Private Tour
Private Tour: Herculaneum - Pompeii - Vesuvius with pickup
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
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Options
Naples & Nearby P/up (<15 km)
Pompeii Herculaneum & Vesuvius: Skip-the-line tickets and licensed guide at Pompeii and Herculaneum included. Mount Vesuvius ticket not included Private tour: This option applies to pick up from and drop off in the Naples area (within a radius of 10 miles - 15 kilometres) Duration: 8 hours: The tour includes up to 8.45 hours of service. Additional time can be arranged upon request at €50 per hour or part thereof Not included: Optional lunch stop available during the tour Herc – Pompeii – Vesuvius: optional lunch stop and tickets for Mount Vesuvius Mercedes Minivan or Sedan: Air-conditioned vehicle with luggage space Tour details: Driver - Guide - Tickets Pomp and Herc - up to 8 hours; extra time €50/hour. Ves tickets must be purchased online in advance. Pickup included
Naples & Nearby P/up Hi-Season
Pompeii Herculaneum & Vesuvius: Hi Season. Skip-the-line tickets and licensed guide at Pompeii and Herculaneum included. Mount Vesuvius ticket not included Private tour: This option applies to pick up from and drop off in the Naples area in high season. Duration: 8 hours: The tour includes up to 8.45 hours of service. Additional time can be arranged upon request at €50 per hour or part thereof Meals and drinks not included: Optional lunch stop available during the tour Herc – Pompeii – Vesuvius: optional: lunch stop and tickets for Mount Vesuvius Mercedes Minivan or Sedan: Air-conditioned vehicle with luggage space Tour details: Driver - Guide - Tickets Pomp and Herc - up to 8 hours; extra time €50/hour. Ves tickets must be purchased online in advance. Pickup included
Sorrento&Amalfi Coast pickup
Pompeii Herculaneum & Vesuvius: Skip-the-line tickets and a licensed guide at Pompeii and Herculaneum included. Mount Vesuvius ticket not included Private tour: This option applies to pick up from and drop off beyond the Naples area (> a radius of 10 miles - 15 kilometres) Duration: 8 hours: The tour includes up to 8.45 hours of service. Additional time can be arranged upon request at €50 per hour or part thereof Meal & drinks not included: An optional lunch stop is available during the tour Herc – Pompeii – Vesuvius: optional lunch stop and tickets for Mount Vesuvius Mercedes Minivan or Sedan: Air-conditioned vehicle with luggage space Additional details: Driver - Guide - Tickets Pomp and Herc - up to 8 hours; extra time €50/hour. Ves tickets must be purchased online in advance. Pickup included
Herc - Pompeii no Vesuvius
Only Pompeii and Herculaneum: Vesuvius visit & Skip-the-line tickets not included – licensed guide at Pompeii and Herculaneum included Private tour: Private tour – Exclusive service with dedicated driver-guide and licensed guide at the ruins. Duration: 7 hours Meal & drinks not included: Optional lunch stop available Herculaneum and Pompeii tour: The option only includes visits to Pompeii and Herculaneum, with transportation & a licensed guide. Tickets are not included. Mercedes minivan: Air-conditioned vehicle with ample luggage space Other: The option includes up to 7 hours of service. Additional time can be arranged upon request at €50 per hour or part thereof Pickup included
Reviews
292 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Public transport to Herculaneum is easy
TartanWanderer,May 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00Finding your way to Herculaneum / Ercolano from Naples is very easy. Trains are frequent and easy to navigate. The site is actually very compact and easy to get around in a couple of hours. There are steps and done steep gradients. It is a very worthwhile place to visit. It is heavily reconstructed!!
An Experience we will Always Remember! Thank You!
Sarah S,May 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This excursion was amazing and we would recommend it to anyone wanting to explore Pompeii and the Herculaneum! We are grateful we decided to do a private tour instead of a group tour because we were able to ask questions throughout, did not have to have a headset to hear our guide, and were able to go to the locations we were most interested in. On an extremely busy day (with 4 cruise ships ported) our knowledgeable guide was able to take us to places that we wouldn't have seen in large groups, he knew where to go and what to avoid with the large crowds everywhere. Our driver, Antonio, was also our licensed tour guide so from the time we were picked up from our boat until we were dropped off at the end of the tour, we received valuable information about the sites we were seeing, as well as about Naples history. He even had photos and a Power Point presentation to prepare us for what we were going to see and to answer questions we had before we even got to the locations. Antonio was professional, had great communication, was friendly, and extremely knowledgeable. He made this trip what it was - unforgettable. Our family booked the pick-up/drop off Pompeii, Herculaneum, and Mount Vesuvius experience. Antonio let us know as soon as we booked that the tickets to Pompeii and the Herculaneum were already taken care of, but that the Mount Vesuvius experience is something that we book when the tickets open up on the park's website and he is able to take us there for the climb, but he also let us know that they are challenging tickets to get, and let us know the steps to obtain them and provided the website so we could attempt to get the tickets when they become available. (We found out later that it is so challenging to get tickets because the large tour companies are able to get them about 6 months in advance and they buy all the tickets so that small tour companies and individuals aren't able to get them at the standard price and have to go through the bigger companies to do the experience at a raised price - that is too bad, but has no reflection on Antonio or our experience, because he assured us that if we could not get the tickets he would be able to provide us with an experience we would enjoy). We ended up doing an extended tour at Pompeii taking us to an area in the back of the site, going to a delightful restaurant and having Pizza Napoletana while Antonio walked all the way back through Pompeii to get the car and we could relax and eat, we went to the Herculaneum and saw the museum there, and then did a tour of Naples seeing the beautiful panoramic views and the local buildings. Antonio was a great teacher, he prepared us well, so we could understand when we got to the sites, we could understand how to recognize shops, temples, and other significant features. Our daughter, who is 10, was able to recognize areas when he would say, "Question, what is this?" She knew it was a shop, or a temple, or a water fountain, or where awnings were, etc., because he had done a great job with showing us recognizable features and it helped us better understand what we were seeing. In addition, he brought in his tablet with the pictures so that when we were in specific areas of the site, he could say, "This is what it may have looked like" and you could picture the scene in your mind even better. He was mindful that our daughter was young and asked ahead of time whether we would like to see the "red light" district areas, or whether we would like to do another area, which was very thoughtful. He also did a great job comparing and contrasting the Herculaneum and Pompeii so we could understand the difference between the two sites. We are grateful that we booked this tour and recommend it to anyone! Antonio is amazing and we will remember this experience for a lifetime, thanks to him!!!!
Friendly, Patient and Knowledgeable
Scott H,May 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Antonino was the best experience we had on our visit to Naples. He picked us right up from our hotel and gave us a knowledgeable tour of both Pompeii and Herculaneum. My wife is not the history buff that I am so he took care to not overdo it. I can honestly say we would not have had as easy and enjoyable of time if it wasn’t for him. I would recommend Antonino to anyone wanting the full archeological tour experience. He even dropped us off at the port afterwards so we could board our ferry to the next adventure.
Once-in-a-lifetime experience
Janet G,May 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This experience was, by far, the most interesting and informative one I have ever participated in. From the moment he picked us up until he dropped us off (9 hours later--which flew by, frankly), our guide Antonino engaged all 4 of us in an interactive discussion of Pompei, Mt. Vesuvius, and Herculaneum. He had amazing graphics and photos on his tablet to provide visual representations and had a warm sense of humor and delight as he explained what we were seeing and answered every question in a clear and accessible way. His passion and knowledge were stellar. As I told him at the end: "This was a once-in-a-lifetime experience for us and you were a once-in-a-lifetime guide."
Excellent guide and tour!
Jason B,Apr 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Antonio was prompt, very communicative, good with kids and an excellent historian full of knowledge. He was let us take breaks as needed with the kids and still kept us on track to make sure we got to do everything. I recommend anyone do this tour over the large group tours we saw out and about. Thanks Antonio!
The essential historic tour in style...and wine!
Robert W,Apr 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This is the true full day experience that was the best investment. We got great historic details, the little details about Pompeii you wont get on other tours, see everything up close with a highly knowledgebable and personable guide was the difference maker. An important note of thanks as advanced communication with the tour provider allowed us to add an extra stop on in our day at Bosco di Medici winery.
Antonio was super...
Peter R,Apr 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Antonio was super knowledable and had a knack of making what could be a very dry topic very interesting. He was considerate in pacing a very full day to our old legs!
Awesome day
ryan w,Apr 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour was awesome! Antonio was a nice and informative guide and even though we had a lot of ground to cover he made sure the whole day felt laid back and even suggested an awesome place have to grab lunch before the hike part. I’d definitely book another tour with him next time I’m in Italy.
Fantastic Day Tour of Herculaneum, Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius
ramip1yahoocom,Apr 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent day trip with Antonino! There was only myself and my wife in our party. I went with a private guided tour, as I wanted to spend more time at Herculaneum and Pompeii, which Antonino certainly allowed for extra time. He was incredibly polite, very knowledgeable and punctual. He even recommended an authentic Naples pizza restaurant close by to Pompeii, which was incredibly delicious and one of the best pizzas we had on our entire trip. Vegan too! We also hiked up to Mount Vesuvius. Unfortunately, we had poor weather- very cold and windy with light rain. Nevertheless, we got great views of the crater before the weather turned. Antonino was punctual and waiting for us at the mountain entry. If you want a private, personalized guided tour, do not hesitate. You will be fully satisfied with Antonino and his services. Ciao!
Antonino was a fantastic...
Meera E,Apr 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Antonino was a fantastic guide! Our group included 2 children and 2 seniors, and he was very patient about keeping everyone engaged at their level. He is extremely knowledgeable and we had an exceptional, special trip to Pompeii, Herculaneum, and Mount Vesuvius.
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