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Mount Vesuvius: 15 Ways Up to the Crater

102 tours  ·  from $11 a head

The crater rim is a short, steep gravel climb from the last car park, and getting to that car park is the real question. The 15 below cover the transfers, the vineyard lunches on the slopes and the combined Pompeii days.

From Naples: Pompeii Ruins & Mount Vesuvius Day Tour - Pizza is a practical pause, not a long meal
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From Naples: Pompeii Ruins & Mount Vesuvius Day Tour

1.Pompeii Ruins & Mount Vesuvius Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 11,459 reviews · from $120Our pick

Travel from Naples by minivan or bus to Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius. Explore key ruins with a licensed guide or audio guide, eat a pizza lunch, then walk to the crater rim for views over the Bay of Naples. Guides have included Elisa, Salvatore and Tony, though assignments vary.

“We thoroughly enjoyed our trip. We were collected promptly and brought to Pompeii first and then onto Mount Vesuvius. Our driver was extremely pleasant and welcoming.”

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Naples or Sorrento: Full-Day Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius Tour - Pompeii: a guided walk through a Roman town
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Naples or Sorrento: Full-Day Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius Tour

2.Naples or Sorrento: Full-Day Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 4,235 reviews · from $104

This eight-hour trip pairs a 2.5-hour guided walk through Pompeii with a self-paced hike to Mount Vesuvius’ crater. Transfers, entry tickets, and headsets are included. Guides such as Roberta, Mimi, and Isabella have led recent tours, though the guide assigned to your departure may differ. Food is extra, and weather can affect access to the volcano.

“What a brilliant day. Mimi our tour guide was very knowledgeable and fun. Made it very entertaining. Gigi the driver was worth more money driving up those windy narrow roads to Mt Vesuvius! Had an awesome tour of Pompeii with another brilliant guide. We learned so much. The walk to the top of Mt Vesuvius was tough but definitely worth it for the views of both the crater and the amazing view of Naples. Definitely recommend this tour”

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Pompeii & Mt.Vesuvius Day Tour from Naples with Pizza Lunch - Climbing Vesuvius: the day’s big physical effort
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Pompeii & Mt.Vesuvius Day Tour from Naples with Pizza Lunch

3.Pompeii & Mt.Vesuvius Day Tour from Naples with Pizza Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 2,901 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $149

From Naples, visit Pompeii with a guide, stop for a group lunch, then hike toward Vesuvius’s crater and views over the Bay of Naples. The day lasts about seven hours and includes transport, site tickets and lunch with a drink. Pompeii guides vary; past tours have included Elisa, Alba, Michele and Maria. Weather can close the volcano path.

“This was a chance in a lifetime destination and it we are not disappointed. Communication was clear from get go and meeting place was not hard to find. Pompeii was awesome to see and a great experience. Our tour guide was great. She was efficient, thorough, well versed/educated , and shared a wealth of knowledge with a sense of humor. Lunch was great. The portions were fantastic for the 3 options offered to our tour group, including a beverage. We had the gnocchi and pizza, both good. The salad also was large ,which was an option. After lunch, our tour headed to Mt. Vesuvius to climb. It does get steep,…”

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Mount Vesuvius: Skip-the-Line Ticket and Smart Digital Guide - A digital guide, with no group pace
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Mount Vesuvius: Skip-the-Line Ticket and Smart Digital Guide

4.Mount Vesuvius: Skip-the-Line Ticket and Smart Digital Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 2,780 reviews · 2.5 hours - 1 day · from $18Best value

Book timed entry to Mount Vesuvius, then hike the steep, rocky path to the crater at your own pace with a phone-based audio guide in English, Italian, French, or Spanish. The $18 ticket includes admission and the digital guide. Transport is separate unless you choose a transfer option from Naples or Pompeii.

“Just a ticket to gain access to the top section of the mountain - ie. the 'tourist' section of the cone. The audioguide is reasonable. You have to get yourself up to the access point using the buses etc. Does what it's advertised as.”

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Naples: Pompeii & Mt Vesuvius All-Inclusive Small Group w/ Lunch - Lunch between the ruins and the mountain
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Naples: Pompeii & Mt Vesuvius All-Inclusive Small Group w/ Lunch

5.Pompeii & Mt Vesuvius All-Inclusive Small Group w/ Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,748 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $131

Spend about eight hours traveling from Naples to Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius, with transport, entry, a guided walk through the ruins, and lunch included. Then hike a winding volcanic path at about 1,000 meters. Guides such as Connie, Flora, and Leo have led the tour, but check which Vesuvius route is included: reaching the crater is not guaranteed.

“Our van guide Mariam and Allesio for Pompeii were great, knowledgeable, fantastic communication in English. The description of the tour was as described. The only down side was the van/coaster was not enough to fit our group of 7. The smallest adult in our group needed to sit beside the driver and the tour guide in front. The lunch inclusion was great. Italian Food served in the restaurant with a view of Napoli City was great! Food were flavorful and service was excellent.”

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Naples: Pompeii and Mt. Vesuvius with Lunch and Wine Tasting - Pompeii: two hours among streets frozen in time
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Naples: Pompeii and Mt. Vesuvius with Lunch and Wine Tasting

6.Pompeii and Mt. Vesuvius with Lunch and Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,454 reviews · from $141

Spend eight hours exploring Pompeii with an archaeologist, eating lunch and tasting wine at a local vineyard, then hiking on Vesuvius. Choose the crater trail or, if access is restricted, the Valley of Hell lava route. Pickup is available at selected Naples locations, and guides speak English, Spanish, Italian, and French.

“We LOVED this tour! Easily one of our favorite things we did in Naples. Our tour guide was Giovanni and driver was Gennaro C. They were very professional and made our day run smoothly! The bus was also nice/clean. We went to Pompeii first and had a great tour with a live guide and used a microphone/earbuds so we could hear her from farther away. The pompeii tour was about 2 hours. Of course, you could spend a whole day at Pompeii but I feel like it was a decent amount of time to see lots of the site. Then we did the lunch with wine tasting and it was…”

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From Naples: Mount Vesuvius Transfer with Entry Tickets - At the rim: crater views and volcanic context
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From Naples: Mount Vesuvius Transfer with Entry Tickets

7.Mount Vesuvius Transfer with Entry Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 1,247 reviews · from $51

This three-hour trip takes you by air-conditioned vehicle from near Naples Central Station to Mount Vesuvius. Your park ticket is included, and you have free time to walk up to the crater and look across the Bay of Naples. A guide is optional and can be hired at the volcano.

“The trip to the Vesuvius mountain went very well and I'm overall happy with the service. I do suggest to give more time for the visit though. We were allowed 1h30 on the spot and going up takes 25-30 minutes so basically 1h is going up and down the peak. If you listen to the guide that takes about 30 minutes so no more time to go around the actually crater. My suggestion would be to allow at least 2h to 2h30 on the spot for a perfect experience. Thank you”

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Naples: Pompeii & Mt. Vesuvius Day Trip with Tickets & Lunch - Pompeii: a two-hour introduction to a huge city
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Naples: Pompeii & Mt. Vesuvius Day Trip with Tickets & Lunch

8.Pompeii & Mt. Vesuvius Day Trip with Tickets & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,208 reviews · from $126

From Naples, ride to Pompeii for a two-hour archaeologist-led tour, then pause for a generous regional lunch before visiting Vesuvius. Choose the crater trail or the Valley of Hell’s 1944 lava flows and small cave. English, French, Italian, and Spanish options are offered, though your chosen language needs six participants.

“Titi our tour guide was warm and welcoming and very knowledgeable. Jacomo our driver was professional and we felt safe. The Archaeological Tour guide was also very knowledgeable and really brought such an amazing experience to life. Great tour all round, it's a must when visiting Naples.”

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From Pompeii: Bus Transfer to Vesuvius with Park Entry Fee - The final climb starts at 1,000 meters
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From Pompeii: Bus Transfer to Vesuvius with Park Entry Fee

9.From Pompeii: Bus Transfer to Vesuvius with Park Entry Fee

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 700 reviews · from $50

From Via Roma 32 in Pompeii, ride an air-conditioned minibus to the 1,000-meter parking area at Vesuvius. Your park ticket is included, and you walk the final uphill path to the crater at your own pace. Expect about 1.5 hours at the volcano, no guide on the trail, and a return to Pompeii by bus.

“This experience was excellent. The meeting point was really easy to find, we were handed our Vesuvius tickets and the minibus took us up Vesuvius in no time. We were told when we had to meet back. We were lucky that we got there early meaning we had slightly longer at Vesuvius. I’m not sure you’d be able to do it comfortably in the 1.5 hours stated in the info. You’d be able to get to the top, take a photo and come back down. Luckily we were able to have a really good amount at the top. Would definitely do this again if I was to come back and…”

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Skip-the-Line Pompeii & Mt. Vesuvius Day Trip from Naples - Pompeii’s Forum and public streets
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Skip-the-Line Pompeii & Mt. Vesuvius Day Trip from Naples

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 680 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $139

Leave central Naples by air-conditioned coach for a guided two-hour walk through Pompeii, then continue to Vesuvius National Park for an independent uphill walk toward the crater. Park admission and Pompeii skip-the-line access are included. Guides such as Roberta and Isabella lead the Pompeii visit, though assignments vary.

“Pick up and drop off from outside Napoli Centrale Train station worked al for a 8 tour of Pompei Ruins (very crowded) and delivery to Vesuvius base for coaches and access to a walking climb to photograph into the Volcano and the surrounding seascapes and Napoli from a great vantage point.”

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From Naples: All-Inclusive Mount Vesuvius Half-Day Tour - The crater walk is short, steep, and worth pacing
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From Naples: All-Inclusive Mount Vesuvius Half-Day Tour

11.All-Inclusive Mount Vesuvius Half-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 674 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $75

Travel by air-conditioned minibus from a Naples hotel, cruise port, or train station to Vesuvius National Park. Your park ticket and transport are included, then you hike to the crater on your own and meet the driver at an agreed time. The half-day trip takes about 3.5 hours; some departures also stop for limoncello tasting.

“Worth paying a bit extra to get picked up and dropped off from hotel. Bus was on time, clean and air con”

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From Naples: Pompeii, Herculaneum, & Vesuvius Full-Day Tour - Vesuvius: a crater walk with big views
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From Naples: Pompeii, Herculaneum, & Vesuvius Full-Day Tour

12.Pompeii, Herculaneum, & Vesuvius Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 602 reviews · from $152

Travel from Naples by minibus to Vesuvius, Herculaneum, and Pompeii on an 8.5-hour day trip. Tickets and transport are included, but the stops are self-guided: you get an audio guide and map for Pompeii, while the driver speaks English and Italian. Bring food, water, sturdy shoes, and a valid ID for the Pompeii audio guide.

“A lot packed into one day but we knew and expected that. Would love more time in Pompei. Well organised, nice air con on the buses, enough time to see the 3 sites.”

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Day Trip of Pompeii, Herculaneum and Vesuvius from Naples - Vesuvius, with the crater above the bay
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Day Trip of Pompeii, Herculaneum and Vesuvius from Naples

13.Day Trip of Pompeii, Herculaneum and Vesuvius from Naples

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 547 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $145

Ride from Naples in an air-conditioned minibus to Herculaneum, Mount Vesuvius, and Pompeii, with onboard commentary and free time at each stop. Vesuvius entry is included; Pompeii and Herculaneum tickets are extra, and you explore the archaeological sites independently unless you arrange a guide.

“Our tour guide - Luca - was a laugh a minute and the highlight of the day. 😂 He was very knowledgeable and had a humorous way of telling stories about history and life in Italy. Luca was punctual and easy to contact / responsive. Each location was a great experience and enough time to explore. You need to be a self-starter - you’re not guided around each place - but we were happy to do that at our own pace. Sabina & Travis (T-bone)”

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From Naples: Day Trip to Mount Vesuvius - The climb starts above the tree line
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From Naples: Day Trip to Mount Vesuvius

14.Day Trip to Mount Vesuvius

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 489 reviews · from $79

Ride an air-conditioned bus from a Naples pickup point into Vesuvius National Park, then walk about 1 kilometer from roughly 1,000 meters above sea level to the crater. A National Park alpine guide gives a brief introduction before you explore at your own pace. The tour lasts about four hours and includes transport and entry.

“The beauty of the nature and the vulcano is fantastic but the cost for the tour is very exagerated...the service was our pick up and delivery to the hotel (which is 40 min drive in one direction) and guide on the vulcano...who actually was the only person on the site for ALL the turists there...he said literally 2 words about main things of Vesuvio like last explosion and height of the crater...it was 5 min talk. i can't believe i paid 60 eur for this. it is really too much. the real cost of the Vesuvio national park is written in the ticket which they send you and it is…”

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Pompeii Guided Tour & Horse Riding on Vesuvius with Lunch - The horse ride follows vineyard paths on Vesuvius
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Pompeii Guided Tour & Horse Riding on Vesuvius with Lunch

15.Pompeii Guided Tour & Horse Riding on Vesuvius with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 419 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $240Top rated

Spend about seven hours exploring Pompeii with a licensed archaeologist, then head to the slopes of Vesuvius for a local lunch, wine tasting and a guided horse ride through vineyard paths. Guides vary by date; Pompeii guides have included Sonia, Manuela and Teresa. The ride reaches about 400 to 500 meters above sea level, not the crater.

“This was a unique way to visit Vesuvius and see the landscape - lunch was fantastic, so fresh and the wine was delicious. Bring water and a fan for visiting Pompeii, it gets very hot.”

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