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
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