Pompeii and Herculaneum Small Group Excursion from Naples
Overview
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8 hours
Mobile ticket
Experience the wonders of Pompeii and Herculaneum, historic sites preserved since Mount Vesuvius' eruption in 79 AD. Start your journey with a convenient pickup at Naples Central Station and meeting with the guide, traveling in a modern minibus.
In Herculaneum Your guide will lead you through this intriguing site, including the beach where over 300 skeletons were found, offering a unique glimpse into ancient life.
Then transfer to Pompeii and enjoy a break before the visit at Maximall Pompeii, where you will be able to take advantage of exclusive shopping privileges thanks to the personalized discount card + welcome kit for an even more rewarding experience between archaeological wonders.
In Pompeii, explore major highlights like the Forum, the city's central square, and its significant ancient buildings under the guidance of an expert.
After Pompeii, the tour concludes with a return trip to the starting point.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Infant car seats are available upon request
If you are traveling with suitcases, we recommend storing them in a luggage deposit (for example at the station or any facility of your choice) during the excursion. It may not always be possible to accommodate luggage on the minibus, as not all vehicles are equipped with a luggage compartment
No dogs and animals permitted in the vehicle for this tour option - service animals only
Herculaneum ruins' entry tickets: 16 euros (adult); Pompeii ruins' entry tickets: 20 euros (adult)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Transportation service by minibus
Guidance at Pompeii and Herculaneum by Archaeologist guide
Exclusive branded welcome kit and discount card for Maximall Pompeii giving access to special offers
Assistance by a professional driver
Herculaneum entry tickets - 'Pompeii express' entry tickets
Meals and drinks
What To Expect
Upon arrival in Naples, proceed towards the Starhotels Terminus, located in Piazza Giuseppe Garibaldi, just across the street from Naples Central Station. Here you will meet your local guide and the Askos Tours driver who will accompany the group to the archaeological sites.
You will access the archaeological site of Pompeii through the Porta Marina entrance, one of the most significant gateways to the ancient city. Here your guided tour will begin, led by a licensed archaeologist from Askos Tours who will introduce you to the history, urban layout, and daily life of Pompeii before the eruption of 79 AD.
Options
From Naples Central Station
- Meet your driver outside STARHOTELS TERMINUS in Piazza Garibaldi 91, Napoli
Pickup included
Reviews
99 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Excellent Tour!!
Dennis R,
Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Visiting Pompeii and Herculaneum have always been a bucket list visit, and this tour did not disappoint. Raphael was a great guide, very knowledgeable. I would do this tour again, it was that informative.
Bring some water and good...
Kevin S,
Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Bring some water and good walking shoes. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and provided very good background on the events at these two locations.
Book this tour!!! See both Pompeii and Herculaneum!
Grace B,
Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide, Gennaro, was excellent — incredibly knowledgeable, engaging, and clearly passionate about the history of both Pompeii and Herculaneum. He kept the group moving at a comfortable pace while making sure we saw all the highlights and understood what we were looking at. Our driver, Stavolo (spelling?), was also fantastic — calm, professional, and made the transportation between Naples, Pompeii, and Herculaneum smooth and stress-free. The van was comfortable, and it was such a relief not to worry about logistics between the sites. We had about an hour for lunch, stopping at a nearby mall with a food court offering plenty of choices for everyone. The overall length of the tour was perfect — not too long, not too short — and visiting both Pompeii and Herculaneum in one day felt very doable and worthwhile. I’m usually a DIY traveler, but I’m so glad I chose a guided tour for these sites. Having Gennaro’s insights made the ruins come alive — without a guide, it would be easy to miss so much of the fascinating context and detail. Highly recommend this tour!
A fabulous tour
Dairine2014,
Oct 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I did the small group English tour from Naples to Herculaneum and Pompeii today and it was superb. Our guide for the day, the archaeologist Michele Lamberti, is probably the best guide I have ever had. An absolute professional , so knowledgeable about the sites, so well able to communicate information expertly, so interesting and so proficient at managing a group with kindness and skill. I cannot say enough good things about him. A fabulous tour. And the driver, Giovanni, was a pure delight and lovely person. So highly recommended.
Go and see
Emily W,
Oct 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00I recently joined a tour led by a guide named Michael, and he was great! Communication was smooth, and he always gave us a clear outline of what to expect at each step, which was really reassuring. The itinerary was well-balanced—relaxed yet thorough. We got to visit all the key spots, and the explanations were detailed and engaging. Overall, it was a fantastic experience!
Bruno rocks!
Shelley C,
Oct 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was the highlight of our trip! Bruno was funny, knowledgeable and informative. I would recommend this tour to everyone!
Fun and very interesting tour
juergenk948,
Oct 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide Gennaro took us through Pompeii and Herculaneum in an extremely competent and entertaining way. Highly recommended!
Educational and timely
Zoe W,
Oct 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00This tour was easy to meet up with. On time and the guide was very informed and spoke eloquently about the history of both Herculaneum and Pompeii. Pointed out lots of key archeological features of both sites and showed a comparison of both sites. Would recommend as a day activity to visit both sites. Well worth it.
Fascinating Herculaneum and Pompeii
Wendy G,
Oct 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Diego Micieli gave an interesting and informative tour of both Herculaneum and Pompeii. It was fascinating to see the sophistication, artistry and ingenuity the people had in ancient times.
Book this tour
Graeme F,
Oct 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great experience . Pick ups were excellent and on time . Good time in both Pompeii and Herculaneum. Diego our guide was brilliant and gave us a great commentary and ensured any question was answered. Kept it at a good pace , so saw every significant place of interest on the tour but didnt feel too rushed either. Dropped for an hour in a shopping centre for lunch. You can leave any bags on the bus safely too.
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