Pompeii and Herculaneum Small-Group with an Expert Archaeologist
- 6–11 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Embark on an unforgettable journey back in time with our exclusive Pompeii and Herculaneum tour, departing from either Sorrento or Naples. Unlike other tours, we offer a personalized, small-group experience, ensuring you get the most out of your visit to these iconic archaeological sites. Our expert guides bring the history of Pompeii and Herculaneum to life, sharing fascinating insights about the daily lives of the Romans before the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. With comfortable, air-conditioned transportation, you’ll enjoy stunning views of the Bay of Naples and Mount Vesuvius as you travel. Skip the long lines and dive straight into exploration, with time to fully immerse yourself in the ruins. Visit both Pompeii and Herculaneum, two cities preserved in different ways by the eruption, and gain a unique perspective on ancient Roman life. Book today for an enriching, seamless, and exciting historical adventure!
Inclusions
What's included
- One way transportation from Pompeii to Herculaneum ( Option from Pompeii)
- Round-trip transportation to/from Naples( Option from Naples)
- Guided tour service in both Pompeii and Herculaneum
- Herculaneum entry tickets - 'Pompeii express' entry tickets
- Immediate assistance buying the best round-trip train tickets from Rome to Naples (Option from Rome)
- Assitance to buy Train tickets from Rome to Naples + transportation from Naples( Option from Rome)
- Round-trip transportation to/from Sorrento ( Option from Sorrento)
- Round-trip transportation from Naples to Pompeii & Herculaneum and back to Naples (Option from Rome)
What's not
- Meals and drinks
- Personal expenses
- Gratuities
- Round-trip train tickets from Rome to Naples
Itinerary
Pompeii is an extraordinary archaeological site, an ancient Roman city preserved by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. During your visit to Pompeii with the guide in two and a half hours, you will discover its most famous areas frescoes.
Have a look of the so called Teatro Piccolo of Pompeii.
Visit the most important Theater in Pompeii
The house of Menander is one of the richest and most magnificent houses in ancient Pompeii in terms of architecture, decoration and contents.
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.
Visit the most famous brothel in the ruined Roman city of Pompeii.
Via dell’Abbondanza
The house of Faun was one of the largest and most impressive private residences in Pompeii.
Have a look of the ancient main square of Pompeii.
Basilica was an open portico that gave shelter to merchants and other activities.
A quick lunch break is available before the transfer (own expense). After the visit of Pompeii, continue to Herculaneum. Here you will enjoy a two-hour guided visit of this remarkably well-preserved ancient town, where wooden structures, mosaics, and everyday objects survived the eruption, offering an intimate and vivid glimpse into Roman life.
The house receives its name from marble statues of stags/deer found in the peristyle.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Your driver or guide will be waiting for you as you disembark your ship, holding a sign reading: "MondoGuide" You will be returned to the port at the end of the excursion
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 21 travellers
- Operated by
- Mondo Guide Srl
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum numbers of 6 people per tour apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
- At Pompeii and Herculaneum Children under 18 y.o. enter for free, showing a valid form of ID.
- Please note that the drop-off point depends on the tour option you selected.
- Baby car seats provided for infants aged 0–3 years
How it compares in Pompeii
- Its from-price is 81% below the median of the 120 day trips we list in Pompeii.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 16 of 120.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Pompeii
Pompeii is a Roman town near Naples frozen in ash when Mount Vesuvius erupted in AD 79, with streets, villas and frescoes preserved beneath the volcano.
Pompeii was a thriving Roman town when Vesuvius buried it under ash and pumice in AD 79. Excavation, begun in the eighteenth century, has uncovered paved streets with stepping stones, shops, bakeries, bathhouses and the forum. The amphitheatre, among the oldest Roman ones to survive, and the grand House of the Faun show the range of life, and plaster casts of the dead record the final moments of some residents.
Top-ranked sights in Pompeii: Pompeii Archaeological Site, Stabian Baths (Terme Stabiane), Via dell’Abbondanza.
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