Private Tour
Private Day Tour to Vesuvius, Herculaneum & Pompeii with Pick Up
Overview
Available languages
Mobile ticket
Guilty of decimating Pompeii and Herculaneum in AD 79, Mt Vesuvius looms over the Bay of Naples like a beautiful, silent menace.
Stopped in their tracks by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in A.D. 79, Herculaneum and Pompeii offer the best look anywhere at what life in Rome must have been like around 2,000 years ago.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
If passenger are on a Cruise ship, at time of booking, They must provide the following information: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
Dress code is casual
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Pompeii Archaeological Park
You will meet a licensed guide at the main gate in Pompeii, after purchasing tickets, the tour begins and you will be led by the guide through the ruins of this amazing ancient town.
This gate provides access to the west of the city and it is the most impressive among the seven gates of Pompeii.
What‘s Included
Bottled water
Driver
Tickets to Pompeii and Herculaneum (if option selected)
Professional guide (if option selected)
Accommodation - Port - Train station - Airport pickup and drop-off
Lunch
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Tickets for Mount Vesuvius
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
Naples p/up & d/off no tk Ves
Private tour: This option applies to pick up from and drop off to the Naples area (within a radius of 16 miles)
Duration: 8 hours: Customers are allowed up to 8.45 hours without extra charges. Going beyond nine hours incurs a 40€ per hour fee.
Mercedes Minivan or Sedan
List of the included services: 1) Car 2) Driver 3) Guide at the ruins 4) Tickets to Pomp and Herc - Not included: fee for M. Vesuvius € 12,6 each
Pickup included
Car & Driver min 4 pax
Driver: No licensed guide and no tickets included in the price.
Duration: 8 hours: Customers are allowed up to 8.45 hours without extra charges. Going beyond nine hours incurs a 40€ per hour fee.
Inclusions: 1) Driver 2) Car. Tour operates only with a minimum of four participants.
Pickup included
Sor&Amalfi coast p/u no tk Ves
Private tour: This option applies to pickups from Sorrento and the Amalfi coast areas
Duration: 9 hours: Customers are allowed up to 9.45 hours without extra charges. Going beyond nine hours incurs a 50€ per hour fee.
Mercedes Minivan or Sedan
List of the services included: 1) Car 2) Driver 3) Guide at the ruins 4) Tickets to Pomp and Herc - Not included: fee for M. Vesuvius € 12,6 each
Pickup included
Hi/Season no tk Ves
High season rates: this option is only effective in High season
Duration: 9 hours: Duration: up to 9.45 hours without extra charges. Going beyond 10 hours incurs an extra 50€ per hour fee.
Services included:: 1) Car 2) Driver 3) Guide at the ruins 4) Pompi and Herculaneum access fee - Not included: fee for M. Vesuvius € 12,6 each
Pickup included
Reviews
277 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great Tour for History Fans!
Tina W,,Jan 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Tony was a great Tour Guide, fascinating tour for history fans, wear comfortable shoes, hiking shoes best for the Vesuvius hike to the top of the mountain!
Great. Highly recommended
Pierre D,,Dec 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a wonderful time. Extremely interesting, detailed and yet easy and smooth flow all day long. Antonino is highly knowledgeable.
Highly recommended
Caroline S,,Dec 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00I highly recommend this tour. Antonino was a fabulous guide, pacing the tour as needed and providing insightful information and answers to our questions. We thoroughly enjoyed the experience.
Antonini was amazing....
Enas N,,Dec 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Antonini was amazing. Very thorough. Knows his history! Went out of his way for a disabled family member and helped with the wheelchair. Best guided tour we have ever taken.
Best tour in Pompeii!
Meghan E,,Dec 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Antonio was the best tour guide ever! He was extremely knowledgeable, enthusiastic, patient, and made the tour so much fun. Would highly recommend booking with him.
Very informative and Organized tour
Donutnews,,Nov 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Antonio was very good arranging the tour before hand via WhatsApp as well as securing tickets to Venus that we were unable to online. We met him at the cruise terminal and were treated to a very informative and well organized private tour of Pompeii, Herculaneum and Vesuvius. His deep knowledge of the area and its history is evident and we can 100% recommend him.
Seamless and thoroughly...
Natalie G,,Nov 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Seamless and thoroughly enjoyable private tour of Pompeii, Herculaneum and Vesuvius. Our driver, Dominic, was prompt, professional and kind and ensured a smooth journey. Our guide, Giacomo, was incredibly knowledgeable and curated an informative and interesting tour through the archaeological sites.
Antonino is the #1 Guide in all of Italy!
yarag751,,Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Antonino is a gem in the giant pool of tour guides in Naples, let alone Italy. We were amazed at how knowledgeable, kind, and patient he was. We did the Pompeii, Herculaneum, and Mount Vesuvius tour. Though a lot to pack in one day, Antonino makes it happen for you! This was one of the most memorable days of my life so far. Although we were running late on the first excursion (Pompeii), Antonino answered all of our questions and made it clear to us that he didn’t want us to feel rushed at all as we take in the setting, art, and history. What impressed me most was how educated he was. I asked him at least 40 questions, some about the most random things, and he always knew the answer. What makes this all the more impressive is that he is self taught! I thought for sure he was with an agency that prepared him and gave him the iPad of materials and photos for explanation purposes. I couldn’t have been more amazed to know that Antonino taught himself all of the history, art, geography etc, necessary to give the best tours he can. That alone blew me away because he really brings Pompeii and Herculaneum to life. Even in the museum, he would give so much more context and facts about the artifacts than the little plaques on the wall provided. He has a keen eye for details and teaches you how to have one too. He will engage you by quizzing you with questions and keeping you on your toes. Most of all, he is so accommodating and prioritizes your experience. Be really deserves all the best and if you see an opening in his availability, consider yourself lucky. Thank you Antonino for cementing your tour as an unforgettable memory and for providing us a phenomenal glimpse into Greco-Roman history in Napoli! Grazie mille :)
Tony is the best driver & private guide ever
rosiehS2384UA,,Nov 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a special occasion with it being our anniversary and we wanted to really experienced Mount Vesuvius, Pompeii and Herculaneum with an intimate private guide. Antonio picked us up at the train station with his warm smile holding a sign with our names and he was a delight from the get-go! It was a VIP experience from the start and his knowledge of the 3 ancient sites was impressive. I was like a kid on a field-trip with my very own guide. He outlined the day perfectly with lunch at Pompeii’s newest onsite restaurant. I got to take all the pictures I wanted and ask 100s of questions to my delight. Tony was so sweet to answer every question with such thoughtfulness and same curiosity. I would recommend Tony and company “A DRIVE INTO THE BLUE“ to family, friends and anyone who’s reading this review. Best private driver and tour experience ever and it’s worth every euro! Once you experience, someone like Tony as a private driver and guide, you’ll never go back to being stuck in a group tour where everything is fast paced, rushed, and you have to share your time and questions with 20 other people. If you want to go see Mount Vesuvius and climb to the top, you need to get your tickets a month in advance or at minimum, one or two weeks in advance. Thank you, Tony for an amazing experience. My husband and I were so happy to share our 21st anniversary with you at some of the most amazing historical sites anyone could wish to experience.
Best Private Driver & Guide Experience
Rosie H,,Nov 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Antonio picked us up at the train station and he was a delight from the get-go! His knowledge of the 3 ancient sites was impressive and I was like a kid on a field-trip with my very own guide. He outlined the day perfectly with lunch at Pompeii’s newest onsite restaurant. I got to take all the pictures I wanted and ask 100s of questions to my delight. I world recommend Tony and company “A DRIVE INTO THE BLUE“ to family, friends and anyone who’s reading this review. Best private driver and tour experience ever and it’s worth every euro! Once you experience, someone like Tony as a private driver and guide, you’ll never go back to being stuck in a group tour where everything is fast paced, rushed, and you have to share your time and questions with 20 other people. If you want to go see Mount Vesuvius and climax to the top, you need to get your tickets a month in advance or at minimum, one or two weeks in advance. Thank you, Tony for an amazing experience. My husband and I were so happy to share our 21st anniversary with you at some of the most amazing historical sites anyone could wish to experience.
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