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Pompeii & Herculaneum: Ancient Ruins Exploration
4.9
101 Ratings
Napoli
Unearth history with an archaeologist on a Pompeii and Herculaneum excursion. Explore ancient buildings, discover skeletons, and experience the wonders of these preserved historic sites.
Unearth history with an archaeologist on a Pompeii and Herculaneum excursion. Explore ancient buildings, discover skeletons, and experience the wonders of these preserved historic sites.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Starhotels Terminus - Upon arriving in Naples, head to the Starhotels Terminus, situated in Piazza Giuseppe Garibaldi, directly opposite Naples Central Station. Here, you will meet your local guide and the Askos Tours driver who will escort the group to the archaeological sites.
- Piazza Porta Marina - Enter the archaeological site of Pompeii…
- Starhotels Terminus - Upon arriving in Naples, head to the Starhotels Terminus, situated in Piazza Giuseppe Garibaldi, directly opposite Naples Central Station. Here, you will meet your local guide and the Askos Tours driver who will escort the group to the archaeological sites.
- Piazza Porta Marina - Enter the archaeological site of Pompeii through the Porta Marina entrance, one of the most important gateways to the ancient city. Your guided tour will commence here, led by a licensed archaeologist from Askos Tours, who will introduce you to the history, urban layout, and daily life of Pompeii before the eruption of 79 AD.
- Insula dei Casti Amanti - Positioned along the Via dell’Abbondanza, the Insula of the Chaste Lovers showcases remarkable frescoes depicting intimate moments of daily life, including the renowned affectionate couple. This stop provides a brief yet vivid insight into the elegance and domestic atmosphere of ancient Pompeian homes.
- Granaries of the Forum - Explore the Barns of the Forum.
- Stabian Baths (Terme Stabiane) - Visit the Stabian Baths.
- Via dell’Abbondanza - Stroll through Abbondanza Street.
- Lupanar - Discover the Lupanar.
- Odeon - Teatro Piccolo - Visit the Odeon - Small Theatre.
- Basilica - Explore the Basilica.
- House of the Faun - Visit the House of Faun.
- Teatro Grande - Discover the Great Theatre.
- MaxiMall Pompeii - Take a short break at Maximall Pompeii, the largest shopping center in Southern Italy, where you’ll receive an exclusive welcome kit and discount card, offering special deals in stores.
- Archaeological Park of Herculaneum - Explore the Archaeological Park of Herculaneum.
- Partem Domus lignea - Casa del Tramezzo di Legno - Visit the House of Wooden Partition.
- College of the Augustales - Explore the College of the Augustales.
- House of Menander - Visit the House of Menander.
- Central Thermae - Discover the Central Thermae.
- Casa del Rilievo di Telefo - Visit the House of the Relief of Telephus.
- Casa Sannitica - Explore the Samnitic House.
- Casa del Bel Cortile - Visit the House of the Fine Courtyard.
- House of the Grand Portal - Discover the House of the Grand Portal.
- House of the Skeleton - Visit the House of the Skeleton.
- House of the Black Salon - Explore the House of the Salon of Nero.
- House of the Deer - Visit the House of Deer.
- La Terrazza di M. Nonio Balbo - Explore the Terrace of Nonio Balbo.
- Starhotels Terminus - After completing the guided tour of Herculaneum, you will be driven back to Naples, concluding your day trip to Pompeii and Herculaneum. From here, you may continue your onward journey at your convenience.
What's Included
- Assistance by a professional driver
- ‘Pompei Express’ and Herculaneum admission fees
- Guidance at Pompeii and Herculaneum by Archaeologist guide
- Transportation service by minibus
- Assistance by a professional driver
- ‘Pompei Express’ and Herculaneum admission fees
- Guidance at Pompeii and Herculaneum by Archaeologist guide
- Transportation service by minibus
What's Not Included
- Meals and drinks
- Meals and drinks
Additional Information
Discover the marvels of Pompeii and Herculaneum, two historic sites preserved since the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. Begin your adventure with a convenient pickup at Naples Central Station, where you will meet your guide and travel in a modern minibus.
In Herculaneum, your guide will take you through this fascinating site, including the beach…
Discover the marvels of Pompeii and Herculaneum, two historic sites preserved since the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. Begin your adventure with a convenient pickup at Naples Central Station, where you will meet your guide and travel in a modern minibus.
In Herculaneum, your guide will take you through this fascinating site, including the beach where over 300 skeletons were discovered, providing a unique insight into ancient life.
Next, transfer to Pompeii and enjoy a break before your visit at Maximall Pompeii, where you can enjoy exclusive shopping benefits with a personalized discount card and welcome kit, enhancing your experience among archaeological wonders.
In Pompeii, explore key attractions such as the Forum, the city’s central square, and its important ancient structures, all under the guidance of an expert.
After visiting Pompeii, the tour concludes with a return trip to the starting point.
- Infant car seats are available upon request
- If you are traveling with suitcases, we recommend storing them in a luggage deposit (for example at the station or any facility of your choice) during the excursion. It may not always be possible to accommodate luggage on the minibus, as not all vehicles are equipped with a luggage compartment
- No dogs and animals permitted in the vehicle for this tour option - service animals only
- Herculaneum ruins’ entry tickets: 16 euros (adult); Pompeii ruins’ entry tickets: 20 euros (adult)
Location
Starhotels Terminus
Piazza Giuseppe Garibaldi
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(101 Ratings)
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Dennis_r
Nov 6, 2025
Excellent Tour!! - Visiting Pompeii and Herculaneum have always been a bucket list visit, and this tour did not disappoint. Raphael was a great guide, very knowledgeable. I would do this tour again, it was that informative.
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Kevin_s
Nov 3, 2025
Bring some water and good... - Bring some water and good walking shoes. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and provided very good background on the events at these two locations.
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Grace_b
Nov 3, 2025
Book this tour!!! See both Pompeii and Herculaneum! - Our guide, Gennaro, was excellent — incredibly knowledgeable, engaging, and clearly passionate about the history of both Pompeii and Herculaneum. He kept the group moving at a comfortable pace while making sure we saw all the highlights and understood what we were looking at.
Our driver, Stavolo (spelling?), was also fantastic — calm, professional, and made the transportation between Naples, Pompeii, and Herculaneum smooth and stress-free. The van was comfortable, and it was such a relief not to worry about logistics between the sites.
We had about an hour for lunch, stopping at a nearby mall with a food court offering plenty of choices for everyone.
The overall length of the tour was perfect — not too long, not too short — and visiting both Pompeii and Herculaneum in one day felt very doable and worthwhile.
I’m usually a DIY traveler, but I’m so glad I chose a guided tour for these sites. Having Gennaro’s insights made the ruins come alive — without a guide, it would be easy to miss so much of the fascinating context and detail. Highly recommend this tour!
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Dairine2014
Oct 29, 2025
A fabulous tour - I did the small group English tour from Naples to Herculaneum and Pompeii today and it was superb. Our guide for the day, the archaeologist Michele Lamberti, is probably the best guide I have ever had. An absolute professional , so knowledgeable about the sites, so well able to communicate information expertly, so interesting and so proficient at managing a group with kindness and skill. I cannot say enough good things about him. A fabulous tour. And the driver, Giovanni, was a pure delight and lovely person. So highly recommended.
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Emily_w
Oct 25, 2025
Go and see - I recently joined a tour led by a guide named Michael, and he was great! Communication was smooth, and he always gave us a clear outline of what to expect at each step, which was really reassuring. The itinerary was well-balanced—relaxed yet thorough. We got to visit all the key spots, and the explanations were detailed and engaging. Overall, it was a fantastic experience!
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Shelley_c
Oct 23, 2025
Bruno rocks! - This was the highlight of our trip! Bruno was funny, knowledgeable and informative. I would recommend this tour to everyone!
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Juergenk948
Oct 12, 2025
Fun and very interesting tour - Our guide Gennaro took us through Pompeii and Herculaneum in an extremely competent and entertaining way.
Highly recommended!
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Wendy
Oct 7, 2025
Fascinating Herculaneum and Pompeii - Diego Micieli gave an interesting and informative tour of both Herculaneum and Pompeii. It was fascinating to see the sophistication, artistry and ingenuity the people had in ancient times.
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Graeme_f
Oct 3, 2025
Book this tour - Great experience . Pick ups were excellent and on time . Good time in both Pompeii and Herculaneum. Diego our guide was brilliant and gave us a great commentary and ensured any question was answered. Kept it at a good pace , so saw every significant place of interest on the tour but didnt feel too rushed either. Dropped for an hour in a shopping centre for lunch. You can leave any bags on the bus safely too.
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Zoe_w
Oct 11, 2025
Educational and timely - This tour was easy to meet up with. On time and the guide was very informed and spoke eloquently about the history of both Herculaneum and Pompeii. Pointed out lots of key archeological features of both sites and showed a comparison of both sites. Would recommend as a day activity to visit both sites. Well worth it.
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