Pompeii Archaeological Park Half-Day Tour from Salerno
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore ancient Pompeii ruins
- See preserved Roman architecture
- Learn about Pompeii's history
- Enjoy scenic views of Mount Vesuvius
- Experience a UNESCO World Heritage site
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Round-trip transportation from Salerno to Pompeii
- Guided tour of Pompeii Archaeological Park
- Free time to explore Pompeii at your own pace
- Meals and beverages
Itinerary
Pick-up at the hotel/station/port and transfer to Pompeii to explore one of the most fascinating places of Naples environs by the narration of a professional guide. In roman time Pompei was a rich and populated town, full of private and public buildings. On a summer's day in 79 A.D, the entire town and around 20000 of its inhabitants were buried under tons of ash and pumice because of a violent explosion of Mt Vesuvius. A shower of very fine ash was deposited everywhere to a depth of more than six meters, enveloping everything and adhering to the forms of the bodies and of their clothes. Almost 2.000 years later, you have the opportunity to discover the everyday life of the Imperial Age and imagine the panic of the people before the city was so disastrously buried. In a two hours walking tour, your guide will show you fascinating places such as The Forum, Thermal Baths, Lupanare and so on. This is a trip not to be missed for any visitor to this region of Italy.
Important information
Know before you book
- The tour operates rain or shine; dress accordingly.
- Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
- Photography is allowed; however, tripods and selfie sticks are prohibited.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes and weather-appropriate clothing.
- Bring a bottle of water to stay hydrated during the tour.
- Be prepared for varying weather conditions; consider bringing a hat or sunscreen.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Service Animals Allowed
- Easy Public Transport
- Infants Required On Laps
Good to know
- We require a minimum of 2 participants in total every day to operate this tour. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not at least 2 participants for this tour. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Lead Traveler's document ID picture required (tour purpose only)
Traveler reviews
Think twice
Directions of where to meet the driver was incorrect. Upon arrival to the noted departure point, we spoke with another Viator representative who said we were at the correct location. Waited approximately 40 minutes without any representative appearing. Wife spoke with terminal employee who was gracious enough to call tour guide. He informed us that the location was approximately one block away. Luckily the tour driver waited for us. The van driver was one of the most horrific drivers that I have ever experienced. Better part of journey, he tailgate vehicles sometimes being as close to half a car length behind. Quite harrowing experience. One we arrived at destination, we were met by the tour guide, who was phenomenal. If you are lucky enough to find the van and have a different driver, you will love the guide.
Highly recommend
This tour was a highlight of our stay in Salerno and we chose a half day tour because it fit us better. On reflection, we would not see Pompeii without a guide! Transfer went smoothly and our guide Lisa was very clear in her communication. Finally, by visiting in December the weather was comfortable and our group size only 8! Another great experience via Viatour.
They picked us up from a...
They picked us up from a place close to the hotel and drove us to Pompeii. There, we had a 2-hour tour with someone who has a lot of knowledge about the place. There were a lot of interesting details about Pompeii. We got to see the typical street, the House of the Lovers, the baths, and the forum. Overall, it was a short tour, but it included everything you need to see if you don’t have time to spend a whole day. Everyone was very professional. I would recommend this tour 100%.
Step Back In Time
As a solo traveler on this trip, I really appreciated the driver picking me up at the place I was staying. Everything was done in an organized, professional manner. The guide at Pompeii was very knowledgeable and had a good sense of humor about her. She also kept watch over her flick, and didn’t lose any of us.
Much of this tour is...
Much of this tour is spent waiting such as for late comers, people going to the restroom and waiting for other tours to move onto other areas of interest. The guide was interesting enough, but we were very limited in what we could see due to the business of multiple groups booked on the day. In hindsight, it would be better to move through the site individually as there is a greater opportunity to see more. A real low point was the tour operator asking if we wanted to use the restroom (for a fee of 50 cents) before beginning the actual tour. The toilets were run by rude people and the toilet facilities were dirty. Please note there are free toilets within the Pompeii site. The highlight of the tour was the actual bus ride from Salerno to Pompeii.