Exclusive Pompeii & Herculaneum Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore ancient Pompeii's ruins
- Discover Herculaneum's preserved artifacts
- Skip-the-line access to both sites
- Expert guide sharing historical insights
- Convenient round-trip transportation
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Private guided tour of Pompeii and Herculaneum
- Skip-the-line access to archaeological sites
- Round-trip transportation from your accommodation
- Meals and beverages
Itinerary
You will begin your tour with a warm welcome from your expert guide who will take you directly into the excavations of Pompeii with skip-the-line access! Your guide will take you on a journey through ancient road mapping, residential planning and marvel sewage systems. Being a valuable commercial trade town, your guide will also take you around the “shops” which lined the streets to catch the attention of traveling tradesmen. The walk through these excavation grounds is fascinating, and you are sure to hear stories worth reading up on once you are back home. You will be visiting the Forum of Pompeii, the pulse of the city where residents practiced religious, economic and commercial life. You will pass the ancient basilica of town, a preserved architectural prototype of the Christian basilica for years to come. One of the more interesting walks in Pompeii is the one through residential neighborhoods where you can hear tales of just how the private residents of Pompeii lived… and loved!
Just a short 5 miles southeast of Naples lies an ancient town which is known by archaeologists, locals and history lovers, a town whose richness and history is on par with that of Pompeii: Herculaneum. Your guide will accompany you on a quick ride to the this site to begin the second half of your adventure. The town of Herculaneum is often noted as a “better preserved” Pompeii as the volcanic material which covered it helped preserve not only the framework of the homes and buildings, but also the more delicate materials such as wood and other natural substances. This makes for an archaeologist and tourist’s dream! You get to see the very beds and even food remnants left behind from that deadly day. There is no closer look into history than a walk around Herculaneum. Depending on the route for the day, some of the attractions you will see in Herculaneum include the House of Galba, the Thermal Baths and wonderful mosaic floors, the Samnite House and plenty more.
Meeting point
Start Location
Unknown location
Important information
Know before you book
- This is a private tour; the price is per group, not per person.
- Please inform the operator of any special requests or needs in advance.
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes suitable for uneven terrain.
- Bring a bottle of water to stay hydrated during the tour.
- Ensure your camera or smartphone is fully charged for photos.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Easy Public Transport
- Infants Required On Laps
Traveler reviews
Maria Brought Pompeii to Life
Maria was an absolutely wonderful guide for our Pompeii tour. She was incredibly knowledgeable, engaging, and passionate about the history of the site. She brought Pompeii to life with fascinating stories and details we never would have noticed on our own. She balanced historical information with humor and personal touches that kept the tour interesting the entire time, even in the heat and crowds. Maria was also very patient, organized, and made sure everyone in the group could hear and keep up comfortably. Thanks to her, visiting Pompeii felt much more meaningful and memorable. We would highly recommend Maria to anyone looking for an informative and enjoyable experience!
Natalia - Pompeii tour
Natalia was awesome! Very experienced and knowledgeable. Her English was precise and understandable. She made the whole tour such a pleasant experience. Highly recommend her.
VIP tour of Herculanium and Pompeii
We had a great tour of Herculanium and Pompeii. Natalia was an excellent tour guide and was very knowledgeable about both sites! I definitely would recommend this tour to anyone it was a half day tour and it was great to have a tour guide who knew where to go and the main highlights of both sites.
Our guide, Lia, brought the history of Pompeii alive!!
Our tour was an amazing experience. Our guide, Lia, brought history alive for us. We truly felt what life was like in ancient Pompeii. Lia is incredibly knowledgeable, we learned so many interesting things. Like you could rent a chariot, just like you can rent a car at Hertz! If you have the opportunity come to Pompeii and definitely book Lia as your guide.
It was an amazing...
It was an amazing experience and the tour guide Luis was absolutely amazing. I would recommend this tour to everyone .