VESUVIUS
The trips worth booking.
Our pick of the 10 best-rated skip-the-line & fast-track 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.
“Our guide was Luciano, and he was very enthusiastic about archeology and Herculaneum. One can only wish that everyone is as passionate as he is about their job. Overall a great guide!”
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 Pompeii plus a Mt. Vesuvius hike from Sorrento with priority admission, guided ruins, and round-trip transport.
“We had the BEST time! Dani, our guide, and Luigi, our driver, were fantastic!! Our additional guide while touring Pompeii was very knowledgable and kind. The tour bus got us there early to skip lines and see the sights of Pompeii before the rush of tourists.”
Skip-the-line Herculaneum ticket with an audio guide and map. Explore Roman villas, frescoes, and the town’s dramatic 79 AD fate.
“Easy to find your way around. The site was spectacular and, at times, quite poignant. well worth to visit.”
Skip lines to Pompeii and climb Mt. Vesuvius from Naples by air-conditioned coach with a Pompeii guide and crater views.
“Our tour of the Pompeii ruins and the climb up Mt. Vesuvius was an unforgettable experience! Roberta was a terrific guide, very knowledgeable and informative.The buses were clean, everything was on time, and we enjoyed our stop at the restaurant/rest stop along the way. Highly recommend!!! Viator has always been reliable for me.”
Walk Herculaneum in 3D AR with a guided, skip-the-line ticket, hologram overlays of key spots, and time to explore on your own.
“My friend and I were lucky to be the only 2 people with our guide Chiara that day. Chiara had a ton of local knowledge was passionate about the site and sharing its history. The augmented reality glass were a nice supplement to the site as well. Thank you!”
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…”
Skip-the-line Herculaneum ticket with audioguide and map for a self-paced 3-hour walk through Vesuvius ruins and Roman streets.
“Due to rail travel from Sorrento to Herculaneum being restricted to two direct trains per day each way we were under time constraints regarding the amount of time we had in Herculaneum. Using the audio guides we were able to highlight the areas of specific interest to us and use our time there to see…”
Skip-the-line entry to Mount Vesuvius with phone tickets. Walk up on your schedule and take in crater views over Naples.
“Lovely walk on a hot day. The view from the mouth / top was stunning. The BEST way to say see Naples from above. Bring sensible footwear and water. Note: this ticket does not include parking which is €7. You can then choose to spend €3/person on the shuttle bus to the trail head. We…”
Skip-the-line entry to Mount Vesuvius plus a digital audio guide. Ticket is delivered by WhatsApp, then you hike to the crater.
“Climb and views were amazing. The ticket process is beyond complicated and chaotic.”
