Can you hike Vesuvius without a guide?

Can you hike Vesuvius without a guide? Do You Need a Guide or a Tour? Unlike Pompeii, where we feel that a guided tour absolutely would add to your experience, providing you've done a bit of research into the volcano in advance, Vesuvius is somewhere where you can very much go it alone.

Can you just walk up Vesuvius?

The volcano is still safe to climb as it is being monitored constantly. If the local geologists notice Mount Vesuvius might erupt, there will be enough time to clear the trail. It is not free to walk up Mount Vesuvius. You must buy your tickets online and select a timeslot to walk up the volcano.

Can you see Pompeii without paying?

You can visit Pompeii for free on the first Sunday of each month. It is best to secure your ticket online or you can get a from the ticket office in Pompeii. Due to the free entry, Pompeii gets very busy on the first Sunday of the month. Opening hours remain as normal.

Will Vesuvius erupt again?

Could It Erupt Again? Yes! Mount Vesuvius is considered an active volcano that sits on top of an extremely deep layer of magma—154 miles into the earth. Geologists think the volcano is overdue for an eruption, so it is likely to happen and it won't be pretty.

Are there bathrooms at Mount Vesuvius?

At the start of the main hiking trail of Mount Vesuvius, there is a small toilet behind the café near the entrance. To use it, you'll have only if you buy something there first. The toilet isn't very clean, has no water, and often has no paper.

Is Vesuvius open every day?

Barring inclement weather or unforeseen circumstances, the trail to the crater is open all year round, including Sundays and holidays.

How much time do you need at Mount Vesuvius?

The hiking trail around Mount Vesuvius crater – the Great Cono – is indicated on local maps as nature trail n. 5 “Il Gran Cono”. It's a 4 km (2.5 mi) loop hike that takes about 3 hours. In the past, it was possible to hike the entire perimeter of the crater.

Can you just turn up to Pompeii?

To maintain the city as good as possible and continue to offer travellers the chance to explore Pompeii, you do need tickets to gain admission.

Do you need a guided tour of Vesuvius?

Then you are free to discover on own. It is possible to walk half the way around the lips of the volcano. You cannot walk all the way around. You do not need to have your private guide.

Can you go up Mount Vesuvius on your own?

Since 1995, Vesuvius is a national park and you can walk up to its summit. The best known and tourist route to follow on Mount Vesuvius is that of the Gran Cono, which leads through a steep path to the mouth of the crater.

Should I go to Pompeii or Vesuvius first?

We both strongly recommend doing Pompeii before Vesuvius for several reasons, but it is absolutely possible to do them the other way round; just follow these steps in reverse and keep a keen eye on timetables.