Private Tour of Pompeii and Herculaneum: Dive into Ancient Roman History

Immerse yourself in ancient Roman history with a private tour of Pompeii and Herculaneum. Explore the well-preserved ruins and learn about the fateful day of the Mt Vesuvius eruption in 79 A.D.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Pompeii Archaeological Park - You will begin your tour with a warm welcome from your expert guide who will take you directly into the excavations of Pompeii with skip-the-line access! Your guide will take you on a journey through ancient road mapping, residential planning and marvel sewage systems. Being a valuable commercial trade town, your…
What's Included
  • Skip-the-Line Entrance to both sites
  • Transfer from Pompeii to Herculaneum
  • Local Professional and Expert Guide
  • Private Tour of Pompeii and Herculaneum
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

If historical sites captivate your interest and you’re keen on exploring two globally recognized archaeological marvels, this private tour of Pompeii and Herculaneum is tailor-made for your desires! This exploration into antiquity provides you with a knowledgeable private guide who will enlighten you about the fateful day in 79 A.D., when Mt Vesuvius…

Location
Via Villa dei Misteri, 1
Via Villa dei Misteri
In front of Bar Sgambati, Via Villa dei Misteri 1, right next to the Pompeii Scavi Train Station, regional line. Your guide will be holding a LivTours / LivItaly Tours sign.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Gracak2725
Jun 5, 2025
Great tour for a good dose of Roman history while on a cruise stop - Carla was wonderful, knowledgeable, articulate and very aware of the group she led us thru both places efficiently. We learned a lot and was so glad she was our guide today. Would recommend this one if your on a cruise ship they team up with good drivers to get you back on time we added a wine and lunch piece to it so fun .
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Barbaramo3733ap
May 29, 2025
So worth the cost of the private tour - We did the 1/2 day private tour of Pompeii and Herculaneum with Mariana. She was superb. So very knowledgeable and personalized. We didn’t know very much so counted on her experience and we weren’t disappointed. Highly recommend this tour. Worth the cost!
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Kevincd3888nm
Apr 20, 2025
Private tours of Herculaneum and Pompeii - We did private tours of Herculaneum and Pompeii with Carla. It was for our family with five kids (age 3-10) and Carla kept the kids all very engaged throughout. The whole tour was also highly informative and fascinating for all. We highly recommend Carla! Best tour guide we’ve had in Italy over many years.
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Kevin_h
Apr 10, 2025
Wonderful Guide and Tour - We had an excellent private tour of both Pompeii and Herculaneum with our guide, Carla. We are especially grateful that she was patient enough to wait for us, as we were 45 minutes late due to a problem with the local train from Sorrento (apparently this is quite common and the express train is a better option). Our only issue with the tour was that it was a bit pricey, but it did offer the flexibility to start later on the day then most of the other tours.
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Tanzat2025
Apr 10, 2025
Best experience in Italy! - Carla was a fantastic tour guide! My husband and I loved the tour, and we can’t recommend Carla enough! The sights themselves were amazing, but what truly made the experience unforgettable and brought it to life was Carla’s knowledge and love of the sites. She answered all our questions with ease and depth, and we walked away having learned so much more than we ever expected. Carla was the perfect balance of being informative and engaging. If you’re planning on visiting Pompeii, book a private tour to Pompeii and the Herculaneum with Carla. It truly is worth it all!
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Go594889
Apr 4, 2025
Excellent Pompeii experience - Have looked forward to visiting Pompeii for a long time. We are greatfull to Livtours and especially our guide Carmen, for a great experience. Carmen was very well versed, good company and interesting. We would definitely recommend Livtours and Carmen for your trip.
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Jsmith417
Jan 3, 2025
Eccellente Tour with Franscesca and Liv Tours - Franscesca was a great tour guide. Our family learned so much both about both places. I am very happy we decided to use Liv Tours and thrilled Franscesca was our guide.
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Jansmom
Nov 6, 2024
Unforgettable Day at Pompeii and the Amalfi Coast - We loved our day on the Amalfi Coast and especially our tour of Pompeii. Francesca was our guide and she was outstanding. She patiently explained everything and provided a lot of background detail that really brought to life both the day of the explosion and the details of everyday life for the people who lived there. It was both interesting and very informative. Then our driver (don't know the spelling but he pronounced it "Pulu") took us down to an overlook for Positano and to a great restaurant in Sorrento. We have traveled many places and this was one of our most memorable days.
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Michelledr4290nh
Sep 19, 2024
Incredible private tour of Pompeii with Marianna from Liv Tours. - We had an incredible private tour of Pompeii with Marianna from Liv Tours. She was extremely knowledgeable, sharing fascinating insights about the history and daily life of Pompeii. Her passion for the subject made the tour engaging and educational. Marianna was also incredibly kind and patient, ensuring that we were comfortable throughout the tour. It was a true pleasure to explore this historic site with her as our guide. Highly recommend Marianna for anyone looking to experience Pompeii in depth!
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Trek786455
Sep 4, 2024
VIP Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius - Carla was fantastic. She taught us so much about Pompeii. We even had some insight given about mount Vesuvius. Over all it was a great experience
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From $269
up to 15 guests
2 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).