Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius Small Group Tour
Overview
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8 hours
Mobile ticket
Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius are the undisputed protagonists of the 79 AD eruption.
Get to know more about it with this incredible full day experience.
You will visit Pompeii in a small group tour led by an Archaeologist guide who will show you the best highlights of the site like the Forum – the main square of the city –, the main houses and buildings.
Then meet the hiking guide in the afternoon and leave with our minibus for up to 14 people with direction to Mount Vesuvius.
As arrive at Vesuvius entrance first 30 minutes up to the crater there's a steep walking to reach the top.
Hike the volcano and reach the top of it: look inside the still quiescent crater and wonder at the amazing landscape around you and the beautiful panorama overlooking the Bay of Naples.
At the end of the excursion, you will be transported back to Pompeii, where the tour concludes.
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Children under 6 y.o. are not allowed
Wear comfortable shoes, sunglasses and sunscreen in the summer
If the Vesuvius is not accessible due to force majeur, the tour will include the visit of Herculaneum instead of Vesuvius
Please be aware that from the entrance of Vesuvius first 30 minutes is a step walking to reach the crater
Mount Vesuvius entry ticket: 11,68 euros
Not recommended for travelers with mobility/walking issue or impairments
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Archaeological Park of Pompeii
Meet the guide at the main entrance of the archaeological site called "Porta Marina Superiore". The guide will be holding a sign with our company's name "Askos Tours" on the top.
Foro de Pompeya
Have a look of the ancient main square of Pompeii
What‘s Included
'Pompei Express' and Mount Vesuvius admission fees
2-hour guidance at Pompeii ruins by an archaeologist (up to 20 people)
Hiking licensed guide for Mount Vesuvius
Transportation by modern Minibus from Pompeii and back (up to 14 people)
Small Group
Food and drinks
Options
Pompeii Tour + Vesuvius Hike
Infant not allowed: Children under 4 y.o. are not allowed.
Reviews
250 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great Tour
Coastal14547265450,May 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did a tour of the ruins of Pompeii we had an excellent guide. She was thorough in her explanations and made sure we had enough time at the end to eat. There is one place/rest/eat/use the restrooms in the ruins. The second part was a tour of Mount Vesuvius with Mario. He was a great guide and offered great explanations of the volcano along with the history of the volcano and surrounding are of Pompeii and Naples. The groups were small and made it easy to follow and listen in to what our guides said. We would highly recommend this tour.
Good tour
Nancy C,May 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This is a very exertional hike up Mt Vesuvius and the uneven ground in both locations are challenging for anyone with mobility issues. However, it was great day, the archaeologist was very informative and the hiking guide very cautious and attentive. It was basically like two different tours and after the archaeologist left us in the ruins area, we had to find our way back to the front, try to find food and restrooms on our own before meeting the afternoon hike guide.
A Grand day Out. Would recommend.
johannah541,May 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A brillianjt day and I would thouroughly recommend it, especially if you want to pack in a lot into one day. The morning tour at Pompeii was informative and the tour guide (I'm sorry I can;t remember her name) very pleasant and chatty. She managed to naviagte the crowds and got us into all sorts of places we may have ambled past if on our own. We then had an hour or so to stroll around and have a break before Mario picked us up and took us in the minibus up Vesuvious. Again, entertaining and informative. Great views - we were lucky with the weather. All sorts of vulcanology information and a great walk.
The tour guides were very...
Jasmine T,Apr 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The tour guides were very knowledgeable and excited to share with us what they knew. We could definitely have spent more time in Pompeii just trying to see everything but heading to vesuvius after was definitely worth it
Pompeii amazing tour guide
Camper598169,Apr 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Gennaro was a great guide. He was very informative. Super tour & guide.
An unforgettable experience: Pompeii and climbing Mount Vesuvius
Svende N,Apr 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour of Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius was successful all around. In Pompeii we got an exciting and vivid insight into ancient life and the tragic volcanic accident – absolutely impressive and definitely a must-visit, especially because of the exceptionally good state of preservation. Another positive aspect was that there was still time to explore the extensive grounds on your own. The ascent to Mount Vesuvius was also a highlight: a nice group and with Mario a great guide who convinced with a lot of background knowledge and always responded considerately to all participants. Clear recommendation!
Loved both Pompeii and Vesuvius
Anthony S,Apr 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Both the Pompeii and Vesuvius guides were great. We had a lot of time to explore both sites and we're blown away by how great the day was.
Beautiful experience in the excavations of Pompeii
Annalisa D,Apr 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Visiting the ruins of Pompeii was very interesting, but this is thanks to the explanations provided by the guide Sara who explained and told many curiosities!
Great.
annallm,Apr 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The pick up was spot on. We're headed first to Vesuvius. The guide Mario was very friendly and was explaining stories and curiosities of Vesuvius. Upon reaching the entrance, we had 2 hours to get up and down, enough time. Then we went to Pompeii making a first stop at a shopping center for 1 hour, to eat, whoever wanted. Upon arriving in Pompeia, Mario left us with another guide. Thanks Mario for your explanations and sympathy. In Pompeia, the guide was Paul. We spent 2 hours touring a part of immense Pompeia. He was explaining curiosities from the time in Pompeia and its buildings. It happened very quickly, I would have been much longer. Thank you Paul for your knowledge, explanations and kindness.
A fantastic experience with ASKOS TOURS!
branimirbadovinac,Apr 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We visited Pompeii and climbed Mount Vesuvius with the agency. Both tours were excellently guided; both guides provided very interesting information, historical context, and stories, and were open to all our curious questions! The walking pace was adapted for all ages, and overall, the organization was top-notch, with no unnecessary rushing! Special praise goes to our guide Mario, who shared a wealth of authentic information with us from a “local’s” perspective, making the climb/descent feel much shorter 🙂 Highly recommended!
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