Half-Day Trip to Mt. Vesuvius from Naples: Journey to the Crater of the Ancient Volcano

Embark on a half-day trip from Naples to Mount Vesuvius and journey to the crater of the ancient volcano. Explore the stunning landscape, learn about its geology, and enjoy breathtaking views of the bay of Naples. Book now!

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Vesuvius National Park - Painted over the centuries by various artists, Mt. Vesuvius is the natural landmark of the Bay of Naples. Tragically known as the destroyer of the cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum, this volcano is a “must-see” sightseeing place for each tourist.
What's Included
  • Entrance fee to Mt. Vesuvius included
  • Complimentary bottled water
  • Exclusive wine tasting session
  • Expert volcanologist guide at Vesuvius summit
  • Air-conditioned vehicles for your comfort
  • Skip-the-line access to popular sites
  • Engaging live commentary during the tour
  • Convenient hotel/port pickup and drop-off
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Come face-to-face with the famous volcano responsible for wiping out Pompeii. This 4-hour guided tour, setting forth from Naples, brings you close to the crater of Mount Vesuvius. As you travel from Naples, marvel at the unconventional allure of Mount Vesuvius in the distance. Navigate through Mount Vesuvius National Park and ascend the mountain to an…

Location
Starhotels Terminus
Piazza Giuseppe Garibaldi
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Trip751574
Oct 12, 2024
Worthwhile tour and lunch - We had a great time with Davide and Francesco. They took us up Mt. Vesuvius by van and waited while we spent 2 hrs hiking to the crater. Along the way Davide shared interesting info about the area. Following the ride down we were invited to a tasty lunch at the Tenuta Sorrentino vineyard along with a short visit amongst the grapevines. Francesco dropped us off at our ship, after 6 hours. Great value for the price!
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Marktd6517ml
Aug 1, 2024
Find Your Own Pace - Our journey to the mountain top was challenging and rewarding. The views were spectacular. Each of us found our on pace and arrived with an incredible sense of accomplishment!
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Jaspalb505
Jun 25, 2024
Once in a life time - This was such once in a life time trip. Recommend walking boot as the steep clime makes your body work hard and if hot take lots of water. Take fruit as snack health alternative to crops. Go toilet before start as toilet facilities very very basic it’s about 30 min walk to top.
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M6709rufrancescad
Jun 23, 2024
Fantastic experience - It was all beautiful, Ruben, our guide was outstanding, friendly and fun. He illustrated the beauties of the island in a really fantastic way! Speriamo di tornare un giorno!
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Lizaveeta
Jun 12, 2024
Vesuvius after wine! - I had a good time. The time of the event was adjusted, booked for midday but confirmation said 10.30. I didn't have any other plans so it was fine for me. Collected from collection point as agreed and brought back there too. Had a nice surprise wine tasting in venyard/restaurant on the way (I didn't realise it was a part of Vesuvius visit). The guide and the driver were really nice 🙂
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Donna
Jun 12, 2024
Excellent service - It was an excellent experience! Our bus driver was professional and the bus guide Giovani was very friendly and impressive with all his languages …also very knowledgeable about the area. Our guide at Pompeii was extremely knowledgeable
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Aloked415
Jun 4, 2024
Beautiful visit of the Volcano on Mt. Vesuvius. - Amazing tour of Mt. Vesuvius. The tour covers the van ride from Naples and they give loads of useful information about the Volcano as well as Pompeii located at the bottom of the mountain.
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Ann_h
Oct 17, 2024
Peeking at the Mountain that caused all the trouble - This is a very good experience. The centerpiece of the experience is the visit to the Vesuvius caldera. Vehicles must park about 250 m below the caldera so walking uphill (moderate to vigorous walk) is required. On a good day there are sweeping views of the Bay of Naples. Unfortunately the park is light on guides to explain what you are seeing at the caldera. Lunch at a vineyard on the slopes of Vesuvius was much better than I expected. Take the wine tasting option as the wines are pretty good.
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Katja_s
Jun 13, 2024
Great tour but different than promised - We had a great time and lots of fun at this trip. Our driver Paolo was funny, nice and absolutely great guy - he knows how to make people feel relaxed and enjoy their time. Also our guide Diana took really good care of us. We were well informed about schedules and program all the time. It was fun to talk with our international group. Still: this tour was a bit/quite a lot different than descriped at the web site. First: it took more than 7 hours instead of approx. 4. Secondly: I did not know that a lunch was included. Some of our group had a possibility to choose a vegan food. We did not. Thirdly: We visited shortly Pompeiji's shops and a wine yard. Did not know that. And last but not least: On Viator's website was told that "Listen to a volcanologist to learn about Mt. Vesuvius and Pompeii" and "Volcanologist guide at the summit of Vesuvius" is included. We made the Vesuvius walk all alone. Of course Diana told us a little something while we were on our way up but there was nothing we did not knew before. But: Vesivius was nice, the athmosphere was great, food on the wineyard was delicious and Paolo & Diana best! We really enjoyed ourselves. <3
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Alexandr_j
May 24, 2024
I've expected Vesuvius... - I've expected Vesuvius more active. In general was great experience. The visit to the Vinery was amazing. Great people,greate attitude. Thank you.
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