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 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
235 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A New Perspective
Reid B,Mar 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Touring Pompeii with an archeologist is absolutely eye opening! You'll not regret it - but plan to remain and explore at least 3 hours past the tour.
Well guided through history
Reloross,Mar 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Well structured visit to Pompeii in a small group. Excellent guide, Camillo Sorrentino, who illustrated with passion and with the right level of detail history, monuments and anecdotes. An immersive experience that transports you out of time for almost three hours, making you forget the strangely bitter cold for the end of March. Much certainly remains to be seen but a first approach undoubtedly positive.
Back in history
36valf,Dec 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A great day, well organized Mario, our guide to explore pompei was great, his explanations were very interesting Mario our guide for Vesuvio was kind too and esger to share his knowledge, with some humour
Pompeii and Amazing View from Vesuvius
Robin H,Dec 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Both of my guides were excellent for Pompeii and Vesuvius. They were knowledgeable and had great descriptions and explanations of the ruins and their society. Simona was our guide up to Vesuvius summit, she was wonderful and encouraging to those of us that struggled a little to make the climb. I did it! If I can do it almost anyone can. It was an amazing experience and view. I recommend this tour for sure!
Our day exploring Pompeii...
Cristiano O,Nov 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our day exploring Pompeii and the Mount Vesuvius area turned out to be one of those unforgettable travel experiences that remain special precisely because of their surprises. We started in Pompeii with our guide Raffaela, who was simply exceptional. She’s one of those rare guides who mix deep archaeological knowledge with a warm, engaging storytelling style that makes the ruins feel alive. Even with a light, on-and-off drizzle, she turned every stop into a meaningful moment — explaining the city’s layout, daily life, politics, art, and the very human stories behind the stones. Her passion and clarity made the tour absolutely perfect. For the Vesuvius portion, our guide Mario took over. He was friendly, attentive, and very transparent about the changing weather conditions. We drove all the way up to the upper access point of the volcano, but just as we were about to enter the crater trail, the park authorities closed the path due to heavy rain and thick fog rolling in. Visibility dropped dramatically, and the weather turned harsh — absolutely beyond anyone’s control. Mario handled the situation brilliantly. Instead of ending the day early or leaving us disappointed, he immediately proposed an alternative: visiting Herculaneum (Ercolano). And what a brilliant choice that was. Even with rain still falling, exploring Herculaneum turned into a deeply rewarding experience. The site is incredibly well-preserved, more intimate than Pompeii, and full of details that help complete the picture of what life looked like before the eruption. It ended up being a highlight of the day, and absolutely worth it. Overall, this tour delivered everything it promised — and when nature forced a change of plans, the team transformed it into something equally memorable. For anyone dreaming of hiking up Vesuvius, I’d recommend choosing a season with more stable weather, as closures can happen suddenly. But rain or shine, this tour offers rich history, fantastic guides, and a genuinely meaningful experience.
We had the chance to...
Guillaume O,Nov 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had the chance to visit Pompeii with Anna Sorrento, an archeologist actively working at uncovering the wonders of Pompeii. We could see she was full of passion of this wonderful site and that our short time together wasn’t enough to show us all the secrets she had to share. We had to cut the visit short to take the bus to Vesuvius but we would have gladly spent the whole day with her! Grazie Anna! After that, we had about 10-15 min to buy a sandwich and hop on the bus for the next part, the visit of mount Vesuvius with Mario. Mario was fantastic, explaining things along the way and guiding us through the (challenging for some) hike up the summit of the Vesuvius. The summit was clouded so we couldn’t see the view of Naples, but Mario still explained what we should see and what the other peak that we saw poking through the clouds was. A special thank you to the bus driver too, for taking us through the winding roads leading up to the summit! Even though we started the tour at Pompeii, the tour bus brought us back to Naples, which save us a trip on the Circumvesuviana. We did not know that was an option and were pleasantly surprised by it. Overall, a wonderful day spent with amazing people!
Totally worth it!
Laura G,Nov 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Mario is a very knowledgeable and patient tour guide. My son and I truly enjoyed the hike to Mount Vesuvius and more so because of Mario’s generosity with his knowledge. Totally recommend this excursion! And, yes it’s about a 6 hour tour. Plus, we were dropped off at Napoli Centrale after the hike, which saved us time and money!
Unfortunately it was very...
Susan W,Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Unfortunately it was very misty, however we still climbed to the top. The guide was very informative. You need suitable walking shoes.
So fun!
Breann B,Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00I want to start out by saying Nicoletta was the best tour guide for Pompeii! She gave so many interesting facts about the place that made the ruins come to life! Also the hike to Mount Vesuvius was so beautiful and not too hard (wear good shoes though). Our tour guide for Mount Vesuvius canceled last minute due to sickness, but Viator set us up with a bus and an audio guide, which was fine. And they partially refunded us as well. They were very easy to work with and I would recommend this to anybody!!
Nice experience
N8438SWisabellas,Nov 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Well organized experience and right timing. The guides, Giulia in Pompeii and Mario on Vesuvius, prepared and friendly.
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