Pompeii hours 9:00–19:00 · last entry 17:30 · to October 1452 buildings listed as open · all 67Vesuvius · September admission until 17:00Updated Sep 18, 2026 · sources
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Tours · From Naples · Skip-the-Line Pompeii & Vesuvius Full-Day Tour from Naples

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Skip-the-Line Pompeii & Vesuvius Full-Day Tour from Naples

Choose this for a longer guided Pompeii walk before Vesuvius, with both tickets included. The 8 hours shared trip returns to Naples, but it isn't suitable for cruise passengers.

By Chiara Vitale · Operator: IAMME IA! - Gray Line Amalfi Coast · Updated September 19, 2026 · I haven't taken this trip

From €115per adult · Shared Group Tour in English option
4.7 · 814 reviews, Viator and Tripadvisor

Every day at 08:00, 08:15, 08:30, 09:00, 09:30, 10:00 or 10:30. Meeting point: Please meet our Guide by the entrance of Starhotel Terminus, wearing Iamme ia!. Full refund up to 24 hours before departure; nothing back after that. Instant confirmation.

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Photos from the operator's listing.

Viator listing. Updated September 19, 2026.

Is this tour right for you?

Book Shared Group Tour in English if you want more time inside Pompeii. You get 2.5 hours with a guide before Vesuvius. This shared departure doesn't suit cruise passengers.

The coach starts and ends at Starhotels Terminus. Both entry tickets are included, with a guide throughout the day. You'll have an hour outside Pompeii for lunch at your expense.

Building stops below are part of the Pompeii walk. They don't add extra time inside. Check Villa of the Mysteries coverage before choosing this for the villa.

What I'd do: I'd choose the shared English option while staying in Naples and budget separately for lunch.

Which option?

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Private Tour
€235per adult

: This fully private option includes a dedicated driver and an expert guide for your personal walking tour.

Prices: the lowest adult price per option on Viator; the booking page shows the price for your date. Updated September 19, 2026.

How does the day work?

  1. 15 minstarts 08:00
    Meet your guide at Starhotels Terminus, 15 minutes before departure.
  2. 2 h 30 min
    Explore Pompeii with your guide, 2.5 hours including the building stops below.
  3. Enter through Porta Marina with the group.
  4. 10 min
    Visit the Forum, 10 minutes within the Pompeii walk.
  5. 10 min
    See the Macellum market, 10 minutes.
  6. 10 min
    Visit the baths with your guide, 10 minutes.
  7. 10 min
    See the Temple of Jupiter, 10 minutes.
  8. Pass the Lupanar along your route.
  9. 10 min
    Visit the House of the Faun, 10 minutes.
  10. Walk along Via dell'Abbondanza.
  11. 10 min
    Visit the Basilica, 10 minutes.
  12. Pass through the Garden of the Fugitives.
  13. 10 min
    View the Large Theater, 10 minutes; upper ring only from September 9 through October 8, 2026.
  14. 1 h
    Stop outside Pompeii for lunch, 1 hour; food and drinks cost extra.
  15. 2 h
    Walk up to the Vesuvius crater, 2 hours for the visit.
  16. Look across the Bay of Naples from Vesuvius.
  17. 40 min
    Return by coach to the Naples meeting point, about 40 minutes.
Where you meet: Please meet our Guide by the entrance of Starhotel Terminus, wearing Iamme ia! branded clothes and holding a red flag. We suggest to arrive at meeting point 15 minutes prior to the departure. Departing early in the morning we'll avoid the traffic and crowds.

What's included?

  • Travel comfortably in a modern, air-conditioned vehicle from Naples to Pompeii, Vesuvius and back.
  • Headphones in Pompeii to hear the guide clearly in 10+ groups
  • Professional official guide with you for the entire day with live commentary on board.
  • Skip-the-line admission to Pompeii Archeological Site and Mt. Vesuvius (€11,68)

What's not included?

  • Food & Beverages: 1 hour free time for lunch at your leisure

Itinerary, inclusions and exclusions: the operator's listing on Viator. Times are the listing's. Updated September 19, 2026.

What should I know before booking?

Names on ticketsThe park's tickets carry each traveler's name. Bring ID or a passport for everyone, children too.
No re-entryOne entry to the site. Bring lunch if you want to eat during the visit. Your bag must fit within 30 × 30 × 15 cm.
Mobility and healthInfants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
CancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before departure; nothing back after that.
Booking cutoffThe listing sets no booking cutoff; late bookings depend on availability. Instant confirmation; mobile or paper ticket accepted.
ChildrenAges 3 to 12 as children, under 3 as infants; the booking page shows their prices. Each booking needs at least one adult.
From the listing, in short:
  • Meet at Starhotels Terminus 15 minutes early; look for the guide's red flag.
  • This shared tour is unsuitable for cruise passengers; traffic affects return times.
  • You need moderate fitness for the uneven crater path.
  • Vesuvius closure brings Herculaneum entry tickets as the alternative.
  • Infants through age 2 sit on an adult's lap.
  • Your guide may use more than one language.

Operator's conditions on Viator; park rules on names, bags and re-entry from its visitor regulations. Updated September 19, 2026.

How is it rated?

4.6Viator · 381 reviews
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4.7Tripadvisor · 433 reviews
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Combined rating: 4.7 out of 5 from 814 reviews, Viator and Tripadvisor. We have the marketplace's figures, not the review texts. Updated September 19, 2026.

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Chiara VitaleWrites 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. I haven't taken this trip. Report a correction.