Tours/Naples/Discovering the Vesuvius - VIP tour / Small group
Discovering the Vesuvius - VIP tour / Small group
4.8(12)Naples4–5 hours
TRIPADVISOR4.8(12)
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At a glance
Duration
4–5 hours
Price from
$137 / person
Location
Naples, Italy
Rating
4.8 / 5 · 12 reviews
Languages
EN, IT, ES
Group
Small group, up to 12
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Confirmation
Instant
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operator
Napoli City Vision
Meeting point
Please meet the driver in front of the main entrance of the hotel at 11:45am. Our driver or assistant will be waiting for you holding a signboard with your name on.
Description
Vesuvius is one of only two active volcanoes in continental Europe and stands approximately 1281 meters high, with a symmetrical central cone and steep, forested slopes. The entire Vesuvius National Park is beautiful and productive, dotted with small farms and wineries grown with ancient varieties that boast a unique terroir. A visit to the crater is a must and every year tourists from all over the world climb the path to peer into its depths. First we will have a delicious lunch, then we will drive to a height of 1,000 meters, you will climb to the crater with a 20 minute walk. From here you can admire the wonderful view of the Gulf of Naples on the horizon and walk on one of the still active craters in Europe.
Don't forget to bring your camera, a jacket (even in summer) and wear comfortable shoes.
Finally, return to Naples to your hotel.
VIP TOUR (MAX 12 PAX)
Schedule & prices
Runs
Every day
Start times
11:45 AM
Next available
Wed, Oct 14
Adult (ages 4+)
$137
Infant (ages 0–3)
Free
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 13.
Tour Options
Discovering the Vesuvius - VIP tour / Small group
Itinerary
Naples
Pass by
After the last pick up the driver will take you to a restaurant in Pompeii.
Pompeii
50 min
Light lunch in a local restaurant
Vesuvius National Park
Admission included90 min
after lunch, the driver will take you up to Mount Vesuvius National Park.
Naples
Pass by
Return to naples and drop off at the same place as pick up
What's included
Included
Entrance tickets to the crater of Vesuvius
Visit the top of the Mount Vesuvius in your free time
Comfortable round-trip transportation with up to 12 guests on board
Live commentary on board
Assistant
Light Lunch
Not included
Drinks
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.8
12 reviews
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How it compares in Naples
Starting price $137 is 40% below the typical $228 for tours of similar length in Naples
Excurgo comparison of 2,934 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
Service animals allowed
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Not suitable for guests with walking difficulties
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Discovering the Vesuvius - VIP tour / Small group take?
Discovering the Vesuvius - VIP tour / Small group lasts about 4–5 hours. The itinerary has 4 stops.
How much does Discovering the Vesuvius - VIP tour / Small group cost?
Prices start at $137 per person for this Naples experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Discovering the Vesuvius - VIP tour / Small group run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 11:45 AM.
Can I cancel Discovering the Vesuvius - VIP tour / Small group for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is Please meet the driver in front of the main entrance of the hotel at 11:45am. Our driver or assistant will be waiting for you holding a signboard with your name on. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Discovering the Vesuvius - VIP tour / Small group offered in?
The experience is available in EN, IT, ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 12 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap Specialized infant seats are available
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Discovering the Vesuvius - VIP tour / Small group worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 12 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Napoli City Vision.
Reviews(12)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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susanhV3593EK
June 29, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Vesuvius summit walk
Our guide Nicola was so kind and organized. He was ahead of schedule and brought us to a lunch along the way to Vesuvius and also a local shop. We walked to the summit on a hot day and Nicola was ready with lemon wipes and water when we got down. Thank you Nicola, all the best for you and your family.
Operator response
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re delighted you enjoyed the Vesuvius experience and that Nicola took such good care of you throughout the day. He will be very happy to read your kind words. We hope to welcome you again soon! Staff Napolicityvision
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alessisss
April 26, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
ALL PERFECT
Great experience.
Good wine and good food.
Peppe our driver was fantastic, kind, nice and super helpful.
Everything was perfect.
Council
Operator response
Grazie mille per la tua splendida recensione! Siamo felici che tu abbia vissuto un’esperienza ottima tra buon vino e buon cibo. Peppe sarà sicuramente contento di sapere che la sua gentilezza e disponibilità hanno fatto la differenza. Grazie per il consiglio!
Staff Napolicityvision
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Adriana B
April 24, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Vesuvius
Our guide Emanuela led us very well, with a lot of education, commitment, respect and professionalism
Operator response
Muito obrigada pela sua avaliação! Ficamos felizes em saber que a Emanuela proporcionou uma experiência tão positiva, com profissionalismo, respeito e dedicação durante o tour do Vesúvio. Esperamos recebê-la novamente em breve para novas descobertas!
Staff Napolicityvision
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nickkO19LB
April 2, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Top Vesuvius wine tasting trip
Excellent wine tasting trip. Pepe was great and looked after us well including a bonus stop off
Operator response
Thank you for your review! We’re glad you enjoyed the Vesuvius wine tasting trip and Pepe’s care, including the bonus stop. We hope to see you again for another memorable experience!
Staff NapoliCityVision
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I8001VDmartinag
July 27, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Beautiful trip
Well organized, guides have made themselves well identified at the meeting point. Through Pompeii we were quite quickly passed through. We didn't have to queue at the till and the guide explained everything in detail. The excavation site is kept very clean. However, we could only visit 30% of the city in the given time. We were taken to Vesuvius without waiting. We had enough time for ascent and descent and souvenirs. Afterwards we were picked up by the driver to a nice restaurant.
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bethfA8657BH
July 13, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Pompeii and Wine Tasting a must in Naples!!
Had an incredible day at Pompeii. Tour was fantastic! Pompeii was an incredible experience and the wine tasting at Cantina Del Vesuvio is a must! Food was excellent! Pepe Is the best driver and tour guide. He was funny, personable, informative and showed us great sites around the city of Naples. Make sure to ask for him and book this tour!
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elisabettaaU3078JN
March 31, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
An unforgettable experience
We have just returned from a leisure trip to Naples. It was unforgettable thanks to the great sympathy, professionalism and love for their work of Simona, organizer and manager of the tours. But such were also the driver Aldo and the guide Martina visiting Pompeii and Vesuvius.
We found ourselves with Martina and the driver Michele on a wonderful trip on the Amalfi coast, and then ended our holiday with the guide Alessandro and the driver Ciro (just for us) on a tour of Naples through the streets of the historic center.
In all these trips they have shown us to be culturally prepared people, with unlimited availability and unique sympathy.
Thank you all: you are and will remain in our hearts!!
Anna & Elizabeth
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Voyage34834502984
July 20, 2024 · via Tripadvisor
Excellent experience Napoli
Giusepe e Marco fantastic lovely guides and very cheerful and friendly concerned not to miss any details. Good tourist places very well guided and always friendly. Mobilization in cart very clean cute and comfortable. I highly recommend it
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Culture26135161692
July 5, 2024 · via Tripadvisor
Vesuvius trip
Guiseppe and Gennaro were the best tour guides, thank you so much.
Would definitely recommend the tour up the volcano!!
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Jucy420
July 21, 2021 · via Tripadvisor
6 from 5 stars. Perfect guide
It was a beautiful trip, very very friendly and funny driver. I would give 6 from 5 stars to be honest. Without him it would not have been such a beautiful trip.
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