Pompeii & Herculaneum Guided Tour - High Speed Train from Rome
Overview
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11 hours 30 minutes
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Discover the ancient wonders of Pompeii and Herculaneum on a day trip from Rome, traveling by high-speed train. Start your journey at Rome's Termini Station, heading to Naples, where a professional driver will escort you to Herculaneum. Explore this remarkable archaeological site with an expert guide, visiting key highlights.
Take a short break at Maximall Pompeii, the largest shopping center in the South of Italy, where you’ll receive an exclusive welcome kit + discount card, granting you special deals in stores.
After this, head to Pompeii for a 2 hrs guided tour.
Conclude your tour with a return trip to Rome by high-speed train. This excursion offers an unparalleled opportunity to delve into ancient Italy's history and culture.
Additional Info
Specialized infant seats are available
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Infant car seats are available upon request
Please bring a valid ID/passport with you
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
"Pompeii Express" entry tickets
Transportation service by minibus from/to Naples Central Station
Roundtrip high speed train tickets from/to Roma Termini Station
Herculaneum entry tickets (€16,00 each)
Exclusive branded welcome kit and discount card for Maximall Pompeii giving access to special offers
Guidance in Pompeii and Herculaneum by an Archaeologist
Meals and drinks
What To Expect
Pompeii Archaeological Park
- Visit the Archaeological Park of Pompeii
Basilica
- See the Basilica
Options
From Rome by fast train
Rome to Naples by fast train: We'll provide you the fast train tickets roundtrip from Roma Termini station to Naples.
You will travel by your own by train.
Fast train and minivan: In Naples station the driver will meet you at the fountain next to platform 24 then drive to Pompeii and Herculaneum.
fast train tickets included : fast train tickest from Rome to Naples roundtrip are included in the price option, we'll send you by email or whatsapp.
Reviews
96 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great tour!
Dee G,
Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We don't normally go for tours, preferring to look around on our own. We decided that as this tour was led by an archaeologist it would be worth doing and it really was! Raphael was informative and chose a great selection of properties to show us, telling us more detail on each one. I think without this we would have wandered around each site and not gained as much insight as we did. Thank you!
Bravo Raphael
Kirsten S,
Nov 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Raphael was amazing! Informative and entertaining! He shared so much about the sites and took time to help us understand their way of life.
Pompeii & Herculaneum Guided Tour - High Speed Train from Rome
sarahh67,
Oct 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a great day. The guide was brilliant and very knowledgeable whilst taking care of all our needs. Well worth a visit.
Excellent experience!
Guadalupe C,
Oct 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It was a wonderful experience getting the tour with professor Michael; extremely knowledgeable and courteous with the group Small group and we had an experience I had never had on other visits; he took us on a much thorough visit of the city of Pompeii. My grandson, a student doing his masters in Roman history., was delighted! Loved it!
Pretty average for the cost
Tatem C,
Oct 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00Unfortunately, this wasn’t worth the amount we paid for this experience. We were expecting an archaeological guide, however we barely heard about any of the excavation it was mostly about the lives of the people who lived in the sites originally. Our guide was hard to understand, and when he walked too fast ahead of the group the head sets would cut out. He never really gave us the chance to ask questions, and even shut down someone who asked to see a specific site. There was an extremely disrespectful family part of our tour as well, which the guide never did anything about. The only thing worth the tour was the travel to and from Rome, but I think the group size and guides needs some work.
Roberta was wonderful. ...
April P,
Oct 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Roberta was wonderful. Had a great experience. Highly recommended. She was very knowledgeable and great paced.
Wonderful day exploring Pompeii and Herculaneum
Marsha P,
Oct 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our tour of Pompeii and Herculaneum was one of the best experiences of our trip! The entire day was well organized, and our guide was excellent — knowledgeable, engaging, and full of interesting stories that really brought the ancient cities to life. Pompeii was fascinating to walk through, seeing the streets, villas, and preserved mosaics. Herculaneum was equally impressive, smaller but even better preserved, giving a real sense of what life was like nearly 2,000 years ago. The transportation was comfortable, and the timing was perfect — we never felt rushed. It was a memorable and educational day that I would highly recommend to anyone visiting Italy. A truly unforgettable glimpse into history!
Great Tour, Great Experience - Highly Recommend!
Vicki D,
Oct 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a wonderful experience on our tour of Herculaneum and Pompeii! Our tour guide was archeologist Diego Michelle. He gave us a rounded understanding of the history, geology,and importance of these amazing sites. To say he is passionate about them would be an understatement. We also appreciated the level of care and detail that allowed our (included) high speed rail trip, and connecting with our tour group when we arrived in Naples, to be stress-free. Overall a great experience!
Unforgettable experience
Penny R,
Oct 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00A very informative guide! I highly recommend booking this tour as we learnt so much with an experienced guide. No long lines to deal with. Lots of fun. Guide had a great disposition.
Herc and pompeii
Jane N,
Sep 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Pompeii has very little shade, and you need to be good on your feet, both sites stunning, excellent guide
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