Pompeii and Herculaneum Tour: Ancient Roman Cities

Embark on a full-day private tour to explore the ancient cities of Pompeii, Herculaneum, and Oplontis Ruins. Immerse yourself in the Roman era and witness the contrasting remains of these historical sites. Travel in comfort with a knowledgeable English-speaking driver and enjoy the convenience of pick-up and drop-off at your desired location.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Pompeii Archaeological Park - Pompeii is one of the most significant pieces of evidence of Roman civilization and provides exceptional information on the art, customs, crafts and daily life of the past. The city has re-emerged after centuries just as it would have been when it was buried in the layer of ash and lava from the eruption of Vesuvius in the year 79 AD. In what had been one of the most active and splendid centers of Rome, life stopped definitively.

  • You will have 2 hours free to visit the ruins of Pompeii.
    If you want I can find a guide for you. (the price of the guide and tickets are not included in the tour)

  • Scavi di Oplontis - By archaeological excavations of Oplontis we mean a series of archaeological finds belonging to the Pompeian suburban area of Oplontis, buried together with Pompeii and Herculaneum after the eruption of Vesuvius in 79: today the archaeological area is located in the center of the modern city of Torre Annunziata and includes an otium villa called «di Poppea» and a rustic villa «di Lucius Crassius Tertius».

  • You will have 1.5 hours free to walk through the ruins of Oplontis.
    If you want I can find a guide for you. (the price of the guide and tickets are not included in the tour)

  • Parco Acheologico di Ercolano - The Roman city of Herculaneum, destroyed and buried by the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 AD, was brought back to the chronicles of history in the eighteenth century thanks to Bourbon explorations.

  • You will have 1.5 hours free to walk among the ruins of Herculaneum.
    If you want I can find a guide for you. (the price of the guide and tickets are not included in the tour)

  • Between one attraction and another, the customer can decide to stop for a typical lunch, in a beautiful restaurant near Pompeii, overlooking Mount Vesuvius. For adults, together with lunch you can have a tasting of typical Vesuvius wines. Afterwards everyone will be able to take a guided tour of the cellars and vineyards. The lunch with visit will last approximately 2 hours. - You will probably need to add extra hours if you add lunch, since it will take more than 8 hours, but we will decide this together.
    (TASTING IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE, MINIMUM VALUE €45)
    It can be replaced with another restaurant or eliminated.

What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Bottled water
  • On-board WiFi
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
  • Dinner
  • Lunch
  • Pompeii Archaeological Park Tickets (€14.50 value)
  • Tickets Archaeological Park of Oplontis (value of 7€)
  • Tickets Archaeological Park of Herculaneum (value 13€)
  • Tourist guide
  • Wine tasting (minimum value €45)
Additional Information

Embark on a journey back in time through the historical cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum, as well as the Oplonti villa, all of which were destroyed in the Vesuvius volcanic eruption in 79 AD. Experience the widespread commercial city of Pompeii and compare it with the well-preserved remnants of Herculaneum, or marvel at the elaborate frescoes in the Oplontis Villa in Torre Annunziata, offering a glimpse into the high-class lifestyle during the Early Roman Empire.

Enjoy a comfortable ride in a Mercedes sedan or minivan featuring onboard wifi and a bottle of water. Knowledgeable English-speaking drivers who are well-acquainted with the locations you’ll be visiting are ready to provide exceptional guidance.

Benefit from the convenience of being picked up directly from your departure point, such as the port, railway station, airport, or hotel, and being dropped off at your exact arrival point, with assistance with your luggage.

CLIENTS ARE REQUIRED TO CONTACT US TO CONFIRM THE TOUR TIMING.

Location
Pompeii Archaeological Park
Porta Marina (via Villa dei Misteri)
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Lmunkel22
Jul 31, 2024
Don’t pass up this tour. - The tour was amazing! I would highly recommend. Palma was my contact and was so accommodating. Our cruise schedule changed and we were able to use the same booking. Our driver, Nello, was so great as well. He was so prompt and courteous. In addition to visiting the archaeological sites, we stopped for lunch at a local winery which was incredible. When we return to Italy, we will definitely use Palma and Nello!
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814bernadetteb
Jul 31, 2024
The beautiful tour - Antonio was just fabulous. He looked after us and adapted the tour to our needs. Nothing was too much trouble. He was very knowledgeable and gave us great tips on what to see and where to go to get the most from our visit. Strongly recommended.
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Cooptoronto
May 16, 2024
Excellent transfer service / clean Mercedes van - We booked two day trips from Maiori to Naples area (Pompeii and Herculaneum) organized by Palma whose communications before and during the trips were outstanding. We changed our plans a couple times and Palma was very accommodating of our requests, even at relatively short notice on the second trip. Our driver Nello was delightful, offering many insights during our commute, stopping to take our photo from mountaintop views, etc.. He was on time, every time we stopped to visit our sights. Top notch agency to book your transfers with!
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Flashr2018
May 15, 2024
A+ Service, very friendly and helpful company! - Palma is a great organizer, happily adjusting plans to accommodate our schedule. Nello is a wonderful driver / host offering lots of insights and suggestions along the way. Highly recommend Pompeii Transfer Car!
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X8644pnsues
Sep 17, 2023
Our Day - Naples to Oplontis - Wonderful to visit these sites. Also went to the archaeological museum to see the original artefacts. Nello was a careful and considerate driver who helped us make the most of our time
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Krystal_b
May 4, 2024
Private Transfer, Not a Tour - While our driver was very pleasant we didn't get anything out of this "tour". This should be retitled as a "private transfer service." If you're looking for a tour book something else. This was a private van service and nothing more. Not worth the money we spent. I did read the details and understood that the driver wouldn't be giving us tours of each location but the driver was mostly silent and didn't point out anything of interest along the way.
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