VESUVIUS · CAMPANIA
The trips worth booking.
Our pick of the 10 best-rated pompeii tours around Vesuvius. What each one actually includes, who operates it, and what you pay before the inevitable upsell at the gate.
Skip ticket lines and map hassles on a small-group Pompeii and Herculaneum tour with an archaeologist, including transport and entry tickets.
“Excellent day. Well informed guide. Good group size. Nice to experience both Pompeii and herculeneam.”
Skip-the-line Pompeii with a licensed guide, then horse ride on Mt. Vesuvius with vineyard lunch and wine tasting, small group.
“The tour, wine tasting & horseback riding made for a perfect day! Communication was excellent & we were able to arrange pick up from the train station and at the end of the day to our hotel! We would highly recommend!!”
Private day tour with pickup to Pompeii, Herculaneum, and a crater climb on Mount Vesuvius, plus optional on-site guiding.
“This private tour with Antonio was a fantastic way to learn some amazing history about Napoli. He was so knowledgeable, friendly and engaging. Even had my daughter's engaged the whole day.”
Small-group day trip to Pompeii and Vesuvius with an archaeologist guide, minivan transfer, and crater views from the smoking rim in English.
“Both of my guides were excellent for Pompeii and Vesuvius. They were knowledgeable and had great descriptions and explanations of the ruins and their society. Simona was our guide up to Vesuvius summit, she was wonderful and encouraging to those of us that struggled a little to make the climb. I did it! If I…”
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.”
Ride calm horses on Vesuvius’s volcanic slopes from 500 meters, with panoramic views, helmets, and small-group English guidance from Pompeii.
“This was a really experience especially fir beginners and kids. The views towards Mt Vesuvius and the bay around Napoli were spectacular. The staff were lovely and shared interesting facts about the area. It was a small, slow-paced personalised experience. I would definitely recommend especially for families.”
Pompeii ruins with a guide, Vesuvius-area wine tasting and lunch. Small-group tour with optional pickup from Naples or Amalfi.
“We had Fabrizio for the Pompeii tour and he was wonderful! I’m so glad we did a guided tour. Two hours was just enough time there before lunch, but we would love to come back to spend all day at the ruins. Lunch and wine tasting at Quirinoli was perfect. All the wines were great…”
Private guided day covering Pompeii and Herculaneum with skip-the-line entry, expert local commentary, and time to see the big sights.
“Italo was very friendly and knowledgeable. Great guide for all ages. We had a great time. On time and efficient”
Skip-the-line Pompeii plus a bus ride to Vesuvius for a crater hike, all in one long 6-hour day—good value with tight timing.
“Had Fantastic day with the boys our guide around pompeii was really good made the 2 hours exploring very interesting and He engaged with the boys too.”
Skip the line at Pompeii with a private guide, then hike Vesuvius crater with a geology expert on this hotel or port pickup day trip.
“If you're going to do a tour of Pompeii and Vesuvio, do it this way. Our driver Luigi was prompt, very friendly and went out of his way to book us a wonderful lunch reservation at a beautiful winery in between sights. The food was delicious! It was a great break in between excursions. Our…”
