{"id":7432,"date":"2022-07-27T10:23:16","date_gmt":"2022-07-27T09:23:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/visiting-vesuvius-in-naples-mistakes-to-avoid\/"},"modified":"2026-02-12T10:57:13","modified_gmt":"2026-02-12T08:57:13","slug":"visit-vesuvius-naples","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visit-vesuvius-naples\/","title":{"rendered":"Visit Vesuvius: Information, tickets and tips to enjoy your hike"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Wondering how to <strong>visit Vesuvius<\/strong>? How do I <strong>get there<\/strong>? How best to organize <strong>your trip<\/strong>?   You&#8217;ve come to the right place!<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"827262\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #827262;\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"617\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/szs3h14w18o-1200x617.jpg\" alt=\"vesuvius\" class=\"wp-image-77533 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/szs3h14w18o-1200x617.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/szs3h14w18o-400x206.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/szs3h14w18o.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Vesuvius<\/strong>, an active volcano, is an incredible natural site not to be missed during your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visit-naples-area\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"10300\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">stay in the Naples area<\/a>. At the top of the crater, you will have <strong>an unforgettable view<\/strong> of the bay of Naples, located 25 kilometers away.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We&#8217;ve put all our tips together in this article<strong>(buying a ticket, parking, finding the right hiking trails on a map&#8230;<\/strong>) and we&#8217;ll explain <strong>the mistakes you shouldn&#8217;t make<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Sommaire d\u00e9taill\u00e9<\/span>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visit-vesuvius-naples\/#Summary_of_how_to_visit_Vesuvius\" >Summary of how to visit Vesuvius<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visit-vesuvius-naples\/#Info_and_tickets_for_Vesuvius\" >Info and tickets for Vesuvius<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visit-vesuvius-naples\/#Key_information\" >Key information<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visit-vesuvius-naples\/#Visit_Vesuvius_on_foot_our_hiking_tips\" >Visit Vesuvius on foot: our hiking tips<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visit-vesuvius-naples\/#When_to_go\" >When to go?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visit-vesuvius-naples\/#How_do_I_get_up_there\" >How do I get up there?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visit-vesuvius-naples\/#Mistakes_not_to_make\" >Mistakes not to make<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visit-vesuvius-naples\/#Vesuvius_and_Pompeii_1-day_tour_from_Naples\" >Vesuvius and Pompeii 1-day tour from Naples<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visit-vesuvius-naples\/#Where_to_buy_your_tickets\" >Where to buy your tickets?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visit-vesuvius-naples\/#How_to_get_to_Vesuvius\" >How to get to Vesuvius?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visit-vesuvius-naples\/#From_Naples\" >From Naples<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visit-vesuvius-naples\/#Excursion_from_Naples_to_visit_Vesuvius_in_total_peace_of_mind\" >Excursion from Naples to visit Vesuvius in total peace of mind<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visit-vesuvius-naples\/#From_Pompeii\" >From Pompeii<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visit-vesuvius-naples\/#From_Herculaneum\" >From Herculaneum<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visit-vesuvius-naples\/#Where_to_park\" >Where to park?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visit-vesuvius-naples\/#Where_to_sleep_near_Vesuvius\" >Where to sleep near Vesuvius?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Summary_of_how_to_visit_Vesuvius\"><\/span>Summary of how to visit Vesuvius<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To help you plan your visit to Vesuvius, here&#8217;s a <strong>summary table<\/strong> with key information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We advise you to <strong>prepare your visit well<\/strong> in advance. We&#8217;re used to organizing our own excursions, <strong>so for Vesuvius we had a hard time finding useful <\/strong>and, above all, up-to-date <strong>information <\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group fiche-lieu has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:#7ba0982e\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center is-style-default has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-7cdd0c10944116053aef763c9435f9c2\" style=\"background-color:#7ba098\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Info_and_tickets_for_Vesuvius\"><\/span>Info and tickets for Vesuvius<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-custom-fond-background-color has-background is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-622252b5 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f5e0a93 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-right-style:none;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-style:none;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-style:none;border-left-width:0px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:150px\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_information\"><\/span>Key information<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#x26a0;&#xfe0f; No <strong>ticket sales on site<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#x261d;&#xfe0f; There is <strong>no network at the entrance<\/strong> to the site, so remember to save your ticket on your phone.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f5e0a93 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-top-color:var(--wp--preset--color--custom-bleu-fonc);border-top-style:dotted;border-top-width:1px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:150px\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Booking links<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>&#x1f39f;&#xfe0f; Online <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.fr\/naples-l162\/naples-mont-vesuve-billet-skip-the-line-et-audioguide-t446803\/?partner_id=0LXQSML&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=vesuve\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.fr\/naples-l162\/naples-mont-vesuve-billet-skip-the-line-et-audioguide-t446803\/?partner_id=0LXQSML&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=vesuve\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Vesuvius ticket <\/a>with time slot + French audio guide<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#x1f39f;&#xfe0f; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.fr\/naples-l162\/depuis-naplespompei-transfert-facile-vers-le-vesuve-et-billet-d-entree-t730044\/?partner_id=0LXQSML&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=vesuve\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.fr\/naples-l162\/depuis-naplespompei-transfert-facile-vers-le-vesuve-et-billet-d-entree-t730044\/?partner_id=0LXQSML&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=vesuve\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Ticket for an excursion (ticket + journey + guide included)<\/a> from Naples or Pompeii with guide in French<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#x1f17f; <a href=\"https:\/\/parkingsuvio.it\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/parkingsuvio.it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Parking ticket<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#x1f17f; Shuttle ticket (purchase only on site)<br\/><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#x1f39f;&#xfe0f; 1-day <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.fr\/naples-l162\/une-journee-au-mont-vesuve-et-aux-ruines-de-pompei-t11049\/?partner_id=0LXQSML&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;placement=content-middle&amp;cmp=vesuve-pompei-naples\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">combined ticket (Vesuvius + Pompeii)<\/a> <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f5e0a93 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-top-color:var(--wp--preset--color--custom-bleu-fonc);border-top-style:dotted;border-top-width:1px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:150px\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Hotels<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>In Naples<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/it\/rooms-garibaldi.fr.html?aid=1529171\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/it\/rooms-garibaldi.fr.html?aid=1529171\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Information and booking for the Hotel Garibaldi room<\/a>, right in the center of town<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>In Pompeii<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/it\/il-vecchio-fauno.fr.html?aid=1529171&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/it\/il-vecchio-fauno.fr.html?aid=1529171&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Information and booking for Hotel Il Vecchio Fauno<\/a>, with parking, a 5-minute walk from the ruins and a 30-minute drive from Vesuvius.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>To book admission tickets, we recommend using the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.fr\/naples-l162\/naples-mont-vesuve-billet-skip-the-line-et-audioguide-t446803\/?partner_id=0LXQSML&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=vesuve\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.fr\/naples-l162\/naples-mont-vesuve-billet-skip-the-line-et-audioguide-t446803\/?partner_id=0LXQSML&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=vesuve\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get Your Guide<\/a> online <strong>booking platform<\/strong> (official reseller), as tickets benefit from <strong>flexible cancellation and modification conditions <\/strong>, and <strong>can be refunded up to 24 hours before the activity<\/strong>. Prices are the same as on the official website.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This guide is<strong> completely independent<\/strong>, based on our own experience. We visited Lake Como by creating our own <strong>itinerary<\/strong> (after extensive research) and selecting <strong>our own activities<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can download this guide free of charge as a PDF file for offline consultation at the end of this article.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Visit_Vesuvius_on_foot_our_hiking_tips\"><\/span>Visit Vesuvius on foot: our hiking tips<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_to_go\"><\/span>When to go?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As is often the case, we recommend that you <strong>get up early<\/strong> and be at the entrance before 9:00 a.m., so you can avoid groups and crowds. You can take a nap once you get back to your hotel!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"918680\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #918680;\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/vesuvius-g8fc69b62a_1920-scaled-jpg-webp-1200x800.webp\" alt=\"Vesuvius crater Naples\" class=\"wp-image-5332 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/vesuvius-g8fc69b62a_1920-scaled-jpg-webp-1200x800.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/vesuvius-g8fc69b62a_1920-scaled-jpg-webp-400x267.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/vesuvius-g8fc69b62a_1920-scaled-jpg-webp-512x341.webp 512w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/vesuvius-g8fc69b62a_1920-scaled-jpg-webp-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/vesuvius-g8fc69b62a_1920-scaled-jpg-webp.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_get_up_there\"><\/span>How do I get up there?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From the parking lot, a shuttle (3\u20ac round trip) will take you up to the beginning of the <strong>hiking trail<\/strong> (at the ticket office) which will lead you to the crater. You can also <strong>walk<\/strong> these <strong>2km<\/strong> on foot, the path is accessible but not very interesting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then, after <strong>a 30-minute climb <\/strong>along a <strong>wide<\/strong>, <strong>signposted <\/strong>path <strong>, <\/strong>you&#8217;ll reach the <strong>summit of Vesuvius<\/strong>, which rises to an altitude of around <strong>1,200 m<\/strong>, offering an unforgettable view of the Bay of Naples and the interior of the crater.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At the summit, the first part of the tour (about 20 minutes) is done in a group with a guide who will explain the volcano to you, and then you can explore the crater on your own.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Tours are generally in Italian and English, but don&#8217;t hesitate to ask for a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.fr\/naples-l162\/naples-mont-vesuve-billet-skip-the-line-et-audioguide-t446803\/?partner_id=0LXQSML&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=vesuve\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.fr\/naples-l162\/naples-mont-vesuve-billet-skip-the-line-et-audioguide-t446803\/?partner_id=0LXQSML&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=vesuve\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">tour in French<\/a>, as some guides speak French.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Afterwards, allow around <strong>40 minutes at the summit<\/strong> to enjoy the view to the full, and remember to bring warm clothing, as the wind often blows.<br\/><br\/>Here&#8217;s an <strong>interactive map<\/strong> we&#8217;ve made to help you find your way around, which is <strong>also available offline<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/u\/2\/embed?mid=1j7a-7JV3KK5eOnmFosFjO0dMfLp0blk&#038;ehbc=2E312F\" width=\"100%\" height=\"480\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mistakes_not_to_make\"><\/span>Mistakes not to make<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We were rather surprised <strong>by the lack of information on the official website and the rather mixed feedback from other travelers <\/strong>about the organization on site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&#8217;re organizing this excursion yourself, we&#8217;ll give you the mistakes to avoid:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>&#x2757; Before arriving at the site, you <strong>must <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.fr\/naples-l162\/naples-mont-vesuve-billet-skip-the-line-et-audioguide-t446803\/?partner_id=0LXQSML&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=vesuve\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">reserve your tickets for Vesuvius<\/a> with French audio guide and your <strong>time slot <\/strong>.  <br\/><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>or book <\/strong>your tickets for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.fr\/naples-l162\/naples-mont-vesuve-billet-skip-the-line-et-audioguide-t446803\/?partner_id=0LXQSML&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=vesuve\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.fr\/naples-l162\/naples-mont-vesuve-billet-skip-the-line-et-audioguide-t446803\/?partner_id=0LXQSML&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=vesuve\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">an excursion (ticket + journey + English-speaking guide included)<\/a><strong>. <\/strong>As you&#8217;ll read in many comments on the internet, if you arrive <strong>without a reservation, you won&#8217;<\/strong> <strong>t <\/strong>be <strong>able to access <\/strong>the site even if you&#8217;ve already paid for parking and the shuttle&#8230;<br\/><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Download your tickets<\/strong> before you get to the site, because the connection is very very bad at the ticket office.<br\/><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reserve your <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/parkingsuvio.it\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/parkingsuvio.it\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">parking space<\/a><\/strong> (7\u20ac) in advance, too, after you&#8217;ve bought your ticket, you&#8217;ll receive a link to the parking lot.<br\/><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The park is open all year round, although in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/naples-winter\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"61838\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">winter<\/a> the Vesuvius Park is open until 3 pm.<br\/><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bring <strong>good shoes<\/strong>, as the climb to the crater is steep and slippery. Also bring water and snacks as there are no restaurants at the summit.<br\/><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Remember to pack <strong>warm clothes, <\/strong>as the wind can be cool at altitude.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"7e8c9b\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #7e8c9b;\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"1200\" data-id=\"77536\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/dyhyhthhpr4.jpg\" alt=\"empty footpath\" class=\"wp-image-77536 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/dyhyhthhpr4.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/dyhyhthhpr4-400x533.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"6d7177\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #6d7177;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"1200\" data-id=\"77535\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/xbfw1bovqim.jpg\" alt=\"vesuvius\" class=\"wp-image-77535 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/xbfw1bovqim.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/xbfw1bovqim-400x533.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Vesuvius_and_Pompeii_1-day_tour_from_Naples\"><\/span>Vesuvius and Pompeii 1-day tour from Naples<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#x1f4a1; To save time, you can <strong>combine<\/strong> a visit to the archaeological site of <strong>Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius<\/strong> on the same day (as they are only 30 minutes apart). Pick-up is possible from your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/it\/rooms-garibaldi.fr.html?aid=1529171\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">hotel<\/a>, train station or port.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the morning, you&#8217;ll explore the incredible site of <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visit-pompei\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pompeii<\/a><\/strong> with your guide, in French, who will give you explanations and anecdotes, then after your meal (included), you&#8217;ll have 1h30 to go up, around the <strong>crater<\/strong> and back down again.<\/p>\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote has-text-align-center is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#x1f39f;&#xfe0f; Your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.fr\/naples-l162\/une-journee-au-mont-vesuve-et-aux-ruines-de-pompei-t11049\/?partner_id=0LXQSML&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;placement=content-middle&amp;cmp=vesuve-pompei-naples&amp;deeplink_id=d5852e3b-340d-569f-9b09-f6834e3e5f37&amp;page_id=561205c8-ccc7-5b55-9c5d-f981098b73ff\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">combined ticket (Vesuvius + Pompeii)<\/a> includes transport, entrance tickets, guides and lunch for a very attractive price.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n<div data-gyg-href=\"https:\/\/widget.getyourguide.com\/default\/availability.frame\" data-gyg-tour-id=\"11049\" data-gyg-locale-code=\"fr-FR\" data-gyg-currency=\"EUR\" data-gyg-widget=\"availability\" data-gyg-variant=\"horizontal\" data-gyg-partner-id=\"0LXQSML\" data-gyg-cmp=\"vesuve\"><span>Powered by <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/naples-l162\/\">GetYourGuide<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_buy_your_tickets\"><\/span>Where to buy your tickets?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#x27a1;&#xfe0f; <strong>Attention! <\/strong> <em>Tickets for Vesuvius are sold almost exclusively online. No tickets are sold on site. Here are the different options:  <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Tickets for Vesuvius<\/strong>: from \u20ac24, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.fr\/naples-l162\/naples-mont-vesuve-billet-skip-the-line-et-audioguide-t446803\/?partner_id=0LXQSML&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=vesuve\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.fr\/naples-l162\/naples-mont-vesuve-billet-skip-the-line-et-audioguide-t446803\/?partner_id=0LXQSML&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=vesuve\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">buy your tickets with audio guide here and book your slot online<\/a>, well in advance, as the number of visitors per day is limited.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#x2757;If there <strong>are no more tickets available online on the day of your visit<\/strong>, don&#8217;t panic, you can book <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.fr\/vesuve-l689\/depuis-naples-excursion-d-une-journee-au-vesuve-t194996\/?partner_id=0LXQSML&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;placement=content-middle&amp;cmp=vesuve-naples\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">a chauffeur-driven excursion from Naples<\/a> (+ guide on site). Agencies reserve seats in advance.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"lazyblock-bouton-2hPfBR wp-block-lazyblock-bouton\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.fr\/naples-l162\/naples-mont-vesuve-billet-skip-the-line-et-audioguide-t446803\/?partner_id=0LXQSML&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=vesuve\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\"><button>Good plan: book your tickets online and save time<\/button><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n<div data-gyg-href=\"https:\/\/widget.getyourguide.com\/default\/availability.frame\" data-gyg-tour-id=\"446803\" data-gyg-locale-code=\"fr-FR\" data-gyg-currency=\"EUR\" data-gyg-widget=\"availability\" data-gyg-variant=\"horizontal\" data-gyg-partner-id=\"0LXQSML\" data-gyg-cmp=\"vesuvewidgetprix\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_get_to_Vesuvius\"><\/span>How to get to Vesuvius?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"From_Naples\"><\/span>From Naples<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Car<\/strong>: if you have <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/fr\/italy-mainland\/naples\/nap?a_aid=PourquoiPasNous\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/fr\/italy-mainland\/naples\/nap?a_aid=PourquoiPasNous\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">rented a car<\/a>, from Naples you can reach the Vesuvius parking lot in about <strong>40 minutes<\/strong>. As already mentioned in our previous articles about Naples and its region, we advise you to be vigilant, because driving in this city is sporty and the traffic rules are not always respected.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#x1f449; To compare offers and find the best value for money, after testing several today, we&#8217;re using the reliable and easy-to-use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/fr\/italy-mainland\/naples\/nap?a_aid=PourquoiPasNous\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/fr\/italy-mainland\/naples\/nap?a_aid=PourquoiPasNous\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Discover Cars<\/a> price comparator for car hire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#x1f697; To give you an idea of the rate, we found a car for \u20ac35 per day through Galdieri Rent to pick up at Naples airport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">&#x1f39f;&#xfe0f; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/fr\/italy-mainland\/naples\/nap?a_aid=PourquoiPasNous\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/fr\/italy-mainland\/naples\/nap?a_aid=PourquoiPasNous\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Compare Naples airport deals on Discover Cars<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Bus<\/strong>: departure from Piazza <strong>Piedigrotta<\/strong> (EAC company), cost around \u20ac20 return, with 1h45 on site.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Excursion_from_Naples_to_visit_Vesuvius_in_total_peace_of_mind\"><\/span>Excursion from Naples to visit Vesuvius in total peace of mind<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#x1f4a1; For those who want to save time, this is the ideal option. We recommend <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.fr\/vesuve-l689\/depuis-naples-excursion-d-une-journee-au-vesuve-t194996\/?partner_id=0LXQSML&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;placement=content-middle&amp;cmp=vesuve-naples\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">booking an all-inclusive tour<\/a> (pick-up at your hotel, tickets, parking, shuttle and guide on site) with driver from your Naples hotel, in short no organization required (to visit Vesuvius on your own, you&#8217;ll have to organize well), you can fully enjoy the beauty of the place! It&#8217;s an excursion we recommend.  <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">&#x1f39f;&#xfe0f; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.fr\/vesuve-l689\/depuis-naples-excursion-d-une-journee-au-vesuve-t194996\/?partner_id=0LXQSML&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;placement=content-middle&amp;cmp=vesuve-naples\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><em>More information on the excursion to Vesuvius from Naples<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div data-gyg-href=\"https:\/\/widget.getyourguide.com\/default\/availability.frame\" data-gyg-tour-id=\"538120\" data-gyg-locale-code=\"fr-FR\" data-gyg-currency=\"EUR\" data-gyg-widget=\"availability\" data-gyg-variant=\"horizontal\" data-gyg-partner-id=\"0LXQSML\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"From_Pompeii\"><\/span>From Pompeii<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Car <\/strong>: if you&#8217;ve <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/fr\/italy-mainland\/naples\/nap?a_aid=PourquoiPasNous\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/fr\/italy-mainland\/naples\/nap?a_aid=PourquoiPasNous\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">hired a car<\/a>, from Pompeii you can reach the Vesuvius parking lot in around 40 minutes (the same distance as from Naples).<br\/><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bus<\/strong>: departure from <strong>Pompei Scavi<\/strong> station, located next to the archaeological park, the journey takes around 1 hour with the EAV company, and costs around \u20ac6 return per person. <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once there, you&#8217;ll have 1h30 to climb up to the crater. <\/span> <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#x1f39f;&#xfe0f; Your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.fr\/naples-l162\/une-journee-au-mont-vesuve-et-aux-ruines-de-pompei-t11049\/?partner_id=0LXQSML&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;placement=content-middle&amp;cmp=vesuve-pompei-naples&amp;deeplink_id=d5852e3b-340d-569f-9b09-f6834e3e5f37&amp;page_id=561205c8-ccc7-5b55-9c5d-f981098b73ff\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">combined ticket (Vesuvius + Pompeii)<\/a> includes transport, entrance tickets, guides and lunch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"7e8077\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #7e8077;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"568\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/20211029_095228-scaled-1200x568.webp\" alt=\"Visiting Pompeii in Italy\" class=\"wp-image-12206 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/20211029_095228-scaled-1200x568.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/20211029_095228-scaled-400x189.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/20211029_095228-scaled-512x242.webp 512w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/20211029_095228-scaled-768x363.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/20211029_095228-scaled-1536x727.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/20211029_095228-scaled.webp 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"From_Herculaneum\"><\/span>From Herculaneum<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Car<\/strong>: Vesuvius is just 12km from the archaeological site of<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visit-herculanum\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Herculaneum<\/a>, and if you&#8217;ve <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/fr\/italy-mainland\/naples\/nap?a_aid=PourquoiPasNous\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/fr\/italy-mainland\/naples\/nap?a_aid=PourquoiPasNous\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">hired a car <\/a>, you&#8217;ll reach the parking lot in 25 minutes.<br\/><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bus<\/strong>: with <strong style=\"font-size: revert; color: initial;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/vesuvioexpress.info\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Vesuvio Express<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-size: revert; color: initial;\">the bus located in front of the station, which connects to Vesuvius in 30 minutes for 10\u20ac round trip per person. <\/span>Once there, you will have 1h30 to go up to the crater.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-dominant-color=\"8a8f8d\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #8a8f8d;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"758\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/20211026_113806-2-scaled-jpg-webp.webp\" alt=\"Herculaneum archaeological site  \" class=\"wp-image-4065 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/20211026_113806-2-scaled-jpg-webp.webp 1600w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/20211026_113806-2-scaled-jpg-webp-400x190.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/20211026_113806-2-scaled-jpg-webp-1200x569.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/20211026_113806-2-scaled-jpg-webp-512x243.webp 512w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/20211026_113806-2-scaled-jpg-webp-768x364.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/20211026_113806-2-scaled-jpg-webp-1536x728.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/20211026_113806-2-2048x971.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_park\"><\/span>Where to park?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Vesuvius site is equipped with a <strong>parking lot<\/strong>, with spaces along the road, which must be reserved in advance, otherwise you may not be able to park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you book your ticket, you&#8217;ll receive a link to the parking lot, or you can reserve it on this <a href=\"https:\/\/parkingsuvio.it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">site<\/a>, either way for <strong>\u20ac7<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Afterwards, a <strong>shuttle bus<\/strong> will take you up to the start of the hiking trails (\u20ac3). There is no need to make a reservation for the shuttle.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"7d847f\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #7d847f;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"568\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/20211029_094954-scaled-e1684872522660-1200x568.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18744 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/20211029_094954-scaled-e1684872522660-1200x568.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/20211029_094954-scaled-e1684872522660-400x189.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/20211029_094954-scaled-e1684872522660-512x242.webp 512w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/20211029_094954-scaled-e1684872522660-768x363.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/20211029_094954-scaled-e1684872522660-1536x727.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/20211029_094954-scaled-e1684872522660-scaled.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_sleep_near_Vesuvius\"><\/span>Where to sleep near Vesuvius?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After your excursion to Vesuvius, you have several options: book a hotel close to <strong>Vesuvius<\/strong>, or stay at one of the region&#8217;s other points of interest: <strong>Naples<\/strong>, <strong>Pompeii<\/strong> or <strong>Herculaneum<\/strong>.  <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"lazyblock-conseils-et-hebergements-Z1yP1g9 wp-block-lazyblock-conseils-et-hebergements\"><div class=\"conseils-hebergements\"><span class=\"titre-conseils\"><i class=\"fas fa-map-marked-alt\"><\/i>In Pompeii, next to the archaeological site<\/span>\n<p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We stayed at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/it\/il-vecchio-fauno.fr.html?aid=1529171&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Il Vecchio Fauno<\/a>, a 5-minute walk from the ruins, the town center and the train station. Our room was spacious, clean and well decorated<\/span>As an added bonus, there are paintings on display in the hotel&#8217;s common areas. The breakfast is very good, homemade cake, blinis, eggs, ham, fruit etc&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The hosts are lovely and will gladly answer all your questions, which is always great! If you&#8217;re coming by car, <strong>parking is free<\/strong>, which saves you ten euros or so and a lot of stress!<\/span>  In short, excellent value for <strong>money<\/strong>!  <\/p>\n<p>&#x1f4cd; Pompeii is just 30 minutes south of Vesuvius.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/it\/il-vecchio-fauno.fr.html?aid=1529171&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/it\/il-vecchio-fauno.fr.html?aid=1529171&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Booking information for hotel Il Vecchio Fauno<\/a><\/p><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/it\/il-vecchio-fauno.fr.html?aid=1529171&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-dominant-color=\"a29b8c\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #a29b8c;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/pompei-jpg.webp\" alt=\"hotel pompei\" class=\"wp-image-44091 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/pompei-jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/pompei-jpg-400x352.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/pompei-512x450.webp 512w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/pompei-768x675.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To make it easier for you to find what you&#8217;re looking for in Naples, we&#8217;ve put together an article detailing <strong>the most interesting neighborhoods <\/strong>to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/where-to-sleep-naples\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"44386\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">stay in<\/a> and <strong>those to avoid<\/strong>, as well as our <strong>best hotel addresses<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"lazyblock-conseils-et-hebergements-Z3dibJ wp-block-lazyblock-conseils-et-hebergements\"><div class=\"conseils-hebergements\"><span class=\"titre-conseils\"><i class=\"fas fa-map-marked-alt\"><\/i>In Naples, the heart of the historic center<\/span>\n<p><p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>We recommend the Hotel <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/it\/rooms-garibaldi.fr.html?aid=1529171\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Garibaldi Rooms<\/a>, ideally located right next to the <strong>main railway station<\/strong>, and therefore the airport shuttle bus stop right in the historic center, so you can <strong>do<\/strong> everything <strong>on foot<\/strong>. We slept there for 3 nights in a quiet place.<\/p><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/it\/rooms-garibaldi.fr.html?aid=1529171\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/image-1200x800.png\" alt=\"Hotel Naples Garibaldie\" class=\"wp-image-62997\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/image-1200x800.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/image-400x267.png 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/image.png 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To help you find what you&#8217;re looking for, we recommend that you use the Booking search engine to select your accommodation. By filtering the scores above 8\/10, we&#8217;re rarely disappointed. We advise you to book as early as possible, as Naples remains one of Italy&#8217;s most popular tourist destinations.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"lazyblock-bouton-20wBMT wp-block-lazyblock-bouton\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/it\/rooms-garibaldi.fr.html?aid=1529171\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\"><button>Top rated accommodations around Vesuvius<\/button><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/2580680-1200x800.jpg\" alt=\"pompei\" class=\"wp-image-62478\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/2580680-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/2580680-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/2580680.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Vesuvius is one of the <strong>most surprising <\/strong>places we have ever visited. We loved writing this article, which allowed us to immerse ourselves in this extraordinary day. The views over the Bay of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visit-naples\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"10299\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Naples<\/a> and its islands, including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/capri-1-jour-visiter\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"10919\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Capri<\/a>, will live long in our memories.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We hope we&#8217;ve helped you plan your day. Don&#8217;t hesitate to book and plan your visit well in advance, as this site requires a little more organization to get the most out of it and, above all, not to be disappointed. Like some passengers who arrive at the ticket office without a ticket and have no choice but to turn back (even though they&#8217;ve already paid for the parking lot and shuttle)&#8230;<\/p>\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#x1f4a1; Read our article and find out how to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visit-vesuvius-pompeii\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"13278\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">visit Vesuvius and the archaeological site of Pompeii<\/a> in the same day.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Feel free to leave us a <strong>quick note<\/strong> or <strong>5 stars<\/strong> below, to tell us if you&#8217;re planning this trip, to ask any questions you may have, here or on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/pourquoipasnous_voyage\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Instagram<\/a>, we&#8217;ll get back to you with great pleasure. <\/p>\n<div style='text-align:right' class='yasr-auto-insert-visitor'><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Wondering how to visit Vesuvius? 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