--- title: Enjoy Pompeii & Mt. Vesuvius: Semi-Private Tour from Positano lang: en type: tour city: Amalfi Coast country: Italy price: 209 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.79 reviews: 80 duration_minutes: 420 duration_max_minutes: 480 languages: [en] free_cancellation: true guidekin_pick: Worth a full day? rank_in_category: 27 of 40 (Positano Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-29 data_updated: 2026-09-29 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/amalfi-coast/tours/enjoy-pompeii-mt-vesuvius-semi-private-tour-from-positano/ --- # Enjoy Pompeii & Mt. Vesuvius: Semi-Private Tour from Positano **Guidekin's take:** Pompeii and the crater of Vesuvius in one day, with pickup from your accommodation, an archaeological guide for the two hour walk through the ruins and the drive up the volcano after. Both tickets and the transfer are included, lunch is not; it runs in English only and needs moderate fitness. 4.79 from 80 reviews at €209 per person. **Worth a full day?:** For a full day, book shared Pompeii and Vesuvius from Positano: 7h–8h, pickup, both tickets and a ruins guide at €209 per person; moderate fitness required. Trade-off: Moderate fitness required. (last checked September 15, 2026) ## Overview Departure from your accommodation. Visit to the archaeological site of Pompeii and find out what life was like before the catastrophic eruption of Vesuvius in 79 AD Follow your archaeological guide in the western part of the city and observe important buildings and structures such as the Basilica, the Forum, the thermal baths, the bakery, some residential houses and more; we drive up to Mt. Vesuvius to explore one of the most Famous volcanoes in the world enjoying the breathtaking view of the Gulf of Naples. You start  from the square at altitude 1000 m A.S.L. then you continue walking along the path "The Gran cone" which leads to the crater and having a unique experience. Return to your accommodation ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: from 182 pickup points - Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk - Starts 08:00: one departure a day - Food not included: bring or buy your own - Age 5+: minimum age to join ## Key facts - Price: from €209 per person - Duration: 7h–8h - Rating: 4.79/5 from 80 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 94% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Enjoy Pompeii ## What's included - Free transfer offered in an air-conditioned veicle - Entry ticket for Pompeii and Vesuvius - Guided tour of Pompeii 2 hours small group ## Not included - Lunch ## Itinerary 1. **Archaeological Park of Pompeii** (2h; admission included) - Enjoy Pompeii on this 2-hour tour in small groups and find out what life was like before the catastrophic eruption of Vesuvius in 79 AD Follow your archaeological guide in the western part of the city and observe important buildings and structures such as the Basilica, the... 2. **Vesuvius National Park** (2h; admission included) - We drive up to Mt. Vesuvius to explore one of the most Famous volcanoes in the world enjoying the breathtaking view of the Gulf of Naples. We start from the square at altitude 1000 m A.S.L. then You continue walking along the path "The Gran cone" which leads to the crater and... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 08:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-29 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. Pickup points listed by the operator: 182 ## Good to know - Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Not recommended for pregnant travelers - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness ## Compared with other Positano Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #27 of 40** | €209 | 7h–8h | 4.79 (80) | shared | | [Amalfi Coast Private Boat Tour from Positano, Praiano or Amalfi](/italy/amalfi-coast/tours/amalfi-coast-private-boat-tour-from-positano-praiano-or-amalfi/?format=md) | €1300 per group | 7h | 4.99 (254) | private | | [Small-Group Amalfi Coast Day Cruise from Positano](/italy/amalfi-coast/tours/small-group-amalfi-coast-day-cruise-from-positano/?format=md) | €110 | 7h | 4.94 (781) | shared | | [Ravioli & Tagliatelle Cooking Class at a Local's Home in Positano](/italy/amalfi-coast/tours/ravioli-tagliatelle-cooking-class-at-a-local-s-home-in-positano/?format=md) | €150 | 3h | 4.99 (182) | shared | Ranked #27 of 40 in Positano Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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