Mt Vesuvius Tour: Explore Pompeii and Herculaneum

Mount Vesuvius, responsible for the devastation of Pompeii and Herculaneum in AD 79, stands over the Bay of Naples as a picturesque yet quietly threatening presence.

Halted by the violent eruption of Mount Vesuvius in A.D. 79, Herculaneum and Pompeii provide an unparalleled glimpse into what Roman life would have been approximately 2,000 years ago.

Duration: 9 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Pompeii Archaeological Park - You will meet a licensed guide at the main gate in Pompeii, after purchasing tickets, the tour begins and you will be led by the guide through the ruins of this amazing ancient town.
What's Included
  • Bottled water included
  • Dedicated driver for transportation
  • Tickets to Pompeii and Herculaneum (optional)
  • Expert guidance available (optional)
  • Convenient pickup and drop-off service
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Tickets for Mount Vesuvius
Additional Information
  • If passenger are on a Cruise ship, at time of booking, They must provide the following information: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
  • Dress code is casual
Location
Pompeii Archaeological Park
Porta Marina (via Villa dei Misteri)
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Alice_l
Mar 14, 2026
Highly recommended to get a taste of Pompeii, Mt. Vesuvius, and Herculaneum! - Excellent tour with Antonio! He is friendly and a good driver. He was responsive about communication before the tour over Whatsapp. He clearly loves his job and knows a lot about the history and the sites. It was very helpful to have a curated experience of Pompeii as it is huge and he had lots of fun anecdotes. Herculaneum is much smaller but better preserved so was very cool to see both places and see the similarities and differences. Mt. Vesuvius was a nice hike at the end to get the full experience, but if you'd rather spend the time at Pompeii or Herculaneum, it's not a must-see. Antonio was flexible and adaptable to what we wanted to see and do and ensured we had sufficient breaks (and a yummy pizza lunch near Herculaneum!). Highly recommend his tour!
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Ekaterina_f
Mar 4, 2026
A perfect day with a perfect guide! Grazie, Toni! - Toni was the best guide ever! I truly cannot imagine a better experience. It was perfect in all ways. We got picked up from our hotel in a beautiful van, got the best tour or both Pompeii and Herculaneum. It did not feel overwhelming but absolutely perfect for the amount of information. I would recommend Toni to anyone who is interested in Pompeii history. Toni, thank you so much - this was a highlight of our trip and a bucket list trip that came true because of you! Grazie mille!
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Nicole_b
Feb 9, 2026
Fantastic tour of some amazing ruins - This private tour with Antonio was a fantastic way to learn some amazing history about Napoli. He was so knowledgeable, friendly and engaging. Even had my daughter's engaged the whole day. Sadly it was cloudy by the time we got to Mt Vesuvius, so we couldn't see inside the crater, but nevertheless, it was still an amazing experience. I'd suggest doing Vesuvius in the morning when clouds are clear. Highly recommend this tour !
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Greg_m
Feb 1, 2026
Trifecta of History - The tour was fantastic. Antonini met us on the train platform and got us started right away. He used the travel time between locations to give us background information and then gave the details on location. Vesuvius was about a 2 mile hike up and back. Not too vertical and a wide flat trail. The views are worth the walk. Pompeii was so much more than we were expecting. 2-3 hours barely gets a start of seeing everything but time enough for the main areas. Again, Antonini was fantastic. He knew the information and was passionate about the history. I expected Herculaneum to be just small Pompeii but it stood on its own. Smaller but better preserved. That allowed us to spend more time on the details of what survived. Highly recommend Antonini for this tour if you have a chance.
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Tiffanywc5217ze
Jan 17, 2026
Outstanding - Amazing experience with Antonio! Everything was very easy to book! Antonio is incredibly knowledgeable and off the charts friendly! Worth every penny and minute! Beyond grateful for the memories! No other way to truly experience these sites without a guide like Antonio! Thank you Antonio! We will see you again soon!!
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Pierre_d
Dec 30, 2025
Great. Highly recommended - We had a wonderful time. Extremely interesting, detailed and yet easy and smooth flow all day long. Antonino is highly knowledgeable.
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Caroline_s
Dec 27, 2025
Highly recommended - I highly recommend this tour. Antonino was a fabulous guide, pacing the tour as needed and providing insightful information and answers to our questions. We thoroughly enjoyed the experience.
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Enas_n
Dec 21, 2025
Antonini was amazing.... - Antonini was amazing. Very thorough. Knows his history! Went out of his way for a disabled family member and helped with the wheelchair. Best guided tour we have ever taken.
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Meghan_e
Dec 11, 2025
Best tour in Pompeii! - Antonio was the best tour guide ever! He was extremely knowledgeable, enthusiastic, patient, and made the tour so much fun. Would highly recommend booking with him.
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Tina_w
Jan 1, 2026
Great Tour for History Fans! - Tony was a great Tour Guide, fascinating tour for history fans, wear comfortable shoes, hiking shoes best for the Vesuvius hike to the top of the mountain!
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From $115
up to 8 guests
2 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).