Pompeii and Herculaneum Small Group Tour with an Archaeologist
Overview
Available languages
6 hours
Mobile ticket
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
Guidance in Pompeii and Herculaneum by archaeologist guide
Circumvesuviana one-way train ticket from Pompeii to Herculaneum
Herculaneum entry tickets (€16,00 each)
"Pompei Express" admission fee
Pick up and drop off service
Meals and drinks
What To Expect
Basilica
Basilica was an open portico that gave shelter to merchants and other activities.
Foro de Pompeya
Have a look of the ancient main square of Pompeii.
Options
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 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 23 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 Sorrento
Duration: 8 hours
TRANSPORTATION FROM SORRENTO: Pompeii & Herculaneum Small Group Tour from Sorrento
TRANSPORTATION FROM SORRENTO is included for the whole day
Modern Minibus or minivan: Our minibus accommodates up to 16 passengers for the transportation service of the day .
Our minivan up to 8 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
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
Reviews
993 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Helps hit the highlights...
Sean C,
Jun 15, 2025
- Viator
5.00Michele was amazing. Helps hit the highlights and gives great background, but there will be some areas that wil be missed due to the schedule of 2+ hours in each location. Highly recommended.
Diego knows his stuff!
Harriet D,
Jun 15, 2025
- Viator
5.00Diego was a fantastic guide, really knowledgeable and his insights on how the people of Pompeii and Herculaneum would have lived really brought the place alive. Highly recommend!
Great day with an archaeologist at Herculaneum and Pompei
Johanita K,
Jun 14, 2025
- Viator
5.00It was a wonderful, informative day. In a few hours with Sergio we saw Herculaneum and Pompei. He explained everything beautifully and was effective to show us the highlights.
Well worth it!!
Kathlyn R,
Jun 14, 2025
- Viator
5.00During this time of the year, it is hot!! But so worth it and the van is nicely air conditioned!!!!!
Michele is very...
Luyang L,
Jun 11, 2025
- Viator
5.00Michele is very professional and knowledgeable and gives great details about each and every element that we have visited. He was the best tour guide we had so far in this trip. The day was hot but we visited everything.
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