Skip-the-Line Pompeii & Mt. Vesuvius Day Trip from Naples

Overview

Available languages

English

French

Spanish

8 hours

Mobile ticket

A fascinating tour from Naples that will give you the opportunity to visit an ancient roman town like Pompeii, explained by a professional guide (2 h. 30 min), investigate the amazingly preserved infrastructures and artifacts. You will then drive up to 1000m of Mount Vesuvius which nearly destroyed the town in 79 A.D. Take the last 200m meters by foot and enjoy the panoramic 360degree views from the smouldering crater.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

May be operated by a multi-lingual guide

The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions

Group tour not suitable for cruise passengers

In case the Vesuvius will be closed, we will offer as alternative the skip the line ticket to visit the archaeological site of Herculaneum

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Headphones in Pompeii to hear the guide clearly for groups bigger than 10 passengers

Round-trip transportation with air-conditioned vehicle

Dedicated guide in Pompeii (if private option selected)

Entry/Admission - Vesuvius National Park

Entry/Admission - Pompeii Archaeological Park

Skip the Line Access

Official guide in Pompeii

Centrally located meeting point in Naples

Lunch

What To Expect

Pompeii Archaeological Park

Pompeii was an ancient Roman city near modern Naples in the Campania region of Italy, in the territory of the comune of Pompei. Pompeii, along with Herculaneum and many villas in the surrounding area (e.g. at Boscoreale, Stabiae), was buried under 4 to 6 m (13 to 20 ft) of volcanic ash and pumice in the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79.

2 hours•Admission Included

Basilica

The Basilica is the most sumptuous building of the Forum, and its space was used to carry out business and for the administration of justice

10 minutes•Admission Included

Options

Group Tour in French

Max 30 pax - Fra

Private Tour

Tour Privato

Group Tour in Spanish

Max 30 pax - Esp

Group Tour in English

Max 30 pax - Eng

Reviews

4.65

549 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

419

Yay for Pompeii; skip Vesuvius. Overpriced.
Laura T,
Jul 29, 2025
- Viator
3.00
Pompeii was mesmeric and our guide was incredibly knowledgeable and informative. I highly recommend this part of the trip. We will be visiting again when the amphitheatres are open. It would have been more honest if the tour operator had told us these parts of Pompeii are not visited by the tour, due to the amphitheatres being used for concerts June - August. Mount Vesuvius was a bit of a let down and I would strongly advise against spending your money on it -especially as doubling it up with the Pompeii tour makes it so expensive. It was like travelling to see an old quarry with cheap and nasty stalls on the way up. It was very tacky, and the Tour operator should definitely have given prior warning about the slippy nature of the paths up! Sturdy shoes required! On the whole, it was overpriced, but a good day out, despite the tour operator's poor communication at time of booking.
GREAT experience! A must do!
Karen S,
Jul 28, 2025
- Viator
5.00
The tour guide Angela was FABULOUS and the driver was AMAZING as he navigated the narrow hairpin turns going up and down Mount Vesuvius. Great day!
No refund for double booking by mistake
Peggy,
Jul 24, 2025
- Viator
1.00
I doubled booked by mistake, tried to immediately cancel but both Viator and the tour operator refused to reimburse. I took their tour so they know I’m not taking it again. . So recommend using other services.
Great experience
Ioannis K,
Jul 23, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Very good organization with full coverage of our expectations. Consistency in meeting time. Excellent tour by Michelle. Visiting Pompeii was a unique experience. The bus transfer to the highest possible point on Mount Vesuvius gave us the opportunity to climb the crater. Thanks for all.
Avoid
Rithika R,
Jul 22, 2025
- Viator
2.00
I would not recommend this tour. Our tour guide (Rebecca or Roberta) was rushing us from site to site so there was no time to fully appreciate the view and the ruins. On top of that the group was too big. We were travelling with older people and kids in our family so had to lag behind. The listening radio was not long distance we missed many dialogues and our tour guide would not repeat them. The lunch was definitely not worth the price as the food was terrible. The coach driver had an awful attitude and the so called AC was non existent. The bus was very hot! Roberta was not helpful or approachable and to many of the questions her answers were one-worded answers. The Mt. Vesuvius was ok - when we got to the top the view of the gulf of Naples was beautiful but the crater was underwhelming. I have seen more interesting craters before! The guide told us it would take 25 minutes to climb up, 30 minutes to walk around the crater, and 20 minutes to walk down. This was all false including the part where she said the trek was easy. On the way up it took around half an hour. Let me tell you, your shoes matter. Whatever anyone tells you the gravel is slippery. On the walk (or rather slide down) it took 20 minutes but again you definitely need to wear the right shoes, bring a hat, and lather up on sunscreen. I think you are better off going with a smaller tour group, with a more personable guide and an a/c coach.

From EUR 103.5