Volcano & Ruins: visit Mt. Vesuvius, Herculaneum and Pompeii tour
Overview
AmalfiDriver Tours & Transfers with Experience:
(Tickets not included)
Meet and greet everywhere in Naples or Salerno.
- to go on the Mt. Vesuvius Crater excursion for 1 hour and reach the "mouth of the volcano".
- After that, we will drive to the Herculaneum ruins* to see for 90 minutes and Pompeii Ruins* for 2 hours. Both ancient Roman towns were destroyed and buried under the ashes by Mt. Vesuvius eruption of 79a.d. and today, they represent a real evidence of how it was the original Roman culture, lifestyle and architecture: like a journey back in the past.
(During the day, we can also stop for a quick lunch, optionally)
- After that, we will drive back to the starting location.
*We highly recommend hiring a private guide who will lead you through the ruins for a better experience. If interested, ask in the note)
--- Mt Vesuvius Crater excursion tickets are NOT included. There is no ticket office on Mt. Vesuvius, and you can only buy tickets online (we will explain how) ---
What's Included
- Bottled water
- WiFi on board
- English-speaking driver
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Skip-the-line Herculaneum entrance tickets (archeoloist guide NOT inlcuded)
- Mt. Vesuvius entrance €13 per adult - buy the Crater excursion ticket ONLY online weeks before t
- Gratuities 15/20% (optional but really appreciated)
- Skip-the-line Pompeii entrance tickets (archeoloist guide NOT inlcuded)
- No Archeological Guide is included, but we highly reccomend to hire. ask in the note the price.
Meeting and Pickup
AmalfiDriver Tours & Transfers with Experience:Meet and greet everywhere in Naples or Salerno (city/station/port) - to go on the Mt. Vesuvius Crater excursion for 1 hour and reach the "mouth of the volcano". - After that, we will drive to the Herculaneum ruins* to see for 90 minutes and Pompeii Ruins* for 2 hours. Both ancient Roman towns were destroyed and buried under the ashes by Mt. Vesuvius eruption of 79a.d. and today, they represent a real evidence of how it was the original Roman culture, lifestyle and architecture: like a journey back in the past. (During the day, we can also stop for a quick lunch, optionally) - After that, we will drive back to the starting location.*We highly recommend hiring a private guide who will lead you through the ruins for a better experience. If interested, ask in the note)--- Mt Vesuvius Crater excursion tickets are NOT included. There is no ticket office on Mt. Vesuvius, and you can only buy tickets online (we will explain how) ---
What To Expect
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Vesuvius National Park
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Parco Acheologico di Ercolano
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Apa 1848
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Pompeii Archaeological Park
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Pets are allowed only if they stay in their kennel
- We provide booster and car seat for free if you need
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Bottled water.
- WiFi on board.
- English-speaking driver.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- skip-the-line Herculaneum entrance tickets (archeoloist guide NOT inlcuded).
- Mt. Vesuvius entrance €13 per adult - buy the Crater excursion ticket ONLY online weeks before t.
- Gratuities 15/20% (optional but really appreciated).
- skip-the-line Pompeii entrance tickets (archeoloist guide NOT inlcuded).
- No Archeological Guide is included, but we highly reccomend to hire. ask in the note the price.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Volcano & Ruins: visit Mt. Vesuvius, Herculaneum and Pompeii tour is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Volcano & Ruins: visit Mt. Vesuvius, Herculaneum and Pompeii tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Bottled water
- WiFi on board
- English-speaking driver
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Skip-the-line Herculaneum entrance tickets (archeoloist guide NOT inlcuded)
- Mt. Vesuvius entrance €13 per adult - buy the Crater excursion ticket ONLY online weeks before t
- Gratuities 15/20% (optional but really appreciated)
- Skip-the-line Pompeii entrance tickets (archeoloist guide NOT inlcuded)
- No Archeological Guide is included, but we highly reccomend to hire. ask in the note the price.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Pets are allowed only if they stay in their kennel
- We provide booster and car seat for free if you need
