What to book before you travel to Pompeii and Vesuvius?

Most visits can be booked on the spot. A few sell out days ahead. Here they are, stop by stop, with what you can do without booking underneath. Keep the rest of your time free.

Trip length

Weekend One week Two weeks

5 activities to book

Pompeii and Vesuvius

Days 1-7

Days 1-7Pompeii archaeological site€20Book on GetYourGuide →

Days 1-7Villa of the MysteriesBook on GetYourGuide →

Days 1-7Herculaneum archaeological siteBook on GetYourGuide →

Days 1-7Climbing the Gran Cono of Vesuvius11,€68Book on GetYourGuide →

Days 1-7National Archaeological Museum of NaplesWhere the finest frescoes, mosaics and objects from Pompeii and Herculaneum are kept, including the Alexander Mosaic.Book on GetYourGuide →

No booking needed: Vesuvius National Park trails · Vesuvius Observatory · Shrine of Our Lady of the Rosary of Pompeii

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Frequently asked questions

How much do the activities to book in Pompeii and Vesuvius cost?

5 activities are paid; 2 have a known price in euros, for about €88 per person. The others are paid on the spot or in local currency: the price is on each card.

What can you do in Pompeii and Vesuvius without booking anything?

3 visits on this itinerary need no ticket or time slot, starting with Vesuvius National Park trails, Vesuvius Observatory, Shrine of Our Lady of the Rosary of Pompeii. They make up most of your days: booking ahead only concerns a handful of sites with limited places.

The rest of the trip

📒 The free printable Pompeii and Vesuvius guide: itinerary, map, where to sleep→ 🗓️ Best time to visit Pompeii and Vesuvius, month by month→ 🎟️ What to book: all our destinations→