Mt Vesuvius
Mt Vesuvius
- Address
- Price
- adult/under 18yr & over 65yr/under 8yr €6.50/4.50/free
- Hours
- 9am-6pm Jul & Aug, to 5pm Apr-Jun, to 4pm Mar & Oct, to 3pm Nov-Feb, ticket office closes 1hr before the crater
Lonely Planet review for Mt Vesuvius
Since exploding into history in AD 79, Vesuvius has blown its top more than 30 times. The most devastating of these was in 1631, and the most recent in 1944. What redeems this lofty menace is the spectacular panorama from its crater – a breathtaking panorama that takes in sprawling city, sparkling islands, and the Monti Picentini, part of the Apennine mountains. Unbeknown to many, admission includes a free guided walk halfway around the crater. You’ll find the guides at the entrance gate; ignore any requests for tips as they’re obliged to guide you for free.
