Positano and Salerno sit at opposite ends of the Amalfi Coast, and both work as bases for a day built around the volcano. The tours gathered here cover the main ways to do it: Pompeii and Vesuvius combination trips, guided hikes on the crater trail, Vesuvius entry tickets paired with a guide or digital guide, day trips with lunch included, wine tours on the volcano's slopes, private tours, and 4x4 or shuttle-style transport options (see Best Pompeii Tours). Every listing names its own meeting point, so the practical details are set out before you commit to anything, and each one shows the dates it runs so you can match a departure to the days you have on the coast.
The tours below depart from Positano, Salerno or the surrounding Amalfi Coast area, ranked by review volume. Each listing states its exact meeting point and the dates it runs, so check the live booking page before settling on a departure.
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This semi-private day trip from Positano pairs the buried streets of Pompeii with a walk on the volcano that destroyed them. Enjoy Pompeii runs the small-group outing, rated 4.8 across 81 reviews, over roughly 7 to 8 hours with free cancellation. Pickup from the coast saves you the drive, and the group size keeps the guiding personal.
8 to 10 hours (approx.) · SUNLAND - SOVI TURISMO SRL
from €135per personA small group and skip-the-line tickets shape this day trip from the Amalfi Coast: first the Pompeii excavations, then the walk up to the Vesuvius crater rim. It lasts about 8 to 10 hours in all. Rated 4.4 across 74 reviews, from €135 per person, with free cancellation.
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7 hours (approx.) · Worldtours
from €130per personPompeii and Vesuvius From Salerno Port runs through Worldtours. Rated 4.8 across 65 reviews. Runs 7 hours (approx.). From €130.
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7.5 hours · Enjoy Pompeii
from €186.15per personTravel from Positano for a guided day that pairs Pompeii's Roman streets with the crater walk on Vesuvius. The whole outing runs about 7.5 hours and can be cancelled free of charge.
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8 to 9 hours (approx.) · Enjoy Pompeii
from €269per personLeave Positano for a full day that pairs the ruins of Pompeii with the crater trail on Vesuvius, then settles into a vineyard lunch on the volcano's slopes. Enjoy Pompeii runs the trip, which lasts 8 to 9 hours and carries a 4.4 rating from 59 reviews, with free cancellation and wine tasting included.
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8 hours (approx.) · IAMME IA! - Gray Line Amalfi Coast
from €625per groupLinking Pompeii and the crater from Positano on your own means a slow day of buses and trains. This private tour covers both in roughly eight hours, with skip-the-line entry at Pompeii and time on the Vesuvius trail, all arranged from Positano as one booking with free cancellation.
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8 to 9 hours (approx.) · Enjoy Pompeii
from €249per personEnjoy Pompeii built this day for visitors staying on the Amalfi Coast: the excavations at Pompeii, the crater trail up Vesuvius, and a seated lunch paired with a wine tasting. The whole outing lasts 8 to 9 hours. From €249 per person, rated 4.7 across 39 reviews, with free cancellation.
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7 - 7.5 hours · Pompei Service s.r,l
from €110per personTravel from Salerno to the buried streets of Pompeii, then up to the crater of Vesuvius, on a day trip run by Pompei Service. Transfers are included and the outing lasts 7 to 7.5 hours.
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7 to 8 hours (approx.) · Aiana Travel
from €199per personOne day excursion to Pompeii and Vesuvius from Positano runs through Aiana Travel. Rated 5.0 across 22 reviews. Runs 7 to 8 hours (approx.). From €199.
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7 - 7.5 hours · MOTORENT S.R.L.
from €110per personThis day trip from Salerno pairs the Pompeii ruins with a hike up the crater trail of Mount Vesuvius. The full outing runs 7 to 7.5 hours from €110 per person, with free cancellation.
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9 hours · PositanoTrip.com
from €279per personEverything is arranged from Positano: the drive to Pompeii, time up on the Vesuvius crater trail, then a slow lunch with wine at a winery on the volcano's slopes. The whole day lasts 9 hours.
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4.5 - 5.5 hours · inStazione
from €49.50per personSkip the drive and the ticket desk: inStazione pairs the Salerno train with a prebooked crater entry and a digital guide for the summit trail. It runs 4.5 to 5.5 hours.
Check availability →From these two towns the range is broad. Combination tours pair the Pompeii ruins with the Vesuvius crater in a single day, while hiking-focused options concentrate on the summit trail itself. There are also tours built around lunch on the volcano's slopes, wine tastings at Vesuvian vineyards, private trips for groups who want their own vehicle and guide, and 4x4 or transfer services that handle the climb to the park entrance. The meeting point for each departure, whether a set address, a pickup or a spot near the port, is named on the individual listing, along with the dates each tour runs.
Departures from these towns span several activity types: Pompeii and Vesuvius combination tours, guided crater hikes, entry tickets with a guide or digital guide, tours with lunch included, wine tastings on the volcano's slopes, private tours, and 4x4 or shuttle transport options. The category filter on this page lets you narrow the list to the style of day you want. Each listing shows its own dates and meeting point, so confirm both on the live booking page before you book.
Every tour names its own meeting point on the listing, and the details differ between departures: some use a set address in town, others pick guests up directly, and some start from a point near the port. Read the meeting information on the listing for the specific tour you are considering, since it states the exact spot and any instructions for arriving. The same listing also shows the dates the tour runs.
Each listing on this page shows the dates its tour runs, along with the exact meeting point and what is included. Open the live booking page for the tour that interests you to see the calendar of available departures and complete the reservation there. If your dates are fixed, check a few listings, since departures from Positano and Salerno vary in schedule from one tour to the next.
