Top 6 Pompeii Volcano Tours

1.Naples: Pompeii and Mt. Vesuvius with Lunch and Wine Tasting

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

Spend eight hours with Worldtours visiting Pompeii with an archaeologist, eating at a local vineyard, and hiking Mount Vesuvius. Guides such as Federica, Giovanni, and Raffaella may lead different departures. Choose the crater trail or, in poor weather, the lava-filled Valley of Hell.

“Giovanni was a very friendly and energetic guide, and spoke to my group in English and Spanish. The bus was very comfortable, and I highly recommend booking the option for the wine tasting. BEWARE! COME HUNGRY! We didn’t realize the wine tasting included several delicious courses, cheeses, and dessert before embarking on a Vesuvius hike. The view from the restaurant was gorgeous. A wonderful experience!”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,205 reviews · 3 hours · from $45Best value

Travel by air-conditioned minibus from Via Roma 32 in Pompeii to Vesuvius National Park. Your English or Italian-speaking driver handles the transfer and park ticket, while you walk independently to the crater. Allow 20 to 40 minutes uphill, plus time for views, shops, and the return walk.

“bus was comfortable, definitely the best option to get yourself to vesuvius from pompei as its quite a trek. the walk took me much longer than the expected '20mins haha, took me about 35mins to get to the top. just FYI for those that are unfit like me!”

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3.From Pompeii/Naples: Vesuvius Easy Transfer and Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 660 reviews · 3 hours · from $45

Travel by air-conditioned minibus from Naples or Pompeii to Mount Vesuvius at 1,000 meters, then hike the gravel path to the Great Cone. You get about 100 minutes at the park, a skip-the-line ticket, and free time for crater views, photos, drinks, and a short walk along the rim.

“We had enough time to climb to the top, all the way around the crater as far as we could to the Pompeii view side; buy a souvenir magnet and make it back down with 15 minutes to spare We didn’t rush at all and just took our time and enjoyed it. Pick up and drop off was well organised and on time Definitely made the visit nice and easy from Naples and would recommend the trip no hesitation”

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4.Pompeii: Mount Vesuvius Crater Transfer with Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 541 reviews · 3 hours · from $58

From Pompei Scavi station, a shared bus carries you up Vesuvius to 1,000 meters. Walk 15 to 20 minutes to the Gran Cono, then spend 1.5 hours at the crater. The ticket is included, but this is self-guided and the gravel climb is steep.

“Bus transfer to the base of the hike to the summit of Vesuvius was great! Comfortable and A/C in the bus. May be able to find cheaper transportation though.”

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

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

Spend seven hours combining Pompeii’s ruins, a local vineyard lunch, wine tasting, and a guided horseback ride on Mount Vesuvius. Guides such as Manuela, Sonia, Teresa, and Aleksandra bring the day to life. The ride stays on authorized trails around 400 to 500 meters above sea level, not near the crater.

“A long day but completely worry free. Very impressed with Lalla or guide at Pompeii. The wine and the food was amazing. And the horseback riding was a fun way to end the day.”

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6.Private Day Tour to Vesuvius, Herculaneum & Pompeii with Pick Up

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 279 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $120

Travel by private vehicle from your hotel, station, port, or airport to Pompeii, Herculaneum, and Mount Vesuvius. Guides such as Antonino, Antonio, Giacomo, and Ilaria lead the site visits, while your driver handles the long day between stops. Expect a full schedule and a steep volcanic walk.

“Wow! Tony was amazing. He was so smart and had extensive knowledge of history, literature, geography, etc. He tailored the tour to our interests and was amazing. I strongly recommend this tour with Antonio E. (Tony)”

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