--- title: Private Skip-the-Line Pompeii & Mt. Vesuvius Tour from Positano lang: en type: tour city: Amalfi Coast country: Italy price: 625 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.81 reviews: 47 duration_minutes: 480 languages: [de, pt, en, fr, es] free_cancellation: true guidekin_pick: Private guide at Pompeii rank_in_category: 25 of 40 (Positano Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-29 data_updated: 2026-10-01 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/amalfi-coast/tours/private-skip-the-line-pompeii-mt-vesuvius-tour-from-positano/ --- # Private Skip-the-Line Pompeii & Mt. Vesuvius Tour from Positano **Guidekin's take:** Pompeii and Vesuvius in one private day from your hotel in Positano, with a licensed guide for the ruins and a drive up to the crater afterwards. Door to door transport, priority entry and both tickets are covered; lunch is on you, and a volcano closed by bad weather means the entry fees come back. 4.81 from 47 reviews at €625 per person. ## Overview Travel in comfort and explore two iconic sites in one unforgettable day — ancient Pompeii and the mighty Mount Vesuvius — on a fully private experience including round-trip transportation from your hotel in Positano. Skip the lines at Pompeii and enjoy a personalized visit with your own expert guide. After the ruins, continue your adventure up to the crater of the volcano that changed history, accompanied by an English-speaking driver. The perfect combination of culture, nature, and convenience all at your own pace. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: from 35 pickup points - Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - 7 start times: between 07:30 and 10:30 - Food not included: bring or buy your own - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €221: ages 3 to 12 ## Key facts - Price: from €625 per person for the Private Tour in Spanish option; other options up to €690 - Duration: 8h - Rating: 4.81/5 from 47 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Likely to sell out - Recommended by 96% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: IAMME IA! - Gray Line Amalfi Coast - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Private Tour in Spanish | €625 / person (for 2+ people) | Spanish | - | | Private Tour in German | €625 / person (for 2+ people) | German | Pickup included | | Private Tour in French | €625 / person (for 2+ people) | French | - | | Private Tour in English | €625 / person (for 2+ people) | English | - | | Private Tour in Portuguese | €690 / person (for 2+ people) | Portuguese | Pickup included | ## What's included - Private round-trip transportation with English-speaking driver - Licensed private guide for Pompeii tour - Priority access to Pompeii Archaeological Park and Crater of Mt. Vesuvius (€11,68) - Mt. Vesuvius entrance ticket ## Not included - Lunch ## Itinerary 1. **Positano** (pass by, no stop) - Your private journey begins with door-to-door pickup from your hotel in Positano. 2. **Archaeological Park of Pompeii** (2h; admission included) - Pompeii is a vast archaeological site in southern Italy’s Campania region, near the coast of the Bay of Naples. Once a thriving and sophisticated Roman city, Pompeii was buried under meters of ash and pumice after the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 A.D. The... 3. **Foro de Pompeya** (10m; admission included) - The Forum was located at the heart of Pompeii, and was a thriving market and trade center, and also had many connections to politics. 4. **Tempio di Giove Capitolino** (10m) - Dominated by the Vesuvius with its statues of Jupiter, Juno and Minerva, the temple was the Capitolium, similar to the one located in the Ancient Rome. The statues were highly placed to be visible to those passing in the Forum. 5. **Macellum** (pass by, no stop) - The Macellum of Pompeii was located on the Forum and as the provision market of Pompeii was one of the focal points of the ancient city. The building was constructed in several phases. When the earthquake of 62 CE destroyed large parts of Pompeii, the Macellum was also damaged. 6. **Via dell’Abbondanza** (pass by, no stop) - was the ancient main street (decumanus maximus) of ancient Pompeii, which ran across the city in the direction east/west from the Forum to the Porta Sarno. In ancient times the street was crowded and noisy with many shops, workshops ("officinae”), cafes, snack-bars and... 7. **Stabian Baths (Terme Stabiane)** (10m; admission included) - The Forum Baths are located behind the Temple of Jupiter and date back to the years immediately after the founding of the colony of veterans by General Silla (80 BC). Women's and men's quarters had separate entrances. The men's section presents an apodyterium (dressing room),... 8. **Lupanar** (pass by, no stop) - The Lupanar of Pompeii is the most famous brothel in the ruined Roman city of Pompeii. It is of particular interest for the erotic paintings on its walls. Lupanar is Latin for "brothel". The Pompeii lupanar is also known as Lupanare Grande. 9. **Casa del Fauno** (10m; admission included) - The House of the Faun (Casa del Fauno) is one of the largest and most luxurious private residences in Pompeii, occupying an entire city block. Named after the iconic bronze statue of a dancing faun found in its main atrium, the house is a masterpiece of Roman architecture and... 10. **Teatro Grande** (10m; admission included) - The Large Theater of Pompeii was built from the Romans on the slope of a hill located in the area; they took advantage of the natural depression of the mountain to create a majesty auditorium divided into 5 sectors. On the stage were played tragedies of the Greco-Roman... 11. **Basilica** (10m; admission included) - The Basilica is the most sumptuous building of the Forum, and its space was used to carry out business and for the administration of justice 12. **Vesuvius National Park** (30m; admission included) - Reach the crater's edge at 1.280 mt to admire a breathtaking panorama on the Gulf of Naples. The surface of the path is uneven, but it' ll be well worth it. Following the devastating eruption, it was named after the Roman God of the Flame and Metal Forgery – Vulcan 13. **Vesuvius National Park** (1h; admission included) - Drop off at 1.000 mt high on the Volcano. Mount Vesuvius is a somma-stratovolcano located on the Gulf of Naples in Campania, Italy, about 9 km east of Naples and a short distance from the shore. In 79 AD eruption destroyed the Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum. Mount... 14. **Positano** (pass by, no stop) - Return to your hotel in Positano by private vehicle ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 07:30, 08:00, 08:30, 09:00, 09:30, 10:00, 10:30 - 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. ## Meeting point See you at the entrance of the Garage Parking Mandara located in Viale Pasitea nr. 82 in Positano (you will find the Agip petrol pump there ! ) next to the shop "boutique Luisa" We suggest to arrive at meeting point 10 minutes prior to the departure! Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJP-Sa8WaXOxMRgCY_w_v_pwo Pickup points listed by the operator: 35 ## Good to know - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Public transportation options are available nearby - Specialized infant seats are available - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - The duration and itinerary may vary due to traffic condition, weather or unforeseen circumstances - In case the Vesuvius will be closed due to bad weather we'll provide the refund of the entrance fees for the Volcano ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €1250 | €625 | | 4 | €1612 | €403 | | 6 | €1734 | €289 | Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date. Shared tours in Positano Tours start at €70 per person. ## Compared with other Positano Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #25 of 40** | €625 | 8h | 4.81 (47) | private | | [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 #25 of 40 in Positano Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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