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Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius Small Group Tour

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Pompeii, Italy
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8 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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Overview

Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius are the undisputed protagonists of the 79 AD eruption.
Get to know more about it with this incredible full day experience.
You will visit Pompeii in a small group tour led by an Archaeologist guide who will show you the best highlights of the site like the Forum – the main square of the city –, the main houses and buildings.
Then meet the hiking guide in the afternoon and leave with our minibus for up to 14 people with direction to Mount Vesuvius.
As arrive at Vesuvius entrance first 30 minutes up to the crater there's a steep walking to reach the top.
Hike the volcano and reach the top of it: look inside the still quiescent crater and wonder at the amazing landscape around you and the beautiful panorama overlooking the Bay of Naples.
At the end of the excursion, you will be transported back to Pompeii, where the tour concludes.

What's Included

  • 'Pompei Express' and Mount Vesuvius admission fees
  • 2-hour guidance at Pompeii ruins by an archaeologist (up to 20 people)
  • Transportation by modern Minibus from Pompeii and back (up to 14 people)
  • Food and drinks
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Meeting point

Via Villa dei Misteri
2, 80045 Pompei NA, Italy

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End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

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Pompeii Archaeological Park

Meet the guide at the main entrance of the archaeological site called "Porta Marina Superiore". The guide will be holding a sign with our company's name "Askos Tours" on the top.
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2 hours Admission Ticket Included

Foro de Pompeya

Have a look of the ancient main square of Pompeii
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Via dell’Abbondanza (pass by)

Walk through the main street of Pompeii
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Granaries of the Forum

In the granary you will see marble tables and baths for fountains that adorned the entrances of houses and some casts of victims of the eruption as well as that of a dog and a tree.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

House of Menander

The house of Menander is one of the richest and most magnificent houses in ancient Pompeii in terms of architecture, decoration and contents
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Stabian Baths (Terme Stabiane)

These occupy a vast area between the Brothel lane, the Holconius crossroads and the Via Stabiana. They represent the oldest thermal complex in the city.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Lupanar

Visit the most famous brothel in the ruined Roman city of Pompeii
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

House of the Faun

The house of Faun was one of the largest and most impressive private residences in Pompeii.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Odeon - Teatro Piccolo (pass by)

Have a look of the so called Teatro Piccolo of Pompeii
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Teatro Grande

Visit the most important Theater in Pompeii
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Vesuvius National Park

Transfer to Mt. Vesuvius. Get on the top of the volcano to see the crater that still smokes slightly. Besides that, you will have a stunning panorama of the Bay of Naples, Capri, Ischia, the edge of the Sorrento coast and more. The last 500m is a very steep uphill walk, and closed-in shoes are essential. At the end of the visit, back to the main entrance of Pompeii Ruins, called Porta Marina Superiore.
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2 hours Admission Ticket Included

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Children under 6 y.o. are not allowed
  • Wear comfortable shoes, sunglasses and sunscreen in the summer
  • If the Vesuvius is not accessible due to force majeur, the tour will include the visit of Herculaneum instead of Vesuvius

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius Small Group Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

Activity name

  • 'Pompei Express' and Mount Vesuvius admission fees
  • 2-hour guidance at Pompeii ruins by an archaeologist (up to 20 people)
  • Transportation by modern Minibus from Pompeii and back (up to 14 people)
  • Small Group
  • Hiking licensed guide for Mount Vesuvius
  • Food and drinks

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for travelers with mobility/walking issue or impairments
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Children under 6 y.o. are not allowed
  • Wear comfortable shoes, sunglasses and sunscreen in the summer
  • If the Vesuvius is not accessible due to force majeur, the tour will include the visit of Herculaneum instead of Vesuvius
  • Please be aware that from the entrance of Vesuvius first 30 minutes is a step walking to reach the crater
  • Mount Vesuvius entry ticket: 11,68 euros included in the price
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers

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