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Vesuvius and Pompeii: A Historical Journey
4.7
68 Ratings
Napoli
Embark on an exclusive small group tour from Naples to Pompeii and Vesuvius. Explore the ancient city of Pompeii and climb to the top of the majestic Vesuvius for a breathtaking view of the Gulf of Naples.
Embark on an exclusive small group tour from Naples to Pompeii and Vesuvius. Explore the ancient city of Pompeii and climb to the top of the majestic Vesuvius for a breathtaking view of the Gulf of Naples.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Piazza Garibaldi - The tour begins with the pick-up by minivan or minibus from the meeting-point at the scheduled time.
- Parco Nazionale Del Vesuvio - You will first reach the Vesuvius. Once at 1,000 meters, you will begin the ascent walking tour up to the crater. At the top, you will have the opportunity to know more about the Vesuvius,…
- Piazza Garibaldi - The tour begins with the pick-up by minivan or minibus from the meeting-point at the scheduled time.
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Parco Nazionale Del Vesuvio - You will first reach the Vesuvius. Once at 1,000 meters, you will begin the ascent walking tour up to the crater. At the top, you will have the opportunity to know more about the Vesuvius, thanks to the alpine guide service, which will provide you important information about its eruptions.
If the Vesuvius is closed due to bad weather conditions or landslides, it will be replaced with free time in the Herculaneum Ruins - Contrada Osservatorio - You will pass through the panoramic street which links the Mount Vesuvius to the restaurant where you will stop for lunch.
- Kona - You will have lunch in a pizzeria on the slopes of the Vesuvius: you can choose between the most typical Neapolitan pizzas: Margherita or Marinara.
- Pompeii Archaeological Park - You will head to Pompeii, where an authorized guide will wait for you, for a visit of about 2 hours. At the end of the visit, you will have a break for lunch.
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Forum - You will visit the Pompeii Forum, a Roman-era plaza.
This site functioned as the central square of the city, serving as the hub for political, economic, and religious activities, including events, trade negotiations, and discussions. - Lupanar - Included in the Pompeii Guided Tour is a visit to the Lupanare, a structure dedicated to the practice of the prostitution.
- Thermopolium - You will visit the thermopolis, which was a place of refreshment in use in ancient Rome
- Stabian Baths (Terme Stabiane) - You will have the chance to explore the Stabian Baths, where Romans not only bathed but also engaged in discussions about politics, legal matters, battles, women, gladiators and theater.
- Piazza Garibaldi - After the visit, you will be accompanied to the starting point.
What's Included
- Transfer from/to meeting points
- Entrance ticket to Vesuvius National Park
- Authorized guide for Pompeii visit
- Lunch (Pizza and Soft Drinks)
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Alpine guide for crater visit
- Entrance ticket to Pompeii archeological site
- Professional English speaking driver
- Transfer from/to meeting points
- Entrance ticket to Vesuvius National Park
- Authorized guide for Pompeii visit
- Lunch (Pizza and Soft Drinks)
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Alpine guide for crater visit
- Entrance ticket to Pompeii archeological site
- Professional English speaking driver
Additional Information
A unique journey through history and culture: the sublime Vesuvius and Pompeii, an everlasting city of fascination. Embark on a journey to the past and investigate the city of Pompeii, engulfed in 79 AD by Vesuvius’s eruption: a local escort will unveil the narrative of the ancient city and its denizens. Yet, your adventure doesn’t stop here… you will…
A unique journey through history and culture: the sublime Vesuvius and Pompeii, an everlasting city of fascination. Embark on a journey to the past and investigate the city of Pompeii, engulfed in 79 AD by Vesuvius’s eruption: a local escort will unveil the narrative of the ancient city and its denizens. Yet, your adventure doesn’t stop here… you will ascend to an elevation of 1,281 meters to marvel at the vastness of Vesuvius’s cavity and a heart-stopping panorama of the Naples Bay.
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 1 day of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability.
- If the group does not reach a total number of 6 people has not been reached, the authorized guide in Pompeii will be replaced by audioguides.
- If the Vesuvius is closed due to bad weather conditions or landslides, it will be replaced with free time in the Herculaneum Ruins
Location
P.za Giuseppe Garibaldi, 91
Piazza Giuseppe Garibaldi
Entrance of Star Hotel Terminus.
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
4.7
(68 Ratings)
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Liezl_c
Jul 5, 2025
Volcano climbing fun - We got to climb a volcano.... enough said. Not a lot of people can say they did that. Pompeii was nice... just like every other ruins.
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Karolinam104
Jun 23, 2025
Great experience! - This was an excellent trip - well organised, well programmed, with great guides - both in the bus (Alessia) and at Pompeii (Francesco). Simple yet delicious pizza lunch. We truly enjoyed this experience.
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U3683mdandyk
Jun 14, 2025
EXCEPTIONAL! - Fantastic all day experience! Very informative and got to see everything I had expected. Special thanks to Maddalena our host for the day for ensuring a smooth and enjoyable day! 5 stars.
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Koren_w
Jun 13, 2025
Vesuvius and Pompeii- Hot! - We started at Vesuvius and walked the path to the crater. It is said to be 20 minutes, but it realistically took 40 minutes (we are not fit- but not disabled either). It was very hot- sunscreen, water and good walking shoes. Probably not the best activity if you have mobility struggles or have difficulty walking uphill for a length of time (my mom wouldn’t have been able to do this at 67 yrs old and decent shape) The crater views were stunning, the crater was smoking - showing evidence of activity (last erupted in 1944). There is no guided tour part to this- self directed. Following the hike back down (careful with your footing loose lava/gravel/sand- saw many people slip and fall) we boarded the bus to lunch with a quick stop for a limoncello tasting (with mozzacello and mozzarum tastings as well). The lunch was Napoli pizza mozzerella or marinara (sans cheese) with a drink of choice. Then we boarded the bus to Pompeii. It is HOT in Pompeii and very little shade. Sunscreen is a must, and WATER!!!! The history of Pompeii was brought to life by our Pompeii guide Willy! Admittedly I was disappointed to not have time on the tour to explore some on our own, but that means we have to come back! We were picked up and dropped off at Pz Garibaldi/Star hotel in Napoli by our tour coordinator Alessia and bus driver Arturo(?) who were very organized and welcoming.
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Emily_b
Jun 8, 2025
Must do in Naples! - Very well organised, good meeting point. Good transport and driver. Everything was on time. Tour guide, Ilenia- was wonderful. She made effort to know her guests and was funny and friendly and kept us updated and engaged.
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C9457snaw
May 27, 2025
Vesuvius and Pompeii with Lunch & a Beer - What a Day, absolutely if in Italy you must do this. Our guide Madde, was perfect. Looked after us and made us feel safe and comfortable all day. Thank you HP Travel
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Marissa_s
May 22, 2025
History at its finest - Alessia was our guide and she was great! Mt. Vesuvius was definitely a tiring hike up from the bus, so if not physically inclined then do not do it. It is very uphill the entire time, but the views were great. Unfortunately, most of our hike it was super foggy, so we didn’t get the full experience of seeing it. Was able to see part of the crater which was still really cool. We had a morning slot, so if wanting to fully see it I would recommend a tour that goes later in the morning or afternoon. However, the amount of people there is a HUGE difference so pick your battle essentially.
Pompeii was super cool to even be in that area and see the history. It is a huge area, so the guide was only able to show us about 1/3 of it. We had hoped to see closer to the mountain side and where the big arena is which wasn’t unfortunate. I was able to push my stroller along the whole way but with some difficulty in a few spots. If I were to do it again I would probably not use the stroller, but again, the area is really large so after a while it gets tiring.
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Laurie_d
May 14, 2025
Great day trip! - High marks to our guide Maddie and driver Cheeto who navigated challenging difficult roads with ease. Pizza lunch was tasty. Pompeii guide was very knowledgeable. Bus comfy and the group size of 22 was perfect.
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Enrique_v
Jul 9, 2025
Warmth, culture and an incredible guide - We really liked this tour. Yleana was an excellent guide: very clear, kind and with an excellent sense of humor. The time for each experience was well distributed, and we were able to learn the basics of Pompella.
Of course, if you do the tour in the summer, be prepared for the heat — it's quite intense. I recommend bringing an umbrella, hat or something to protect yourself from the sun.
The only thing I didn't like was the service at the restaurant during meal time. I asked for a drink several times and it was never brought to me, which was awkward. Other than that, the overall experience was very good.
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Fangfosscook
Jun 14, 2025
Great way to see Vesuvius and Pompeii in one day with nice lunch - Great way to see Vesuvius and Pompeii in one day.
Itinerary was great and guide Maddy was lovely and very helpful.
Lunch was excellent, a very nice fresh made pizza and drink of your choice (I had a beer).
Tour guide for Pompeii did a nice job of giving us a good flavour at reasonable pace in 2 hours.
Only negative leading to my four stars was the first bus we had engine trouble and the air conditioning didn’t work which was not good on a 31 degree day. At lunch they got a replacement service bus instead but this also didn’t have working air conditioning. I think working aircon in a tour bus in the summer in Italy is a basic requirement.
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