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Horseback Riding on Vesuvius from Pompei

An hour in the saddle on the lava paths at 500 m, helmets, water and the transfer from Pompei included, from €69 per person, up to 8 riders; beginners welcome, children from 6. No crater.

By Chiara Vitale · Operator: TASTETHEXPERIENCE · Viator data from October 19, 2026 · prices, options and terms rechecked November 8, 2026 · no change · Sources checked

From €69 per adult · Horseback Riding on Vesuvius option
5.0 out of 5 · 151 reviews, Viator and Tripadvisor

Every day. The listed start times cover several options; confirm the departure for Horseback Riding on Vesuvius. Meeting point for this option: Meeting point in Pompei, 4 minutes on foot from Pompei Scavi station; the exact spot is on your booking. Full refund up to 24 hours before departure; nothing back after that. Instant confirmation.

Get to know the personalities of our horses!Horseback Riding on Vesuvius, photo 2 from the operator's listingHorseback Riding on Vesuvius, photo 3 from the operator's listingHorseback Riding on Vesuvius, photo 4 from the operator's listingHorseback Riding on Vesuvius, photo 5 from the operator's listing

Photos from the operator's listing.

Our check of this tour

What we verified in the listing for the Horseback Riding on Vesuvius option.
Time on Vesuvius 1 h in the saddle
Whole trip 2 h
Crater ticket No crater on this tour; no ticket needed
Group Up to 8
Meeting point Meeting point in Pompei, 4 minutes on foot from Pompei Scavi station; the exact spot is on your booking
Price From €69 per adult, Horseback Riding on Vesuvius option
Main trade-off Two people minimum per booking and 105 kg maximum; the ride stays at 500 m and does not reach the crater.

Read from the operator's listing on Viator for the named option; crater rules from the park's Gran Cono page. Viator record data from October 19, 2026.

Is this tour right for you?

We list it for beginners and families: ages 6 and up, 105 kg maximum, helmets and water included, and the meeting point 4 minutes on foot from Pompei Scavi station.

Four starts a day across the product's options: 9:00, 9:30, 11:15 and 14:00; confirm yours. The base option includes the transfer from Pompei; the Solo Pick up from Naples option costs €95 and drops you in Pompei afterward.

The horses stay at 500 m, well below the crater. Full refund for weather cancellations; otherwise free cancellation up to 24 hours before, and the operator can cancel for too few bookings.

What I'd do: a morning ride, then Pompeii.

Which option?

Horseback Riding on Vesuvius Compared in Mount Vesuvius tours
€69 per adult

Solo Pick up from Naples
€95 per adult

+ Horse Ride: We'll pick you up from Napoli for the horse ride, at the end of the experience we will be dropping you off in Pompeii. Pickup included.

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?

  1. Pompei meeting point: Meet for the transfer up; check your booking for the exact spot. The meeting point is a four-minute walk from Pompei Scavi station.
  2. 1 h
    Ride on the lava paths at 500 m: 1 hour in the saddle; 2 hours in all with the transfer.
Where you meet: Meeting point in Pompei, 4 minutes on foot from Pompei Scavi station; the exact spot is on your booking. The operator's instructions: It's far 4 minutes by walking from the Pompei Scavi station.

What's included?

  • Bottled water
  • Transportation from Pompei and Back
  • Helmets
  • 1 hour Horseback Ride at 500 meters high above the sea level

What's not included?

  • Gratuities

These two lists are the operator's for the whole product; where they disagree with Horseback Riding on Vesuvius, that option decides. No crater on this tour; no ticket needed; the group is capped at 8.

Departure times in the listing: 09:00, 09:30, 11:15, 14:00; 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?

The crater This tour does not visit the crater, so no crater ticket is needed. For a separate crater visit, see Vesuvius tickets and access rules.
Mobility and health Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health; Suitable for all physical fitness levels.
Cancellation Full refund up to 24 hours before departure; nothing back after that. The operator can cancel if too few people book; confirm the refund or replacement terms. Weather can cause cancellation; confirm the refund or replacement terms before paying.
Booking cutoff Book at least 4 hours before departure. Instant confirmation. Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
Children The listing prices ages 6 to 12 as children and ages 13 to 65 as adults; the booking page shows each rate. The shared group is capped at 8; the listing allows up to 10 travelers per booking.
From the listing:
  • Beginners welcome; ages 6 and up, maximum 105 kg.
  • Two people minimum per booking; helmets and water included.
  • The horses stay at 500 m; no crater.
  • Full refund if the weather cancels; otherwise free cancellation up to 24 hours before.

Operator's conditions on Viator; crater rules from the park's Gran Cono page. Viator data from October 19, 2026.

How is it rated?

4.9 out of 5 on Viator · 54 reviews
5 stars: 51 reviews.
4 stars: 1 review.
3 stars: 0 reviews.
2 stars: 2 reviews.
1 star: 0 reviews.
5.0 out of 5 on Tripadvisor · 97 reviews
5 stars: 97 reviews.
4 stars: 0 reviews.
3 stars: 0 reviews.
2 stars: 0 reviews.
1 star: 0 reviews.

Combined rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 151 reviews, Viator and Tripadvisor. We have the marketplace's figures, not the review texts. Viator data from October 19, 2026.

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Chiara Vitale Writes pompeii.day

I grew up in Castellammare di Stabia, under the volcano, and spent six seasons on hotel front desks in Sorrento. Which ticket, which train, which gate, how many hours: I've answered these more times than I can count.

Now I live in Pompei, ten minutes on foot from the Amphitheatre gate, and I go into the site most weeks on a MyPompeii card. For this page I compared the options and booking terms with the park's rules. Report a correction.