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Day Trip to Pompeii, Herculaneum and Vesuvius from Naples
Book the Hotel Ramada option, or the cruise terminal one, for Herculaneum, the crater and Pompeii in a minibus with an English-speaking driver or host; only the Vesuvius ticket is in the price, and nobody guides you inside the sites. Rated 4.2 by 181 Viator travelers on Viator alone, our second rule, so it sits beside the selection.
By Chiara Vitale · Operator: Di Sarno Car Service - Tours & Excursions · Viator data from October 19, 2026 · prices, options and terms rechecked November 8, 2026 · 6 changes · Sources checked
The Naples Cruise Terminal option is no longer listed (checked November 7, 2026). The Hotel Ramada in Naples option is no longer listed (checked November 7, 2026). New option listed: Naples Pick-up (checked November 7, 2026). New option listed: Naples Cruise Terminal (checked November 7, 2026). Group limit changed 16 → 20 on November 7, 2026. The meeting point text changed on November 7, 2026; check the booking page.
Every day. The listed start times cover several options; confirm the departure for Hotel Ramada in Naples. Meeting point for this option: Outside Hotel Ramada, Via Galileo Ferraris 40; the cruise terminal on the other option. Full refund up to 24 hours before departure; nothing back after that. Instant confirmation.
Photos from the operator's listing.
Our check of this tour
| Time inside Pompeii | 2 h on your own |
|---|---|
| Time at the crater | 1.5 h |
| Whole day | 8 h |
| Park entry | Crater ticket only; Pompeii and Herculaneum tickets not included |
| Exact Pompeii ticket | Not included; buy your own Pompeii ticket |
| Villa of the Mysteries | Depends on the Pompeii ticket you buy |
| Group | Shared group: up to 20 |
| Meeting point | Outside Hotel Ramada, Via Galileo Ferraris 40; the cruise terminal on the other option |
| Price | From €120 per adult, Hotel Ramada in Naples option |
| Main trade-off | No guide inside the sites: an English-speaking driver or host with commentary on board. |
Read from the operator's listing on Viator for the named option; park rules from the park ticket table. Viator record data from October 19, 2026.
Which option?
Hotel Ramada: pick-up point from Hotel Ramada in Naples [ Via Galileo Ferraris, 40, 80146 Napoli NA ] Starting point: Ramada by Wyndham Naples, Via Galileo Ferraris, 40, 80146 Napoli NA, Italy.
Marittima Station : Cruise passengers: the 8:00 AM pick-up time is indicative and will be adjusted according to your ship's scheduled arrival. Starting point: Stazione Marittima, 80133 Napoli NA, Italy.
Prices are the lowest listed price per option, per adult; the booking page shows the price for your date. Viator records data from October 19, 2026.
How does the day work?
- 2 hHerculaneum: 2 hours on your own; entry not included.
- 90 minVesuvius: 90 minutes; crater entry included.
- 2 hPompeii: 2 hours on your own; buy the entry ticket separately. The operator may change the order of the stops.
What's included?
- Premium Minibus Transport – Relax in a comfortable, airconditioned minibus and enjoy the view.
- Booster seat
- All Fees and Taxes: Included in the service cost, with no hidden charges.
- Entrance Ticket to Vesuvius: Included in the tour price, allowing access to the Vesuvius site.
- Pick-Up: Available at either the Cruise Terminal(StazioneMarittima) or the Ramada by Wyndham Naples.
- English-Speaking Driver or Host/Hostess: Ensuring clear communication and guidance.
- Fresh Water Onboard – Stay hydrated with a bottle of water for each participant.
- Live Commentary: Provided on board to enhance your experience.
What's not included?
- Entrance Tickets to Archaeological Sites of Pompeii and Herculaneum
- Optional Activities: Any extra activities chosen during the tour will incur additional fees.
- Lunch
These two lists are the operator's for the whole product; where they disagree with Hotel Ramada in Naples, that option decides. Crater ticket only; Pompeii and Herculaneum tickets not included; the group is capped at 16.
Departure times in the listing: 08:00, 08:30; they are tour start times, not the time of the first stop, and they cover several options, so confirm yours when booking.
Itinerary, inclusions and exclusions: the operator's listing on Viator. Times are the listing's. Viator data from October 19, 2026.
What should I know before booking?
- No guide inside the sites: an English-speaking driver or host with commentary on board.
- Only the Vesuvius ticket is included; buy the Pompeii (€20) and Herculaneum (€16) tickets yourself.
- The listed order is Herculaneum (2 hours), Vesuvius (90 minutes), then Pompeii (2 hours); the operator may change it.
- The driver waits 15 minutes at the meeting point, outside Hotel Ramada or at the cruise terminal exit.
- The listing says 18 to 20 passengers in one place and 16 in its data; expect a minibus.
Operator's conditions on Viator; park rules on names, bags and re-entry from its visitor regulations. Viator data from October 19, 2026.
How is it rated?
Combined rating: 4.6 out of 5 from 589 reviews, Viator and Tripadvisor. We have the marketplace's figures, not the review texts. Viator data from October 19, 2026.