Do you need a guided tour of Vesuvius?
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.
Do you have to pay to see ruins of Pompeii?
Yes, Pompeii does have an entrance fee. Their tickets are valid for one day and it includes an entrance to Villa Regina.
Is it worth walking up Vesuvius?
Its takes about 35-40mins to walk to the top and around the top of the crater. Make sure you have some good foot wear on, and ladies don't go wearing heals or wedges as we saw some people!!
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.
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 I do Pompeii and Vesuvius in one day?
You can easily combine Pompeii with a visit to the crater on Mount Vesuvius and do both in one day. Here are my tips to help you plan your own day trip from Naples!
Can you buy Vesuvius tickets at the entrance?
It is currently only possible to visit the crater with pre-booked tickets. With your ticket, you can then join a guided tour at the top of Mt. Vesuvius. Due to the poor internet signal on the volcano, it is advisable to buy the tickets before your visit.
Can you get a bus up Vesuvius?
Bus Tour. Hop on a tour to grab a ride up to the Volcano. The bus tours usually depart every hour, operating from 9 am until 3 pm. The tour is approximately two-and-a-half hours, returning you back to where you started.
Do I need to book Vesuvius?
Entry is staggered, group of 50 people every 10 minutes, so booking is compulsory. You can access the Crater by stamping your ticket at the automatic gates you can find at Piazzale di Quota 1000. You need to stamp your ticket when entering and exiting.
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.