Solfatara Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience Solfatara. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Private Tour From Naples to Phlegraean Fields, Pozzuoli, and Cuma

• Naples and the Phlegraean Fields (The Area of the Volcanoes)

Solfatara is closed to visitors, so it can only be admired from afar. Most visitors take it in along with other highlights of the Phlegraean Fields as part of a guided day trip from Naples. Private tours start at around US$230, including transportation and a guide to the volcanic area.

Solfatara is currently closed to visitors due to unstable volcanic activity. However, you can take in the hissing fumaroles and boiling mud pools from the main road that flanks the area, and tour the surrounding Phlegraean Fields supervolcano on your own or with a guided tour.

Solfatara’s unstable ground is prone to collapse, and its sulfuric vents and boiling mud can cause serious injury or death. Do not attempt to enter Solfatara, but instead take in its lunar-reminiscent landscape from the safety of the nearby road. It is safe to explore the Phlegraean Fields if you stay on the marked pathways and obey all signage.

Older children who have studied earth science will enjoy seeing the impressive geothermal activity at Solfatara and the Phlegraean Fields, while younger children must be carefully supervised so they do not wander off the marked pathways and near the dangerous vents and mud baths. Choose to visit with a specialist guide to keep younger visitors engaged.

Visitors can observe Solfatara from the roadside, so if you’re visiting with a wheelchair or other mobility aid, choose an accessible driving tour that accommodates your specific needs. Some of the volcanic sites in the Phlegraean Fields are accessible via boardwalks, while others require crossing rough terrain; confirm accessibility before booking and opt for a private tour that can be customized.