VESUVIUS
The trips worth booking.
Our pick of the 10 best-rated tours around Vesuvius. What each one actually includes, who operates it, and what you pay before the inevitable upsell at the gate.
Guided Pompeii and Vesuvius day trip from Naples with crater views, key ruins, and a included pizza lunch.
“It was a very good day trip with great guides and it was very well organised. We were picked up from our meeting spot on time and everything was planned out really well. Lunch was very good!”
Guided Pompeii skip-the-line plus a Mount Vesuvius summit hike with Bay of Naples views, from Naples or Sorrento in 8 hours.
“My son (15) and I loved this trip. The meeting place was clear and felt well organised. The guided tour of Pompeii really helped us understand the details and history. Lunch (not included) was an optional add on at a tourist restaurant- very reasonably priced. We then drove to Vesuvius. When we arrived at first…”
Skip-the-line Herculaneum tour with an archaeologist. See Neptune’s home, thermal baths, mosaics, and Vesuvius’ impact.
Naples day trip: guided Pompeii ruins, pizza lunch, and a moderate Mt. Vesuvius hike to the crater with Bay of Naples views.
“Our tour guide was soo knowledgeable, very personable, loved her. Beautiful and breathtaking ruins. Wish we had more time”
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.”
Small-group archaeologist-led walk through Herculaneum with skip-the-line entry, headsets, and a fast route past standout houses and baths.
“Do not miss this tour! Our archeologist guide Michaele used his own working knowledge of the site plus his ability to weave in engineering and cultural history to create the individual and family stories to give us an amazing experience showing and explaining the fascinating details of life in Herculaneum. Thank you!”
Small-group Pompeii and Herculaneum tour with an archaeologist, skip ticket lines, Circumvesuviana train transfer, and 2,000-year stories.
Guided day trip from Sorrento to Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius with included tickets, expert guides, and Neapolitan pizza lunch.
“Great fun with a great guide (Max) a great group of people, with plenty of humour. Unfortunately Vesuvius crater was closed due to the high winds, but we did a hike around the area as a substitute. Already had a message that we will be refunded the entry tickets. Limoncello guy was very entertaining. We…”
Half-day trip from Naples to Vesuvius National Park with hotel pickup, skip-the-line tickets, and a crater rim hike above Naples Bay.
A fast, well-organized day trip from Naples to Vesuvius, Pompeii, and Herculaneum with skip-the-line tickets and audio guidance.
“Communication with staff was excellent. We enjoyed all three stops on the tour and the fact that we were allowed to explore the venues at our own pace.”
