Mount Vesuvius tickets

Timed entry to Europe’s only active mainland volcano, available exclusively online for a smooth, self-paced exploration.

• Everything you get: Enjoy entry to Mount Vesuvius National Park and direct access to the crater of the Great Cone. Explore at your own pace within your timed slot, usually up to 100 minutes, with insights from an digital audio guide or e-guidebook.
• Why choose this: Timed entry ensures your spot on Mount Vesuvius, as tickets are only available online and daily numbers are limited. Once inside, you’ll have the freedom to hike and explore the crater at your own pace.
• Upgrades: Upgrade your experience with optional round-trip transfers from Naples or Pompeii. Skip the trouble of planning your route—just relax in a comfortable minibus and enjoy a smooth, stress-free journey to one of Italy’s most iconic natural wonders.

Inclusions #

• Access to Mount Vesuvius

• Access to the Great Cone of Vesuvius

• 90-min Vesuvius climb

• Digital downloadable audio guide in Italian, English, French, German & Spanish (as per option selected)

• 1 digital guidebook for every 2 guests (as per option selected)

• Round trip transfers from Naples and an English-speaking volcanological guide (as per option selected)

• Round trip transfers from Pompeii and an English-speaking volcanological guide (as per option selected)

Exclusions #

• Printed copy of guidebook

Vesuvius made easy with round-trip transfers from its closest major city and timed entry tickets.

• Day out to Mount Vesuvius—an active volcano steeped in history and offering panoramic views over Naples and the coastline.
• You’ll get direct entry to Vesuvius National Park and a self-paced 90-min hike to the Great Cone. Round-trip transfers from Naples in an air-conditioned minibus are included, making the entire experience smooth and hassle-free.
• Mount Vesuvius: Climb the legendary volcano that buried thriving cities like Pompeii and Herculaneum, and take in breathtaking views of the Bay of Naples.
• Upgrades: Enhance your visit with a multilingual audio guide featuring fascinating insights into the volcano’s formation, eruptions, and evolution.

Inclusions #

• Round-trip AC minibus from Naples

• Mount Vesuvius Entry Tickets

• Access to the Great Cone of Vesuvius for a 90 min hike

• Audio guide in Italian, English, French, German & Spanish (as per option selected)

An easy day trip from Naples that takes you straight to Mount Vesuvius and the city of Pompeii or Herculaneum, or both.

• Day out to Mount Vesuvius with round-trip transfers from Naples. Travel stress-free with expert driver support and hike to the Great Cone’s summit for breathtaking views over the Bay of Naples and the ancient towns below.
• You’ll get an air-conditioned minibus from Naples to Pompeii or Herculaneum, where you’ll skip the line and explore the ancient ruins. Afterward, head up Mount Vesuvius to enjoy panoramic views and hike up to the Great Cone at your own pace.
• Pompeii Archaeological Site: Wander the remarkably preserved ruins, including the amphitheater and Forum, and witness daily life frozen in time by the eruption of 79 AD.
• Herculaneum: Discover this smaller but better-preserved site, where wooden structures, mosaics, and even carbonized food remain intact. Unlike Pompeii, Herculaneum offers a more intimate look at Roman life, from luxurious seaside villas to everyday shops and bathhouses.
• Upgrades: Extend your experience with tickets that include not just Pompeii or Herculaneum, but both—two cities forever shaped by Vesuvius’ eruption. Visiting them together with the volcano offers a deeper look into their shared history.

Inclusions #

• Full-day trip around Mount Vesuvius and Herculaneum/Pompeii (as per option selected)

• Pick up from Naples city center or port (as per option selected)

• Round-trip AC coach transfers

• Access to Mount Vesuvius

• Skip-the-line entry to Herculaneum (if selected)

• Skip-the-line entry to Pompeii (if selected)

Inclusions #

• Access to Vesuvius National Park

• Drop-off at an altitude of 1000 meters

• Access to the Great Cone of Vesuvius

• 90-min Mt. Vesuvius climb

• English-speaking volcanological guide (when available)

• Pick up from Pompeii

• Round-trip AC minibus transfers

• Expert alpine guide with sunset climb (as per option selected)

• Audio guide in English, French, German, Italian & Spanish (as per option selected)

What to bring

• Valid photo ID for entry; full names are mandatory for Pompeii bookings.
• Earphones for the audio guide.

What’s not allowed

• Large dogs over 10kg/40cm (guide dogs with certification are welcome).
• Revealing clothing or shirtless attire inside the Archaeological Park.

Accessibility

• South-side entrances are wheelchair accessible; main gate is not.
• Free entry for disabled visitors and one companion.

Additional information

• Free entry for children under 18 with valid ID.
• EU residents 18–24 (and non-EU with Italian permits) get €2 tickets.
• Free admission on the first Sunday of every month.
• Cloakroom and luggage storage available at the Superiore Entrance.
• Online ticket holders should use Piazza Porta Marina Inferiore entrance for shorter lines.

Inclusions #

• Skip-the-line Pompeii Express entry tickets

• Vesuvius National Park entry ticket

• Audio guide in English, Spanish, German, French, Italian

Exclusions #

• Transfers between sites

• Live guide

See an ancient active volcano and the ruins of the city it destroyed—all in one day trip from Pompeii.

• Day out to Pompeii and the crater of Mount Vesuvius, which are both UNESCO World Heritage sites.
• You’ll get skip-the-line entry to Mount Vesuvius and access to the Great Cone, with a guided crater walk led by a volcanological expert. Travel in comfort with round-trip transfers from Pompeii, and explore either Pompeii, Herculaneum, or both, depending on your chosen option.
• Pompeii: Walk the historic Via dell’Abbondanza, see the Forum, Stabian Baths, and the Temple of Apollo, and uncover daily life frozen in time by the eruption of 79 AD.
• Mount Vesuvius: Ascend to the Great Cone for panoramic views over the Gulf of Naples and learn about the volcano that changed history.
• Upgrades: Upgrade to visit all three sites (Vesuvius, Pompeii, and Herculaneum) for the most complete experience. You can also opt for a small-group tour with fewer guests for deeper insights and a more intimate setting.

Inclusions #

• Skip-the-line entry to Mount Vesuvius
• Access to the Great Cone of Vesuvius
• 3-hour Mt. Vesuvius climb
• English-speaking volcanological guide
• Pick up from Pompeii
• Round-trip AC coach transfers
• Skip-the-line entry to Pompeii and/or Herculaneum (as per option selected)
• Small group of up to 20 guests at Pompeii & 8 guests at Vesuvius (if selected)

Exclusions #

• Food and drinks