Things to do in Mt Vesuvius
World-known for its eruption in 79 AD that buried some Ancient Roman cities such as Pompeii and Herculaneum, Mt Vesuvius is about 6 miles from the city of Naples and can be visited on a day or half-day trip from either Pompeii, Herculaneum or Naples.
Regarding the origin of the word Vesuvius, there are numerous hypotheses: there are those who attribute it to an Indo-European root, which means "to illuminate" or "to burn". There are those who see the origins in mythology and hypothesize a tribute to Hercules, and those who attribute the origin of the word to the phrase Vae suis! which in Latin means "Woe to his own!", an exclamation to indicate the well-known consequences of volcanic eruptions.
Vesuvius dominates and overlooks the Gulf of Naples, inevitably becoming one of the most recognizable symbols of the city. In fact, Mount Vesuvius is one of the world's most dangerous volcanoes and perhaps this is what makes it also one of the most fascinating. The area of the volcano has been protected as National Park since 1995.
Reach the top and take in the spectacular view across the Gulf of Naples. Then, turn your eyes to admire something even more incredible, the spectacular crater of over 200 metres deep. On the way back, don't forget to enjoy a delicious pizza or participate in a tasting of fine wines that the area has to offer.
Our recommendations in Mt Vesuvius
Vesuvius National Park tour with transportation
Book your Vesuvius National Park tour. You will be picked up at your hotel in Naples before heading to Pompeii to meet your licensed guide.
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Pompeii, Herculaneum and Vesuvius group tour
Leave from Naples to enjoy a full-day tour of Pompeii, Herculaneum, and Mt. Vesuvius.
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Mount Vesuvius and Herculaneum tour with transportation
Visit the ruins of the ancient Roman town of Herculaneum and walk up to the crater of the volcano that destroyed the town nearly 2,000 years ago.
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Pompeii and Naples day trip from Rome
Book your Pompeii and Naples day trip from Rome and visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Pompeii and explore Positano in winter.
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Vesuvius National Park tour with transportation
Book your Vesuvius National Park tour. You will be picked up at your hotel in Naples before heading to Pompeii to meet your licensed guide.
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Pompeii, Herculaneum and Vesuvius group tour
Leave from Naples to enjoy a full-day tour of Pompeii, Herculaneum, and Mt. Vesuvius.
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Mount Vesuvius and Herculaneum tour with transportation
Visit the ruins of the ancient Roman town of Herculaneum and walk up to the crater of the volcano that destroyed the town nearly 2,000 years ago.
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Pompeii and Naples day trip from Rome
Book your Pompeii and Naples day trip from Rome and visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Pompeii and explore Positano in winter.
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Pompeii and Vesuvius volcano skip the line guided tour from Sorrento
Discover Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius by booking this tour from Sorrento.
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Wine tasting experience on Mount Vesuvius with lunch
Book your wine tasting on Mount Vesuvius to visit a local winery and enjoy a 3-course lunch prepared with homemade products!
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Naples hop-on hop-off bus 24-hour tickets
Explore Naples at your own pace with this panoramic hop-on hop-off sightseeing bus tour. Get your tickets now!
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Pompeii ruins and Mt. Vesuvius volcano day trip from Naples
Discover Pompeii and Vesuvius by booking this excursion from Naples.
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Pompeii, Herculaneum and Vesuvius audioguided tour from Pompeii
Enjoy stress-free transfers, explore authentic itineraries, experience the benefits of visiting with a small group.
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Tour of Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius from Naples
Enjoy a small group tour to the Pompeii excavations site with pick-up from your hotel or accommodation in Naples. Enjoy lunch with pizza included in the price. Visit the Vesuvius National Park with its height of 1000 meters.
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Vesuvius and Pompeii tour with entrance tickets and audio guide
Visit two iconic destinations: Vesuvius and Pompeii, enjoy an all-inclusive tour and hassle-free experience and have a personalized audio guide.
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Pompeii and Vesuvius small group tour with tickets included
Enjoy a unique experience during your stay in Naples, including a guided visit to Pompeii's archeological site and a walk up to the top of Mt. Vesuvius!
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Reviews Mt Vesuvius
“Una bella esperienza, nonostante non rispecchi al massimo ciò che ci si aspetta. Niente pullman di lusso (a malapena c'era l'aria condizionata) e niente guida vulcanologica. Per il resto, ne vale la pena per godersi il bel panorama...Consigliato :)”
“Escursione molto interessante. Personale disponibile e gentile. Puntuali.”
“Tutto benissimo, sono puntuali e si può prendere la coincidenza con la linea blu che porta fino a Posillipo passando da Chiaia e Mergellina.”