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: 11,00 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‘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
What To Expect
Pompeii Archaeological Park
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
Options
Pompeii Tour + Vesuvius Hike
Infant not allowed: Children under 4 y.o. are not allowed.
Reviews
221 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Vesuvius Worthwhile Tour Company Extremely Unorganized
Julia W,
Oct 20, 2025
- Viator
3.00First off below average experience with Viator. The tour company was extremely unorganized and not punctual at all. Several people told us different times, lines, and groups. The Pompeii tour was worth doing but the headsets did not work and the guide did not hit the points listed in the tour description. A tour of Pompeii is definitely needed just not sure this is it. As far as Vesuvius that is why my review is this high. The guide Mario was great especially when it came to breaks and not rushing. He was patient and informative. Bus was not air conditioned but it wasn’t needed for this time of year. Having a guide at the top of Vesuvius was a great additional bonus. Overall long day recovered by Mario and the climb of Vesuvius.
Although the weather was...
Gina M,
Oct 17, 2025
- Viator
5.00Although the weather was bad our guides did wonderfully to keep us motivated, well informed and captivated.
Must do!
Sandra D,
Oct 16, 2025
- Viator
5.00The tour of Pompeii was absolutely amazing. Our guide Daniela provided us with a great tour, so much information — she was just wonderful. The details she pointed out along the way were interesting and she really captivated everyone’s attention. The afternoon tour of Mt. Vesuvius with our guide Mario and driver Francesco was equally as great. Despite the rain and poor weather, we were able to learn a lot and hike up to the crater to see the amazing views. It was a wonderful day, with great tour guides, I highly recommend the tour.
What a nice visit. The...
Martin L,
Oct 7, 2025
- Viator
5.00What a nice visit. The guide explained the different sites to visit. Then the visit to Mount Vesuvius is spectacular. Our guide was very attentive to our group. The 1 km climb is difficult. Be careful.
Excellent!
Emily K,
Oct 7, 2025
- Viator
5.00What an amazing tour of Pompeii! We booked the combined tour, but because of winds, we could only do Pompeii. Honestly, it worked better that way! We had a 2 hour tour and then had the rest of the day to explore. 2 hours wouldn’t have been enough. Our guide was excellent!
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