About this experience
Visit Mt Vesuvius and the ruins of the Roman town it destroyed in 79 AD at Pompeii. Stand on the ridge of the crater and look out at the Bay of Naples.
Highlights
- Walk to the crater of Vesuvius and take in panoramic views of the Bay of Naples
- Wander around the ruins of Pompeii and see the Forum, Thermal Baths, Greek Theatre and Lupanare
- Take a combined trip to Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius
- Hear stories of the devastating day that Pompeii was buried by the eruption of Vesuvius
What's included
- Hotel, cruise port, or train station pickup and drop-off
- Live guide or audio guide (depending on the option selected)
- Pompeii and Vesuvius entry tickets (worth 20€ and 11€ respectively)
- Pizza lunch
- 1 drink
How to use
- Show Mobile Ticket
- At Redemption Counter
What to expect
Revisit where Mount Vesuvius erupted and buried Pompeii beneath molten ash on a day trip by minivan or bus. Follow your licensed guide through the remains of this UNESCO World Heritage Site remarkably frozen in time for almost 2,000 years. Enjoy a local pizza lunch along your route.
Hear stories about the Forum, Thermal Baths, the Lupanare, the Greek Theatre, and plaster casts of bodies burnt by volcanic ashes and lapilli.
Savor a typical Naples pizza lunch at one of Pompeii’s cafés. Then, be driven close to the mountain's summit that destroyed the city. From there, take a short walk to the lip of the crater and take in the atmosphere of the smoking mountain.
Revisit the devastating day in 79 AD when Mount Vesuvius erupted and buried the Roman city of Pompeii beneath molten ash. On arrival, discover the remains of this UNESCO world heritage site remarkably frozen in time for almost 2,000 years. It is the only active volcano in continental Europe.
Enjoy the stunning views over the Bay of Naples. Return to Naples at approximately 5 PM and be dropped off at your hotel, your cruise ship, or the railway station.
Terms & conditions
The tour duration is approximate and is subject to variables such as traffic conditions, transfer points, number of participants, and more
For the Mt Vesuvius part of the tour, among the 4 languages available, only a tour in English is always guaranteed.
The language required is not guaranteed in case of only one participant speaking that. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
In case Mt. Vesuvius National Park is closed due to bad weather conditions and/or other circumstances beyond the local partner's control, you will be refunded the entrance tickets to the National Park or, just with audioguide option, you will visit in alternative the MAP virtual museum in Pompeii.