Herculaneum and Pompeii Tour: Explore Ancient Ruins

Immerse yourself in the history of Pompeii, Herculaneum, and Vesuvius on this small group tour. Explore the submerged city of Herculaneum, climb Mount Vesuvius for panoramic views, and visit the impressive open-air museum of Pompeii. Your driver will provide informative commentary throughout the tour.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Parco Archeologico di Ercolano - Herculaneum: The Hidden Treasure of the Ancient World
    Herculaneum, though smaller than Pompeii, is a remarkable archaeological site preserved by the volcanic mud from Mount Vesuvius’s eruption in 79 AD. Discovered in 1709, the initial excavations unveiled stunning marble statues and decorations, leading to the…
What's Included
  • All Fees and Taxes: Included in the service cost, with no hidden charges.
  • Entrance Ticket to Vesuvius: Included in the tour price, allowing access to the Vesuvius site.
  • Pick-Up: Available at either the Cruise Terminal(StazioneMarittima) or the Ramada by Wyndham Naples.
  • Air-Conditioned Vehicle: For a comfortable journey.
  • English-Speaking Driver…
What's Not Included
  • Entrance Tickets to Archaeological Sites of Pompeii and Herculaneum: Not included in the tour price.
  • Optional Activities: Any extra activities chosen during the tour will incur additional fees.
  • Lunch
  • Multilingual Commentary: Not available.
Additional Information

Embark on a full-day adventure from Naples to explore ancient history and natural marvels at Herculaneum, Mount Vesuvius, and Pompeii.
Herculaneum: Discover this prestigious Roman city, preserved beneath volcanic mud since 79 AD. Stroll through its streets, admire ancient villas, and view vibrant mosaics that provide a unique insight into the past….

Location
Stazione Marittima
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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David_w
Dec 23, 2024
Excellent day trip to Herculaneum, Vesuvius and Pompeii. - Easy meet-up at Naples port, short drive to Herculaneum. Decent amount of time to explore, then on to Vesuvius. Managed to reach the crater in 40 mins with a few stops on the way, not as difficult a climb as it looks. Stopped at a nearby souvenir shop, nice people, reasonable prices, no hard sell. On to Pompeii, an absolute must-see. Site too big to cover in anything less than a day, but well worth visiting even for just a few hours. Check out beforehand what particularly interests you to make the most of your time there. All in all a fabulously memorable day's sightseeing, well worth the cost but this was a 'shoulder' season, I would hesitate to recommend it at peak holiday times due to the inevitable crowds.
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Brian_r
Dec 14, 2024
Great, fun day but lots of walking - Luca was our driver for our day at Herculaneum, Vesuvius and Pompeii. He was really good company and an excellent driver/guide/advisor. He arrived early at 8.15 (was for 8.30) and on time at each stop and did not pressure us at any point. Amazingly we were the only people on the tour. He dropped us at Herculaneum at about 8.30. It was empty and we had 2 hours to stroll around looking at everything. Just about right. Luca picked us up at 10.30 and drove us smoothly up Vesuvius on winding roads dropping us at 11. We then walked up the last kilometre or so. There is a gravel/lava path but be aware it is hard work to get to the top. We got to the top after about 40 minutes with several stops on the way. Amazing seeing the crater and puffs of smoke and the air is so fresh. The view over the bay is fantastic as well. We had 20 minutes walking round the top of the crater then 30 minutes down to meet Luca at 12.30. We got to Pompeii at 1 and had 2 and a half hours for lunch and investigating Pompeii. Quite short but since it is a long day it is actually ok. Maybe an extra half hour would be good. We had a nice sandwich at the café at the gate. Very good. We then paid at the gate and went to investigate Pompeii. It is massive. We paid for the extra 4 euros for Villa dei Misteri entry which is a long walk to the back of Pompeii but worth it as the frescos on the wall are the best we saw. We then walked through various houses and roads to the other end where the amphitheatre is that Pink Floyd played. Pompeii is so much bigger than Herculaneum so hard work and not so intimate but still amazing to see. For us after a long day we had had enough walking and were happy to see Luca at 3.30 for a quick drive back to Naples. If you want to see Pompeii in detail then book a full day tour but if you are short of time and want to see all 3 places then this is the trip for you. As described there is no guide included at each place although there were freelance guides offering at Herculaneum and Pompeii. Fantastic and very hard day. Many thanks to our driver/guide Luca.
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Sarah_r
Dec 6, 2024
Excellent Tiny Group Tour - Loved being able to wander around on our own. Didn't want a big group experience. Enjoyed Polly the tour guide and Alfredo the driver kept us safe.
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Joonasp248
Dec 4, 2024
Great - Everything went smoothly. Luca was always on time and communicating during the day was easy. Would recommend for everyone!
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Isleofthira
Nov 28, 2024
Great day! - A great (and active!) day. Cesare was professional, considerate and helpful. A safe driver too on twisty roads. Recommend!
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Coastal579458
Nov 20, 2024
Awesome trip! - Mario was an exceptional tour guide. He gave a very detailed explanation of the history of each place we visited. His personality and professionalism are highly commendable. He was funny, entertaining and a great photographer! We would highly recommend him. I will definitely use him again in future visits!!!
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B4377ckjang
Nov 19, 2024
Funny entertaining but professional. - Luca was a great communicator, funny, knowledgeable. Always on time, gave us some tips what to do and see in Naples. His driving skills were absolute top notch. We would love to have him as a guide/driver to visit other places.
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Maya_p
Nov 24, 2024
Responsive staff - Trip was substituted with a similar excursion due to low demand in mid November. Staff were very responsive and contacted us timely and gave us an alternative via WhatsApp, which was very seamless. We saw Pompeii and Sorrento instead. Would recommend highly.
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Piyush_s
Dec 16, 2024
Waste of Money. - This whole trip was like a cab ride. No interactions and zero commentary by guide/driver. His name was Ceasar. Hardly any time for Pompeii. All they do is give an hour.
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Franco_g
Dec 15, 2024
Not good value for money. - The Herculaneum visit was good, thanks to the guide, whom we paid separately. The visit to Pompeii DID NOT OCCUR: we were taken to the site, just at 15:30, when the ticket office was closing. We were not able to purchase the entry fee. We did complain about it to the driver, but he feigned ignorance. We asked whether he could provide us with a complimentary lift to the site the following day, but he would only commit to informing his office on the issue. Overall, the excursion was not good value for money.
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