Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius Small Group Tour

Highlights

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Itinerary

1. 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.

   2 hAdmission included

2. Have a look of the ancient main square of Pompeii

   10 min

3. Walk through the main street of Pompeii

   Passes by

4. 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.

   15 min

5. The house of Menander is one of the richest and most magnificent houses in ancient Pompeii in terms of architecture, decoration and contents

   15 min

6. 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.

   15 min

7. Visit the most famous brothel in the ruined Roman city of Pompeii

   15 min

8. The house of Faun was one of the largest and most impressive private residences in Pompeii.

   15 min

9. Have a look of the so called Teatro Piccolo of Pompeii

   Passes by

10. Visit the most important Theater in Pompeii

    10 min

11. 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.

    2 hAdmission included

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

Ratings come from 284 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.

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• 5Interssant bezoek aan Pompei en de Vesuvius

  We had a wonderful visit to Mount Vesuvius with our guide Mario from Askos Tours. He was very friendly and took the time to answer everyone’s questions, making us all feel welcome. His knowledge of Vesuvius, its history, and the wider Naples area really added to the experience. He also shared some great tips for exploring Naples and choosing which attractions to visit. Thank you, Mario, for making our visit so enjoyable and informative. We would highly recommend him and Askos Tours!

  Fezzz001October 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5Combination Pompeii and Vesuvius tour

  I did the combination tour with Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius. After taking the guided tour in Pompeii, I can’t imagine trying to stumble my way through that amazing site without a guide. Their process is pretty easy to follow. Just make sure you’re there 15 minutes prior to the departure and everything will work out fine. There’s also a place to store your luggage for five dollars a bag. The Mount Vesuvius part of the tour wasn’t too physically taxing. They provide a shuttle and a guide for that as well. I would definitely recommend this to family and friends.

  Bret_LOctober 2026via Viator

• 5Excellent Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius Tour

  My wife, daughter, and I had an excellent experience on this tour, which was divided into two parts. Our Pompeii guide, Paulo, was extremely knowledgeable and did a great job bringing the history of Pompeii to life. He was engaging, informative, and very personable. Our Mount Vesuvius guide, Mario, was also excellent and very knowledgeable. The climb can be physically challenging due to the steep and uneven terrain, but Mario did a great job periodically stopping to let everyone rest and catch their breath before continuing. The spectacular views from the top were well worth the effort. Both tours were very well done, and our guides made the experience especially enjoyable. Highly recommend this tour- it was a highlight of our trip to Naples.

  Steve_COctober 2026via Viator

• 5Pompeii & Mt. Vesuvius

  Both of my guides were great and I enjoyed both tours because of them. I did the Pompeii ruins tour first and the guide was very informative and enthusiastic about the history as she was an archeologist herself (I don't remember her name unfortunately). She managed to take us through the majority of the ruins within 2 hours, and answered all of my questions. She made the tour much more enjoyable. Then I had the Mt. Vesuvius tour with Mario and he was great! He shared a lot of interesting facts about the volcano and surrounding area, and he even suggested places to visit in Naples. Both guides were lovely and made the experience that much more enjoyable. I would definitely recommend both of them!

  Relax67774270145October 2026via Tripadvisor

• 4Walking through time

  Pompeii is an experience like no other. It was very crowded and seemed liked organized chaos, but our guide Paulo was wonderful. He was great at taking us away from the large crowds and showing us the highlights while also giving us some perspective of what life was like for the citizens before the eruption. 2hours was probably not enough but it was hot and crowded so we were happy to leave. The second half of our excursion was hiking up Vesuvius, being avid hikers it was enjoyable for us but was challenging for some folks. Again our guide was personable and very informative. We had a great group of people which also made it enjoyable!

  Michael_ZSeptember 2026via Viator

• 5Amazinc

  Mario and our bus driver did an amazing job driving us around and sharing interesting information about all the places we visited. They were both friendly, helpful, and made the journey really enjoyable. In Pompeii, Marelyn was also fantastic. She did an excellent job explaining what we were seeing and pointing out all the interesting and fascinating details throughout the ruins. Her knowledge and enthusiasm made the visit even more enjoyable. Overall, a great experience with a wonderful team. Highly recommended!

  C155WNjonathansSeptember 2026via Tripadvisor

Know before you go

How it compares in Pompeii

• Its from-price is 71% below the median of the 120 day trips we list in Pompeii.
• Its length is typical for the group.
• By number of reviews it ranks 8 of 120.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Pompeii

Pompeii is a Roman town near Naples frozen in ash when Mount Vesuvius erupted in AD 79, with streets, villas and frescoes preserved beneath the volcano.

Pompeii was a thriving Roman town when Vesuvius buried it under ash and pumice in AD 79. Excavation, begun in the eighteenth century, has uncovered paved streets with stepping stones, shops, bakeries, bathhouses and the forum. The amphitheatre, among the oldest Roman ones to survive, and the grand House of the Faun show the range of life, and plaster casts of the dead record the final moments of some residents.

Top-ranked sights in Pompeii: Pompeii Archaeological Site, Stabian Baths (Terme Stabiane), Via dell’Abbondanza.

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