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Guided tour of Mount Vesuvius is…

✔️ With a local expert

Explore Mount Vesuvius with a local expert to understand its secrets, tragic stories and geology better.

✔️ Minus the crowds

Navigate your visit to Mount Vesuvius with a peaceful experience away from the crowds.

✔️ Helpful and convenient

Maximize your visit with well-organized schedules that ensure a seamless exploration from start to finish, without missing out on any of the important sites.

✔️ An immersive experience

Engage in deep discussions about the crater and the volcano’s history with others.

Find the perfect Mount Vesuvius tour for you

Not sure which Vesuvius tour suits you best? Answer a few simple questions to find your ideal experience.

Where are you staying?

  • If you’re staying in Naples, choose From Naples: Pompeii Guided Tour with Optional Herculaneum or Vesuvius Visit. The tour offers transfers and access to Pompeii and Vesuvius.
  • If you're based in Sorrento, go for From Sorrento: Pompeii Guided Tour with Optional Vesuvius Visit. Enjoy a full-day tour of Pompeii, and access to Vesuvius.
  • If you're staying near Pompeii, book From Pompeii/Naples: Pompeii, Herculaneum & Vesuvius Day Trip, which will allow access to all 3 sites: Pompeii, Herculaneum, and Vesuvius.

How much time do you have?

  • Only half a day but still want to explore Vesuvius or Herculaneum? Choose a shorter option that will allow you visit Pompeii as well as Vesuvius in less than 7 hours.
  • If you have a full day to dedicate to exploring, a more comprehensive tour might be ideal. Choose between From Sorrento: Pompeii Guided Tour with Optional Vesuvius Visit and **From Pompeii/Naples: Pompeii, Herculaneum & Vesuvius Day Trip, **depending on how much you want. to explore.

What interests you the most?

  • If your primary interest is exploring the ruins of Pompeii, take the Pompeii tour starting from Naples, which allows you to dive into Pompeii with an optional visit to Vesuvius or Herculaneum.
  • If climbing Vesuvius is your main goal, go for the tour that begins in Sorrento and includes a guided climb to the top of Vesuvius.
  • For a complete experience take the tour starting from Pompeii/Naples, which covers all three sites with an audio guide.

What to expect on a Mount Vesuvius guided tour?

Starting from either Pompeii or Naples, you’ll have round-trip transfer options. Hike up to the summit of Vesuvius through the national park, where you’ll get jaw-dropping views of the Bay of Naples, its islands, and the lava flows from the last eruption.

Your guide’s insights bring the volcano’s history to life, explaining its dramatic eruptions and their impact. You can also choose to explore the nearby ruins of Pompeii and Herculaneum, both UNESCO World Heritage sites frozen in time by the AD 79 eruption. Seeing the casts of people and animals preserved in volcanic ash is a haunting and fascinating glimpse into ancient Roman life.

Aside from checking out the incredibly preserved artifacts, you’ll wander through ancient streets, lavish villas, and colorful frescoes that give you a peek into Roman society. It’s an immersive journey through history and nature that makes visiting Mount Vesuvius a unique experience.

Frequently asked questions about Mount Vesuvius guided tours

A guided tour of Vesuvius is more expensive than a regular ticket because it includes expert guidance, skip-the-line access, and often small group sizes for a more personalized experience. These factors contribute to the higher cost but enhance the visit with detailed insights, convenience, and exclusive access to viewpoints and information!

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