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Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius Small Group Tour: Explore Historic Sites and Volcanic Landscapes
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Pompei
Embark on a small group tour to Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius, exploring historic sites and volcanic landscapes. Visit Pompeii with an archaeologist guide, then hike to the top of Mount Vesuvius for breathtaking views.
Embark on a small group tour to Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius, exploring historic sites and volcanic landscapes. Visit Pompeii with an archaeologist guide, then hike to the top of Mount Vesuvius for breathtaking views.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Pompeii Archaeological Park - Meet the guide at the main entrance of the archaeological site known as “Porta Marina Superiore.” The guide will be holding a sign displaying our company’s name, “Askos Tours.”
- Forum - Explore the ancient main square of Pompeii.
- Via dell’Abbondanza - Stroll along the main street of Pompeii.
- **Granaries of…
- Pompeii Archaeological Park - Meet the guide at the main entrance of the archaeological site known as “Porta Marina Superiore.” The guide will be holding a sign displaying our company’s name, “Askos Tours.”
- Forum - Explore the ancient main square of Pompeii.
- Via dell’Abbondanza - Stroll along the main street of Pompeii.
- Granaries of the Forum - Discover marble tables and fountain baths that once adorned house entrances, along with casts of eruption victims, a dog, and a tree.
- House of Menander - This is one of the most opulent and splendid houses in ancient Pompeii, renowned for its architecture, decoration, and contents.
- Stabian Baths (Terme Stabiane) - Spanning a large area between Brothel Lane, Holconius Crossroads, and Via Stabiana, these are the city’s oldest thermal baths.
- Lupanar - Visit the most renowned brothel in the ancient Roman city of Pompeii.
- House of the Faun - The House of the Faun was one of the largest and most impressive private residences in Pompeii.
- Odeon - Teatro Piccolo - View the so-called Teatro Piccolo of Pompeii.
- Teatro Grande - Explore the most significant theater in Pompeii.
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Vesuvius National Park - Travel to Mt. Vesuvius.
Ascend to the top of the volcano to witness the slightly smoking crater. Additionally, enjoy a breathtaking view of the Bay of Naples, Capri, Ischia, the Sorrento coast, and more. The final 500 meters is a steep uphill walk, so closed-in shoes are necessary.
At the end of the visit, return to the main entrance of Pompeii Ruins, known as Porta Marina Superiore.
What's Included
- ‘Pompei Express’ and Mount Vesuvius admission fees
- 2-hour guidance at Pompeii ruins by an archaeologist (up to 20 people)
- Hiking licensed guide for Mount Vesuvius
- Transportation by modern Minibus from Pompeii and back (up to 14 people)
- Small Group
- ‘Pompei Express’ and Mount Vesuvius admission fees
- 2-hour guidance at Pompeii ruins by an archaeologist (up to 20 people)
- Hiking licensed guide for Mount Vesuvius
- Transportation by modern Minibus from Pompeii and back (up to 14 people)
- Small Group
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Food and drinks
Additional Information
Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius are the central figures of the 79 AD eruption. Discover more about this fascinating event with an exceptional full-day experience. Join a small group tour of Pompeii, guided by an Archaeologist who will highlight the site’s most significant features, such as the Forum – the city’s main square – along with key houses and…
Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius are the central figures of the 79 AD eruption. Discover more about this fascinating event with an exceptional full-day experience. Join a small group tour of Pompeii, guided by an Archaeologist who will highlight the site’s most significant features, such as the Forum – the city’s main square – along with key houses and buildings. In the afternoon, meet the hiking guide and depart in our minibus, accommodating up to 14 people, heading towards Mount Vesuvius. Upon arrival at the Vesuvius entrance, embark on a 30-minute steep walk to reach the crater’s summit. Hike the volcano to its peak, gaze into the still quiescent crater, and marvel at the stunning landscape and the breathtaking view of the Bay of Naples. After the excursion, you will be transported back to Pompeii, where the tour concludes.
- Children under 6 y.o. are not allowed
- Wear comfortable shoes, sunglasses and sunscreen in the summer
- If the Vesuvius is not accessible due to force majeur, the tour will include the visit of Herculaneum instead of Vesuvius
- Please be aware that from the entrance of Vesuvius first 30 minutes is a step walking to reach the crater
- Mount Vesuvius entry ticket: 11,00 euros
- Not recommended for travelers with mobility/walking issue or impairments
Location
Via Villa dei Misteri, 2
Via Villa dei Misteri
The meeting point is the main entrance of Pompeii ruins called "Porta Marina Superiore" opposite to a restaurant called 'Hortus Bar and Restaurant'. Please google it on maps for easier navigation.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(241 Ratings)
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36valf
Dec 30, 2025
Back in history - A great day, well organized
Mario, our guide to explore pompei was great, his explanations were very interesting
Mario our guide for Vesuvio was kind too and esger to share his knowledge, with some humour
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Robin_h
Dec 3, 2025
Pompeii and Amazing View from Vesuvius - Both of my guides were excellent for Pompeii and Vesuvius. They were knowledgeable and had great descriptions and explanations of the ruins and their society. Simona was our guide up to Vesuvius summit, she was wonderful and encouraging to those of us that struggled a little to make the climb. I did it! If I can do it almost anyone can. It was an amazing experience and view. I recommend this tour for sure!
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Cristiano_o
Nov 24, 2025
Our day exploring Pompeii... - Our day exploring Pompeii and the Mount Vesuvius area turned out to be one of those unforgettable travel experiences that remain special precisely because of their surprises.
We started in Pompeii with our guide Raffaela, who was simply exceptional. She’s one of those rare guides who mix deep archaeological knowledge with a warm, engaging storytelling style that makes the ruins feel alive. Even with a light, on-and-off drizzle, she turned every stop into a meaningful moment — explaining the city’s layout, daily life, politics, art, and the very human stories behind the stones. Her passion and clarity made the tour absolutely perfect.
For the Vesuvius portion, our guide Mario took over. He was friendly, attentive, and very transparent about the changing weather conditions. We drove all the way up to the upper access point of the volcano, but just as we were about to enter the crater trail, the park authorities closed the path due to heavy rain and thick fog rolling in. Visibility dropped dramatically, and the weather turned harsh — absolutely beyond anyone’s control.
Mario handled the situation brilliantly. Instead of ending the day early or leaving us disappointed, he immediately proposed an alternative: visiting Herculaneum (Ercolano). And what a brilliant choice that was. Even with rain still falling, exploring Herculaneum turned into a deeply rewarding experience. The site is incredibly well-preserved, more intimate than Pompeii, and full of details that help complete the picture of what life looked like before the eruption. It ended up being a highlight of the day, and absolutely worth it.
Overall, this tour delivered everything it promised — and when nature forced a change of plans, the team transformed it into something equally memorable. For anyone dreaming of hiking up Vesuvius, I’d recommend choosing a season with more stable weather, as closures can happen suddenly. But rain or shine, this tour offers rich history, fantastic guides, and a genuinely meaningful experience.
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Guillaume_o
Nov 19, 2025
We had the chance to... - We had the chance to visit Pompeii with Anna Sorrento, an archeologist actively working at uncovering the wonders of Pompeii. We could see she was full of passion of this wonderful site and that our short time together wasn’t enough to show us all the secrets she had to share. We had to cut the visit short to take the bus to Vesuvius but we would have gladly spent the whole day with her! Grazie Anna!
After that, we had about 10-15 min to buy a sandwich and hop on the bus for the next part, the visit of mount Vesuvius with Mario. Mario was fantastic, explaining things along the way and guiding us through the (challenging for some) hike up the summit of the Vesuvius. The summit was clouded so we couldn’t see the view of Naples, but Mario still explained what we should see and what the other peak that we saw poking through the clouds was. A special thank you to the bus driver too, for taking us through the winding roads leading up to the summit! Even though we started the tour at Pompeii, the tour bus brought us back to Naples, which save us a trip on the Circumvesuviana. We did not know that was an option and were pleasantly surprised by it.
Overall, a wonderful day spent with amazing people!
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Laura_g
Nov 16, 2025
Totally worth it! - Mario is a very knowledgeable and patient tour guide. My son and I truly enjoyed the hike to Mount Vesuvius and more so because of Mario’s generosity with his knowledge. Totally recommend this excursion! And, yes it’s about a 6 hour tour. Plus, we were dropped off at Napoli Centrale after the hike, which saved us time and money!
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Susan_w
Nov 5, 2025
Unfortunately it was very... - Unfortunately it was very misty, however we still climbed to the top. The guide was very informative.
You need suitable walking shoes.
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Breann_b
Nov 5, 2025
So fun! - I want to start out by saying Nicoletta was the best tour guide for Pompeii! She gave so many interesting facts about the place that made the ruins come to life! Also the hike to Mount Vesuvius was so beautiful and not too hard (wear good shoes though). Our tour guide for Mount Vesuvius canceled last minute due to sickness, but Viator set us up with a bus and an audio guide, which was fine. And they partially refunded us as well. They were very easy to work with and I would recommend this to anybody!!
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N8438swisabellas
Nov 4, 2025
Nice experience - Well organized experience and right timing. The guides, Giulia in Pompeii and Mario on Vesuvius, prepared and friendly.
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Patrizia_m
Oct 28, 2025
Great guides on both tours but no visibility on Mt. Vesuvius - We participated in the Tour of Pompeii with Benedetto. He gave us a lot of interesting information as well as tips on viewing the current excavations and where to eat/drink during the break between the tours. He was very knowledgeable and had worked on the excavations for 17 years. The second half of our day was the Mount Vesuvius tour. Mario was very professional and also very informative on the mechanism of the eruption itself, how it affected Pompeii and Herculaneum and the current state of Vesuvius and the risk to the surrounding area. We highly rate both tour guides. The tour company states they will cancel the Vesuvius portion of the tour and refund the money if the weather is bad. Prior to leaving Pompeii, at least half of Mt. Vesuvius was covered by clouds and fog but the tour proceeded anyway. At the top we encountered high winds, rain and very dense fog and only a few feet of visibility. We could not even see the crater when standing right next to it. On our way back the entrance to the crater was actually closed. Obviously, the tour operator did not want to lose the fees but the trip should not have proceeded.
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Katherine_r
Nov 2, 2025
Great Pompeii guide, but DISHONEST company, DO NOT USE - Great, fantastic tour guide at Pompeii, he was fabulous, and so educational. However DO NOT RECOMMEND this tour company. Mount Vesuvius part of the tour was canceled because of weather, which we completely understand, but we were promised a refund when we were there and then the company REJECTED our refund. I reached out on the chat several times, the company kept saying “we are looking into it” until they closed the chat. The tour guide told us that the Mt Vesuvius tickets the company had purchased were refundable, yet we did not receive this money back and the company kept the money. USE A DIFFERENT TOUR COMPANY, THIS COMPANY REFUSED TO REFUND US WHEN HALF THE TOUR WAS CANCELED.
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