Top Naples Archaeology Tours

Meet your driver in Naples and relax during the scenic transfer to the ancient Roman city of Herculaneum, a UNESCO World Heritage Site buried by the devastating eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. Upon arrival at the Herculaneum Archaeological Park, meet your private licensed guide dedicated exclusively to your group. During the 2-hour guided walking tour, learn about the history of Ancient Rome, Roman daily life, and the dramatic events surrounding the eruption of Vesuvius. Your expert guide will bring the ruins to life with fascinating stories, historical insights, and archaeological explanations. Enjoy priority access with your skip-the-line Herculaneum tickets included, avoiding long queues and maximizing your time inside the site. At the end of the experience, sit back and relax on the comfortable transfer back to Naples, where you will be dropped off at the original meeting point.

The National Archaeological Museum holds the greatest treasures recovered from Pompeii and Herculaneum, but its vast halls can be tricky to navigate solo. This small-group tour led by an archaeologist takes you to the frescoes, mosaics, and sculptures, with expert commentary along the way.

Pompeii and Herculaneum are among the world’s most important Roman archaeological sites, but the ruins can be hard to interpret to the untrained eye. Experience the extraordinary archaeological wonders with a professional archaeologist on this hassle-free small-group tour. Learn about the history and architecture of these two cities buried by the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in AD 79. Choose the departure option that best suits your travel plans and enjoy a seamless visit with admission tickets included.

Get more out of your time in Naples by heading off on a small-group day trip to discover one of Italy’s most famous archaeological sites—Pompeii. Instead of having to wait in a long ticket line, you can benefit from skip-the-line admission, as well as a guided tour around the archeological ruins of Pompeii, including the Basilica, the Forum, the thermal baths, and patrician houses with well-preserved mosaics and frescoes.

Embark on a guided tour through one of the world's most renowned archaeological complexes―the ancient Roman city of Pompeii―and learn the vast history of this well-preserved site. Join your guide on a walk through the ruins, preserved under layers of volcanic pumice and ash since AD 79 until its rediscovery more than 1,500 years later. Pass former houses and storefronts, visit the Stabian Baths, climb the stairs of a Roman amphitheater and more.

Visit the ancient town of Herculaneam—preserved for millennia under layers of volcanic ash—during this guided visit with an archaeologist. Learn how town residents decided whether to flee or stand their ground. Visit ancient villas, bathhouses, and eateries, and learn the stories behind the landmarks. Skip-the-line admission tickets are included.

Naples has been inhabited for almost 3,000 years and much of the city’s past is hidden beneath the modern streets. Secure your spot on an official Naples Underground (Napoli Sotterranea) tour, the only way to venture below ground and explore the city’s buried history. Admire the ancient Neapolitan aqueduct and WWII air raid shelters, all with an official site guide. Admission and skip-the-line entry are included in the tour price.

Get an immersive look at the ruins of the Roman city of Herculaneum on this private walking tour. Let your archaeologist guide take the lead as you take in preserved frescoes, mosaics, private residences, public buildings and more. Perfect for history lovers, get a deep understanding of what life was like in this ancient city.

One of the world’s best-known archeological sites, Pompeii is full of ancient history that’s not always apparent to independent travelers. On this group tour, explore the ancient city with an archaeologist guide who shares insights into the history and the daily lives of ancient Romans. See theaters, temples, six bathing complexes, and more in UNESCO-listed archeological areas.

While most Pompeii tours only visit the UNESCO-listed ruins, this small-group tour takes it one step further with a tasty lunch on the slopes of Mount Vesuvius. First, delve into the history and fate of the ancient city of Pompeii with an archaeologist guide. Then relax over lunch at a nearby winery to taste several wines produced on the volcanic slopes.

Visit two of Italy’s UNESCO World Heritage-listed attractions on this full-day shore excursion from Naples. Journey along the picturesque Amalfi Coast; enjoy free time to explore the hilltop towns of Positano and Sorrento; then marvel at the archeological wonders of ancient Pompeii on a guided tour.

Explore the two areas most devastated by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79, Pompeii and Herculaneum. This half-day tour explores the two archaeological sites where visitors can see the remains of the cities's buildings, including stores, the Forum, the courthouse, thermal baths, the Temple of Augustalium, and more. Learn about the daily life of the ancient Romans from your archaeologist guide.

Depart from Naples cruise port or meet in Pompeii for a 2.5-hour guided tour with Archeologist and entry ticket. Enjoy live English/Spanish/Italian commentary — perfect for cruisers! Starting from Porta Marina Inferiore, you'll visit the Forum, heart of Roman public life, and the Basilica, where justice was served. See the Temple of Apollo, ancient granaries, and a real thermopolium, the Roman version of fast food. Discover the public baths, the luxurious House of the Faun, and the famous Lupanar brothel. The tour ends with the plaster casts of victims frozen in time by the eruption of Vesuvius. Thanks to advanced AI technology, you’ll hear your guide’s voice in real time in your preferred language—no need to read or wait. This tour is unique thanks to our local guides and archaeologists, experts in the region’s history and fluent in several languages. Their passion and storytelling revive ancient Pompeii, creating an authentic experience for every visitor.

Waste no time on a visit to Pompeii, and book a skip-the-line tour with round-trip transport from central Naples. After relaxing on the journey to the UNESCO World Heritage Site, you’ll bypass the general ticket sales line to enter, and then head inside with an archaeologist guide to learn about life in Pompeii before it was buried under volcanic ash for centuries. This small-group tour includes air-conditioned transport for comfort.

Step back in time to 79 AD on this comprehensive tour of Pompeii, departing comfortably from the heart of Naples. Your journey begins with a pickup from our meeting point in the city center. Upon arrival, meet your official guide—an expert in Roman history—who will lead you on a fascinating 2-hour walking tour through the UNESCO World Heritage site. Discover how everyday Romans lived as you explore the incredibly preserved ruins. After the tour, our shuttle will pick you up around 2:30/40 PM for a relaxing return trip to Naples, take a bit of spare time to explore Pompei or have a lunch break before heading back to Naples!

See the wonders of Pompeii, and don't worry about organizing the travel logistics, on this half-day tour from Naples. After pickup from your accommodation or port, you'll travel by air-conditioned vehicle to the immense UNESCO-listed archaeological site. Once inside (admission not included), your guide will take you on an in-depth tour through the ruins and share stories about Pompeii, whose history is one of a kind.

Explore Pompeii in total comfort and immerse yourself in the history of the most famous city in the ancient world. This organized tour includes the train from Naples, the entrance ticket to the Archaeological Park of Pompeii and a guided visit to the site. You will walk through intact Roman streets, frescoed domuses, spas and markets, discovering the secrets of everyday life before the historic 79 AD eruption.C. A comfortable, engaging and ideal excursion for every type of Traveler. • Depart comfortably from Naples Centrale and enjoy a train ride • Explore the ruins of Pompeii with a Pro Guide • Walk through intact streets, frescoed domuses, spas and millennial markets • Discover the secrets of everyday life before the 79 AD eruptionC. Choose the date of your adventure, book your place now and discover the immortal charm of Pompeii!

Avoid the challenge of planning transport and fitting Italy’s most iconic coastal views and archaeological sites into one day. This guided trip from Naples combines the Amalfi Coast, Positano, and Pompeii in one seamless journey, with scenic drives and expert insight into Mt. Vesuvius’s history. Enjoy a limoncello tasting and optional lunch stop, all with convenient hotel pickup included.

Visit two of Italy's most compelling archaeological sites in one day with this full-day tour from Naples. After hassle-free pickup, head first to Pompeii and explore the UNESCO-listed archaeological site full of ancient Roman villas, shops, and public buildings. After a lunch break in a local restaurant, explore the archaeological park of Herculaneum independently before returning to Naples.

Short on time in Italy and struggling to see both Pompeii and Herculaneum without the stress of planning transport and tickets? This guided day trip from Naples solves it by taking you directly to both archaeological sites with an expert archaeologist. Explore remarkably preserved streets and homes while gaining context on Mt. Vesuvius’s eruption, with an optional Italian lunch to keep the day seamless.

This private car tour is the perfect way to discover the highlights of the Amalfi Coast in one day. Swap choppy waters and crowded boat trips for a relaxing ride in a private air-conditioned vehicle. Along the route, enjoy a splendid coastal scenery and customize the itinerary by choosing stops like Amalfi, Ravello, and Positano.

The National Archeological Museum in Naples is one of the leading archeological museums in the world—and can be overwhelming for travelers who aren’t familiar with the history of the region. On this private tour, explore the museum with a guide, getting insights into the history of Roman-Greco antiquities from Pompeii, Stabiae, Herculaneum, and other archaeological sites in the Campania region.

Combine a trip to the ancient Roman town of Pompeii with a visit to Mt. Vesuvius, the volcano that buried it centuries ago. This day-long tour from Naples offers skip-the-line access and hotel or port pickup for convenience. Choose from larger group tours or upgrade to smaller groups of 18 or VIP tours capped at eight. All options include lunch and a wine tasting.