From Pompeii: Mount Vesuvius & Herculaneum or Pompeii Day Trip

Journey through Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius on this 8-hour day trip with skip-the-line access and expert guidance.

Getting started

Meet your guide near the main entrance of the Archaeological Park of Pompeii, where your tickets are validated and headsets provided for groups over 10. After a brief introduction, your guide outlines the day’s itinerary and ensures everyone is ready for the first stop.

What to expect

Pompeii Archaeological Park

Step into the UNESCO-listed ruins of Pompeii, a city frozen in time by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. Your guide leads you through ancient streets, revealing the city’s daily life, architecture, and enduring mysteries.

Features

• The Forum: Once the bustling heart of Pompeii, this central square offers insight into Roman public life and political gatherings.
• Thermopolium of Asellina: Explore a remarkably preserved ancient eatery, showcasing the city’s social and culinary habits.
• Stabian Baths: Discover the advanced Roman bathing culture in one of Pompeii’s oldest and largest bath complexes.
• Via dell’Abbondanza: Walk along this main thoroughfare lined with shops and homes, connecting you to the Temple of Apollo and the Sanctuary of the Lares.
• Great Theater: Visit this well-preserved amphitheater, a testament to Roman entertainment and engineering.

Mount Vesuvius

Travel by comfortable minibus to the summit of Mount Vesuvius, the volcano that shaped the region’s history.

• Crater Walk: Enjoy free time to hike the crater’s edge, with panoramic views over the Gulf of Naples and the surrounding landscape.
• Expert Commentary: Learn about the volcano’s geology and the events of 79 AD from your guide or audio guide.

Included services

Round-trip minibus transfers between Pompeii and Vesuvius, skip-the-line tickets, audio guides (option based), and all parking, tolls, and fuel fees are covered for a seamless experience. Food and drinks are not included.

Know before you go

What to bring

• Please keep your official ID/passport handy for a seamless experience. Full names are mandatory for Pompeii bookings. Double-check the names at checkout for a hassle-free entry.
• It’s recommended to wear comfortable clothing and walking shoes with good soles.

Accessibility

• This experience is not accessible by wheelchair and pram/strollers.
• Choose safety and comfort: This experience is not the best fit for people with impaired mobility and cardiac issues.
• The hike is suitable for everyone (hiking difficulty: E) and requires no special trekking preparation.
• Children are allowed on the hike with adult supervision.

Additional information

• All Mount Vesuvius tickets include a volcanological guide to the crater.
• In case of bad weather or force majeure, the climb may be suspended by the volcanological guides.