Vesuvius and Herculaneum Day Trip from Naples with skip the line
3.5
Vesuvius and Herculaneum Day Trip from Naples with skip the line
By Napoli Official Tour by Mister White Travel
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Ages 0-99, max of 10 per group
Duration: 6–8 hours
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English, Italian
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- Round-trip transportation with english speaking driver on board
- Priority ticket to Herculaneum Ruins
- Entrance ticket to National Park of Vesuvius
- Entry/Admission - Parco Acheologico di Ercolano
- Entry/Admission - Vesuvius National Park
What's not included- Guide/audio guide
- Start:Multiple meeting point options.
- Option 1Starhotels Terminus, P.za Giuseppe Garibaldi, 91, 80142 Napoli NA, Italybetween 09:15 am and 09:30 am
- Option 2Hotel NH Napoli Panorama, Via Medina, 70, 80133 Napoli NA, Italybetween 08:45 am and 09:00 am
- Option 3Hotel Naples, C.so Umberto I, 55, 80132 Napoli NA, Italybetween 09:00 am and 09:15 am
- Option 4Gran Caffè Gambrinus, Via Chiaia, 1, 80132 Napoli NA, Italybetween 08:45 am and 09:00 am
- Option 5Caffè Beverello, Molo Beverello, 80133 Napoli NA, Italybetween 08:45 am and 09:00 am
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 71024P20- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- The departure will be guaranted with at least 4 participants
- Most travellers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travellers
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- jeffcH3624WP0 contributionsCancelled twice!Sadly, this excursion was cancelled twice on me. This palace was a major reason I’d wanted to visit the area. I was thrilled that I could book a tour through TripAdviser. The first cancellation was the day before my initial booking. I was able to rebook for the following day, and then it was cancelled again, less than 24 hours after I’d booked it. Bad business practice to offer a tour like this if you don’t have the integrity to follow through, even if there aren’t many visitors to make it profitable. That is your company.Written 3 November 2024
- annacC1686JB0 contributionsBeautifulA beautiful palace only 30 minutes from the centre of Naples. The gardens were very impressive and easy to walk. There is also a shuttle bus available for those who have difficulty walking.Written 30 October 2024
- Geert740 contributionsA fantastic evening!The evening was just fantastic. It went by too fast. The musicians were very passionate. I would recomend it to anybody who loves a hint of authenticity on their trip.Written 26 October 2024
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- Daydream2501650 contributionsMeh….The bus tour turned out to be a maxi taxi with even the seats next to the driver being used. Got no information/commentary from the driver - maybe a few words but couldn’t make out what was said due to the volume of his music. Basically it was a drive to the mountain, and a drive back to Naples with the entrance ticket to the national park included.Written 1 October 2024
- rmcghee270 contributionsDon't miss Pompeii!Absolutely fascinating and delightful tour of Pompeii, highly recommended. Tour guide was excellent. For good reason this site is one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Just the plaster body casts of the victims of Vesuvio makes this trip worthwhile, and the detail in the architecture is stunning.Written 26 September 2024
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- darartua20240 contributionsSCAM!!!!! DONT FALL FOR IT!!!!THIS IS A SCAM! they lie about availabilities and change times AFTER you pay, and when you can't make it to their sudden new time, they do not refund your money and you get no response from Stefano Bianco, from Arzano. Horrible scam of a business! I'm now out $119.23 USD because they conveniently changed plans to something that was absolutely impossible for me to make.Written 3 August 2024
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Fiona P
7 contributions
This tour is basically a taxi service with entry fees paid in advance. Collection was on time, communications very effective..Nice clean a/c taxi etc...driver does not provide a guided tour or info on way to drop offs etc. Bruno our driver was very pleasant tho and answered all questions etc.
If you are short on time in Naples then this is perfect..2 hours at Vesuvius and then dropped to Herculaneum for 2 hours and then returning to original point. Both had no queues and werent very busy so that was an advantage. Bruno dropped us in Naples City centre at a pizza place he recommended to us.
But you could probably do it all separately if you wanted to save money.
If you are short on time in Naples then this is perfect..2 hours at Vesuvius and then dropped to Herculaneum for 2 hours and then returning to original point. Both had no queues and werent very busy so that was an advantage. Bruno dropped us in Naples City centre at a pizza place he recommended to us.
But you could probably do it all separately if you wanted to save money.
Written 28 July 2023
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Cream Ridge, NJ38 contributions
This tour includes transportation from Naples to Herculeum, from Herculeum to Mt Vesuvius and then back to Naples. It includes admission to both Herculeum and the Mt Vesuvius park. The bus picks you up at various stops in Naples along with others who are going to Pompeii. There is no information, commentary or brochures provided. And it seems a little chaotic. For example, we were the only couple to get off for Herculeum and it dropped us off a few blocks from the entry. Later, we figured out it was a bus stop, but it seemed unclear at first if we were doing the right thing getting off the bus. It doesn't include any audio guide or personal tours in the ruins. Once back on the bus onto Mt Vesuvius, we switch buses mid-route. Again, a little chaotic. Crazy drive up the volcano, but that can't be helped. Again, includes entry to walk upto the top, but no guide at all. Everything jn reverse on the way back, down the volcano, switch buses midway and then drop off at your stop in Naples. It did the job for us, but felt we weren't sure what was going on all day. Hope this helps you understand how the tour works.
Written 16 October 2022
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Amy J
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Our driver Guido was great, very helpful and entertaining. We had 2 hours each at Herculaneum & Vesuvius which felt like a good amount of time. Overall a great day!
Written 26 May 2023
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Lynne M
3 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
This tour was not worth the money.
It was basically a taxi to Herculaneum, a skip the line ticket (there was no line, even in August - Herculaneum is far less popular than Pompeii and in my view a better choice; taxi to Vesuvius, entry ticket and then taxi back to the meeting point.
Be aware that the taxi driver is NOT a tour guide and cannot answer any questions. I was not comfortable with his driving. If you are OK with aggressive drivers, his driving will not bother you: driving over 130km in a 100km zone while tail-gating (driving really close to the vehicle in front to get them to change lanes and move out of his way), taking corners on a narrow, windy road at 75km instead of the recommended 40km.
He dropped us off at both places and said “two hours back here”. No explanation as to where to go.
Save your money and do the trip by train and shuttle bus and book your own entrance tickets on line. Easy to do and much, much less expensive.
This way, you are not tied to a two hour window (I would have liked to have spent more time at Herculaneum) and you save money.
Take cash to Vesuvius as there is no Wi-Fi and no way to pay by debit or credit card.
There is only one washroom and it is located at the café, and you have to buy something in order to use it. The washroom was absolutely DISGUSTING 🤮. There was no water so you could not flush the toilet (and neither could all the people who used it before you!) or wash your hands. There was no toilet paper…
It was basically a taxi to Herculaneum, a skip the line ticket (there was no line, even in August - Herculaneum is far less popular than Pompeii and in my view a better choice; taxi to Vesuvius, entry ticket and then taxi back to the meeting point.
Be aware that the taxi driver is NOT a tour guide and cannot answer any questions. I was not comfortable with his driving. If you are OK with aggressive drivers, his driving will not bother you: driving over 130km in a 100km zone while tail-gating (driving really close to the vehicle in front to get them to change lanes and move out of his way), taking corners on a narrow, windy road at 75km instead of the recommended 40km.
He dropped us off at both places and said “two hours back here”. No explanation as to where to go.
Save your money and do the trip by train and shuttle bus and book your own entrance tickets on line. Easy to do and much, much less expensive.
This way, you are not tied to a two hour window (I would have liked to have spent more time at Herculaneum) and you save money.
Take cash to Vesuvius as there is no Wi-Fi and no way to pay by debit or credit card.
There is only one washroom and it is located at the café, and you have to buy something in order to use it. The washroom was absolutely DISGUSTING 🤮. There was no water so you could not flush the toilet (and neither could all the people who used it before you!) or wash your hands. There was no toilet paper…
Written 20 August 2023
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Gloria P
2 contributions
May 2022
Horrible experience. The tour operator representative, Antonella, was suppose to email our tickets to both Vesuvius and Herculaneum. When we arrived to Herculaneum we found out what was sent was not our tickets. No bar code. We were turned away from the ticket counter. Luckily my husband had a phone that worked in Italy and we called the operator. We got another woman, who talked and emailed the correct tickets to the ticket counter lady. After Herculaneum, we called the operator again to make sure we had tickets to Vesuvius. She assured us that what we had would work. However, we were again, turned away and yelled at by the man checking the tickets. There was not wi-fi and very spotty calling areas. We called again, and the woman said "oh, this is what you need" she sent a screen shot of the tickets via text message. These worked. In the meantime, Antonella, sent me an email saying that what she sent would NOT work at Vesuvius and we should just buy tickets. The cost of the tickets were suppose to the included as part of the tour. Just a very stressful situation. The tour operator representative, Antonella, truly had no idea what she was doing.
Written 6 June 2022
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Wildcat
6 contributions
May 2023 • Friends
I would recommend this tour, it worked perfectly for us. Entry tickets were provided and the pick-ups were on time and in a comfortable taxi. Our driver Mateo was friendly and helpful. We would use this service again. The only slight shortcoming is that we would have liked another half-an-hour at Herculaneum, the time at Vesuvius was just right.
Written 27 May 2023
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HappyTraveler208
Vienna, Austria13 contributions
May 2023 • Couples
The Herculaneum part was cancelled on very short notice, leaving us without any chance to make alternative arrangements. So we only had the transfer to the Vesuvius which by itself was fine.
We were supposed to get a refund which still has not materialized. I contacted the agency again and they said it was supposed to be processed on Monday. Now it’s Thursday, and I still have not received anything. So I really can’t recommend this company. They are completely unreliable. Not only did they ruin our plans to see the Herculaneum, they make false promises to refund the money, and nothing happens
We were supposed to get a refund which still has not materialized. I contacted the agency again and they said it was supposed to be processed on Monday. Now it’s Thursday, and I still have not received anything. So I really can’t recommend this company. They are completely unreliable. Not only did they ruin our plans to see the Herculaneum, they make false promises to refund the money, and nothing happens
Written 21 June 2023
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Nikki669
Sydney, Australia91 contributions
We booked a semi private tour of Mt Vesuvius and Herculeum. Initially everything was extremely professional and our point of contact Valentina was extremely organised.
However, I think the company has been drastically let down by Giavanni the driver they assigned to us. He was half an hour late and was having an argument on the phone and barely acknowledged us when we approached. It was the other couple on the tour that said yes this is the Napoli Official Tours minivan. Initially I just thought everyone is allowed to have a bad day and got on with it.
It was at the start of the second stop at the car park entrance to Herculeum where he got into a shouting match with the carpark attendant. He then argued with us and the wife of the other couple about the amount of time we were supposed to be there.
When we came back at the meeting point at the agreed time he was no where to be found. We thought he might be a little further down the street where there was free parking and then we checked both the car parks. I had taken note of the plates because there were a lot of black Mercedes minivans at these attractions and he just wasn’t there. This was about 15 minutes after our agreed time. I figured seeing as he was late in the morning that this might be the case again. I contacted Valentina to see where he was and he wasn’t answering her calls but had apparently told her he had picked us up. I assured her that was absolutely not the case and we were still at the entrance of Herculeum where we had agreed to meet. Valentina did send another driver out Giuseppe who was really lovely and professional to take us back to the city however he took some time to arrive so we spent an hour outside of a carpark in the heat of the afternoon when we had paid 200 euro for a semi private driver.
It’s now been over a week and we have not received an apology or an offer of a refund full or partial however they did send me a email asking me to review them so I feel justified in posting this.
However, I think the company has been drastically let down by Giavanni the driver they assigned to us. He was half an hour late and was having an argument on the phone and barely acknowledged us when we approached. It was the other couple on the tour that said yes this is the Napoli Official Tours minivan. Initially I just thought everyone is allowed to have a bad day and got on with it.
It was at the start of the second stop at the car park entrance to Herculeum where he got into a shouting match with the carpark attendant. He then argued with us and the wife of the other couple about the amount of time we were supposed to be there.
When we came back at the meeting point at the agreed time he was no where to be found. We thought he might be a little further down the street where there was free parking and then we checked both the car parks. I had taken note of the plates because there were a lot of black Mercedes minivans at these attractions and he just wasn’t there. This was about 15 minutes after our agreed time. I figured seeing as he was late in the morning that this might be the case again. I contacted Valentina to see where he was and he wasn’t answering her calls but had apparently told her he had picked us up. I assured her that was absolutely not the case and we were still at the entrance of Herculeum where we had agreed to meet. Valentina did send another driver out Giuseppe who was really lovely and professional to take us back to the city however he took some time to arrive so we spent an hour outside of a carpark in the heat of the afternoon when we had paid 200 euro for a semi private driver.
It’s now been over a week and we have not received an apology or an offer of a refund full or partial however they did send me a email asking me to review them so I feel justified in posting this.
Written 10 June 2023
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dwelljalin
Birmingham19 contributions
An excellent service on trips to Pompei, Vesuvius and Herculaneum. Our driver was very prompt, friendly and informative.
Written 6 March 2020
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Dear Customer,
Thank your for your feedback!
We are very happy that you enjoyed tour organised by our company! Hope to welcome you again in Naples!
Kind Regards,
Inna
Napoli Official Tour
Written 24 May 2020
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Max
Modena, Italy21 contributions
Dec 2023 • Couples
I've only been to Vesuvius: an obligatory destination if you go there, you have to walk a bit towards the crater but then the view makes up for it all!
Written 19 December 2023
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Written 9 April 2022
Is entrance to all places included and if not how much is it. Thankyou.
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