Things to do in Mt Vesuvius
World-known for its eruption in 79 AD that buried some Ancient Roman cities such as Pompeii and Herculaneum, Mt Vesuvius is about 6 miles from the city of Naples and can be visited on a day or half-day trip from either Pompeii, Herculaneum or Naples.
Regarding the origin of the word Vesuvius, there are numerous hypotheses: there are those who attribute it to an Indo-European root, which means "to illuminate" or "to burn". There are those who see the origins in mythology and hypothesize a tribute to Hercules, and those who attribute the origin of the word to the phrase Vae suis! which in Latin means "Woe to his own!", an exclamation to indicate the well-known consequences of volcanic eruptions.
Vesuvius dominates and overlooks the Gulf of Naples, inevitably becoming one of the most recognizable symbols of the city. In fact, Mount Vesuvius is one of the world's most dangerous volcanoes and perhaps this is what makes it also one of the most fascinating. The area of the volcano has been protected as National Park since 1995.
Reach the top and take in the spectacular view across the Gulf of Naples. Then, turn your eyes to admire something even more incredible, the spectacular crater of over 200 meters deep. On the way back, don't forget to enjoy a delicious pizza or participate in a tasting of fine wines that the area has to offer.
Our recommendations in Mt Vesuvius
Vesuvio Panoramic Open Bus Tour from Herculaneum
Embark on a panoramic tour from Herculaneum to Vesuvius, exploring awe-inspiring landscapes. Experience history, nature, and culture.
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Private transportation to Pompeii, Herculaneum, and Mt. Vesuvius
Enjoy this self-guided tour of Herculaneum, Pompeii, and a drive up to Mt. Vesuvius and admire the ruins of these awe-inspiring ancient cities.
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Pompeii and Herculaneum shared tour from Naples
Book your tour now and enjoy a day trip from Naples to explore the ancient marvels of Pompeii and Herculaneum.
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Pompeii and Mt. Vesuvius shared tour with optional lunch and tasting
Visit to the archaeological excavations of Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius, a symbol of the Bay of Naples.
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Vesuvio Panoramic Open Bus Tour from Herculaneum
Embark on a panoramic tour from Herculaneum to Vesuvius, exploring awe-inspiring landscapes. Experience history, nature, and culture.
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Private transportation to Pompeii, Herculaneum, and Mt. Vesuvius
Enjoy this self-guided tour of Herculaneum, Pompeii, and a drive up to Mt. Vesuvius and admire the ruins of these awe-inspiring ancient cities.
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Pompeii and Herculaneum shared tour from Naples
Book your tour now and enjoy a day trip from Naples to explore the ancient marvels of Pompeii and Herculaneum.
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Pompeii and Mt. Vesuvius shared tour with optional lunch and tasting
Visit to the archaeological excavations of Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius, a symbol of the Bay of Naples.
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Mount Vesuvius shared tour from Naples with wine tasting
Reach the summit of Mount Vesuvius and admire a surreal volcanic landscape and great views of the Bay of Naples.
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Vesuvius at Sunset Visit with Transfer from Pompei
Enjoy a return transfer service in a comfortable air-conditioned minibus from the city of Pompei directly to Vesuvius. Explore the famous volcano around sunset time.
Mount Vesuvius Group Tour with a Hiking Guide from Pompeii
Discover Mount Vesuvius on a guided hike from Pompeii. Relax in a comfortable minibus, explore the legendary volcano, and enjoy breathtaking views of the Gulf of Naples!
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Vesuvius and Pompeii Tour with Audioguide from Salerno
Join this combo tour with transfer from Salerno and discover Pompeii, the most surreal ruins in history. Admire the incredible views from the top of Vesuvius.
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Vesuvio and Herculaneum transfer and skip-the-line tickets from Naples
Discover Herculaneum and Vesuvius in the same tour, enjoy stress-free transfers, learn the history and enjoy the scenery.
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Vesuvius and Herculaneum transfer and entrance tickets from Pompeii
Discover Herculaneum and Vesuvius in the same tour, enjoy stress-free transfers, learn the history and enjoy the scenery.
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Pompeii, Herculaneum and Vesuvius audioguided tour from Naples
Enjoy stress-free transfers, explore authentic itineraries, experience the benefits of visiting with a small group.
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Pompeii, Herculaneum and Vesuvius audioguided tour from Pompeii
Enjoy stress-free transfers, explore authentic itineraries, experience the benefits of visiting with a small group.
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Reviews Mt Vesuvius
“Group of 36 far to big We spent hour & half before we left sorrento due to the number of pick ups it took us hour &40 minutes to reach our destination meaning we had been on the coach for over 3 hours! Longer than travel to Italy! Lunch was inedible, eldente is ok but uncooked pasta is vile, everybody on our table that had the dish couldn't eat the meal, restaurant absolutely packed we were herded into a small room, boiling hot without ventilation staff so busy imp to complain Guide fabulous”
“Pompeii great visit. Lunch was cheap basic very small proschetta, small tomato pasta , 1 glass of water 1 glass of local red wine( not great) . Not value for money Versuvius very good although it would have been helpful to know what the walking terrain was like. It was steep, loose gravelly and quite dangerous”
“The groups should be smaller, less pick ups and drop offs.”
“100 euros is a lot. The trips in sorrento are all highly priced. The coach trip and driver were great. Pickup fantastic. Only 90 minutes to climb Vesuvius walk the ridge section and take in the view and buy a drink and return to the coach is very tight. Some people were late. The meal had a great starter plate but the rest palatable but quite simple not even any Parmesan was offered on the pasta. Wines were nice but all rushed so they could get you in their shop to buy! Who's making profit here”
