Pompeii & Mt. Vesuvius Day Trip from Naples with Pizza

Pompeii's Streets Still Hold the Shape of People Buried 2,000 Years Ago

You visit Pompeii's main sites on a guided 2-hour walk, eat pizza with the group, then hike Mt. Vesuvius to the crater for views of the Bay of Naples. Hotel pickup, all entry fees, transport by minibus, and a professional guide are included. The day takes about nine hours and ends with a relaxed drive back to Naples in the early evening.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Pompeii Archaeological Site2h · entry included
2. Mt. Vesuvius1h · entry included

Visit Pompeii and Mt Vesuvius

• Pickup from hotel or train station
• Drive 30 minutes to Pompeii
• 2-hour guided walking tour of Pompeii
• Enjoy pizza lunch with group
• Free time to browse shops
• Drive 40 minutes to Mt Vesuvius
• Hike to Mt Vesuvius summit
• View panoramic Bay of Naples
• Drive back to Naples

The experience

The moment you step into Pompeii, something shifts. You're walking past the Forum, past the Thermal Baths, and your guide is pointing to a hollow in the volcanic ash: a cast of a body, preserved exactly as it fell when Mt. Vesuvius erupted in 79 AD. It's one thing to read that 20,000 people died here in hours. It's another to stand in front of the Lupanare and realize you're looking at the same stone threshold Romans crossed two millennia ago. The 2-hour walking tour covers the largest archaeological site in Europe, and it doesn't feel rushed because your guide picks up the pre-ordered tickets before you arrive, so there's no queue eating into your time.

After the tour, you get pizza with your group. Nothing fancy, but it sits right in the middle of the day, breaking up the walking and giving your legs a rest before the drive to Mt. Vesuvius. That's 40 minutes north, and the landscape changes as you climb. The volcano itself is still active. You'll see steam rising from the crater when you reach the summit at 1,200 meters. The hike is moderate, and there's a rest point halfway up if you need it, but most people push to the top because the view across the Bay of Naples (east to west, the whole curve of it) makes the climb worth the effort. On a clear day, you can see all the way to the islands.

The whole day runs about nine hours from pickup at your Naples hotel or the train station. You're in a shared minibus with up to 50 people, though groups tend to be smaller. The guide speaks English on both sites, and the national park provides an additional guide on the volcano path if you want one. If weather closes Mt. Vesuvius (it happens). You get refunded the 11-euro park entry and still have Pompeii, which is the heavier half of the day anyway. Wear comfortable walking shoes. The volcanic rock is uneven and the paths are long.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in Naples.
• entrance ticket to Pompeii Archaeological Site.
• 2-hour guided walking tour of Pompeii with a professional guide.
• pizza and a drink at lunch.
• access to Mt. Vesuvius National Park.
• moderate hike to the crater with views of the Bay of Naples.
• professional guide on both sites.
• transport by shared air-conditioned minibus.
• all group sizes up to 50 people.

Options for this experience

12 options

Hotel pickup, English-language tour10:00Hotel pickup: the day before the tour, after 7pm, call the supplier to learn the pickup time at your hotel or at the nearest pickup point. Pickup is included.

Rail pickup, English-language tour10:20Rail pickup: wait just outside the front door of the STAR hotel Terminus, next to the central station, where the driver will hold a sign bearing the traveller's name. Meeting point: Starhotels Terminus, P.za Giuseppe Garibaldi, 91, 80142 Napoli NA, Italy. Pickup is included.

Cruise pickup, Italian-language tour09:45Cruise pickup: the driver will wait outside the dock of your cruise ship holding a sign with your name on it. Pickup is included.

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Cruise pickup, Spanish-language tour09:45Cruise pickup: the driver will wait outside the dock of your cruise ship holding a sign with your name on it. Pickup is included.

Rail pickup, Italian-language tour10:20Rail pickup: stand just outside the front door of the STAR hotel Terminus, by the central station, where the driver will display a sign with the traveller's name. Meeting point: Starhotels Terminus, P.za Giuseppe Garibaldi, 91, 80142 Napoli NA, Italy. Pickup is included.

Cruise pickup, English-language tour09:45Cruise pickup: the driver will be waiting outside the dock of your cruise ship, holding a sign bearing your name. Pickup is included.

Hotel pickup, Italian-language tour10:00Hotel pickup: after 7pm on the day before the tour, phone the supplier to find out the pickup time at your hotel or at the nearest pickup point. Pickup is included.

Hotel pickup, French-language tour10:00Hotel pickup: after 7pm the day before the tour, get in touch with the supplier to confirm the pickup time at your hotel or at the closest pickup point. Pickup is included.

Rail pickup, French-language tour10:20Rail pickup: wait just outside the front door of the STAR hotel Terminus, by the central station, where the driver will hold a sign with the traveller's name. Meeting point: Starhotels Terminus, P.za Giuseppe Garibaldi, 91, 80142 Napoli NA, Italy. Pickup is included.

Cruise pickup, French-language tour09:45Cruise pickup: the driver will wait outside the dock of your cruise ship holding a sign with your name on it. Pickup is included.

Hotel pickup, Spanish-language tour10:00Hotel pickup: after 7pm the day before the tour, get in touch with the supplier to confirm the pickup time at your hotel or at the closest pickup point. Pickup is included.

Rail pickup, Spanish-language tour10:20Rail pickup: wait just outside the front door of the STAR hotel Terminus, by the central station, where the driver will hold a sign with the traveller's name. Meeting point: Starhotels Terminus, P.za Giuseppe Garibaldi, 91, 80142 Napoli NA, Italy. Pickup is included.

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Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 09:45, 10:00 and 10:20Last departure this season: 30 Nov

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AgesAdult (7 and older) · Child (4 to 6 years) · Infant (under 4)

GroupUp to 50

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French and Italian

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 28 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Project Napoli Service

Is this one for you?Book this if you want both Pompeii and Mt. Vesuvius in one day without arranging separate transport, tickets, or timing: the fixed itinerary and included pickup mean you show up at your hotel and the logistics are done.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 6 years); Infant (under 4).

How long is the hike up Mt. Vesuvius?

The hike is moderate and takes roughly 1.5 to 2 hours to reach the summit at 1,200 meters. There's a rest point halfway if you need a break, and you're not required to go all the way to the top.

What's included in the pizza lunch?

Pizza and a drink are included. You eat with your group and have some free time to browse nearby shops before heading to Mt. Vesuvius.

Is this tour suitable if I'm not very fit?

The tour is described as suitable for all fitness levels. The Pompeii section is a 2-hour walk on mostly flat ground, and the Mt. Vesuvius hike is moderate with a rest point, so you can go at your own pace.

What if Mt. Vesuvius is closed when I book?

If the national park closes due to bad weather or other circumstances, you're refunded the 11-euro park entry fee. You still do the full Pompeii tour, which is the main part of the day.

How many people are in the group?

Groups travel by shared minibus with up to 50 people, though typical groups are smaller. A minimum of 2 participants is required for the tour to operate.

Do I need to book tickets in advance?

No. Your guide picks up pre-ordered tickets for Pompeii when you arrive, so there's no queue. Mt. Vesuvius entry is paid separately (11 euros per person).

What should I wear?

Comfortable walking shoes are essential. The volcanic rock at Pompeii and Mt. Vesuvius is uneven. Dress for the weather. The tour operates in all conditions.

How long is the drive from Naples?

It's 30 minutes to Pompeii and then 40 minutes from Pompeii to Mt. Vesuvius. The return drive to Naples is in the early evening.

Is hotel pickup included?

Yes. Pickup is from your Naples hotel or the train station, and you're dropped off at the same location at the end of the day.