Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius Select Tour with Local Lunch
Excursions & day trips

Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius Select Tour with Local Lunch

4.6/5
Excellent
Based on 481 reviews
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£89.00
Free cancellation
Language: English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: more than 8 hours
Do this because
  • Visit Pompeii archaeological site for a tour of the remarkable town
  • Explore the villas, mosaics and shops of Pompeii in a small group
  • Tuck into a light lunch freshly prepared with locally sourced produce
  • Head for the summit of Mount Vesuvius for amazing views from the top
  • Expert local guide with unrivalled knowledge of Pompeii and Vesuvius
What to expect

This history fest kicks off in style with a visit to Pompeii. You can still see the remains of the town, much of it more or less unchanged 2,000 years after it was buried under volcanic ash. After a guided tour and a light lunch, you'll then visit the summit of Mount Vesuvius. Alessio, one of our expert local guides, says, ‘On 24 August in 79AD, Vesuvius blew its top and covered Pompeii in ash and pumice. Accounts from the time say that the volcano had been showing signs of an imminent eruption for a few days, and fortunately many people had already evacuated the area.'

Because Pompeii remained buried in ash for so many centuries, you can still see the remarkable ruins of temples, villas and streets, seemingly frozen in time. It's one vast archaeological site, and new discoveries are still being made today. Alessio adds, ‘Pompeii is a site that evolves from month to month. Even for a guide like me, there's often something new to discover as parts of the site are opened or newly excavated.'

After a light lunch, you'll head up Vesuvius. As for the fiery mountain itself, this one's up alongside Krakatoa in the notoriety stakes – it's the only active volcano on mainland Europe, though the last eruption was in 1944. As you can imagine, the views from the top over the Bay of Naples and the city are phenomenal. Alessio says, ‘Some 600,000 people live near Mount Vesuvius, me included – it might seem a risky place to live but, for everyone's safety, the volcano is constantly monitored.'

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What's included
  • check Transport
  • check Guide
  • check Admission fees
  • check Lunch
  • check Audio headset guide in Pompeii
What to remember
  • You can't take any bag larger than 30x30x15 into Pompeii
  • There is a free-of-charge cloakroom where you can leave belongings
  • On the first Sunday of each month, entrance to the archaeological sites is free of charge – this has already been deducted from the price on the relevant date
  • Groups for the visit to the archaeological site will be a maximum of 35 guests, but transport may be in coaches holding more passengers
  • In the event that access to the crater is not possible due to adverse weather conditions, customers will receive a refund equivalent to the entrance fee
  • Not suitable for guests with reduced mobility
  • Bring a hat
  • Bring suitable footwear
  • Bring warm clothes
  • Subject to weather conditions
  • Not suitable for wheelchairs
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Provider
TUI ITALIA S.R.L.
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 2 days before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Excellent

4.6/5

Based on 481 reviews from verified customers

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  • Caroline C.

    From United States of America - October 2024

    Travelled as a couple

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Everything is taken care of, very knowledgable guide who brought Pompeii to life, excellent lunch, Vesuvius was awesome, though it helped that the wea ...

  • APMolyneux.

    From United States of America - October 2024

    Travelled with family

     

    45 - 54 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Safe and friendly driver, excellent tour guide very informative and friendly. Lunch was very good, tasty and freshly made. Transport was comfortable a ...

  • Gc tc

    From United States of America - October 2024

    Travelled as a couple

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    What a thoroughly brilliant day. Our guide was the best. the whole day went so well.Pompeii has to be seen to be believed, with having the guide it ma ...

  • Amy

    From United States of America - October 2024

    Solo traveller

     

    18 - 24 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    This was my favourite tour! Lowra was our guide and she was fantastic- knowledgeable, helpful, friendly and enthusiastic! The views of Pompeii were sp ...

  • Nicola

    From United States of America - October 2024

    Travelled as a couple

     

    25 - 34 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Guide was brilliant Food was great Locations esp Ponpeii was fantastic with a brilliant guide who brought it to life.

  • CO

    From United States of America - October 2024

    Travelled with a group of friends

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

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