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Private Skip-the-Line Pompeii & Mt. Vesuvius Tour from Positano

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Private guided tour of Pompeii
Pompeii Ruins
Vesuvius
Private guided tour of Pompeii
Exploring Pompeii
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On average, this is booked 26 (0) days in advance.
8 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Offered in: English
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French, German, Spanish, Portuguese
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Overview

Travel in comfort and explore two iconic sites in one unforgettable day — ancient Pompeii and the mighty Mount Vesuvius — on a fully private experience including round-trip transportation
from your hotel in Positano. Skip the lines at Pompeii and enjoy a personalized visit with your own expert guide. After the ruins, continue your adventure up to the crater of the volcano that
changed history, accompanied by an English-speaking driver. The perfect combination of culture, nature, and convenience all at your own pace.

What's Included

  • Private round-trip transportation with English-speaking driver
  • Priority access to Pompeii Archaeological Park and Crater of Mt. Vesuvius (€11,68)
  • Mt. Vesuvius entrance ticket
  • Lunch
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Meeting and Pickup

Pickup point

Included with the options “Private Tour in Portuguese” and “Private Tour in German”.

Pickup details

If your accommodation is reachable from vehicles, we'll be happy to meet you directly there; in case the hotel is not reachable the pick up will be at the closest meeting point.

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Meeting point

For the options “Private Tour in Spanish”, “Private Tour in English” and “Private Tour in French”.

Viale Pasitea
82, 84017 Positano SA, Italy

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

What To Expect

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Positano (pass by)

Your private journey begins with door-to-door pickup from your hotel in Positano.
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Pompeii Archaeological Park

Pompeii is a vast archaeological site in southern Italy’s Campania region, near the coast of the Bay of Naples. Once a thriving and sophisticated Roman city, Pompeii was buried under meters of ash and pumice after the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 A.D. The preserved site features excavated ruins of streets and houses that visitors can freely explore.
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2 hours Admission Ticket Included

Foro de Pompeya

The Forum was located at the heart of Pompeii, and was a thriving market and trade center, and also had many connections to politics.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Tempio di Giove Capitolino

Dominated by the Vesuvius with its statues of Jupiter, Juno and Minerva, the temple was the Capitolium, similar to the one located in the Ancient Rome. The statues were highly placed to be visible to those passing in the Forum.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Macellum (pass by)

The Macellum of Pompeii was located on the Forum and as the provision market of Pompeii was one of the focal points of the ancient city. The building was constructed in several phases. When the earthquake of 62 CE destroyed large parts of Pompeii, the Macellum was also damaged.
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Via dell’Abbondanza (pass by)

Via dell’Abbondanza was the ancient main street (decumanus maximus) of ancient Pompeii, which ran across the city in the direction east/west from the Forum to the Porta Sarno. In ancient times the street was crowded and noisy with many shops, workshops ("officinae”), cafes, snack-bars and restaurants for food and drink.
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Stabian Baths (Terme Stabiane)

The Forum Baths are located behind the Temple of Jupiter and date back to the years immediately after the founding of the colony of veterans by General Silla (80 BC). Women's and men's quarters had separate entrances. The men's section presents an apodyterium (dressing room), used also as a tepidarium (for medium temperature baths), frigidarium (for cold baths) and calidarium (for hot baths). Like many buildings in Pompeii, the baths were heavily damaged during the earthquake of 62 AD.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Lupanar (pass by)

The Lupanar of Pompeii is the most famous brothel in the ruined Roman city of Pompeii. It is of particular interest for the erotic paintings on its walls. Lupanar is Latin for "brothel". The Pompeii lupanar is also known as Lupanare Grande.
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Casa del Fauno

The House of the Faun (Casa del Fauno) is one of the largest and most luxurious private residences in Pompeii, occupying an entire city block. Named after the iconic bronze statue of a dancing faun found in its main atrium, the house is a masterpiece of Roman architecture and Hellenistic influence. It is most famous for housing the magnificent Alexander Mosaic, which depicts the battle between Alexander the Great and Darius III of Persia. With its two peristyle gardens and intricate floor mosaics, it remains a powerful symbol of the immense wealth and sophisticated taste of the city's eliteThe house belonged to Quintus Poppaeus Sabinus of the Poppei family, relatives of the Empress Poppea Sabina, Nero's second wife.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Teatro Grande

The Large Theater of Pompeii was built from the Romans on the slope of a hill located in the area; they took advantage of the natural depression of the mountain to create a majesty auditorium divided into 5 sectors. On the stage were played tragedies of the Greco-Roman traditions.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Basilica

The Basilica is the most sumptuous building of the Forum, and its space was used to carry out business and for the administration of justice
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Vesuvius National Park

Reach the crater's edge at 1.280 mt to admire a breathtaking panorama on the Gulf of Naples. The surface of the path is uneven, but it' ll be well worth it. Following the devastating eruption, it was named after the Roman God of the Flame and Metal Forgery – Vulcan
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Vesuvius National Park

Drop off at 1.000 mt high on the Volcano. Mount Vesuvius is a somma-stratovolcano located on the Gulf of Naples in Campania, Italy, about 9 km east of Naples and a short distance from the shore. In 79 AD eruption destroyed the Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum. Mount Vesuvius doesn’t stand alone. While the ‘main peak’ is named Vesuvius, there is another mountain which is attached to it, Monte Somma. is listed among the most dangerous volcanoes in the world. Volcanologists and geologists alike agree that the next volcanic eruption is overdue and that when it does happen, it will be big. The layer of magma that lies beneath Vesuvius measures a huge 154 square miles; this is why scientists monitore the volcano’s activity 24/7.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Included

Positano (pass by)

Return to your hotel in Positano by private vehicle
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • The duration and itinerary may vary due to traffic condition, weather or unforeseen circumstances
  • In case the Vesuvius will be closed due to bad weather we'll provide the refund of the entrance fees for the Volcano

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Skip-the-Line Pompeii & Mt. Vesuvius Tour from Positano?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. 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). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Frequently Asked Questions (7)

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Skip-the-Line Pompeii & Mt. Vesuvius Tour from Positano?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • 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).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Private round-trip transportation with English-speaking driver.
  • Priority access to Pompeii Archaeological Park and Crater of Mt. Vesuvius (€11,68).
  • Mt. Vesuvius entrance ticket.
  • Licensed private guide for Pompeii tour.
The following is NOT included:
  • Lunch.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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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 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
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If 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 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Private Skip-the-Line Pompeii & Mt. Vesuvius Tour from Positano is as follows:

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private Skip-the-Line Pompeii & Mt. Vesuvius Tour from Positano 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 2024
Q: How long does a refund take to reach my card, and can I get it faster?
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Once 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.

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What's Included

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  • Private round-trip transportation with English-speaking driver
  • Priority access to Pompeii Archaeological Park and Crater of Mt. Vesuvius (€11,68)
  • Mt. Vesuvius entrance ticket
  • Licensed private guide for Pompeii tour
  • Lunch

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • The duration and itinerary may vary due to traffic condition, weather or unforeseen circumstances
  • In case the Vesuvius will be closed due to bad weather we'll provide the refund of the entrance fees for the Volcano

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