Pompeii and Herculaneum Small Group Tour with an Archaeologist

Overview

Available languages

English

Italian

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.

15 minutes•Admission Not Applicable

Foro de Pompeya

Have a look of the ancient main square of Pompeii.

10 minutes•Admission Not Applicable

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 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 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 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

4.80

1,010 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

884

Total recommend!
Anna F,
Jun 28, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Wonderful tour by our guide Michael. He was friendly and knowledgeable. 10/10 would recommend to anyone I know coming to the area.
Fun and Interesting
James B,
Jun 27, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Good walking tour of Pompeii and Herculaneum . Our guide knew lots of interesting things about the history of the sites
Pompeii and Herculaneum tour
Peter L,
Jun 27, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Our guide Paulo was very knowledgeable and made sure we saw what was most important not just the big tourist attractions. The whole trip was very fun and well organized.
Brilliant guided tour of Pompeii and Herculaneum
Jonathan B,
Jun 26, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Lovely air-conditioned transfer from Sorrento to Pompeii, then to Herculaneum and back to Sorrento - with our excellent driver Francesco. Our archaeologist guide (Sergio) was wonderful and engaging - at both sites, telling us about the amazing history, artwork and stories of 1st century life in the area. An amazing day (our only (very minor) ‘gripe’ was why we were taken to a soulless shopping centre for a one hour break between Pompeii and Herculaneum?)
Excellent!!
Robert B,
Jun 25, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Vincent was our guide. Very knowledgeable concerning the subject matter. It is a long tour. You must be in good shape if you are over 50. A lot of walking on uneven surfaces with large steps but worth it.