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
Archaeological Park of Pompeii
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
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
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
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
Reviews
279 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fantastic tour of some amazing ruins
Nicole B,,Feb 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This private tour with Antonio was a fantastic way to learn some amazing history about Napoli. He was so knowledgeable, friendly and engaging. Even had my daughter's engaged the whole day. Sadly it was cloudy by the time we got to Mt Vesuvius, so we couldn't see inside the crater, but nevertheless, it was still an amazing experience. I'd suggest doing Vesuvius in the morning when clouds are clear. Highly recommend this tour !
Trifecta of History
Greg M,,Feb 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The tour was fantastic. Antonini met us on the train platform and got us started right away. He used the travel time between locations to give us background information and then gave the details on location. Vesuvius was about a 2 mile hike up and back. Not too vertical and a wide flat trail. The views are worth the walk. Pompeii was so much more than we were expecting. 2-3 hours barely gets a start of seeing everything but time enough for the main areas. Again, Antonini was fantastic. He knew the information and was passionate about the history. I expected Herculaneum to be just small Pompeii but it stood on its own. Smaller but better preserved. That allowed us to spend more time on the details of what survived. Highly recommend Antonini for this tour if you have a chance.
Outstanding
tiffanywC5217ZE,,Jan 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing experience with Antonio! Everything was very easy to book! Antonio is incredibly knowledgeable and off the charts friendly! Worth every penny and minute! Beyond grateful for the memories! No other way to truly experience these sites without a guide like Antonio! Thank you Antonio! We will see you again soon!!
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.
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