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From Naples: Pompeii Guided Tour with Optional Herculaneum or Vesuvius Visit

Ancient ruins of Pompeii with Mount Vesuvius in the background, Italy.
Visitors in Pompeii on a Guided Tour from Rome
Customer on air-conditioned bus during Herculaneum half-day tour from Naples.
Pompeii Forum ruins with Mount Vesuvius backdrop on guided tour from Naples or Sorrento.

Immerse yourself in the legends of Pompeii, Herculaneum, and Mount Vesuvius as you unravel mysteries on an expert-guided tour from Naples.

Highlights

  • Bypass the long queues to enter straight into the archaeological site of Pompeii, with convenient round-trip transfers from Naples.

  • Hear intriguing stories about Pompeii’s historic ruins from an experienced guide in English, French or Spanish.

  • Discover valuable treasures like the world’s oldest surviving amphitheater that have been perfectly preserved since their discovery in the 18th century.

  • Upgrade to peak into the fabric of everyday ancient Roman life at Herculaneum, another victim of volcanic preservation, or hike up the majestic Mt. Vesuvius.

  • Did you know? Traces of fish, pork, and snails have been found on the streets of Pompeii, hinting at street food stalls and culinary habits.

Inclusions

  • Guided tour of Pompeii with entry

  • Round-trip transfers from Naples

  • English, Spanish or French-speaking guide (as per option selected)

  • Headsets for groups above 10

  • Entry to Herculaneum (optional)

  • Entry to Vesuvius (optional)

Itinerary

cancellation policy

You can cancel these tickets up to 48 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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Guests from United States, Australia, Spain and over 18 countries have loved this experience
Noor Hayati Binte Saimin

Noor

5/5

Jan, 2025

The guide was good (can't remember his name..maybe Micheal) he is also an archaeologist. His explanations and descriptions of the 2 sites are so thorough. Really enjoy the day. My only grief is that the meeting point. You shouldn't put as the main train station but in front of the Starhotel Terminus, across the street from the train station.
Nadezhda Marinova

Nadezhda

5/5

Dec, 2024

Our tour guide Rafaelo was wonderful, he made our visit a memorable experince. He is a great professionalist, with remarkable sence of humor, perfect organizational skills and ability to maintain attention. Thank you, Rafaelo :))
Johanna Rodríguez Brenes

Johanna

5/5

Nov, 2024

We really had a good time. Rosa our guide and Genaro our driver were very good. Pompeii tour was fun and climbing Vesubio was a whole experience. Lunch was delicious and overall tour service was good.
Javier Navarro Lara

Javier

4/5

Oct, 2024

What I liked the most was the tour of Pompeii. The least, that in the message it said that it was optional to go to Vesuvius but that was not possible, because the agency with which we hired told us that this could not be and that they have already told you to remove it from the message.
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Dorothy Nesbit

Dorothy

5/5

Sep, 2024

The ticketing experience was fine and the reminder with information about the trip was helpful. We loved how knowledgable our guide Michele Lamberti was and how well he was able to provide context for the sites. Now- less positive feedback is that one of the us seats was seriously broken and the passenger in front of me had her head in my lap because of the broken seat. Also, two of the people on the bus where extremely rude and took our seats and we would have appreciated the guide stepping in and asking people not to"steal" other people's seats.

The walking tour of Pompeii is a fascinating journey back in time to the prosperous days of the Roman civilization. The once energetic city was lost to history due to the cataclysmic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. Now a UNESCO-listed site, it offers an excellent window into the living conditions in the Roman era through its excavated finds. The guide will first lead you to the Civil Forum, also called the main square and its most imposing building known as the Basilica. The impressive ruins of the Basilica are spread over 1500 sq. meters and were the site of court hearings, and public functions, among other things. On the northern side of the Civil Forum, you will find remains of the Temple of Jupiter. Next, pay a visit to the famous Forum Baths and get a sense of what communal baths looked like in Roman times. Additionally, Pompeii also boasts a luxurious villa called House of the Menander, which was home to the Roman elites.

With all the information from your tour guide, piece together the picture of a thriving city with cobbled streets, crowded marketplaces, remarkable frescoes, street fountains, and magnificent statues. All of which were shrouded under 4 to 6 meters of volcanic ash for thousands of years. Only to emerge from the ashes in the 18th century and reveal how the city of Pompeii came to a screeching halt on that fateful day in 79 AD.

What to bring

  • Wear comfortable clothing and footwear: there is a lot of walking during the activity. Bring a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen and a water bottle.

  • Full names are mandatory for Pompeii bookings. Double-check the names at checkout for a hassle-free entry. Be sure to bring a valid Photo ID with you to gain entry.

What's not allowed

  • Big dogs (above the weight 10kg and the height of 40cm) are not allowed into the venue. Guide dogs with the proper certification are welcome.

Additional information

  • Nobody likes a crowd. A single group has a maximum of 20 people.

  • Facilities: cloakroom, luggage storage.

  • Head to the Superiore Entrance to make use of the onsite luggage facilities.

  • The fee for the excavation sites of Pompeii is free for all first Sundays of the month.

How to Redeem Your Tickets

  • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

  • Please display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID to your guide.

  • If you have purchased reduced price tickets, please carry your valid photo ID proof for verification. Students must show their valid Student IDs.

  • Kindly ensure that you arrive 15 minutes before the start time of your tour to avoid any delays.

Meeting Point

Please check your final voucher for the meeting point details and specific instructions.

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