--- title: Skip-the-Line Pompeii & Vesuvius Full-Day Tour from Naples lang: en type: tour city: Naples country: Italy price: 98 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.69 reviews: 818 duration_minutes: 480 languages: [en, fr, es] free_cancellation: true guidekin_pick: Guide from start to finish rank_in_category: 59 of 65 (Day Trips from Naples) schedule_checked: 2026-09-25 data_updated: 2026-09-25 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/naples/tours/skip-the-line-pompeii-vesuvius-full-day-tour-from-naples/ --- # Skip-the-Line Pompeii & Vesuvius Full-Day Tour from Naples **Guidekin's take:** An 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. ## Overview 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. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Please meet our Guide by the entrance of… - Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk - 7 start times: between 08:00 and 10:30 - Food not included: Food & Beverages: 1 hour free time for… - Strollers OK: infants accepted ## Key facts - Price: from €98 per person - Duration: 8h - Rating: 4.69/5 from 818 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Likely to sell out - Recommended by 93% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: IAMME IA! - Gray Line Amalfi Coast ## 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 | |---|---|---|---| | Shared Group Tour in Spanish | €98 / person | Spanish | Duration: 8 hours | | Shared Group Tour in English | €98 / person | English | Duration: 8 hours | | Shared Group Tour in French | €98 / person | French | Duration: 8 hours | | Private Tour | €559 / person (for 2+ people) | French, Spanish, English | Duration: 8 hours: This fully private option includes a dedicated driver and an expert guide for your personal walking tour. | ## 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) ## Not included - Food & Beverages: 1 hour free time for lunch at your leisure ## Itinerary 1. **Please meet your guide at the designated meeting point for a prompt early mor...** (15m) - 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... 2. **Archaeological Park of Pompeii** (2h 30m; admission included) - 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... 3. **Enter the city through Porta Marina, the most monumental of Pompeii’s seven g...** (pass by, no stop) - 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... 4. **Foro de Pompeya** (10m; admission included) - 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,... 5. **Macellum** (10m; 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. 6. **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),... 7. **Tempio di Giove Capitolino** (10m; 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. 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. **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... 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. **Orto dei Fuggiaschi** (pass by, no stop) - 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... 13. **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... 14. **Archaeological Park of Pompeii** (1h) - 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... 15. **Vesuvius National Park** (2h; 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. 16. **Bay of Naples** (pass by, no stop) - 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... 17. **Naples** (40m) - 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... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 08:00, 08:15, 08:30, 09:00, 09:30, 10:00, 10:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-25 - 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 Please 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. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJSZEdSxYIOxMR8FfCfJzsaUU ## Good to know - 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 ## Compared with other Day Trips from Naples | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #59 of 65** | €98 | 8h | 4.69 (818) | shared | | [Private Amalfi Coast Tour - Enjoy it with our local english speaking driver](/italy/naples/tours/private-amalfi-coast-tour-enjoy-it-with-our-local-english-speaking-driver/?format=md) | €320 | 7h | 4.99 (502) | private | | [Best of Amalfi Coast & Pompeii: Exclusive Private Day Experience](/italy/naples/tours/best-of-amalfi-coast-pompeii-exclusive-private-day-experience/?format=md) | €234 | 7h | 4.99 (441) | private | | [Full Day Private Amalfi Coast Tour from Sorrento/Naples/Salerno](/italy/naples/tours/full-day-private-amalfi-coast-tour-from-sorrento-naples-salerno/?format=md) | €285 | 7h | 4.96 (883) | private | Ranked #59 of 65 in Day Trips from Naples by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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