Herculaneum and Pompeii Tours

• Combine your visit to 2 ancient towns preserved under the ash of Mt. Vesuvius! Get tickets to the archaeological sites of Pompeii and Herculaneum.
• Bypass the queues at Herculaneum as you learn of its intellectual traditions at places like the Villa of Papyri, where 1st-century philosophy scrolls were found.
• Discover everyday objects at Pompeii, an amphitheater, public baths, and other sites that will give you a glimpse of the life of ancient Romans.
• The preserved UNESCO World Heritage Sites feature excavated ruins of streets and houses that you can freely explore.

Inclusions

• Entry to Pompeii
• Skip-the-line entry to Herculaneum

• Tip: Try to observe the different tiling trends in Pompeii and Herculaneum. While the former had colorful mosaics, the latter had more black and white designs.
• This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible. Entry is free for people with disabilities and an accompanying adult.
• Facilities: restroom, cloak room.

Pompeii

• Big dogs (above the weight 10kg and the height of 40cm) are not allowed into the venue. Guide dogs with the proper certification are welcome.

Herculaneum

• Dogs are allowed into the venue, without restriction of breed or size. However, they must be kept with a leash and/or muzzle (the latter is obligatory for all breeds and opportunities provided by current regulations). Pet parents must have bags to collect any droppings.
• In the Antiquarium, inside the Padiglione della Barca and in the domus with mosaic floors, access is allowed only to dogs carried in their arms or in the appropriate carrier.

• These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

• Sister cities that tell the tales of Vesuvian wrath and primeval urban ingenuity – learn the legacy of Pompeii and Herculaneum with an expert guide.
• Brush past queues and sneak a peek into the typical lifestyle of Romans from 2 millennia ago as you survey the thermopolia and temples of Pompeii.
• Uncover ancient manuscripts at the Villa of the Papyri library, divine statues at the Temple of the Four Gods, and much more at Herculaneum.
• Get comfortable round-trip train transfers between the two sites. Upgrade for an AC coach and a visit to the volcanic source, Mount Vesuvius!

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
• Visit to Mount Vesuvius (optional)
• Round-trip AC coach transfers (optional)

• Starting point: Pompeii

Skip the lines on your guided tour of this ancient Roman town, unraveling stories behind the temples, public baths, and main streets.

• Herculaneum

Follow an expert guide as you marvel at the ingenuity of the Central Baths, learn about an imperial cult at the Hall of the Augustals, and more!

• Mount Vesuvius (optional)

Add on a visit to Mount Vesuvius to get the full story. Observe the geological wonders of this active volcano and hear of its most devastating eruption.

• End point: Pompeii

Relax on the local train or an AC coach as you get dropped back to where you started.

• Tip: Check out the 3-storey mansion in Herculaneum, House of the Relief of Telephus, once laden with marble walls and a panoramic terrace.
• Shutterbugs, take note: Commercial photography and tripods are a no-go inside the venues.
• Strict dress code: No discourteous clothing or shirtless attire is allowed inside Pompeii Archaeological Park.
• Big dogs (above the weight 10kg and the height of 40cm) are not allowed into the venue. Guide dogs with the proper certification are welcome.
• This experience is partially accessible by wheelchair and pram/strollers.

• You can cancel these tickets up to 48 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

• Experience a full day of adventure and history as you gain entry to Pompeii, Herculaneum, and Vesuvius National Park.
• Round-trip transfers from your hotel in either Pompeii or Naples, an expert driver, and a carefully curated route allow you to make the most of your trip.
• Benefit from a multilingual audio guide and map of Pompeii, followed by a visit to the homes and public spaces of the smaller city of Herculaneum.
• At Mount Vesuvius, you’ll climb to the active crater along with a volcanic guide, and find a thriving wine industry on its fertile slopes!

Inclusions

• 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

• Tip: Don’t miss Herculaneum's boathouses, holding the skeletal remains of those who tried to escape the eruption by sea.
• While Pompeii and Herculaneum are wheelchair and stroller accessible, the climb up Mount Vesuvius is not.
• Unfortunately, pets cannot tag along for this experience.

• You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

• For history buffs, this exclusive private tour of Herculaneum with skip-the-line access will fuel your passion in the right direction.
• With the expertise of a multilingual guide, uncover the beautiful city frozen in time after the deadly Mount Vesuvius eruption for 2 hours.
• Experience a timelapse of emotions as you admire vivid frescoes and mosaics that once adorned the luxurious walls that talk about the Roman way of life!
• Get to see the well-preserved public baths, the engineering efforts, the shops that existed, and the lives that the inhabitants led before the eruption.
• The efforts to restore this UNESCO-listed ruins have been ongoing and this personalized tour is the best way to delve deeper into it.

Inclusions

• 2-hour private tour of Herculaneum
• Skip-the-line tickets
• Expert English/Spanish/German/French-speaking guide

• The Northen Cardo
• The House of the Skeleton
• The Thermal Baths
• The Temple of the Augustali
• The House of Neptune and Amphitrite
• The House of the Wooden Partition
• The Gymnasium
• The Terrace of Nonius Balbus
• The beach

• Tip: Don't forget to ask your guide about key attractions like the House of the Skeleton, the House of Neptune and Amphitrite, the Thermal Baths, and the Forum.
• This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
• Your guide dogs are welcome at the venue.

• You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

• Enjoy the convenience of a round-trip express train transfer between Sorrento's Circumvesuviana Station and the UNESCO site, Herculaneum.
• Do not wait in line! Skip the line and embark on a 2-hour walking tour with an expert English-speaking guide, delving into detailed historical insights.
• Discover the House of the Mosaic Atrium, famed for stunning mosaic floors, featuring a leash-walking dog, surrounded by well-preserved decorated rooms.
• Explore grand sculptures at Herculaneum's House of Neptune and Amphitrite, then visit the well-preserved Roman bath complex at The Suburban Baths.

Inclusions

• Skip-the-line entry to Herculaneum
• 2-hour guided tour in English
• Round-trip express train ticket from Sorrento
• Maps

• Tip: Don't miss the boat sheds near the ancient shoreline. These sheds provide a unique glimpse into the maritime activities of the city.
• It is recommended that you wear comfortable shoes as this experience involves a fair amount of walking.
• The site of Herculaneum is extensive and highly exposed, making sunscreen and a hat advisable.
• It is recommended to wear closed-toe shoes. The ruins of Herculaneum can be challenging to navigate with open shoes or sandals.
• Facilities: Wheelchair Accessibility.

• You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.