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Practical, up-to-date guides to the Vesuvius and Pompeii day trip from Naples: what the tours cost, how hard the crater walk is, whether to take the train, what to wear and how to do it with kids.

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Tours

Popular Vesuvius and Pompeii day trips

Booked through Viator from Naples, with free cancellation up to 24 hours before.

Pompeii & Mt Vesuvius Elite Tour with Lunch Archaeologist guide ★ 4.78 hoursFree cancellation

Pompeii & Mt Vesuvius Elite Tour with Lunch
ArchaeologistLunchSkip the line

A two-hour walk through Pompeii with an archaeologist, a traditional lunch, then the drive up Vesuvius. Pickup runs from central Naples hotels and the cruise terminal.

What's included
  • Pickup from listed central Naples hotels or the cruise terminal (about 7:10 to 8:30 AM)
  • Two-hour walking tour of Pompeii with an archaeologist, skip-the-line entry
  • Vesuvius National Park ticket (EUR 11.68) included; the listing says bad weather or heat may switch the stop to the Valley of Hell
  • Traditional lunch
  • Under 6 guests per language: an interactive audioguide replaces the live Pompeii guide
Full tour details
From$137per person Reserve
Mt Vesuvius and Pompeii Day Trip from Naples The classic combo ★ 4.27 hoursFree cancellation

Mt Vesuvius and Pompeii Day Trip from Naples
PickupPizza lunchTickets in

Pickup in Naples, a guided walk through Pompeii, a pizza lunch, then the coach up Vesuvius for the crater walk. Both entrance tickets are already in the price.

What's included
  • Pickup and drop-off in Naples (hotel, station or a nearby meeting point)
  • Guide in Pompeii and on Mt Vesuvius; shared air-conditioned coach
  • Pompeii entrance ticket (EUR 20) and Vesuvius National Park ticket (EUR 11)
  • Pizza lunch with a drink
  • Not included: gratuities; call the operator after 7 PM the evening before for your pickup time
Full tour details
From$149per person Reserve
Mt Vesuvius Hike and Pompeii Guided Tour Lowest combined price ★ 4.57 hoursFree cancellation

Mt Vesuvius Hike and Pompeii Guided Tour
Max 16Volcano firstTickets in

A minibus day for up to 16 people: the volcano first with an audioguide and tour leader, then Pompeii with an archaeologist. Meet at Piazza Garibaldi; lunch is extra.

What's included
  • Round-trip minibus from Piazza Garibaldi (Starhotels Terminus, opposite Napoli Centrale)
  • Mt Vesuvius ticket with audioguide and a tour leader
  • Pompeii admission and a skip-the-line tour with an archaeologist
  • Maximum 16 travelers
  • Not included: food and drinks, hotel pickup; children under 6 not allowed
Full tour details
From$97per person Reserve

Plan your date before you go

Pickup in Naples, a guide in Pompeii, pizza lunch and both entrance tickets, with free cancellation up to 24 hours before.

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