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Herculaneum and Pompeii Tour: Ancient Roman Life
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16 Ratings
Pompei
Halted by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in A.D. 79, Herculaneum and Pompeii provide an unparalleled glimpse into what life in Rome was likely like approximately 2,000 years ago.
Halted by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in A.D. 79, Herculaneum and Pompeii provide an unparalleled glimpse into what life in Rome was likely like approximately 2,000 years ago.
Duration:
7 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Porta Marina - Meet your licensed guide here. After ticket purchase, the tour kicks off, leading you through the ruins of this fascinating ancient town.
- Foro di Pompei - The Civil Forum was the heart of daily life, central to public buildings for administration, justice, business, trade, and worship.
- Via dell’Abbondanza - Known as the…
- Porta Marina - Meet your licensed guide here. After ticket purchase, the tour kicks off, leading you through the ruins of this fascinating ancient town.
- Foro di Pompei - The Civil Forum was the heart of daily life, central to public buildings for administration, justice, business, trade, and worship.
- Via dell’Abbondanza - Known as the street of abundance, it was the most prosperous street in Pompeii.
- Teatro Grande - This theatre area includes the Large Theatre, the Odeon (small theatre), and the Quadriporticum, serving as the city’s entertainment and meeting hub.
- House of Menander (Casa del Menandro) - One of the most opulent houses in ancient Pompeii, notable for its architecture, decoration, and size, covering about 1,800 square meters (19,000 sq ft).
- Stabian Baths (Terme Stabiane) - The oldest and largest of Pompeii’s five public baths, exemplifying a Roman bathing complex.
- Lupanar - The ruins of a brothel in Pompeii, famous for its erotic wall paintings. Lupanar is Latin for “brothel” and is also known as Lupanare Grande or the “Purpose-Built Brothel”.
- Pompeii Antiquarium - Initially an exhibition venue for archaeological finds, it now displays artifacts from excavations, casts of Mount Vesuvius eruption victims, and documents Pompeii’s history before becoming a Roman city.
- Parco Acheologico di Ercolano - The archaeological site of Herculaneum, buried by lava and mud during the AD 79 eruption of Mt. Vesuvius. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997, it is smaller but better preserved than Pompeii.
- Casa dell’Albergo - The ruins of a large house for the wealthy.
- Casa del Tramezzo di Legno - Built around the 1st century BC, this house features a patrician facade, masonry seats, and a wooden partition charred by the eruption, with traces of stucco and frescoes.
- Decumano Massimo - The main street.
- College of the Augustales (Herculaneum) - Built around 14 B.C., this building was funded by two brothers who also hosted a banquet for the Augustals and decurions on its inauguration day.
- Terme Urbane - A public bathhouse.
- Antiquarium di Ercolano - A museum showcasing a remarkable collection of objects found near skeletons.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Professional guide at the ruins (if option that includes the guide is selected)
- Bottled water
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- All Naples’ Hotels - Ports - Train station - Airport pickup and drop-off
- Private transportation
- Professional guide at the ruins (if option that includes the guide is selected)
- Bottled water
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- All Naples’ Hotels - Ports - Train station - Airport pickup and drop-off
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Access fees to Ruins and Monuments ( € 18 and 13 - Visitors younger than 18 free of charge)
- Professional guide at the ruins (if option including the guide is not selected)
- Lunch
- Access fees to Ruins and Monuments ( € 18 and 13 - Visitors younger than 18 free of charge)
- Professional guide at the ruins (if option including the guide is not selected)
Additional Information
- In accordance with the current italian laws, due to Corona virus pandemic, passengers must wear a mouth mask when travelling on a private vehicle.
- In accordance with the current italian laws, due to Corona virus pandemic, passengers must wear a mouth mask when travelling on a private vehicle.
Location
Porta Marina
Via Marina
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(16 Ratings)
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R783jaloredanad
Aug 18, 2024
Very interesting experience - Absolutely exciting experience. Antonino led us through the ruins of Pompeii and Herculaneum fascinating us with a thousand insights and anecdotes. Even my children were impressed bikes because Antonino was able to stand up to their liveliness and exuberance intriguing them a lot. It is not easy to find a Tour Guide so educated and at the same time empathetic. Interest even the little ones, it is not easy.We will repeat the experience with Adrive into the blue.I highly Recommendation!
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629brunellas
Jul 25, 2024
Viaggio nella storia entusiasmante...da ripetere!! - This was the first of our two experiences with A drive into the blue. (the second was the Amalfi Coast tour) .A very instructive and exciting journey into antiquity! Antonino guided us masterfully in his tour of the history of Pompeii and Herculaneum capturing our attention with his many anecdotes and insights. Great choice!History, civilization, archaeology and Neapolitan culture described in such detail, precise but at the same time empathetic. This Tour Guide has literally passionated us... maybe it will be the enthusiasm of the moment, I do not know, but we are already assuming for next year a visit to the temples and museum of Pestum but asking the agency expressly Antonino.
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Flavia
Jul 24, 2024
Gita eccezionale a Pompei ed Ercolano con Antonino! - We spent a fantastic day in Pompeii and Herculaneum thanks to the Antonine Guide. His professionalism and knowledge made the visit incredibly interesting. Antonino is very attentive and helpful with any questions and made the tour engaging and informative. Consigliatissimo!
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31benedettad
Jul 24, 2024
unforgettable day - fantastic experience thanks to the excellent Guide I had, Antonino.
I wanted to spend a different day and have fun with my mind, and I succeeded very well for the beautiful things I visited and the professionalism of Antonino. Thanks again for this unforgettable day
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569niclar
Jul 22, 2024
An amazing trip - My family and I booked a tour to Pompei and Ercolano with A Drive into the Blue. Our experience was amazing. Our tour guide, Antonino, was simply fantastic. He was knowledgeable and passionate about Ancient Roman history. He answered all our questions, and he was very patient with my kids. Antonino engaged them by adding interesting anecdotes that brought the tour to life. My kids loved it! The tour was very well organized, and we had a truly memorable experience. I highly recommend Antonino as tour guide to everyone.
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Annarita
Jul 20, 2024
The perfect combo ❤️ - Un escursione fantastica! A perfect combination of nature and culture.
Antonino is a cultured, prepared, attentive, passionate Guide, who makes his listeners participate, not leaving them dissatisfied or dark.
I would recommend anyone to go and have this experience both adults and children for its narrative and descriptive ability.
This day trip to Pompeii and Herculaneum was immersive and touching, congratulations indeed!
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Explore23915122675
Jul 15, 2024
Exceptional tourist Guide - We recommend Antonino from A drive into the Blue. With nice and great empathy, Antonino managed to keep up with our curiosity and desire to know, telling us the story of the ruins of Pompeii and Herculaneum. Thank you so much for this beautiful day.
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Maryam
Jul 14, 2024
Wonderful trip to Pompeii and Herculaneum - Thanks to Antonino we spent a fantastic day in Pompeii and Herculaneum. In addition to being an excellent driver, he is an extremely cultured and prepared Tour Guide. With his narrative ability he entertained a group of young boys and told in a simple and interesting way the story of the ruins of Pompeii and Herculaneum. My friends and I will book another trip soon. Lo consigliamo vivamente!
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Emily6913
Jul 13, 2024
When passion and skill blend perfectly! - When skill and passion are in perfect synergy. I booked the tour on Recommendation of my friends and I must say that the expectations were all up. Antonino, very expert Guide has been able to accompany us among the ruins of Pompeii and Herculaneum, with great skill and mastery. It is not easy to speak so effectively , but at the same time simple and direct about history and archaeology . We also had 2 children in tow and he, with great empathy managed to capture their attention as well. Sincere applause and great thanks to Antonino. To be recommended absolutely.
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476darrylb
Jul 9, 2024
dont book with this company - Very poor communication from Antotino, I wouldn't suggest scheduling a tour with him, we scheduled one had it cancelled due to technical difficulties on his end, then rescheduled only to have him not communicate a meeting time so we went to the dock at the time listed on the booking and he didnt show, we then had to grab a taxi for our tour and Antotino charged us anyway! appalling
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