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The 15 Best Mount Vesuvius Tours

24 tours  ·  from $18 a head

The road stops well below the crater and the last stretch is a gravel walk in full sun. These 15 pair Vesuvius with Pompeii or Herculaneum, with prices, the shuttle arrangements and how much climbing each one leaves you.

From Naples: Pompeii Ruins & Mount Vesuvius Day Tour - Starting from Naples: convenient, but allow for some sorting out
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From Naples: Pompeii Ruins & Mount Vesuvius Day Tour

1.Pompeii Ruins & Mount Vesuvius Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 11,459 reviews · from $120Our pick

Spend 7 to 7.5 hours visiting Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius from Naples. A live guide such as Salvatore, Elisa, or Tiziana leads the Pompeii walk, followed by pizza, a drink, and a hike to the crater. Choose a live or audio guide, with hotel, cruise port, and station pickup options.

“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!”

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Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius Day Trip from Rome with Pizza Lunch - The coach ride from Rome
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Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius Day Trip from Rome with Pizza Lunch

2.Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius Day Trip from Rome with Pizza Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6,151 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $90

Travel from Rome to Pompeii by air-conditioned coach, then tour the ruins with an official guide. Choose a Vesuvius crater hike or a geologist-led walk, with an optional three-course pizza lunch in Ercolano. Guides such as Angela, Julia, and Valentina have earned praise for clear explanations and smooth logistics.

“The excursion was great, however it went beyond the 12 hours. I think we could have eliminated a couple of the driving stops.”

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From Rome: Pompeii Day Trip with Optional Vesuvius and Lunch - The Rome departure sets the pace
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From Rome: Pompeii Day Trip with Optional Vesuvius and Lunch

3.Pompeii Day Trip with Optional Vesuvius and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 5,067 reviews · 9 - 12 hours · from $88

Travel from Rome by air-conditioned coach to Pompeii, where an archaeologist guide explains homes, baths, shops, and theaters. Add a pizza lunch and Mount Vesuvius, choosing a crater hike or a gentler geologist-led walk. Guides such as Enrico, Valentina, and Anna bring plenty of warmth and useful local detail.

“Incredible and outstanding day trip, especially for the price! There is an exhilarating drive up to Mt. Vesuvius with daring slopes and turns, but our bus driver Cesare handled it so smoothly and I felt completely safe. Our guide at Pompeii, Ehnrico, was an absolute joy - he was funny and super knowledgeable. Our lead guide Natascia was very warm, friendly, and helpful with providing information about Rome and Pompeii. The lunch restaurant was beautiful and the food was filling and delicious. 100% recommend this day trip for anyone who doesn't wanna to stress over logistics!”

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Naples or Sorrento: Full-Day Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius Tour - An early start from Naples or Sorrento
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Naples or Sorrento: Full-Day Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius Tour

4.Naples or Sorrento: Full-Day Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 4,235 reviews · from $104

Travel from Naples or Sorrento to Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius in one 8-hour day. A guide leads a 2.5-hour walk through the Forum, Temple of Apollo, frescoes, mosaics, and plaster casts. Then you hike 1.5 hours at Vesuvius, independently, for Bay of Naples views. English, Spanish, and French tours are available.

“This a definite must see/ must do activity while staying in Naples. Mimi and GG were absolutely brilliant and hilarious! Mimi also had really interesting facts he shared on the way to Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius. While the guide within Pompeii was also absolutely hilarious and knowledgeable! He was able to answer any questions asked and made the tour enjoyable for all. The walk up to Mount Vesuvius is challenging, however it is so worth it and I would recommend to anyone, who is able bodied to do it.”

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Pompeii & Mt.Vesuvius Day Tour from Naples with Pizza Lunch - The pizza lunch needs a little caution
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Pompeii & Mt.Vesuvius Day Tour from Naples with Pizza Lunch

5.Pompeii & Mt.Vesuvius Day Tour from Naples with Pizza Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 2,901 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $149

Spend about seven hours visiting Pompeii and Mt. Vesuvius from Naples. A guide leads a two-hour Pompeii tour covering the Forum, baths, Vetti’s House, and Lupanare, followed by lunch and a crater hike. Guides such as Elisa, Alba, Michele, Bernadette, and Maria have been praised for clear, lively explanations.

“Our tour guide was soo knowledgeable, very personable, loved her. Beautiful and breathtaking ruins. Wish we had more time”

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Mount Vesuvius: Skip-the-Line Ticket and Smart Digital Guide - Views toward Pompeii and the Gulf of Naples
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Mount Vesuvius: Skip-the-Line Ticket and Smart Digital Guide

6.Mount Vesuvius: Skip-the-Line Ticket and Smart Digital Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 2,780 reviews · 2.5 hours - 1 day · from $18Best value

Climb Mount Vesuvius on a self-guided visit with timed skip-the-line entry and an audio guide in four languages. You receive tickets by WhatsApp the day before. Choose entry only and arrange your own transport, or add an authorized bus from Naples or Pompeii. Expect a short but steep hike, limited phone service, and spectacular views when skies are clear.

“Great trip - public bus (from outside Pompeii Scavi Station) drops you close to the top of Vesuvius mountain and the short but steep hike to the top gives great views of the landscape and the walk around the crater is amazing too! Would definitely recommend.”

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Naples: Pompeii & Mt Vesuvius All-Inclusive Small Group w/ Lunch - A Generous Lunch Break Near Pompeii
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Naples: Pompeii & Mt Vesuvius All-Inclusive Small Group w/ Lunch

7.Pompeii & Mt Vesuvius All-Inclusive Small Group w/ Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,748 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $131

Travel from Naples to Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius with pickup, entry tickets, a guided Pompeii visit, lunch or wine tasting, and a volcano walk. Guides such as Flora, Connie, Leo, and Roberta have earned strong praise, but group sizes can reach 40 and the Vesuvius route may vary with weather or park conditions.

“Amazing day in pompeii an absolute must do and dont be fooled by light lunch, its not, you will not be disappointed.”

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Naples: Pompeii and Mt. Vesuvius with Lunch and Wine Tasting - Lunch at a vineyard, with more food than the word light suggests
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Naples: Pompeii and Mt. Vesuvius with Lunch and Wine Tasting

8.Pompeii and Mt. Vesuvius with Lunch and Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,454 reviews · from $141

Spend a full day combining Pompeii, Mount Vesuvius, and Campanian food and wine. A professional archaeologist leads your two-hour Pompeii visit, then you stop at a local vineyard for lunch and tasting before choosing the crater trail or the more adventurous Valley of Hell route. Pickup is available from central Naples locations.

“Giovanni was a great guide very kind and knowledgeable. His jokes made the trip fun and exciting. Giacomo was an experienced driver you can tell he knew the city and how to navigate it. Both sites were very fun to visit and the wine tasting was amazing!”

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Priority Access Pompeii & Mt. Vesuvius Full day from Sorrento - Leaving Sorrento and reaching Pompeii
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Priority Access Pompeii & Mt. Vesuvius Full day from Sorrento

9.Priority Access Pompeii & Mt. Vesuvius Full day from Sorrento

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,376 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $139

Spend about eight hours visiting Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius from central Sorrento. A local guide leads you through Pompeii’s Forum, baths, theaters, and villas before you climb to Vesuvius’s crater edge. The tour uses air-conditioned transport, includes both admissions, and may feature guides such as Louisa, Lulu, Roberto, or Luigi.

“Our tour guide, Louisa, was knowledgeable and gave the right amount of facts to keep us interested. The tour covered a range of points of interest.”

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From Naples: Mount Vesuvius Transfer with Entry Tickets - Meeting the Around Vesuvio vehicle in Naples
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From Naples: Mount Vesuvius Transfer with Entry Tickets

10.Mount Vesuvius Transfer with Entry Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 1,247 reviews · from $51

Travel from Naples Central Station to Mount Vesuvius in an air-conditioned Around Vesuvio vehicle. Your English-speaking driver handles the mountain transfer and your €11.68 park ticket is included. You get about 1.5 hours at the summit, enough for the steep crater walk, photos, and views, but no dedicated guide.

“Took the stress out of travelling to Vesuvius. Generous time to explore. Instructions could be a bit more specific regarding meeting point (in front of the hotel).”

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Naples: Pompeii & Mt. Vesuvius Day Trip with Tickets & Lunch - Meeting your group in Naples
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Naples: Pompeii & Mt. Vesuvius Day Trip with Tickets & Lunch

11.Pompeii & Mt. Vesuvius Day Trip with Tickets & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,208 reviews · from $126

Spend eight hours exploring Pompeii with an archaeological guide, eating a generous local lunch, and walking on Mount Vesuvius. Choose the crater route or Valley of Hell lava trail. Pickup is available from selected Naples hotels, the port, station, and museum, with commentary in English, French, Italian, or Spanish.

“Maria, Giuseppe, Roberta and Chiro made this an absolutely fantastic day. Couldn’t feel anything Roberta was incredibly knowledgeable about Pompeii and Chiro took us along the track up Vesuvius and was really interesting and friendly and funny. Maria and Giuseppe were fantastic hosts and I would highly recommend this trip”

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From Sorrento: Pompeii and Vesuvius Guided Tour with Lunch - Meeting in Sorrento and riding to the volcano
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From Sorrento: Pompeii and Vesuvius Guided Tour with Lunch

12.Pompeii and Vesuvius Guided Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 683 reviews · from $130Top rated

Travel by air-conditioned bus from Sorrento or Vico Equense to Mount Vesuvius and Pompeii. Walk to the crater at 1,000 meters, eat pizza on the volcano’s slopes, then explore baths, bakeries, theaters, frescoes, and the Forum with a Pompeii guide. English and Spanish tours are available.

“The whole day was excellent and Maddy and John were brilliant guides. Some more time in the museum section in Pompeii would be great. Would recommend the tour”

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From Naples: All-Inclusive Mount Vesuvius Half-Day Tour - The climb through Vesuvius National Park
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From Naples: All-Inclusive Mount Vesuvius Half-Day Tour

13.All-Inclusive Mount Vesuvius Half-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 674 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $75

Travel from your Naples hotel, station, or cruise port to Vesuvius National Park by air-conditioned minibus. Your Italian driver handles transport and the €11 park ticket, then gives you roughly 1.5 to 2 hours to hike independently around the crater. Expect a steep, loose trail, big Bay of Naples views, and no regular guide on the mountain.

“Giovanni was a great driver, very punctual, polite and showed us some great places and recommendations while picking everyone up. The volcano was great!”

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From Naples: Pompeii, Herculaneum, & Vesuvius Full-Day Tour - Meeting in Naples and riding to the volcano
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From Naples: Pompeii, Herculaneum, & Vesuvius Full-Day Tour

14.Pompeii, Herculaneum, & Vesuvius Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 602 reviews · from $152

You’ll ride from Naples to Vesuvius, Herculaneum, and Pompeii in a comfortable minibus, with about two hours at each archaeological site and 90 minutes at the volcano. This is a self-guided day out, not a guided walking tour. Pompeii includes an audio guide and map, while Herculaneum requires your own arrangements for audio commentary.

“Gennaro was an awesome driver and we enjoyed every site we went to. Even though there was cloudy weather on Vesuvius which impacted visibility, it was incredible to be climbing the volcano. The archeological sites were so interesting. Great way to fit in all 3 sites!”

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From Sorrento: Day Tour to Pompeii Ruins and Mount Vesuvius - Pickup from Sorrento and the road north
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From Sorrento: Day Tour to Pompeii Ruins and Mount Vesuvius

15.Day Tour to Pompeii Ruins and Mount Vesuvius

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 489 reviews · from $130

From Sorrento, you’ll visit Pompeii with a live guide, eat pizza near the ruins, then ride close to Mount Vesuvius and walk to its crater. Guides may speak English, French, Italian, or Spanish, with names such as Maria, Matteo, Michele, and Claudio appearing on different departures. Hotel pickup and return are included.

“Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable and very entertaining! Pompei would have been amazing on our own, but being with our guide and gaining the knowledge she had made for an unforgettable day.”

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