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Pompeii and Herculaneum Small-Group with an Expert Archaeologist

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Pompeii, Italy
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  • 6 to 11 hours (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

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Overview

Don't miss out on the ancient ruins of Pompeii and Herculaneum during your time in Italy when you book this group tour. Departures are available from Pompeii, Sorrento, Rome, or Naples, so anyone can easily fit this in their schedule. Take a guided tour of the preserved ruins in Pompeii as well as the perfectly intact villas in Herculaneum, with entrance tickets included for a seamless experience.
  • Explore Pompeii and Herculaneum in just one day
  • An archaeologist guide provides context on the ancient ruins
  • Travel in an air-conditioned vehicle—a must-have during summer
  • Hassle-free round-trip transportation from Naples, Sorrento, or Rome

What's Included

  • Round-trip transportation to/from Naples( Option from Naples)
  • Round-trip transportation to/from Sorrento ( Option from Sorrento)
  • One way transportation from Pompeii to Herculaneum ( Option from Pompeii)
  • Train tickets to/from Rome to Naples + transportation from Naples ( Option from Rome)
  • Herculaneum entry tickets - 'Pompeii express' entry tickets
  • Guided tour service in both Pompeii and Herculaneum
  • Meals and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Personal expenses

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting points

Select a meeting point

End points

This activity ends in a different location. See details below:

Itinerary

1

Archaeological Park of Pompeii

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

2

Odeon - Teatro Piccolo

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

3

Teatro Grande

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

4

House of Menander

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

5

Stabian Baths (Terme Stabiane)

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

6

Lupanar

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Via dell’Abbondanza (Pass By)

7

House of the Faun

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

8

Foro de Pompeya

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

9

Basilica

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

10

Archeological Park of Herculaneum

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

11

House of the Deer

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

12

La Terrazza di M. Nonio Balbo

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

13

College of the Augustales

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

14

Casa del Rilievo di Telefo

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

15

Partem Domus lignea - Casa del Tramezzo di Legno

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

16

House of the Skeleton

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

17

Central Thermae

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

18

Casa Sannitica

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

19

Casa del Bel Cortile

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

20

House of the Grand Portal

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infant seats available
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Minimum numbers of 6 people per Shared tour apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
  • At Pompeii and Herculaneum Children under 18 y.o. enter for free, showing a valid form of ID.
  • Please note that the drop-off point depends on the tour option you selected.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 21 travelers
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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.7
based on 21 reviews
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I'm only leaving three...

Richard_K, Apr 2026
I'm only leaving three stars because the tour was very disorganized in the morning we got there at 10:44 and 11 am tour departure didn't leave until 11:45 the tour guides were confused and didn't have access to the Pompeii archaeological site and waiting for other guests to arrive just had a standing around for a long time beyond that our tour guide was excellent in Pompei as was our tour guide in herculeanium both tour guides were very knowledgeable

Buyer be aware!

JIALE_D, Mar 2026
Do not take this tour. According to tour instruction, we are supposed to return to where tour started. They left us stranded at a different city after the tour was finished. It took us over 6 hours to get back to where our car was parked (the tour starting point). Viator doesn't take care of customers. Neither does they take responsibility.

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Dear Jerry, Thank you for your feedback, and we are sorry to hear that your experience did not meet your expectations. We are also sorry that this review was written only because you did not carefully read the selected option at the time of booking. The option selected in this case — Option from Pompeii — clearly and explicitly includes one-way transportation from Pompeii to Herculaneum, together with guided tours in both sites and entry tickets, as stated in the tour description at the time of booking. For clarity to future travelers, this experience is designed with multiple booking options, each with a specific starting point and transportation structure. The available options are clearly listed on Viator and as follows: Round-trip transportation to/from Naples (Option from Naples) Round-trip transportation to/from Sorrento (Option from Sorrento) One-way transportation from Pompeii to Herculaneum (Option from Pompeii) Train tickets from Rome to Naples + transportation from Naples (Option from Rome) In addition, Herculaneum is located a short distance from Pompeii, and it is easy to return to Pompeii by taxi . We recommend reviewing the selected option carefully before booking, as each experience is structured to match different travel plans with full transparency. Our team remains available at any time to assist and ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience for all our guests. Kind regards,

Great Tour of Pompeii and Herculan

Peter_G, Mar 2026
We had an excellent tour. Our guide Vincenzo was very knowledgeable and informative. We were not hurried in any way and had plenty of time to see the sights.

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Susan_C, Mar 2026
It’s very full on. There are only a few breaks, a packed lunch is useful. The tour gives you a greater understanding of the towns before the disaster and brings Pompei and Herculaneum to life.
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