Aerial view of Mount Vesuvius crater with Naples and coastline in the background.
Hikers walking on a trail along Mount Vesuvius with a view of the surrounding landscape.
Tourists walking along a hiking trail at Mount Vesuvius, Italy.
Observatory at Mount Vesuvius overlooking Naples cityscape.
Shuttle bus for Mount Vesuvius climb departing from Pompeii or Naples.
Hiker on Mount Vesuvius trail with view of crater, Italy.
Tourists hiking on a trail at Mount Vesuvius, Italy.

From Pompeii: Mount Vesuvius Entry Tickets with Round-Trip Transfers, Naples

Naples
Day Trips
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Duration: 3 hours (approx.)

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience

Transfers included

Comfortable roundtrip transfers in a A/C Minibus

Audio guide

Access to multilingual audio guide

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Explore Mount Vesuvius with this convenient day trip from Naples, Italy. Enjoy round-trip shuttle transfers starting in Pompeii or Naples and ascend to the volcano's summit within just three hours. Discover why Mount Vesuvius is celebrated for its historical eruption that engulfed nearby ancient cities like Pompeii and Herculaneum.

Hop aboard a comfy minivan from Pompeii and explore the most famous active volcano in the world.

Enter Mount Vesuvius, and then get dropped off at an altitude of 1000m to begin your ascent.

Hike up to the top of the crater to admire the Gulf of Naples and the Campania hinterland, upgrade to watch it painted in colors of sunset.

Gaze right at the Grand Cone with a volcanological guide by your side! Choose this option if you want to learn more about volcanic impact.

Access to Vesuvius National Park

Drop-off at an altitude of 1000 meters

Access to the Great Cone of Vesuvius

90-min Mt. Vesuvius climb

English-speaking volcanological guide (when available)

Pick up from Pompeii

Round-trip AC minibus transfers

Expert alpine guide with sunset climb (as per option selected)

Audio guide in English, French, German, Italian & Spanish (as per option selected)

Aerial view of Mount Vesuvius crater with Naples and coastline in the background.

Aerial view of Mount Vesuvius crater with Naples and coastline in the background.

Reach the summit of Mount Vesuvius with round-trip shuttle transfers from Pompeii or Naples in just 3 hours.

Getting started

Begin your journey at the designated meeting point in Pompeii or Naples, where you’ll board a comfortable shuttle. Present your ticket for validation and enjoy a smooth, direct transfer to the Vesuvius National Park entrance.

What to expect

Mount Vesuvius

Mount Vesuvius is one of the world’s most renowned volcanoes, famous for its eruption in AD 79 that buried Pompeii and Herculaneum. Today, it stands as a symbol of natural power and geological history, drawing visitors eager to peer into its crater and take in panoramic views.

Features

  • Great Cone Crater: Walk up to the edge of the volcano’s main crater, where you can observe the unique volcanic landscape and see active fumaroles.

  • Views of the Gulf of Naples: From the summit, enjoy sweeping vistas over the Bay of Naples, Pompeii, and the surrounding countryside—a perspective shaped by millennia of volcanic activity.

  • Convenient round-trip transfers: Hassle-free shuttle service ensures a direct, comfortable return to your original departure point, making your day trip seamless and efficient.

Hikers walking on a trail along Mount Vesuvius with a view of the surrounding landscape.

Hikers walking on a trail along Mount Vesuvius with a view of the surrounding landscape.

Tourists walking along a hiking trail at Mount Vesuvius, Italy.

Tourists walking along a hiking trail at Mount Vesuvius, Italy.

Observatory at Mount Vesuvius overlooking Naples cityscape.

Observatory at Mount Vesuvius overlooking Naples cityscape.

What to bring

  • Keep your official ID/passport handy for a seamless experience.

  • It's recommended to wear comfortable shoes as this experience involves a fair amount of walking.

Accessibility

  • This experience is not accessible by wheelchair and pram/strollers.

Additional information

  • All Mount Vesuvius tickets include a volcanological guide to the crater.
Shuttle bus for Mount Vesuvius climb departing from Pompeii or Naples.

Shuttle bus for Mount Vesuvius climb departing from Pompeii or Naples.

Hiker on Mount Vesuvius trail with view of crater, Italy.

Hiker on Mount Vesuvius trail with view of crater, Italy.

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Operating hours

Pompeii

Monday
9:00am - 7:00pm • last entry 5:30pm
Tuesday
9:00am - 7:00pm • last entry 5:30pm
Wednesday
9:00am - 7:00pm • last entry 5:30pm
Thursday
9:00am - 7:00pm • last entry 5:30pm
Friday
9:00am - 7:00pm • last entry 5:30pm
Saturday
9:00am - 7:00pm • last entry 5:30pm
Sunday
9:00am - 7:00pm • last entry 5:30pm
  • Timings are displayed in the venue's time zone.

Mount Vesuvius

Monday
9:00am - 5:00pm
Tuesday
9:00am - 5:00pm
Wednesday
9:00am - 5:00pm
Thursday
9:00am - 5:00pm
Friday
9:00am - 5:00pm
Saturday
9:00am - 5:00pm
Sunday
9:00am - 5:00pm
  • Timings are displayed in the venue's time zone.

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FAQs

Your ticket needs to be validated at the designated meeting point in either Pompeii or Naples before boarding the shuttle transfer.
The inclusion of a volcanological guide during your visit provides an excellent opportunity to learn more about Mount Vesuvius' geological history and volcanic impact.
Highlights include boarding a comfortable minivan for transport and hiking up to admire panoramic views over the Gulf of Naples, with an option to watch it painted in sunset colors if you upgrade.
It's recommended that you wear comfortable shoes as there is a fair amount of walking involved, including hiking up to the top of Mount Vesuvius' crater.
You will be dropped off at an altitude of 1000 meters, from where you can begin your hike up to the top of Mount Vesuvius' crater.
You should keep your official ID or passport handy for validation purposes during the tour.
The package includes round-trip shuttle transfers from Pompeii or Naples, access to Vesuvius National Park and its Great Cone, a hike up the crater with an English-speaking volcanological guide (when available), and pick-up service.
This experience is not accessible by wheelchair and does not accommodate pram/strollers due to its nature involving walking and hiking.
The entire experience, including round-trip shuttle transfers from Pompeii or Naples to Mount Vesuvius and back, takes approximately 3 hours.
Yes, all personal expenses incurred during the visit are excluded from what is covered in the package.

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