Pompeii & Herculaneum Guided Tour from Rome
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore ancient Pompeii ruins
- Discover Herculaneum's preserved artifacts
- Skip-the-line access to both sites
- Guided tours with expert archaeologists
- Round-trip high-speed train from Rome
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Round-trip high-speed train tickets from Rome to Naples
- Guided tours of Pompeii and Herculaneum archaeological sites
- Skip-the-line access to both sites
- Meals and beverages
Itinerary
You will begin your journey independently from Rome Termini Station. The high-speed train tickets will be sent to you one day before the tour, allowing you to board the train on your own. Please note that the guide will not meet you at this location; you will join the group upon arrival in Naples.
Upon arrival in Naples, proceed towards the Starhotels Terminus, located in Piazza Giuseppe Garibaldi, just across the street from Naples Central Station. Here you will meet your local guide and the Askos Tours driver who will accompany the group to the archaeological sites.
Pass by: You will access the archaeological site of Pompeii through the Porta Marina entrance, one of the most significant gateways to the ancient city. Here your guided tour will begin, led by a licensed archaeologist from Askos Tours who will introduce you to the history, urban layout, and daily life of Pompeii before the eruption of 79 AD.
- Walk through Abbondanza Street
- See the House of Menander
- See the Barns of the Forum
- See the Stabian Baths.
- See the Lupanar
- See the House of Faun
- See the Odeon - Small theatre
- See the Great Theatre
Take a short break at Maximall Pompeii, the largest shopping center in the South of Italy, where you’ll receive an exclusive welcome kit + discount card, granting you special deals in stores.
- See the House of Deer
- See the Terrace of Nonio Balbo
- See the Collage of the Augustales
- Visit the Archaeological park of Herculaneum
- See the House of Wooden Partition
- See the House of the Skeleton
- See the Central Thermae
- See the House of the Relief of Telephus
- See the Samnitic House
- See the House of the Fine Courtyard
- See the House of the Grand Portal
- See the House of the Salon of Nero
After completing the guided visit of Herculaneum, you will be driven back to Naples. The transfer will leave you near Naples Central Station, allowing you to reach your platform and board your high-speed train back to Rome independently.
Your high-speed train will arrive back at Rome Termini Station, marking the end of your day trip to Pompeii and Herculaneum. From here, you may continue your onward travel at your convenience.
Meeting point
Start Location
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Important information
Know before you book
- This tour involves significant walking; consider your physical readiness.
- Check the weather forecast and dress accordingly.
- Ensure you have a valid passport or ID for travel.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes suitable for uneven terrain.
- Bring a hat 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
- Easy Public Transport
Good to know
- Infant car seats are available upon request
- Please bring a valid ID/passport with you
- Herculaneum ruins' entry tickets: 16 euros (adult); Pompeii ruins' entry tickets: 20 euros (adult)
- If you are travelling with suitcases, we recommend storing them in a luggage deposit (for example at the station or any facility of your choice) during the excursion. It may not always be possible to accommodate luggage on the minibus, as not all vehicles are equipped with a luggage compartment.
Traveler reviews
Amazing Tour of Pompei!! :)
This tour was amazing! Our tour guide was so knowledgeable of Pompeii and Herculea, and was so incredibly considerate. That particular day, it was hotter than usual and our guide provided an umbrella to me so I wouldn't burn. That was so kind of him. The history we were shown, the ancient ruins, the stories and grounds was just amazing! I know I'll remember this for the rest of my life. One thing, and I think it's mentioned on many of the tour package details: These ancient ruins are not easy to navigate with small children, strollers (in the hot Italian sun), or for elderly who have a hard time breathing. I did see some people with their little kids and some elderly with walkers attempting this and they looked absolutely exhausted (desperately seeking shade). Wait til the kids are older so they'll really soak history up! It's worth it.
Great tour of the ruins in Pompeii!
It was a wonderful experience! The side, Daniel, really knew his topic! It was a long day, but worth the time! I think the tour company should provide water. It is quite hot during the summer season.
Pompeii & Herculaneum
Michael was outstanding, and Bruno, our driver, was great. Michael was extremely knowledgeable and provided insight into what it was like to live in the two cities before the event of August 24th, 79 AD. He was an EXCELLENT guide.
Absolutely recommended.
Perfectly organized - Our guide Rafael was truly great. He was able to convey knowledge perfectly with a lot of humor. We would immediately take another tour with him. It was also perfect for us that we visited Herculaneum first - because Pompeii blew us away. For us, Herculaneum would have been rather disappointing otherwise.
The whole day was...
The whole day was fascinating. We loved learning and took a million photos. The two ancient cities together was a LONG day. I would have rather had more time to relax with the world’s most delicious Napoli pizza, explore Naples, and just do Pompei. That said, Herculaneum first was cool because our guide explained things that we then knew what we were seeing later in Pompei. Guide was v knowledgeable. I didn’t get the sense he loved questions but was definitely an expert. The high speed train down and back was easy and pleasant. If you love lots of history do it. It’s just a LOT and for us we probably would have rather had more time to explore Naples (our 50 minutes lunch in Pompei town between events felt frantic; we asked guide for recommendations and he made a sarcastic remark about lack of likeable food options aka no help. We found a place and tho rushed, had the most delicious pizza ever)