Pompeii and Herculaneum Small Group tour with an Archaeologist

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Overview

Available languages

English

Italian

This experience combines the two archaeological sites of Pompeii and Herculaneum, famous for the eruption of Mount Vesuvius happened in 79 AD.

Join the guide at the entrance of Pompeii ruins called Porta Marina Inferiore, where the tour starts.

Discover the site and its best highlights with the assistance of an expert Archaeologist.

You will see the Forum – the main square – the most important houses and buildings and the famous plaster casts.

After the tour take a quick break, then reach the site of Herculaneum by the local metro line called Circumvesuviana at a few steps from Pompeii entrance.

End your tour with the site of Herculaneum, smaller than Pompeii but better preserved: visit the beach where more than 300 skeletons were found.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

'Pompei Express' admission fee

Guidance at Pompeii and Herculaneum by Archaeologist guide

Circumvesuviana one-way train ticket from Pompeii to Herculaneum

Herculaneum skip the line ticket

Pick up and drop off service

Meals and drinks

Options

English Tour from Naples

Duration: 7 hours
TRANSPORTATION FROM NAPLES : Pompeii & Herculaneum Small Group Tour from Naples TRANSPORTATION FROM NAPLES is included for the whole day
Modern Minibus: Enjoy shared minibus transportation from Naples and join a small group tour up to 20 participants
Look for the Askos Tours sign : The meeting for this option from Naples is outside STARHOTEL TERMINUS, in Piazza Garibaldi, 91, Naples.
Starting point:
P.za Giuseppe Garibaldi, 91, 80142 Napoli NA, Italy

English Tour from Pompeii

Duration: 6 hours
ENGLISH TOUR : Pompeii & Herculaneum Small Group Walking Tour from Pompeii TRANSPORTATION IS INCLUDED BETWEEN POMPEII & HERCULANEUM ONLY
Meeting place: This option is a walking tour, the meeting point is the entrance of Pompeii ruins Porta Marina INFERIORE, Piazza Esedra.
Starting point:
Piazza Esedra, 1, 80045 Pompei NA, Italy

Italian Tour from Pompeii

Duration: 6 hours
ITALIAN TOUR : Pompeii & Herculaneum Small Group Walking from Pompeii TRANSPORTATION IS INCLUDED BETWEEN POMPEII & HERCULANEUM ONLY
Meeting place: This option is a walking tour, the meeting point is the entrance of Pompeii ruins Porta Marina INFERIORE, Piazza Esedra
Starting point:
Piazza Esedra, 1, 80045 Pompei NA, Italy

English Tour from Sorrento

Duration: 8 hours
TRANSPORTATION FROM SORRENTO: Pompeii & Herculaneum Small Group Tour from Sorrento TRANSPORTATION FROM SORRENTO is included for the whole day
Modern Minivan or minibus : Our minivan can accomodate up to 8 participants - in some cases, a minibus may be used, accommodating up to 16 passengers.
Look for the Askos Tours sign: The pick-up is set near the fountain at Piazza Angelina Lauro, Sorrento. An Askos Tours representative will greet you.
Starting point:
Piazza Angelina Lauro, 80067 Sorrento NA, Italy

Operated by Askos Tours

Reviews

4.79

849 reviews

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A superb guide, Diego who...
nick s,
Mar 6, 2025
5.00
A superb guide, Diego who made everything come alive. I must say how brilliant Askos (tour operator) were. Quick and efficient customer service and they are clearly a company who want to go above and beyond expectation.
Our guide Rafael was...
Dave R,
Mar 4, 2025
5.00
Our guide Rafael was great! Very knowledgeable and also funny and entertaining. When we left Pompeii we kind of felt like it had been rushed and we wished we had spent more time there, but by the time we were done with Herculaneum we had definitely had plenty for the day. So it turns out that actually Raphael was right with the pacing. If we had more time, I think I would have liked to have spent a full day at Pompeii and a half day at Herculaneum, but if you are going to do it all in one 6-hour tour like this one is offering, then the way they did it make sense to me
Highlights but still some free choice time!
sharon b,
Mar 2, 2025
5.00
Firstly, Rafael is a charming and knowledgeable guide. He looked after us well, and I personally loved hearing his first hand knowledge of history and archaeology. If you are wanting to break off from the group to explore, that's an option because he clearly points out the meeting place at the start. Also, if you bring lunch you can take more time in Pompeii.
Great tour
Craig S,
Feb 24, 2025
5.00
Great time! Our guide was super knowledgeable and friendly. Surprisingly, we did not get his name, but that did not take away from the experience.
A wonderful day I’ll never forget!
Melissa N,
Feb 22, 2025
5.00
We traveled on the round trip from Naples central station version of the tour with professional driver Francesco C. to Pompeii and then Herculaneum. Our driver was excellent-always where he said he would be and helpfully pointing things out along the way. Our tour guide Sergio was also wonderful! He really brought the history to life and interacted with all members of our group. He was extremely knowledgeable and we learned a ton. After Pompeii, we had about an hour to eat lunch (which was plenty of time). But, I noticed that the other group that needed to take the train to Herculaneum only had 30 min to grab something quick before departing Pompeii, so I’m glad to have been with the driver. The only thing that could have been better was the time we originally had to wait for our guide to get the tickets to enter Pompeii. I’m not sure if it is possible to do that ahead of time. But, overall a fantastic day and one I highly recommend to others.