Pompeii & Mount Vesuvius small-group tour with wine tasting

Seven and a half hours across two volcanoes and two thousand years

A small-group guided tour of Pompeii Archaeological Site combines a 2-hour walk through the Roman city preserved by the 79 AD eruption, a wine tasting and lunch at a vineyard on Mount Vesuvius's slopes, and a hike to the crater rim. Roundtrip transfer, all entry tickets and the guided tour are included. Groups stay under 20 people.

Step-by-step itinerary

Pompeii tour, wine tasting, Vesuvius hike

• Explore ancient Pompeii ruins
• Taste local wines and lunch
• Hike to Mount Vesuvius crater

The experience

The day starts in Pompeii itself, where the streets and buildings frozen by volcanic ash in 79 AD sit exactly as they were abandoned. A guide leads the small group through temples, villas and everyday spaces (bakeries, homes, public squares) that show how Romans actually lived. The 2-hour walk covers the major sites without the crowds that swamp the site during peak hours, and you move at a pace that lets you absorb the scale of what you're standing in.

After Pompeii, the tour heads to a winery on the slopes of Mount Vesuvius itself, where you taste local wines grown in the fertile volcanic soil and eat lunch surrounded by vineyard views. The wines carry a denomination tied to the volcano, and the setting makes clear why the land here is so prized. Then comes the hike: you walk up to the crater of Mount Vesuvius, one of the world's most famous active volcanoes, and stand at the rim looking out over the Bay of Naples. The route is steady but requires a moderate level of fitness. The payoff is the crater itself and the perspective it gives you on the eruption that buried Pompeii.

Roundtrip transfer from your starting point (either Naples or Pompeii, depending on which option you book) is included, along with entry to both Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius. The guide speaks English and stays with the group throughout. Minimum group size is 2 people. Maximum is 20.

What’s included

• Roundtrip transfer from Naples or Pompeii.
• entry ticket to Pompeii Archaeological Site.
• guided tour of Pompeii for 2 hours with a small group (maximum 20 people).
• wine tasting and lunch at a Vesuvius-area winery.
• entry ticket to Mount Vesuvius.
• hike to the crater with views over the Bay of Naples.

Options for this experience

2 options

Pompei&Vesuvius from PompeiGuide in English · 10:00The tour lasts 8 hours. You start by meeting our team in person in Pompei, and from there we drive you and look after you for the entire day.

From NaplesGuide in English · 09:00Lasts 9 hours.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 09:00 and 10:00

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Child (4 to 10 years) · Under 4: can't be booked

GroupUp to 20

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 7 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Moderate physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by TASTETHEXPERIENCE

Is this one for you?Choose the Naples pickup if you're staying in the city. Choose the Pompeii pickup if you're based near the archaeological site. Either way, the small-group format and fixed itinerary mean you move through Pompeii and Vesuvius without the logistics of arranging transport or entry separately, and the guide paces the walk so you absorb the sites rather than rush through them.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 10 years). Children under 4 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What exactly do you see walking through Pompeii on this tour?

Pompeii Archaeological Site shows the Roman city as it was preserved by the 79 AD eruption: temples, villas, frescoes, bakeries and homes frozen in volcanic ash. The 2-hour guided walk covers the major structures and daily-life spaces that reveal how Romans actually lived, with a guide explaining the context and stories behind what you're seeing.

How difficult is the hike up Mount Vesuvius?

The walk to the crater requires at least a moderate level of physical fitness. The route is steady and the payoff is standing at the crater rim with views over the Bay of Naples, but it is not a casual stroll. Travelers with poor cardiovascular health are not recommended for this tour.

Where does the wine tasting happen, and what will you taste?

The tasting and lunch take place at a winery on the slopes of Mount Vesuvius, surrounded by vineyard views. You taste local wines grown in the fertile volcanic soil and learn about their denomination, then eat lunch on the property before heading up to the crater.

Do you need to arrange your own transport to Pompeii or Mount Vesuvius?

No. Roundtrip transfer is included in the tour. You can book pickup from Naples or from Pompeii, depending on which option suits your schedule. The transfer takes you to Pompeii, then to the winery, then to Mount Vesuvius, and back to your starting point.