Pompeii and Herculaneum Archaeological Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore ancient Pompeii ruins
- Discover Herculaneum's preserved artifacts
- Learn from expert archaeologist guides
- Enjoy comfortable private transport
- Immerse in Roman history firsthand
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Guided tour by an archaeologist
- Private transportation
- Admission fees to Pompeii and Herculaneum
- Meals and beverages
Itinerary
Pick up at your accommodation in Naples, Salerno, Sorrento or Amalfi Coast. Start your tour meeting your tour guide at the ticket office of Herculaneum ruins
The house receives its name from marble statues of stags/deer found in the peristyle.
M. Nonius Balbus was the city's major benefactor restoring and building many public buildings. On his death he was made patron and feted with many honours, detailed in the long inscription on his funeral altar.
It is thought that the building was a centre of the cult of the Emperor Augustus and the headquarters of the Collegium Augustalium (or possibly even the local curia).
The Central Thermae were built around the beginning of the 1st century AD and were divided, as was then the common practice, into men's and women's baths, each with their own separate entrances.
The house possibly belonged to one of the town's leading benefactors, Marcus Nonius Balbus and is somewhat unusual in that it has its own private access to the adjoining Suburban Thermae to the south.
The House of the Skeleton probably the aggregation of three smaller buildings, derives its name from the discovery of human remains in a second floor room in 1831.
The House of the Black Hall is one of Herculaneum's more luxurious mansions. The house has a monumental entrance which still retains the carbonised remains of the doorposts and lintel.
It is very important house for the elegant wooden partition remained.
The house has an arrangement that was typical of the Samnites (an ancient people of the Sabine race who occupied this mountainous part of central Italy). The splendid atrium is skirted by a gallery with Ionic columns. The rooms are decorated with frescoes.
This is one of the most original houses in Herculaneum. It has a courtyard with a stairway and a stone balcony instead of an atrium.
Beautiful domus in the Centre of the archaeological area, with various environments, collonnati, frescos e-com everywhere at Herculaneum-charred remains of wooden parts. Drop off at your accommodation in Naples, Salerno, Sorrento or Amalfi Coast.
Free time to have lunch on your own, then continue your tour visiting Pompeii Ruins
Visit the most famous brothel in the ruined Roman city of Pompeii
Have a look of the ancient main square of Pompeii
Pass by: Walk through the main street of Pompeii
In the granary you will see marble tables and baths for fountains that adorned the entrances of houses and some casts of victims of the eruption as well as that of a dog and a tree.
Basilica was an open portico that gave shelter to merchants and other activities
These occupy a vast area between the Brothel lane, the Holconius crossroads and the Via Stabiana. They represent the oldest thermal complex in the city
The house of Menander is one of the richest and most magnificent houses in ancient Pompeii in terms of architecture, decoration and contents
The house of Faun was one of the largest and most impressive private residences in Pompeii
Visit the most important Theater in Pompeii
Pass by: Have a look of the so called Teatro Piccolo of Pompeii
Important information
Know before you book
- Tour operates rain or shine; dress appropriately for weather conditions.
- Photography is allowed; however, tripods and drones are prohibited.
- Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes suitable for uneven terrain.
- Bring a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen for sun protection.
- Carry a refillable water bottle to stay hydrated.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Infant Seats Available
- Service Animals Allowed
Good to know
- Suggested comfortable shoes.
- In the summer NO flip flops.
- Best to bring sunglasses, sunscreen and water.
- Lunch stop in between Herculaneum and Pompeii (not obliged to stop)
- Herculaneum ruins' entry tickets: 16 euros (adult) 2 euros (EU citizens 18-25 y.o.)
Traveler reviews
Cheerful and knowledgeable tour guide smooth from a to z
We just completed the Herculaneum and Pompeii tour with our guide Anna S. and driver Pasquale, and it was truly a highlight of our time in Italy. Anna was exceptional. An architect by profession, who guides visitors through the ruins in her off-season or spare time, she brought an extraordinary depth of knowledge and perspective to the experience. Her insights into the history of these remarkable cities, the architecture, and the painstaking reconstruction and preservation efforts were intelligent, nuanced, and deeply engaging. Beyond her expertise, Anna was bright, cheerful, warm, and wonderfully approachable. She guided our group of 18 at a relaxed and comfortable pace, making sure no one ever felt rushed or overwhelmed. Her passion for the sites and for sharing their stories was evident throughout the day. Special mention as well to our driver Pasquale, who made the day smooth and stress-free from beginning to end. We highly recommend this tour. If you book with Askos, absolutely ask for Anna S. She was terrific.
Excellent
Our archaeologist guide was great. He gave us rich information on the sites of Pompeii and Herculaneum. The driver was quick and always attentive to our needs. I highly recommend this private experience!!
Exceptional experience
This tour was absolutely brilliant, picked up and dropped off near the termini in Naples by the lovely Pasquale , who delivered us all there and back safely. Michele was our guide who knew everything about everything!!! He was patient and knew the answers to all our questions . So glad we added Herculaneum too , it’s a smaller site but just as fascinating , we got quite emotional learning about people’s lives etc. We came away knowing so much more than when we started all due to Michele, I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this tour to anyone , certainly worth the money and a truly great day out .
Exceptional tour!
This tour was exceptional! We had a professional driver, Luigi who navigated the bustling traffic around Naples with ease. Antonio, our archaeologist tour guide was a wealth of knowledge and cultivated our experience with our interests. We highly recommend this tour! We had an amazing experience and will never forget this day!
10/10 no notes
Sergio was brilliant, lots of information, well paced, plenty of time to enjoy the sights - I don't think I would have appreciated Pompeii as much without all the extra context