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
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
215 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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!
Tour of Vesivius and Pompeii
Kristine E,
Sep 28, 2025
- Viator
5.00Well worth it. Takes most of the day. Started with a shortish uphill hike after a 30 minute drive from Pompeii up Vesuvius Our Guide Mario gave us a thorough description of the area, including distant and recent history. We met an scientist at the top who told us about how the volcano erupted as well as other volcanic activity. After driving back, Yvonne gave us a great tour of the Pompeii ruins, complete with detailed history. After the two hour tour, you have the option to continue to explore Pompeii.
Great guide in ruins. 2...
Joe m,
Sep 27, 2025
- Viator
5.00Great guide in ruins. 2 hrs is not enough but the guide was passionate and informative about his job The volcano has unbelievable sites and is a great walk up every step improving the view Guide was exceptional on this part of the tour as well.
Pompeii Tour
Greg H,
Sep 20, 2025
- Viator
5.00We had a great experience visiting Pompeii. Our guide was very knowledgeable and took the time to explain all the new digging sites.
What an amazing day
Lee B,
Sep 17, 2025
- Viator
5.00What a day, it was long but well worth it If you go to Pompeii you must have a guide We had Antonella who was amazing She is also an archaeologist so she shared so much information I would recommend Pompeii and this tour Me and my wife loved it We also climbed MT Vesuvius and our guide was Mario The hike up and down was great and Mario shared so much information We even got to see steam from areas of the mountains Nice work and we loved it Lee & Rachel Australia
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