Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius Small Group Tour

4.7(289)8 hFree cancellationBy Askos Tours

About this activity

Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius are the undisputed protagonists of the 79 AD eruption.

Get to know more about it with this incredible full day experience.

You will visit Pompeii in a small group tour led by an Archaeologist guide who will show you the best highlights of the site like the Forum – the main square of the city –, the main houses and buildings.

Then meet the hiking guide in the afternoon and leave with our minibus for up to 14 people with direction to Mount Vesuvius.

As arrive at Vesuvius entrance first 30 minutes up to the crater there's a steep walking to reach the top.

Hike the volcano and reach the top of it: look inside the still quiescent crater and wonder at the amazing landscape around you and the beautiful panorama overlooking the Bay of Naples.

At the end of the excursion, you will be transported back to Pompeii, where the tour concludes.

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

Not included

✕Food and drinks

Meeting and pickup

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.

Good to know

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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: 11,68 euros included in the price
Not recommended for travelers with mobility/walking issue or impairments

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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