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.
“Wonderful combination experience for our day trip to Pompeii! The tour guide at Pompeii was a treasure trove of fun facts about the city, and kept our teenager and 10 year old engaged throughout the tour. The trip to the vineyard afterward was amazing - we all enjoyed the wine tasting and accompanying charcuterie and…”
Private day tour with pickup to Pompeii, Herculaneum, and a crater climb on Mount Vesuvius, plus optional on-site guiding.
“Tony was our guide and took us through Herculaneum and Pompeii. He was very friendly and knowledgeable about the different areas. I think having the private tour helped us gain a lot more insight into the history and gave us the ability to ask more questions, etc. We really enjoyed the experience!”
Small-group day trip to Pompeii and Vesuvius with an archaeologist guide, minivan transfer, and crater views from the smoking rim in English.
“The tour of Pompeii was absolutely amazing. Our guide Daniela provided us with a great tour, so much information — she was just wonderful. The details she pointed out along the way were interesting and she really captivated everyone’s attention. The afternoon tour of Mt. Vesuvius with our guide Mario and driver Francesco was equally…”
Expert-led hike from Pompeii to Mt. Vesuvius with minibus transport, skip-the-line entry, and crater views in about 3 hours.
“This was an incredible experience. Pictures here don’t even do the real views of the volcano, crater, or bay of Naples justice! Mario was an awesome guide, and he answered all of our questions with patience and made the experience very easy. He was also extremely knowledgeable, and we learned a ton about the history…”
Ride calm horses on Vesuvius’s volcanic slopes from 500 meters, with panoramic views, helmets, and small-group English guidance from Pompeii.
“My Mum and I absolutely loved this experience. The horses were friendly and healthy, and the range of horses was spectacular. Our guide was Sophia. She was SO lovely - kind and considerate to us, as well as having lots of knowledge. The food afterwards was delicious - the bread perfect, and even if it…”
Private 5-hour Pompeii and Herculaneum day trip with licensed guides, fast ticket access, and a train hop between sites.
“The guide was very friendly knowledgeable and had multiple interesting stories and brought the period to life. Great sense of humor and relevant comparisons to life today. Would highly recommend Dario for any trip.”
Pompeii ruins with a guide, Vesuvius-area wine tasting and lunch. Small-group tour with optional pickup from Naples or Amalfi.
“Our Teresa was amazing through Pompeii. Very informative and comical as well. Our tour guides to the wineries were amazing and made you feel very welcome. Roberto and his son made us feel so welslcome and the whole day was so fun and relaxing. Lots of great history good wine and food and company.”
Small-group day trip from Naples to Pompeii and Herculaneum with skip-the-line tickets, expert guides, lunch, and a winery stop.
“The tour had its bright spots thanks to the incredible local guides Anna and Ravioni. Anna was an absolute delight — her cheeky storytelling and historical insights brought the locations to life in a unique and memorable way. Ravioni, our guide tRead more”
Small-group Pompeii and Herculaneum shore excursion from Naples with an archaeologist guide, fast-track tickets, and port pickup.
“Today we went on a tour to the Herculaneum and Pompeii with our fantastic guide Michele and driver Salvatory. The day started with an air conditioned bus and a smooth ride to our first destination. Michele was full of knowledge and enthusiasm as we walked through the ruins. He was able to explain everything thing…”
