experience. The two sites had much different histories until they experienced a common fate when Vesuvius exploded. Our guide was exceptional. Along the way he pointed out small, but…”
Explore Herculaneum with an entry ticket and optional audio guide. Walk the best-preserved Roman city from Vesuvius 79 AD.
“Very positive experience. Easy booking and a little map helped me to found the entrance. The map help me to do the activity on the budget and avoid more expensive tours and payments for transfer. No queues and taking easy walking around the site. Good value and a pleaset experience.”
Skip-the-line Pompeii with a licensed guide, then horse ride on Mt. Vesuvius with vineyard lunch and wine tasting, small group.
“This package packed so many great experiences into one afternoon! It was helpful to visit Pompeii with a guide to hear a more detailed history of the city before and after the disaster. We wish that the tour had been a little longer because we felt like we saw such a small portion of the…”
Skip-the-line ticket with a downloadable audio guide for Herculaneum (Ercolano). Go at your pace and see well-preserved Roman ruins.
“I have wanted to visit Herculaneum for sometime and it did not disappoint. We downloaded the audio guide which offered interesting facts about the various buildings and history of the town. We spent about 4 hours there and got to see everything that was open. The frescoes, mosaics, and statues were beautiful. There were wooden…”
Hike Mount Vesuvius from Pompeii with shared transfer and skip-the-line tickets. Crater views, expert guides, and Bay of Naples panoramas.
“Tour guide was amazing and loved hearing about all of the facts and history of Vesuvius.”
Expert-led hike from Pompeii to Mt. Vesuvius with minibus transport, skip-the-line entry, and crater views in about 3 hours.
“Our guide Mario was very friendly, accommodating & informative. Its a steep but manageable walk to the top. Rests a scheduled so all fitness levels are catered to. The views are spectacular but not guaranteed due to cloud cover. Really enjoyed it.”
