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Mount Vesuvius Crater Ticket with Transfer and Audio Guide

Naples & Pompeii, ItalyAbout 3.5 hoursGuided in English

Ride up the slopes of Vesuvius and walk to the edge of its crater with an entry ticket and audio guide. Views over the whole Bay of Naples on a clear day.

About 3.5 hoursExplore at your own pace
Shared shuttleKeeps the experience personal
EnglishLive guide or host
CancellationNon-refundable: tickets are issued for your chosen date and time

Highlights

  • Walk to the rim of the crater
  • Views over the Bay of Naples
  • Shuttle up the mountain road
  • Audio guide on Vesuvius's eruptions
  • Timed entry to the summit trail

Full description

A shuttle takes you up the mountain road to the car park at about 1,000 metres. From there a gravel path climbs for around 30 to 45 minutes to the rim of the crater, with the Bay of Naples, Capri and the Sorrento peninsula opening out below.

Your ticket gives entry to the national park trail at a set time, and the audio guide explains the volcano’s eruptions, from AD 79 to 1944, and how it is monitored today. Pick-up point and times are confirmed with your booking.

Itinerary

  1. Shuttle up

    Transfer from the pick-up point to the car park near the summit.

  2. Crater trail

    Walk the gravel path up to the crater rim with the audio guide.

  3. Return

    Walk down and ride the shuttle back.

Included

  • Return shuttle transfer up the mountain
  • Summit trail entry ticket
  • Audio guide

Not included

  • Transport to the shuttle pick-up point
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities

Meeting point

Confirmed in your booking documents; shuttle pick-up near Ercolano or Pompei.The exact spot and your host's details arrive with your confirmation.

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Know before you go

  • The path is steep and dusty: wear closed shoes.
  • The trail closes in high winds, heavy rain or for safety reasons.
  • Bring water and a layer; it is cooler at the top.
  • Not suitable for people with reduced mobility.

Frequently asked questions

How hard is the walk?

About 30–45 minutes uphill on gravel; moderate fitness is enough.

Can I see lava?

No, Vesuvius is dormant; you may see small fumaroles in the crater.

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