On busy days, the funicular could carry up to 300 passengers, each paying 20 shillings (£1) for the journey from Naples to the summit of Vesuvius.
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Since 1995, Vesuvius is a national park and you can walk up to its summit. The best known and tourist route to follow on Mount Vesuvius is that of the Gran Cono, which leads through a steep path to the mouth of the crater.
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.
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.
The Hike Up to Vesuvius (The Gran Cono Trail)This section up until the volcano rim is the harder part of the hike. It's only 800m in distance, but you'll gain a little bit of elevation meaning that you'll definitely feel it in your legs!
To avoid the peak times when visiting, it is best to go early in the morning between 9 am – 11 am or later in the afternoon. From April to October, the site opens at 9 am and closes at 7 pm, with the last entry at 5:30 pm.
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.
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!