Naples
Mount Vesuvius Half Day
Up the volcano that buried Pompeii — a 45-minute climb to the crater rim at 1,281 metres
Sightseeing
Why We Love it
You look into the crater, turn around, and see everything it buried laid out below — no other stop in the bay does both.
The Experience
A half day from Naples to Mount Vesuvius, with an optional guided hike of roughly 45 minutes up to the crater rim at 1,281 metres. From the top the Bay of Naples, the Sorrento peninsula and the plains below are all in one view — including the ground the AD 79 eruption buried.
It is a stratovolcano and still one of the most active in Europe; the last major eruption was 1944. The soil that came out of it is why the vineyards on its flanks are worth the detour.
Book early — crater tickets are timed and sell out. My pick for anyone doing Pompeii or Herculaneum on another day, and for travelers who would rather climb something than walk around it.
From $72 per person
4 Hours
Private
Highlights
What's Included
A private vehicle for your party only, for four hours
English-speaking driver
An optional guided hike to the crater, roughly 45 minutes each way
What's Not Included
Entrance — €10, paid on site in euros
Gratuities
Need to Know
Four hours, departing from downtown Naples
Private — your party only, in your own vehicle
Crater tickets are timed and sell out. They must be booked in advance
Open 8:30 am to 6:00 pm
The path is uphill on loose volcanic scree with no shade. Proper shoes, water and a hat
Not suitable for limited mobility — tell us before booking and we will find you a better day
The summit can close at short notice in bad weather. We confirm on the day, and we would not put this on a single fixed date without a fallback
Entrance is paid on site in euros, not in advance — carry cash
Cancellation follows the supplier's policy — we confirm the exact terms in writing before you pay
Pricing Details
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Need to know
A half day from Naples to Mount Vesuvius, with an optional guided hike of roughly 45 minutes up to the crater rim at 1,281 metres. From the top the Bay of Naples, the Sorrento peninsula and the plains below are all in one view — including the ground the AD 79 eruption buried.
It is a stratovolcano and still one of the most active in Europe; the last major eruption was 1944. The soil that came out of it is why the vineyards on its flanks are worth the detour.
Book early — crater tickets are timed and sell out. My pick for anyone doing Pompeii or Herculaneum on another day, and for travelers who would rather climb something than walk around it.