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Your journey begins at Corso Resina, 187 – the main entrance of Herculaneum. Jump past queues with your tickets, go through a short security check, and meet the expert archaeologist who will guide you through the rest of the site. An accessible ramped entrance is available at Cardo III.
The tour typically begins with the upper part of Herculaneum, which offers a panoramic view of the surrounding area, including the distant Bay of Naples and Mount Vesuvius. Your guide will help you understand the initial layers of volcanic ash and how they were essential to the town's preservation.
What you’ll see: An overview of the site’s structure, with an introduction to the ancient streets, buildings, and everyday life during the Roman Empire.
You will then descend toward the heart of the site encased in ash, passing through the modern entrance and stepping down into the ancient city itself. The contrast between the modern world above and the ruins below is striking.
What you’ll see: The well-preserved, carbonized wooden beams, and walls. The guide will point out specific houses, shops, and the remains of businesses like a bakery or laundry, offering insight into daily life.
One of the highlights of the Herculaneum tour is the opportunity to enter the private homes of wealthy Romans. These houses are remarkably well-preserved, with some of the finest frescoes and mosaics surviving almost intact.
What you’ll see: Beautiful frescoes depicting mythological themes, intricate mosaic floors, and marble or mosaic decorations. You will even pass by the iconic library, Villa dei Papyri, where ancient scrolls were unearthed.
The forum is the heart of any Roman city, and Herculaneum is no exception. As you continue through the site, you’ll reach this bustling public area, which was once filled with traders, politicians, and townspeople.
What you’ll see: The remains of public buildings, including the basilica (law courts) and shops, which offer insight into the commercial and social life of the city. Your guide will describe how these structures were used for public life, legal proceedings, and social gatherings.
Herculaneum’s baths are some of the best-preserved in the Roman world, offering a glimpse into Roman social life and hygiene practices. As you enter these large public spaces, you’ll see the advanced engineering used to create the heating system (hypocaust).
What you’ll see: Large pools, mosaic floors, and the intricate heating systems of these baths. Imagine how the Romans would have relaxed and socialized here.
One of the most poignant stops on the tour is at the site of the skeletons. As the surprise eruption of Mount Vesuvius preserved the town under a blanket of volcanic material, the bodies of its residents were trapped in place, offering a haunting yet fascinating look at their final moments.
What you’ll see: Skeletal remains of victims, preserved in dramatic poses. The guide will explain how these individuals were caught in the eruption and how the plaster casts were made, providing a human connection to the past.
The tour often ends near the ancient harbor, where the remains of the dock and ships can still be found. This area gives you a sense of the commercial activities that once thrived in the city. You can also catch a glimpse of the boathouse where a hopeful few had waited to be rescued.
What you’ll see: The remnants of the harbor, including the intricate structures that were used to protect ships, and an overview of how Herculaneum functioned as an important port for trade.
Your guide will conclude the tour by taking you to a vantage point that overlooks the entire excavation site. Here, you’ll have a moment to reflect on the history, the tragedy, and the marvel of Herculaneum’s preservation.
After the tour, your guide will direct you to the exit. If you wish to continue exploring on your own, check out the small museum or relax in the onsite café.
Central open space
Herculaneum’s civic heart, once the site of commercial and political activities, now revealing its well-planned public spaces.
While it’s not always necessary to book a tour in advance, it’s highly recommended during peak seasons (April to October) or if you are visiting with a group. Booking in advance ensures availability, especially for specialized or private tours.
Yes! Many guided tours are available in Italian, Spanish, French, German, and other languages. Make sure to check when booking, as some tours may only offer specific language options on certain days or times.
Yes, you can explore Herculaneum on your own, but a guided tour will enrich your experience by providing historical context, detailed information about the site’s significance, and access to areas that may be harder to understand without a guide. It’s especially helpful for first-time visitors.
Guided tours offer expert insights into the history and significance of Herculaneum, which you may miss out on if you're exploring on your own. With a tour guide, you will gain intimate knowledge of highlights within Herculaneum such as the ancient houses, the grand baths, the gymnasium and more. Plus, all tours include skip-the-line tickets.
The duration of Herculaneum guided tours can vary based on the type of tour and the inclusions. On average, a Herculaneum tour can take around 2 hours.
Herculaneum is an ancient site, and while efforts have been made to improve accessibility, the terrain can be challenging for wheelchair users due to uneven paths, stairs, and steep inclines. However, some areas of the site are more accessible, and there are provisions for those with mobility difficulties. It's a good idea to contact the site in advance for specific accessibility information.
Some parts of the site are under excavation or closed for preservation, meaning they may not be accessible to the public. Depending on the tour you choose, certain areas might be exclusively opened for private tours. Your guide will ensure you’re able to see the most significant highlights while respecting any restricted areas.
Yes, photography is generally allowed at Herculaneum. However, flash photography and the use of tripods might be prohibited in certain areas, especially near delicate frescoes or artifacts. Always follow the instructions of your guide regarding photography, and respect the preservation rules.
Wear comfortable shoes with sturdy soles, as the terrain can be uneven and often cobblestone. Dress in weather-appropriate clothing (light and breathable in summer, and layered clothing in winter). A hat and sunscreen are recommended during the warmer months, as parts of the site are exposed to direct sunlight.
Yes, you can book Herculaneum Skip-the-Line Tickets with Audio Guide to avail an audio guide experience if you don't prefer an in-person guided tour.
An expert archeologist will walk you through the ruins to explain the significance of the remnants. This guide is not only well-versed with the site but is also a subject matter expert having the necessary academic and professional certifications.
Herculaneum is easily accessible from Naples. You can take the Circumvesuviana train from Naples Central Station to Ercolano Scavi Station, which is just a short walk from the site. Alternatively, you can take a taxi or book a private transfer if you prefer a more direct route. Day trips are another convenient, all-inclusive option.
If you're late, you might miss the tour, as these tours tend to start promptly. Latecomers may neither be able to join the group nor receive a refund. Try to arrive at the meeting point at least 10 minutes prior so even if get delayed for any reason, you’ll still have some buffer time.
Yes, Herculaneum is a fascinating site for children, as long as they are old enough to handle the walking and uneven surfaces. Some tours may offer a more interactive or family-friendly experience, with guides who tailor the presentation to younger visitors. Always keep an eye on small children, as there are some steep drops and narrow pathways.
Yes, there are usually discounts available for students and seniors, and free entry for children under a certain age (often 18 or under). You can find the current rates on the check-out page, as they may vary depending on the time of year.
Occasionally, Herculaneum hosts special exhibitions, archaeological events, or temporary installations to showcase recent discoveries or provide more in-depth looks at the site’s history. Inquire at the visitor center for any events during your visit.
Very knowledge guide. She was able to engage all of us. Highly recommend
Follow an expert archaeologist guide on an exclusive tour tailored to your interests.
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Private tour of Herculaneum with skip-the-line entry
Expert English, Spanish, German, French, Portuguese, or Italian-speaking guide (as per option selected)
Excellent escort and the guide lello
Jozefina was top, good explanation during bus ride,pleasant person, full of passion. Herkulanium was very beautiful, beautifully preserved. Our guide was great, English explanation, calm, well explained, all questions were answered. Highly recommended!!!!!
Our guide was very knowledgeable and very informative. It was a good experience.
we took a daytrip from rome to nsples, we had purchased hurculaneum tour with roundtrip transportation from naples to the site and back to naples. Because we were instructed to be at our pickup location 20 min early than our pick up time we ended up waiting for over 1.5 hrs to find out our transportation was in traffic and would be even later. we cancelled our trip because we wouldnt have been back in enough time to catch our train back to rome.
The tour leader and driver are true professionals: we are satisfied +++. Punctuality, friendliness, commentary: perfect.
Herculaneum may not be as popular as Pompeii and is thus a tad less crowded. But the sights are more magnificent, in my opinion. So glad I could see it for myself
I was unaware of Pompeii's sister-town of Herculaneum and was thus, not as keen on this tour as my friend was. I take it back. The experience was so surreal.
Was hoping the tickets would have come with the package, but otherwise, it was an excellent day. An experience of a lifetime
Having just arrived at Naples, it was a blessing to have the tour bus come to pick us up. Hasslefree, comfortable ride taking us to see one of the acient marvels of time, all in less than a day.
If you do not have all day but still want a taste of history, I suggest you go for this. Worth every penny I paid for this.
My year old was never more attentive than during the tour. You are literally walking amongst the past, with the surroundings still perfectly preserved! Just lovely!
Loved every minute of the experience! Good job guys
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The good and efficient organization. The safe drivers. A little more time in Pompeii would be good as there is a lot to see. The introduction was a bit hectic but OK.
The service was great and the sites were out of this world. Highly recommended.
They charged me an extra 40€ because by mistake you gave me the ticket from Pompeii instead I had asked for it from Naples; 40€ paid to be able to leave from Naples moreover without any receipt
As so many others have mentioned, the only good thing about this tour was the transportation! The driver was perhaps the rudest person I've ever encountered while traveling (a person who voluntarily deals with tourists and still being this rude and inconsiderate, he honestly should be fired from this company!) Weather was unpredictable, which is beyond anyone's control, however, we were dropped off at Mt. V without being told that there was Zero visibility at the top or even being given the option to skip it, a total waste of an hour plus of our day. After the volcano, we were dropped off at Herculaneum. Far too much time was allowed for this location- it can be seen within an hour. By time we got to Pompeii, we were told that the buildings were going to be closed within 15 minutes. Having entered on the far end near the stadium, totally ruined our plan to see the highlights. We have actually been to Pompeii before and were very excited to be back, however this tour (or lack thereof) just ruined all we were excited about! DO NOT make the mistake that I did, I always take reviews with a grain of salt, but assume it of course cannot be that bad. Unfortunately this tour was the worst. We paid a good amount of money, which honestly we should have received a discount due to the bad weather or even a cancellation of the tour beforehand, we would have had a better day just doing our own thing! Would never recommend this tour for anyone, please go look elsewhere the tour and money spent will be better for you!
Very well organized trip, meeting points clear and easy to find. Enough time in each place to see everything. We highly recommend this activity, which allows you to see 3 emblematic places close to Naples in one day!
This tour is basically a travel service between Pompei, Mt Vesuvius and Herculaneum. We were taken to Mt Vesuvius and left there - told to meet the bus at particular time. Considerable confusion about which bus to get on - driver very confused. Next we were dropped at Herculaneum with an audio guide that was totally separate to the Herculaneum numbers so when you played it, it didn't match where you were. Got back to bus at time we were told. Company miscounted number of participants so we had to sit and wait an extra 15 minutes. Driver was not happy and drove us back to Pompei in a very unsafe manner (130km/hr) on highway in a rickety minibus. Then we were left at Pompei with audio guide which had to be returned by 5.30 so you could get your ID back. An extremely disorganised company and too expensive to basically pay for transport and entry tickets. Enjoyed climbing Mt Vesuvius and wandering around Pompei and Herculaneum without audio guides.
Good transport and organisation. Unfortunately the audio guides did not correspond to the places in Erculaneum. In pompeii, it was intermittent. Overall they were amazing places to visit. This company get you to the places, take the hassle out of buying the tickets, and drive you safely back at the end of the day.
Very well organized day. We were able to visit all 3 sites, without having to rush for Herculanum and Mount Vesuvius. For pompei, they show us the places to visit and the time allotted. Don't forget good shoes, as you'll be walking a lot. The team was top-notch. They even spoke a little French, even though we weren't supposed to. Audioguide for herculanum and pompei in French. Very nice!
I didn't really go, I didn't make it to the bus, but I managed to contact the organizater and got my pompeii entrance ticket and used them to go on my own. 10/10 communication experience
The bus journeys between the locations went smoothly. The distribution of tickets also worked well. The time management in Pompeii was poor. We had planned 2 hours, which is very short for this place. It was the last stop of the tour between 3 and 5 PM. It must have taken 15 minutes to walk inside to the buildings. On this day, for reasons unknown to me, Pompeii closed at 5 PM and from 4 PM the buildings were cordoned off and could no longer be visited from the inside. The organizer did not inform us that the buildings would be closed off so early, nor did they reschedule the tour due to the closure of the complex at 5 PM and went to Pompeii first. As a result, we had the least time at the largest of the 3 sites, as we effectively only had 45 minutes for the buildings in Pompeii. In my opinion, this was a planning error on the part of the organizer. Pompeii as the first stop would have been necessary on this day in order to be able to see more of the buildings from the inside.
It is a bit chaotic. Firstly the Busses stopped like 10 Meters ahead of the meeting point, which let some confused if this are really the right busses. They couldve shouted like Vesuvio Tour here, but they just started reading out the names of the people which were sometimes hard to hear when standing at the back of the crowd. They didn't check a single ticket so anyone could've came and said they were me and they would've just took them. The first stop in Pompeii was good, they gave you clear instructions, you got an audio guide and a map and were told to meet at the meeting point at a certain time. I didn't use the audio guide so can't say anything about it. Then we went to Vesuvio, also there we were told to be back at a certain time. I was back few minutes before and thought that they call out the names again, but for some reason they didn't and there were 2 of their buses. I was there 5 minutes before but almost missed the bus because of that confusion. Then we went to the Heraculaneum site, where we could not enter because the guard there said it was too late to enter. We all had our tickets that we paid for already but the bus driver took us back to the starting point in Naples. We didn't get offered any refund, no apology, nothing. While Pompei and Vesuvio was great, I cannot recommend this tour if you only get 2/3 of what you pay.
The introduction by a team member to the tour was so bried and uninformative. There is no guide but a machine for Pompei. The content of this machine is minimal only 2 out of 10 monumenta have recorded information. As if this is not enough there was no guide no electronic recording for Herculeneum. And more over the driver left two of us at Herculeneum saying that we are not on the list!!!! Yes ! They left us at Herculeneum!!! At Vesuvio again no guide no electronic guide - the Volcanologist is on site for additionla tour and fee so not included at all. Basicly this is tour with no guide no working electronic recording and they leave you behind ! Certainly no one took responsibilty and no accountability.
I booked a GUIDED TOUR, and the description say GUIDED TOUR, and we got an audioguide that in Herculeanum didn't work at all. Plus in Pompeii we got another audiguide and we booked with you guys because it say GUIDED, we don't like audioguides Such a wait of money and time! Don't trust in this company
The organisation and logistics to get through so much in one day was great. Could not have managed it independently. It is fast paced but we saw loads and it was stunning. A bit more warning to bring own food and about the terrain would have been helpful
Places visited during this marathon day. Vesuvius, Heraclium and the incredible Pompeii. So vast.
Super time management and very nice organizers.
There is no way we could have seen all this without your wonderful tour! Well organised and a very fair price. Staff were friendly and helpful. And indeed we booked a tour for the very next day!
A guided tour to the two archaeological sites would have been far better. The coach at Herculaneum failed to reserve seats for us, so my wife and I had to lose a full forty minutes off our allocated time in Pompeii, shiest we waited for another coach! This meant we only had less than two hours there..... Shame.
Everything went very well, pick-up was on time, transportation was pleasant, meeting points were well described. The trip was very interesting, with enough time at all stops (Vesuvius, Herculaneum, Pompeii). I would do it again!
Journey through two buried cities and a volcano – all featuring in a saga of ash and lava.
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Day trip to Pompeii, Herculaneum, and Vesuvius
Round-trip transfers from Pompeii or Naples (as per option selected)
Entry to Pompeii, Herculaneum, and Vesuvius National Park
Audio guide and map of Pompeii
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The tour was straightforward and didn't waste your time by running you through a presentation before or after trying to get you to purchase something. Fabio was very knowledgeable, patient and kind. It rained the day we went but I'd like to say it was more enjoyable that way as it didn't seem very crowded for a Friday. The train was perfect to get to and from as long as you don't mind the 10 minute walks.
Es war eine sehr kompetente informative Führung, die Gruppe war überschaubar, wir haben viel verstanden und viel gesehen.
Take a scenic train ride from Sorrento to Herculaneum, skip the lines, and enjoy a guided tour of the ancient city.
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Guided tour of Herculaneum with skip-the-line entry
Round-trip express train ticket from Sorrento
Maps
Our guide Edoardo, was kind and knowledgeable. He gave us the opportunity to learn about this very interesting reality of Herculaneum.
We had an amazing guide Luciano who was very funny and enjoyable to listen to. We learned a lot from his stories and he also brought a map full of pictures to help us visualize the story. The site is also very beautiful and it tells the story from millennia ago. The cats are a fun bonus!
Tickets were easy to obtain. When we arrived at the Herculaneum site we were greeted by the check in lady. We were introduced to the Archaeologist Theresa who was brilliant. The tour started on time with the small group as was promised. We all had headsets and could hear Theresa clearly. Her enthusiasm for her chosen profession was inspiring. I'm so glad she was working with us. I would recommend Theresa and this tour to all who are interested even a little, in the Herculaneum site and its history. You will be drawn in and want to learn more. Herculaneum was the main reason I came to Italy. It was so worth while, I loved every minute. Thank you Theresa!!!
Fascinating history, with detailed and engaging discussion by our very knowledgeable guide Antonella. In 2 hours we covered most highlights of the site, and were free to wander afterwards. We also visited the museum displays afterwards to see many artifacts such as pottery, jewelry, and household items which were recovered from Herculaneum. Walking around the archeological site the ancient paving stones are somewhat uneven, so one must walk carefully, but boardwalks in some areas are helpful. We used the Circumvesuviana train to and from Napoli to get to Ecology, from Garibaldi station.
A passionate guide who shared her passion with us. It must be said that there were only four of us!
Our guide. Luciano, was excellent. He puts alot of effort into the information that he shares on the tour. It is clear that he is very passionate about archaeology .
If you want to get a real feel for what life may have been like for the wealthy inhabitants of Herculaneum then this is the best way. Our guide Luciano Leone was brilliant, so knowledgeable giving bits of information that may be missed on a self guided tour. He ensured that all in the group were able to see the various points of interest, no fear of missing out. Some great information on the difference between the fate of Pompei and Herculaneum and therefore the differences in the archeological sites. There is some wonderfully preserved original mosaics and buildings giving a real idea of what it may have been like nearly 2000 years ago. Absolutely amazing and still looming above is Vesuvio.
Touring Ercolano with an archaeologist makes all the difference. Sergio proved to be very informative and inspiring to the group following him. I highly recommend this tour as the site is much more preserved and possible to cover in two hours. The skeletons and frescoes of the Roman villas are impressive!
Enthusiastic guide, with clear loud voice. Knew a lot to tell and despite the heat, the tour was engaging until the end. Much more enjoyable and better than Pompeii.
Our tour guide Antonella was very friendly and knowledgable. Despite the hot weather she made us love every minute of the tour. Strongly reccommended.
Luciano Leon was very knowledgeable and made the tour very interactive and interesting! The tour was great having an experienced archeologist showing us around
wonderful experience, the tour led by Francesco Longobardi was very interesting and comprehensive. It is an exciting place.
Herculaneum is a different experience than Pompeii, well worth the tour/visit. Our guide was very knowledgeable, giving deep history and comparisons to Pompeii as well as life of inhabitants.
Our guide's simple, understandable explanations. Little anecdotes without the impression of a boring history lesson.
Ticket purchase was really easy and good value. Our guide Lorenzo was really fantastic, full of humour and really knowledgeable. Highly recommended.
The guide was pleasant and knew quite a lot. His spoken English was- as he admitted himself several times- really not at the right level.
Our guide Luciano Leon was awesome! So passionate and knowledgeable. Do not hesitate to book a tour with these guides; they give you much more information and depth. This was the best tour of our Italy trip. Also extremely good booking service. We needed to change our reservation and they were so responsive.
An enjoyable and intimate tour with a very knowledgeable guide. Herculaneum was a highlight of our trip and a better experience than the crowds of Pompeii.
The guide Roberta was exceptional! We learned a lot, and the tour was very complete. All Roberta's explanations helped us really understand how Herculaneum worked back then. Thank you so much!
Fantastic tour with the very passionate and enthusiastic archaeologist Luciano Leone. With his stories you imagine yourself back in Roman life .
All went well until I could see I was running late and the contact number given was not available despite trying to call several times. I ended up having to call head office to contact them, all this being rather stressful for me as I was trying with difficulty to negotiate the railway system... perhaps a reminder could be sent on the day or the tour with a working telephone number in case of delay getting to the meeting point etc. I didn't want up hold the rest of the group and indeed I was able to catch them up at the site eithout too much delay. The guide was very informative and amusing though a little too obsessed with poop and pee etc! Also rather disparaging about other guides and tourist "idiots" and the "ugly" museum!😂. I think he thought we would all be amused by this but I'm not sure everyone was!! He is extremely knowledgeable and energetic and had plenty of excellent visual aids to illustrate various explanations and points he was making.
Flavia , very professional , with the first part of the visit in the museum , and passionate and fascinating We recommend her
I liked the picture showing where to pick the tickets up. Good comms and person meeting us was very helpful. The tour was amazing and very interseting.
Vicenzo was enormously knowledgeable and did an amazing job communicating that knowledge and passion for the material in an entertaining way. Absolutely amazing, would 100% recommend!
Our guide on the tour was passionate about the archaeology and explained the lifestyle of the people in a very informative and light-hearted manner, it was most enjoyable, thanks
Get expert insights and spot hidden details at Herculaneum’s remarkably preserved ruins on a tour led by an archaeologist.
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They charged me an extra 40€ because by mistake you gave me the ticket from Pompeii instead I had asked for it from Naples; 40€ paid to be able to leave from Naples moreover without any receipt
This tour is basically a travel service between Pompei, Mt Vesuvius and Herculaneum. We were taken to Mt Vesuvius and left there - told to meet the bus at particular time. Considerable confusion about which bus to get on - driver very confused. Next we were dropped at Herculaneum with an audio guide that was totally separate to the Herculaneum numbers so when you played it, it didn't match where you were. Got back to bus at time we were told. Company miscounted number of participants so we had to sit and wait an extra 15 minutes. Driver was not happy and drove us back to Pompei in a very unsafe manner (130km/hr) on highway in a rickety minibus. Then we were left at Pompei with audio guide which had to be returned by 5.30 so you could get your ID back. An extremely disorganised company and too expensive to basically pay for transport and entry tickets. Enjoyed climbing Mt Vesuvius and wandering around Pompei and Herculaneum without audio guides.
The introduction by a team member to the tour was so bried and uninformative. There is no guide but a machine for Pompei. The content of this machine is minimal only 2 out of 10 monumenta have recorded information. As if this is not enough there was no guide no electronic recording for Herculeneum. And more over the driver left two of us at Herculeneum saying that we are not on the list!!!! Yes ! They left us at Herculeneum!!! At Vesuvio again no guide no electronic guide - the Volcanologist is on site for additionla tour and fee so not included at all. Basicly this is tour with no guide no working electronic recording and they leave you behind ! Certainly no one took responsibilty and no accountability.
Places visited during this marathon day. Vesuvius, Heraclium and the incredible Pompeii. So vast.
Super time management and very nice organizers.
There is no way we could have seen all this without your wonderful tour! Well organised and a very fair price. Staff were friendly and helpful. And indeed we booked a tour for the very next day!
A guided tour to the two archaeological sites would have been far better. The coach at Herculaneum failed to reserve seats for us, so my wife and I had to lose a full forty minutes off our allocated time in Pompeii, shiest we waited for another coach! This meant we only had less than two hours there..... Shame.
Excellent guide Paolo. Very good knowledge and to the point. Strict timing. Only the transfer gave problems due to the train strike
4 Cruise ships came to Naples on morning of our tour...totally destroyed the tour. Guide's directions how to return to Naples from Herculaneum were wrong.
Very nice guide with great knowledge about the subject. The tour was enjoyable and entertaining, we learned a lot about how they lived before the eruption.
It was a very nice experience. Our guide Diego was great, he provided a lot of information about how the people from Pompeii and Ercolano used to live. We really enjoyed.
The logistics were good on Mount Vesuvius, in Herculaneum we were left in the middle of a street with no instructions on how to enter the site and only a driver who spoke only Italian.
Transportation between the locations was great. Buses were on time and easy to locate. From what I could see, there was only a guide at Mt Vesuvius. For the other 2 stops, one I never found a guide and the other was a recorded audio guide. But overall I saw a lot and was glad not to have to figure out logistics between spots with no car. Would book again.
Well accompanied and very complete
Vince was great. Really knowledgeable and friendly. Perfect guide.
I liked the places we visited. The staff checking us in and out were kind and helpful.
Easily travel between two sister cities that tell the tale of Vesuvian wrath and primeval urbanity!
Inclusions
Guided tour of Pompeii and Herculaneum with entry
Expert English-speaking archaeologist guide
Digital audio guide in Italian, English, Spanish, French & German
Round-trip train transfers between Pompeii and Herculaneum
Pompeii Express ticket
Visit to Mount Vesuvius (optional)
Round-trip AC coach transfers (optional)
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We were promptly and efficiently welcomed by Katherine and the guide Luciano. Luciano was very informative and entertaining, he really brought the whole experience to life. He had a superb in-depth knowledge of all aspects of the site. The time with him flew by, we would struggle to imagine a better person to deliver this tour. Will certainly be recommending Askos and Luciano to all our friends who are thinking of holidaying in this area.
The tour of Herculaneum was brilliant and the guide, Danilo, was very knowledgeable. My only gripe may have been my own fault. I followed the directions in the email, thinking that was to the meeting point, wrong, it was to the backdoor of the Archeology Unit. On re-reading the email I found a second set of directions to the meeting point. My wife was not impressed with my navigating.
Everything was wonderful! The guide was very informative and entertaining. The only thing I would suggest is changing the picture of where to meet in case our others were literal like us. :)
The guide, Mr Leone, made it very interesting through comparisons between Herculaneum and Pompeii and through his own personal research and documentation which he shared with the group.
Excellent guide! Very patient with all on the tour, extremely so with a young man who had developmental delays. Knowledgeable, yet not unnecessarily wordy or detailed in his explanations. Danilo was well paced in his delivery as well as his movement from location to location. Easy to listen to, easy to follow.
Everything was wonderful from start to finish. Our check in person was fun and friendly. Sarah, our guide was wonderful! Very personable, and SO knowledgeable. She made the tour interesting and fun. She was patient, answered everyone's questions, and provided a great perspective on the life and lifestyle of this ancient city. We would give this 10 stars if we could! Thank you for an absolutely fabulous 2 hour tour.
The guide was very informative and provided excellent information. Overall a great experience, the only issue we had was the meeting point as there was some confusion over whether to meet outside the entrance or at the ticket office. It was at the ticket office in the end! But other than that I'd highly recommend.
We were told on the day that the tour guide was not going to join us as the 'website was wrong' and no-one was available. And then something about the weather... (It had been slightly stormy that morning but was clearing (trust me it was hot! and I imagine tour numbers were down). However, we had a schedule of other things we needed to stuck with it. We had to get there using train tickets - which wasn't ideal as we probably spent about 1.5hrs less on the site due to worrying about having to catch one of two limited train services back to Sorrento. We arrived at about 11.30am (but by the time we'd walked the 10mins and then found the different place to get our tickets - it had changed because no tour guide was coming to meet us anymore) it was closer to midday and we had to be finished by 2.00pm to walk back to catch the train - or wait another three hours. The 'alright' part was the ruins. They were awesome. What wasn't was the organisation of the audio tours. It was hard to find some of the numbers (there were many sets of stree numbers, the audio signs were few and far between and some early in the series we never found). So we very quickly became lost. I think we wee hoping it was going to keep us on track so we'd find and work our way through the place quite quickly. Also the audio tour guide would tell you to look to your right to see a feature of a room - but it was actually on your left. Clearly it had been recorded by someone looking at the site from a map/computer with a different orientation to North. I would have much preferred a tour guide and there are other services with bus shuttles from Sorrento. I think I would have joined one of those in the future. The town we walked through did feel particularly safe. The experience on the regional train systems changes vastly in comparison to the fast train metro lines. Just graffitti covered walls and trains everywhere... Not the Italy you've been experiencing to date.
The guide was very informative and gave us lots of personal information. He was perhaps a bit quick in some places and didn't allow enough time for taking photographs. However we saw a lot of the site during the tour and gained a fascinating perspective on the town at the time of the eruption of Vesuvius.
Great guide and fascinating site
The archeologist Luciano Leone. He was excellent.
Ticketing went well. Our guide made experience. (Imma)
Entry and exit
Luciano was an amazing guide! Very passionate about the information and shared it well!
very friendly, attentive guide Alfredo
Great guide, beautiful and fascinating site. Fabio, our guide, really brought it to life for us.
Our guide did an excellent job of explaining everything. It was a real journey through time and really impressed us!
Inclusions
Skip-the-line access to the Herculaneum
Expert English-speaking archeological guide (optional)
Headsets (for groups of 10 or more)
Exclusions
