Pompeii & Mt. Vesuvius Elite Tour & Lunch From Naples
Overview
Available languages
8 hours
Mobile ticket
Embark on a captivating journey that artfully weaves together history, nature, and Mediterranean flavor. Skip-the-line access to both Pompeii and Mt. Vesuvius allows you to maximize your day without wasting time in long queues. Explore the haunting beauty of a city frozen in time by the historic eruption of 79 AD. A 2-hour guided walking tour led by an expert archaeologist will reveal daily Roman life, beautifully preserved frescoes, and iconic landmarks like the Forum and ancient thermal baths. Indulge in an authentic local Italian lunch. Your adventure continues to the Great Cone of Mt. Vesuvius. Follow the scenic trail to the summit where sweeping, panoramic views of the entire Bay of Naples await you. An experienced mountain guide will provide fascinating insights into the geological history of the world's most famous active volcano.
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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
Please note that a live official guide inside the Pompeii ruins is guaranteed for language groups with a minimum of 6 participants. For groups of less than 6 passengers, the live guide will be replaced by a high-quality interactive audioguide, and the total tour price remains the same.
High season (Apr–Oct) has a minimum of 2 pax Low season (Nov–Mar) has a minimum of 4 pax
When the booking arrives 8 hours before the start time, the ONLY pick-up point is Starhotels Terminus in Piazza Garibaldi.
Itinerary may change (weather/heat): Pompeii–Vesuvius ↔ Valley of Hell
The ascent to the Vesuvius crater requires walking uphill on loose gravel and uneven terrain. The hike is equivalent to climbing approximately 45 flights of stairs; comfortable walking shoes, a sun hat, and water are highly recommended.
Please note: Due to seasonal traffic conditions, the duration of each stop is approximate, and return times to Naples may vary.
People with mobility problems
What To Expect
Archaeological Park of Pompeii
2h guide tour with local guide
Pompeii
lunch and / or wine tasting
Options
Crater - Semi Private Grp
door to door service Duration: 8 hours lunch included Crater trail: This option includes the visit to the crater
Crater - Small Group
Duration: 8 hours lunch included Crater trail: This option includes the visit to the crater
Crater - Regular Group
Duration: 8 hours Lunch included Crater trail: This option includes the visit to the crater Starting points: Bar Picnic, Molo Beverello - Via Acton - Porto di Napoli, 80133 Napoli NA, Italy Starhotels Terminus, P.za Giuseppe Garibaldi, 91, 80142 Napoli NA, Italy
Crater - VIP Group - French
lunch included Crater trail: This option includes the visit to the crater Pickup included
Vesuvius Valley of Hell - RGT
Duration: 8 hours Itinerary Valley of Hell : This route guides you through captivating lava formations from the 1944 eruption and to a small lava cave.IT ISN'T THE CRATER Autobus: group up to 40 pax Valley of hell : This option does not include the visit to the crater Starting points: Bar Picnic, Molo Beverello - Via Acton - Porto di Napoli, 80133 Napoli NA, Italy Starhotels Terminus, P.za Giuseppe Garibaldi, 91, 80142 Napoli NA, Italy
What‘s Included
Valley of hell entrance ticket
skip-the-line entry to Pompeii
Round-trip travel in an air-conditioned vehicle, on-board commentary, and a traditional lunch
Mt.Vesuvius (€11,68 already included)
2-hour walking tour of Pompeii with a professional archaeologist
Discretionary gratuities for your guide and driver, and any souvenir shopping.
Additional snacks, drinks, or premium wines outside the standard included lunch menu.
Interactive audioguide replaces live guide if under 6 participants. Same price.
Pickup points
Royal Continental Hotel, Napoli
Via Partenope 38/44, Naples Italy
NH Napoli Panorama
Via Medina 70, City Centre Naples Italy
LHP Napoli Palace & SPA
Viale di Augusto 74 Naples Italy
Palazzo Caracciolo Naples
Via Carbonara, 112, Naples Italy
de Bonart Naples – Curio Collection by Hilton
Corso Vittorio Emanuele 133 Naples Italy
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
3,061 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Very mixed feelings about this tour...
Melinda W,Jun 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00This is a difficult review to write as it is really two reviews in one… Our guide (Leo) in Pompeii was absolutely fabulous!!! He did an expert job of keeping us away from the crowds when possible, and was extremely knowledgeable and engaging. Pompeii was mind-blowing and doing it as part of a small group is definitely the way to go! Leo and Pompeii are definitely 5 stars! However, the guide (Anastasia) for the balance of the tour was not good. She was okay at reciting information, but anything “off script” seemed to be a challenge for her, and she was not clear with instructions and information. For example, when we arrived at Pompeii, she told us we could leave things on the bus as we were coming back to it, and took us to a shop. When we exited the shop, we had a scare as we couldn’t locate her and realized that she did not tell us where and when to meet, and the crowds were growing (she did materialize outside of the shop). When we realized we were going straight into Pompeii from the shopping, we wanted to go back to the bus to get our hats and water, only for her to tell us that the bus wasn’t there any more and would be back to pick us up later. My husband then rushed to buy a VERY overpriced hat before entering Pompeii, as my friend’s husband bought the four of us in our party all bottled water. After Pompeii, we went for lunch, which was quite good (thank you!). However, when we were getting off the bus, we asked if the bus was staying at the restaurant, and her reply “yes, of course”. We tried to explain to her why we were asking since the bus left us at Pompeii with needed items still on the bus, and she didn’t understand. When lunch was over, she came into the restaurant and said: “come, we leave.” When we got to Mt. Vesuvius, she gave us our tickets and pointed to the entrance, telling us what time to be back by. Some additional information would have been extremely helpful, such as: the hike is moderately challenging and normally takes approximately 30 minutes; you will hit two platforms on the way up selling souvenirs and drinks before you hit the summit where there are more kiosks selling souvenirs and drinks; etc. (FYI, the views along on the way and at the top are stunning and worth the hike!) On the way back to port, our driver seemed to be in a hurry and his driving did alarm us. We cannot remember not tipping on a tour before, and we did tip Leo, but not Anastasia nor our driver as we didn’t think they deserved it and what we probably would have tipped was spent on the expensive hat my husband needed to buy at Pompeii to prevent sunstroke and burning due to the poor communication resulting in us leaving our hats (and water) on the bus. This part of the tour was only 2 stars; hence the overall rating of 3 stars.
Great tour, expertly organized!
hawleymj,Jun 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My husband and I loved this tour. It was expertly organized by our Guide Paola, with the assistance of Alfredo the driver who navigated many hairpin turns up Mount Vesuvius. First we toured Pompeii and had a very knowledgeable and entertaining guide just for the archaeological site. Then lunch was at a lovely restaurant near the top of Mount Vesuvius with amazing views over the bay of Naples. We ended the day with the very steep hike up Mount Vesuvius- wear good sneakers or hiking boots. The trek is tough but well worth it for the views, and you can enjoy limoncello or other drinks at the top. It was a great day, thank you Paola!!!
A fun day trip full of fascinating history, great food and adventure!
Tyler D,Jun 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My guide Paola was friendly, cheerful and effervescent (despite the scorching heat and humidity)! She kept to a tight schedule and made sure we were all taken care of.
Good times!
millerdbjjtravel,Jun 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience with Josephine and Danilo taking us to Pompeii and Vesuvius!
Recommend
F5107SJerino,Jun 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a lot of fun today. It included the tour of Pompeii, lunch with a pretty view, and a walk up Mt. Vesuvius. The walk up the mountain could be challenging for some. Two from our group could not make it up the top. It is about a 30 minute walk uphill. The terrain is loose gravel / dirt, so if you have trouble getting around, i would book a tour that only has Pompeii. Josephina was our guide and Daniello was our driver and did GREAT!
Pompeii and Vesuvius day trip
davepam2016,Jun 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an enjoyable and informative tour. Marco, our driver, and Imma, our guide, we're friendly and cheerful.
Fantastic time!
Jeffrey L,Jun 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Francisco and Anastasia were excellent! They were very informative, amicable, and made sure that we were having a great experience on our tour. We enjoyed touring the Pompeii site, a delicious lunch on our way to Mount Vesuvius and plenty of time to hike the mountain.
Lovely small group tour of Pompeii and Mt Vesuvius
Esther L,Jun 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide Anastasia and driver were great! They were friendly and informative. The small group tour was perfect for our family because it was easy to follow along in a group of 11 people. Just the right amount of time spent in Pompeii — our Pompeii guide (I forgot her name) was amazing! She was very knowledgeable and also provided a lot of fun little details about life in Pompeii. We went with our two boys (ages 6 and 9) and they were able to do this tour with minimal complaints. Both boys enjoyed learning about Pompeii and seeing Mt. Vesuvius. All of us also went to the very top of Mt Vesuvius (approximately 30 min steep incline) — it was a hard walk up but we were able to do it. I think we were able to have an enjoyable time in Pompeii because this small group tour really made it easy for our family. Highly recommend this tour!
Must see sites if visiting Naples
Jackson W,Jun 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Overall a good tour. Transportation was convenient with a meeting place very close to our lodging. Lunch was very nice and we very much enjoyed both Pompeii and the hike at Mount Vesuvius. Four stars instead of five because we spent too much time inside in the museum when it was a beautiful day with so much to see outside. We would have preferred more time to walk around Pompeii instead of the time inside the museum.
Amazing Day
NaSu153,Jun 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Thanks to Francisco and Antonio. They Guys are the best Tourguides in Naples😎
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