Ratings & Reviews
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Recommended by 93% of travellers: 761 four- and five-star reviews
Guidekin's take
Guide from start to finish in our Pompeii Tours comparison.
Trade-off: Shared option excludes cruise passengers; lunch extra.
Last checked: September 22, 2026. Commissions never affect our verdicts.
Overview
Guidekin summaryAn official guide stays with you all day: skip the line into Pompeii with headphones for the walk, then the drive up Vesuvius with the crater ticket and the last stretch on foot. An hour is free for lunch, the group tour is not offered to cruise passengers, and if the volcano closes Herculaneum replaces it. 4.69 from 818 reviews at €98 per person.
From the guide
A fascinating tour from Naples that will give you the opportunity to visit an ancient roman town like Pompeii, explained by a professional guide (2 h. 30 min), investigate the amazingly preserved infrastructures and artifacts. You will then drive up to 1000m of Mount Vesuvius which nearly destroyed the town in 79 A.D. Take the last 200m meters by foot and enjoy the panoramic 360degree views from the smouldering crater.
Tour options
The operator sells this tour in 4 versions. Prices are the operator's current list for two travellers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date and party.
Shared Group Tour in Spanish
from €98 / person
Guide: Spanish
Duration: 8 hours
Shared Group Tour in English
from €98 / person
Guide: English
Duration: 8 hours
Shared Group Tour in French
from €98 / person
Guide: French
Duration: 8 hours
Private Tour
from €559 / person (for 2+ people)
Guide: French, Spanish, English
Duration: 8 hours: This fully private option includes a dedicated driver and an expert guide for your personal walking tour.
Compared with other Day Trips from Naples
Ranked #59 of 65 in Day Trips from Naples by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €35 to €557, median €100; typical length 8h. 15 of 65 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 65 Day Trips from Naples
Schedule & Availability
Runs daily
Departures: 08:00, 08:15, 08:30, 09:00, 09:30, 10:00, 10:30
Available year-round
This tour runs daily, departing at 08:00, 08:15, 08:30, 09:00, 09:30, 10:00, 10:30. It runs year-round. These are the operator’s scheduled departures, not a live seat count: availability is confirmed at checkout. Schedule last checked September 25, 2026.
What's Included
Travel comfortably in a modern, air-conditioned vehicle from Naples to Pompeii, Vesuvius and back.
Headphones in Pompeii to hear the guide clearly in 10+ groups
Professional official guide with you for the entire day with live commentary on board.
Skip-the-line admission to Pompeii Archeological Site and Mt. Vesuvius (€11,68)
What's Not Included
Food & Beverages: 1 hour free time for lunch at your leisure
Itinerary
Please meet your guide at the designated meeting point for a prompt early morning departure. By starting our journey ahead of the rush, we’ll ensure you beat the heavy crowds and enjoy a much cooler, more serene experience at the sites. We recommend arriving 15 minutes early to ensure a smooth start to your adventure.
15 min
Step back in time at the Archaeological Park of Pompeii, a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the most evocative places on Earth. Frozen in time by the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in 79 AD, this vast site offers a unique window into ancient Roman life. Walk through remarkably preserved streets, explore opulent villas adorned with vibrant frescoes, and marvel at the majestic temples and theaters that once formed the heart of this thriving city.
2h 30m
Admission included
Enter the city through Porta Marina, the most monumental of Pompeii’s seven gates. Walk in through this ancient gateway, originally designed for travelers arriving from the sea, and explore with your guide the impressive double-arch structure that separated pedestrians from carriages. As you pass through these massive stone walls, you’ll immediately feel the grandeur of the Roman Empire welcoming you into the streets of the past.
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Step into the Forum, the monumental heart of ancient Pompeii. Explore with your guide the remains of the city's grandest temples and public buildings that once buzzed with political and commercial life. Walk in the footsteps of Roman citizens across this expansive square, where you can admire the iconic silhouette of Mt. Vesuvius looming in the distance—the perfect spot to capture the essence of this frozen city.
10 min
Admission included
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.
10 min
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), used also as a tepidarium (for medium temperature baths), frigidarium (for cold baths) and calidarium (for hot baths). Like many buildings in Pompeii, the baths were heavily damaged during the earthquake of 62 AD.
10 min
Admission included
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.
10 min
Admission included
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.
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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 Hellenistic influence. It is most famous for housing the magnificent Alexander Mosaic, which depicts the battle between Alexander the Great and Darius III of Persia. With its two peristyle gardens and intricate floor mosaics, it remains a powerful symbol of the immense wealth and sophisticated taste of the city's elite.
10 min
Admission included
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 restaurants for food and drink.
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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
10 min
Admission included
As we make our way toward the theaters, we will walk through the moving Garden of the Fugitives. Explore with your guide this solemn site, where you can see the plaster casts of 13 victims frozen in their final moments while attempting to escape the eruption. It is a powerful and reflective path that leads us directly into the heart of the city’s cultural district.
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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 traditions.
10 min
Admission included
A you exit from the Archeological Park of Pompeii, enjoy free time for lunch between your explorations. Whether you choose to grab a quick traditional snack or sit down at a local restaurant. This is the perfect moment to relax and recharge before we head toward the slopes of Mt. Vesuvius.
1h
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.
2h
Admission included
Walk in the clouds as you reach the summit of Mt. Vesuvius and explore with your guide the rim of the great crater. From this incredible vantage point, you will be rewarded with a world-class view overlooking the Bay of Naples. Marvel at the breathtaking panorama of the sparkling Mediterranean, the city below, and the distant islands of Capri and Ischia, all from the top of Europe’s most famous volcano.
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After an unforgettable day of history and heights, settle into your comfortable coach for the return trip to Napples. Explore with your guide the final highlights of the journey as you descend the volcanic slopes, enjoying one last view overlooking the Bay of Naples. It is the perfect time to unwind, review your photos, and relax as we bring you back to your original departure point.
40 min
Departure & Return
Start pointPlease meet our Guide by the entrance of Starhotel Terminus, wearing Iamme ia! branded clothes and holding a red flag.
We suggest to arrive at meeting point 15 minutes prior to the departure. Departing early in the morning we'll avoid the traffic and crowds.
Open in Google Maps End pointPlease meet our Guide by the entrance of Starhotel Terminus, wearing Iamme ia! branded clothes and holding a red flag.
We suggest to arrive at meeting point 15 minutes prior to the departure. Departing early in the morning we'll avoid the traffic and crowds.
Additional Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
- Group tour not suitable for cruise passengers
- In case the Vesuvius will be closed, we will offer as alternative Skip-the-line tickets to visit Herculaneum Archeological Site
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
| 1+ days | Full refund |
| 0-1 days | No refund |