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Naples Day Tour, Lunch Included
From Naples, spend a full day between the excavated streets of Pompeii and the trail up the Vesuvius crater, with views over the bay from the rim.
Mount Vesuvius In November: Crater Hours, Weather And Tours
November puts Vesuvius deep into autumn. Crater access hours sit at 09:00 to 15:00, with last entry at 15:00 and the visit ending within one hour of that. It is also the wettest month of the season, averaging 180 mm of rain across roughly 13.6 rain days (a modelled 1991-2020 climate average), while Naples still manages a mild 16.4 C high by day. Daylight shrinks to about 9.9 hours by mid-month.
Crater Access, Weather And Daylight In November
09:00-15:00Crater access hourslast access 15:00
2,160Daily visitor cap
10.4°C / 4.9°CSummit high / low1,000 m level
16.4°C / 10.4°CNaples high / low
180 mmSummit rain13.6 days of 1 mm or more
9.9 hDaylightsunrise 06:49, sunset 16:46 (15th)
| Measure | Summit (1,000 m) | Naples |
|---|---|---|
| Average high | 10.4°C | 16.4°C |
| Average low | 4.9°C | 10.4°C |
| Rain | 180 mm | 174 mm |
| Days with 1 mm or more | 13.6 | 13.4 |
- Wettest month at the summit level in the modelled data (180 mm).
- About 0.1 days of snowfall above 0.5 cm in an average year at the 1,020 m grid cell (1991-2020).
- Park access to the crater trail ends at 15:00, so sunset (16:46) is after the last entry every month; sunset tours are not Gran Cono hikes.
- Daily visitor cap on the Gran Cono is 2,160.
Temperatures and rain are a modelled 1991-2020 climate average (ERA5 reanalysis) for the 1,000 m level, not station normals or a forecast. The trail and box office close automatically on any day with an orange weather alert or higher, with automatic refunds for slots inside a closure.
Vesuvius Tours Worth Booking In November
The roster here covers every way up the mountain: guided hikes from Naples, Sorrento and the Amalfi Coast, Pompeii combo days, wine tastings on the lower slopes, Herculaneum pairings, shuttle transfers with entry tickets, and private and small-group options (see Sorrento To Vesuvius). Each listing below shows its live dates and price before you commit.
Pizza on the Volcano Slopes
3.5 - 8 hours · HP TRAVEL
from €53.25per personStart in Naples, walk the ruins of Pompeii, then head up Vesuvius toward the crater rim. A pizza lunch on the volcano's slopes is built into the day.
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From Rome, Optional Crater Add-On
12 hours (approx.) · City Wonders Ltd
from €56per personA long day out of Rome with City Wonders Ltd, about 12 hours in all. A guided walk through Pompeii comes first. The afternoon is yours to shape: a pizza lunch, the crater trail on Vesuvius, or both together. Rated 4.6 across 6517 reviews, from €56 per person, with free cancellation.
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Skip-the-Line Ruins, Optional Lunch
9 - 12 hours · City Wonders Ltd.
from €56per personTravel from Rome for a full guided day among Pompeii's streets, forum and frescoed villas. Optional extras add the Mount Vesuvius crater trail and a relaxed lunch before the journey back.
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Naples or Sorrento Departure
8 hours · IAMME IA! - Gray Line Amalfi Coast
from €97.75per personOne long day covers both anchors of the 79 AD eruption. From Naples or Sorrento, walk Pompeii's excavated streets with a guide, then ride up to the Vesuvius trailhead and climb to the crater rim for views across the Bay of Naples.
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Skip-Line Ticket, Digital Guide
2.5 hours - 1 day · inStazione
from €16per personSkip the ticket line at Vesuvius and take the Gran Cono path up to the crater rim, a digital guide on your phone narrating the volcano's story.
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Archaeologist Guide, Lava Caves Option
8 hours · WORLDTOURS S.r.l.
from €78.20per personTwo icons in one day from Naples: Pompeii's excavated streets, then the crater rim of the volcano that buried them. Lunch is included. Eight hours, free cancellation.
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Pizza or Wine Tasting Choice
8 hours (approx.) · Worldtours
from €120per personPair the buried streets of Pompeii with the rim of the volcano that buried them. This full-day elite tour from Naples, rated 4.7 across 3,476 reviews, runs about 8 hours and includes lunch. Walk the excavations with a guide, then hike the Gran Cono crater trail for views across the Bay of Naples. Free cancellation and round-trip transport from central Naples are included.
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Lunch and Wine Tasting Included
8 hours · WORLDTOURS S.r.l.
from €127.50per personA full day from Naples: Pompeii's ruins, the Vesuvius crater path, then lunch and wine on the volcano's slopes.
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From Sorrento, Lunch Included
8.5 - 9 hours · HP TRAVEL
from €109.25per personSpend a full day out of Sorrento on the natural pairing: a guided walk through Pompeii's excavated streets, then the crater trail on Vesuvius. Lunch is included, and the whole outing runs 8.5 to 9 hours.
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Bus Transfer, Park Entry Included
3 hours · MOTORENT S.R.L.
from €35.10per personA no-frills shuttle from Pompeii up to the volcano's upper parking area, with the Vesuvio National Park entry fee already covered. Ride up, walk the crater rim at your own pace, and ride back down. About 3 hours in total.
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Direct Transfer, Guaranteed Entry
3 hours · VISITING CAMPANIA S.R.L.
from €35.10per personRound-trip transport plus crater entry tickets, run by Visiting Campania in about 3 hours. At the trailhead you get free time to hike to the rim and take in the Bay of Naples.
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Audio Guide Combo, No Meal
6 - 6.5 hours · MOTORENT S.R.L.
from €77.40per personThis Naples day trip pairs the Pompeii ruins with the crater trail on Mount Vesuvius in roughly six hours. Transport and park entry are handled for you, and the booking can be cancelled free of charge.
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Priority Access From Sorrento
8 hours (approx.) · IAMME IA! - Gray Line Amalfi Coast
from €115per personThis Sorrento departure stacks the two essentials in one day: the buried city below and the volcano that did the burying. Priority access gets you into the Pompeii excavations without the ticket queue, then the coach climbs to the Gran Cono trailhead for the crater rim walk. About 8 hours, from €115, free cancellation, run by IAMME IA! - Gray Line Amalfi Coast.
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From Ercolano, Roundtrip Bus
3 hours · Vesuvio Express
from €36per personVesuvio Express runs this roundtrip bus from Ercolano up to the crater trailhead, with your park entry ticket included. Three hours total, free cancellation, from €36.
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Easy Transfer, Entry Ticket
3 hours · Around Vesuvio
from €39per personA roundtrip shuttle from Pompeii or Naples to the Vesuvius trailhead, with your crater entry ticket handled ahead of time. Around Vesuvio runs the transfer, so you skip the ticket window and go straight to the Gran Cono path.
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Three Sites in One Day
7.5 - 8.5 hours · Around Vesuvio
from €112.50per personTwo buried towns and the volcano responsible: Pompeii's streets, Herculaneum's ruins, then the crater rim walk. Count on 7.5 to 8.5 hours with Around Vesuvio.
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Half-Day Volcano Trip From Naples
3.5 - 4 hours · Project Napoli Service
from €44.80per personRun by Project Napoli Service, this half-day folds the ride from Naples and the Gran Cono crater walk into 3.5 to 4 hours, with rim views over the bay. Rated 4.5 across 891 reviews.
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Skip-the-Line, From Naples
8 hours (approx.) · IAMME IA! - Gray Line Amalfi Coast
from €115per personPairing Pompeii with the volcano that buried it makes for a full day, and the travel between them is not simple on your own. This tour from Naples handles the transport and the logistics in one package. You get priority entry at the Pompeii excavations and a transfer up to the Vesuvius trailhead, with a guide leading the way at both stops. Expect roughly 8 hours door to door.
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What November Changes On Mount Vesuvius
Three figures do most of the work this month. The daily visitor cap is 2,160 people, the low end of the autumn range, which stretches to 2,880 in other months. At the 1,000 m level the summit averages a high of 10.4 C and a low of 4.9 C. Around the 15th, sunrise is 06:49, sunset 16:46 and daylight about 9.9 hours; since sunset falls after last entry, evening visits are not crater hikes.
Layers matter more than anything else. A warm top for the summit, where November lows average 4.9 C, and something lighter for Naples at 10.4 C overnight and 16.4 C by day. Bring proper rain gear: with 180 mm over about 13.6 rain days, wet ground is a genuine possibility, and the trail and box office shut on any day with an orange weather alert or higher. Sturdy shoes help on damp volcanic gravel.
Questions About Mount Vesuvius In November
What are the crater access hours on Mount Vesuvius in November?
November access runs 09:00 to 15:00, with last entry at 15:00 and the visit wrapping up within one hour of that. It is the shortest window of the autumn season, which stretches to 09:00 to 17:00 in other months, so a morning start gives you the most time on the trail.
What temperatures should you expect on the Vesuvius summit in November?
At the 1,000 m level the November summit averages a high of 10.4 C and a low of 4.9 C (modelled 1991-2020 climate average), well below Naples, which averages 16.4 C by day and 10.4 C at night. Wind on the ridge can make it feel colder than the numbers suggest, so dress in layers.
Should you book a Vesuvius tour in November in advance?
The November daily cap is 2,160 visitors, at the low end of the autumn range of 2,160 to 2,880, so spaces on the trail are limited by design. Booking ahead through the live listing is the simplest way to confirm your place and pick a date that suits your plans.