Herculaneum Ruins: Full Day Tour with Naples Centre from Rome

Embark on a full-day tour from Rome to the Herculaneum Ruins and Naples Centre. Explore ancient Roman streets, preserved ruins, and vibrant historic streets with a personal assistant for a seamless and luxurious experience.

Duration: 12 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Rome - Your tour begins with a pick-up at your hotel. On the way to Herculaneum, we’ll take a short break for breakfast. Afterward, we’ll proceed to the Herculaneum excavations, where your tour assistant will outline all the stops and the various marvels Italy has to offer.
  • Parco Archeologico di Ercolano - Our first stop is the Herculaneum excavations. According to ancient legend, Herculaneum was founded by Hercules and is renowned worldwide for its archaeological park, where the ancient city has been preserved intact by the lava from the Vesuvius eruption in 79 AD. The Herculaneum excavations are famous for their frescoes, the House of the Deer, the House of the Black Room, the House of Neptune, the House of the Partition, the Samnite House, the ancient city of Herculaneum and its skeletons, and much more.
  • Piazza del Plebiscito - Piazza del Plebiscito is the symbol of Naples, located in the heart of the historic center at the end of the famous Via Toledo. It is the largest square in the city and one of the largest in Italy. Flanked by the famous colonnade, it is bordered by the Palazzo della Prefettura, Palazzo Salerno, the Royal Palace, and the Church of San Francesco di Paola. The historic residence of the Spanish viceroys for over 150 years and the Bourbon dynasty (visit only from the outside).
  • Naples - After Herculaneum, our visit continues to the beautiful city of Naples and the stunning Bay of Naples, where you can admire the picturesque gulf and experience the bustling life of Naples.
  • Castel Nuovo - Maschio Angioino - Finally, we’ll visit Maschio Angioino, a historic medieval and Renaissance castle and one of the symbols of Naples. Renowned for its art and architecture, this visit is only from the outside. Afterward, we’ll return to Rome.
  • Galleria Umberto I - Your tour assistant will take you for a coffee at Gambrinus, a historic Neapolitan bar and one of the most famous in Italy. The tour continues along Via Toledo, where you can experience authentic Neapolitan life. A little further on, we’ll enter Galleria Umberto I to admire this impressive building.
  • Rome - At the end of your tour, your driver will be waiting at the meeting point to take you back to Rome.
What's Included
  • On-board WiFi
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Entrance fees to Herculaneum included
  • Official 2.5-hour guided tour of Herculaneum excavations
  • Tour assistant available throughout the trip
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Start an extraordinary voyage, immaculately bringing together the past and allure from the entrance of your hotel in Rome. Imagine a day entirely dedicated to your enjoyment, with twin magnificent locations awaiting.
Your escapade kicks off with a car ride accompanied by a private driver, paving the way for a much-anticipated journey. Our pledge to your ease makes for a lavish beginning. Your trip reaches its pinnacle at the heart of Herculaneum, a UNESCO heritage site. Traverse the streets of ancient Rome, the preserved ruins standing as reminders of Vesuvius’ devastating eruption. A 2-hour guided expedition reveals its hidden wonders.
Your mesmerizing journey continues in the lively city of Naples. Enter a world of colors and fragrances as you explore the historic streets, unraveling new corners. Piazza Plebiscito, Caffè Gambrinus, and Umberto Primo gallery stand out among the attractions. Along the way, a personal attendant guarantees remarkable experiences. The day concludes as your driver escorts you back to the warmth of Rome.
Experience these locations firsthand, not just through stories. Reserve your place for a day filled with uninterrupted history, opulence, and unforgettable impressions.

  • Please specify in your reservation if you want to add a booster seat extra cost € 10.00
  • Provide the exact address of the Hotel, apartment, Bed and breakfast, etc. (Within the Aurelian walls) 24H before the tour date, call or send a Whatsapp message to the agency to confirm the pick up time.
  • In absence of the requested data, the tour will not be guaranteed
Location
Rome
Cancellation Policy

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

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Christine_l
Oct 27, 2022
Guided by an archeologist... - Guided by an archeologist at Herculaneum, accompanied by a competent and friendly tourist guide, driven in a Benz- what could beat that?!
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S7982qhemiliad
Jan 29, 2022
Herculaneum and the Magic of Naples - Herculaneum a city that was buried by the lapilli and lava of the volcano Vesuvius. The story that you can touch live, breathe. especially when you see all the skeletons together you can get a perception of the tragedy they have experienced Our guide made us experience this journey in full charm and continuous surprise. Later in the afternoon we finally visited Naples. Our biggest dream. The magic of Naples has completely fascinated us. Its typical streets that we are used to seeing in movies. the piazza Plebiscito and the breathtaking view of the gulf. an experience that I would absolutely do again
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Rebecca_d
Apr 10, 2024
Friendly service, manipulative staff - Although convenient door to door service, I do not see the benefit of the expense of having paid a driver AND an all day guide for this excursion. It was mrant to be a splurge, but was not special. Our guide at the ruins was very good. Our driver and guide for the day were very friendly and approachable, but added little for the additional $1200 fee over and above the $300 for the tour guide. The all day guide also shepherded us to a fairly nice open air restaurant (past many others on the bay front) to dine at her friend's 100 year old establishment. Service was good. Food was so-so, and the guide conveniently disappeared when the $200 for three people lunch bill came. The waiter practically insisted on a tip, and after having viewed desserts, and suggesting splitting one three ways, the guide came back with three 'for a taste of authentic Napoli,' whichbwas of course on our bill. Lastly, in spite of politely asking the (friendly) driver to follow the speed limit THREE TIMES, he brushe me off and instead drove 140 km / hour in both directions. "This is the way we drive in Italy". Yah, well, I'd like to live until my next vacation. He had several near misses in heavy traffic. Unacceptable. Overall, we enjoyed our day. Again, all were hospitable, if manipulative.
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