Private
12 hrs
LivTours’ Pompeii Vesuvius Hike & Tour is a unique tour that gives you a full overview of the life and times of the residents of Pompeii, as well as climbing to the top of the very mountain guilty for its demise. This is the perfect private tour for history buffs and adventure seekers who want an active day trip away from Rome.
Your Private Mount Vesuvius Tour begins at your hotel where you will be met by your LivTours’ chauffeur in a luxury, air conditioned car that will comfortably take you south to Vesuvius and Pompeii.
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On your LivTours’ Private Pompeii & Vesuvius Tour, your chauffeur will drive you straight from Rome up to Mount Vesuvius, taking you to the highest point reachable by car. You will have plenty of time to explore this natural wonder and the breathtaking views it offers on your own. Your driver will accompany you to the start of the walking path where you can choose to walk even further on your own or wait for the official mountain guides who can take you further up the trail with a group of other travelers (departing every 10 minutes). This is sure to be a memorable experience so bring your courage and your camera!
From the top of this active volcano, you enjoy the most amazing views of both inside and outside of the volcano. Look one way and you are looking into the eye of the volcano, look the other you have a stunning view over the Gulf of Naples.
After climbing Vesuvius, you surely will have worked up an appetite. Your driver will suggest a local restaurant based on your tastes. Enjoy some time to yourselves as you taste the flavors of Neapolitan cuisine. Please note, lunch is not included in the price of this tour.
After a memorable lunch, you will be met by your private guide upon arrival in Pompeii. Your guide will accompany you directly into the ruins with LivTours priority access, which means not waiting in lines! Listening to the heartwarming tales of what the last day of local residents’ lives were like on that day in 79 AD, you will learn about daily life in an ancient Roman settlement.
Discover why Pompeii is so well preserved and how it managed to remain a hidden gem up until nearly the end of the 16th century! Marvel at the spectacular frescoes, mosaics and enter homes and shops that once shaped this trading port town. Some of the sites you will be visiting include the Forum, the House of the Faun, House of Sallust, House of Julia Felix, as well as, getting to see some of the preserved bodies. This is truly a once in a lifetime look into history.
Your Private Pompeii & Mount Vesuvius Tour reaches an end once you are back with your driver. Now, sit back, relax and before you know it, you will be back in Rome!
LivTours’ Mount Vesuvius Tour will include walking and moderate climbing, so please bring comfortable shoes and attire.
LivTours’ group size of max 6 participants is and always has been based on sustainable travel, and we are proud to be at the forefront of change and innovation in the industry. LivTours is committed to providing travelers with truly sustainable tours with the lowest possible environmental impact, all while supporting the local industries and people of each unique destination. To learn more about how you can actively support sustainable tourism and how LivTours is contributing, click here.
When you book a LivTours Private Tour or Experience, you are guaranteed a dedicated, expert guide that allows you the flexibility to start your tour at a time which is convenient for you, making planning easy. Our private tours ensure that you will get a tailored experience to meet all your needs so we go at your pace, perfect for families with younger children, elderly, or individuals with accessibility needs. Please be advised that all private tours begin at a base price starting at two people*. Prices are inclusive of entry tickets where applicable. *Some Ferrari private experiences are inclusive of one person only.
Make your experience even more unique by upgrading your LivTours experience. Please note: add-ons are non refundable.
By selecting Choose Dates Later / Buy as Gift at booking, any tour can be purchased without fixed dates. This is the perfect option if you want to purchase your tour as a gift for a loved one, or if you are in the pre-planning phase of your vacation. After booking, you will receive a Travel Voucher Code and full instructions on how to schedule your tours when ready. Once your travel plans are confirmed, you can easily use the Travel Voucher Code on the LivTours website to formally schedule your tours. You can find out more here.
