Pompeii and Herculaneum Small-Group with an Expert Archaeologist
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Embark on an unforgettable journey back in time with our exclusive Pompeii and Herculaneum tour, departing from either Sorrento or Naples. Unlike other tours, we offer a personalized, small-group experience, ensuring you get the most out of your visit to these iconic archaeological sites. Our expert guides bring the history of Pompeii and Herculaneum to life, sharing fascinating insights about the daily lives of the Romans before the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. With comfortable, air-conditioned transportation, you’ll enjoy stunning views of the Bay of Naples and Mount Vesuvius as you travel. Skip the long lines and dive straight into exploration, with time to fully immerse yourself in the ruins. Visit both Pompeii and Herculaneum, two cities preserved in different ways by the eruption, and gain a unique perspective on ancient Roman life. Book today for an enriching, seamless, and exciting historical adventure!
Your experience
Stop 1
Pompeii is an extraordinary archaeological site, an ancient Roman city preserved by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. During your visit to Pompeii with the guide in two and a half hours, you will discover its most famous areas frescoes.
Stop 2
Have a look of the so called Teatro Piccolo of Pompeii.
Stop 3
Visit the most important Theater in Pompeii
Stop 4
The house of Menander is one of the richest and most magnificent houses in ancient Pompeii in terms of architecture, decoration and contents.
Stop 5
These occupy a vast area between the Brothel lane, the Holconius crossroads and the Via Stabiana. They represent the oldest thermal complex in the city.
Stop 6
Visit the most famous brothel in the ruined Roman city of Pompeii.
Stop 7
Via dell’Abbondanza
Stop 8
The house of Faun was one of the largest and most impressive private residences in Pompeii.
Stop 9
Have a look of the ancient main square of Pompeii.
Stop 10
Basilica was an open portico that gave shelter to merchants and other activities.
Stop 11
A quick lunch break is available before the transfer (own expense). After the visit of Pompeii, continue to Herculaneum. Here you will enjoy a two-hour guided visit of this remarkably well-preserved ancient town, where wooden structures, mosaics, and everyday objects survived the eruption, offering an intimate and vivid glimpse into Roman life.
Stop 12
The house receives its name from marble statues of stags/deer found in the peristyle.
What’s included
- One way transportation from Pompeii to Herculaneum ( Option from Pompeii)
- Round-trip transportation to/from Naples( Option from Naples)
- Guided tour service in both Pompeii and Herculaneum
- Herculaneum entry tickets - 'Pompeii express' entry tickets
- Immediate assistance buying the best round-trip train tickets from Rome to Naples (Option from Rome)
- Assitance to buy Train tickets from Rome to Naples + transportation from Naples( Option from Rome)
- Round-trip transportation to/from Sorrento ( Option from Sorrento)
- Round-trip transportation from Naples to Pompeii & Herculaneum and back to Naples (Option from Rome)
Not included
- Meals and drinks
- Personal expenses
- Gratuities
- Round-trip train tickets from Rome to Naples
Meeting and pickup
Your driver or guide will be waiting for you as you disembark your ship, holding a sign reading: "MondoGuide" You will be returned to the port at the end of the excursion
Outside the main terminal exit of the Naples cruise terminal building. There your driver or guide will be waiting for you, holding a sign reading: "MondoGuide". You will be returned to the port at the end of the excursion.
For Pompeii and Herculaneum tour from Sorrento. The meeting point is Tourist Bus Parking Sorrento in Via Correale 25 This option includes transportation from Sorrento. There your driver or guide will be waiting for you holding a sign reading" Mondo Guide"
For Pompeii and Herculaneum tour from Naples. The meeting point is front Hotel Ramada by Wyndham Naples in Via Galileo Ferraris, 40. This option includes transportation from Naples. There your driver or guide will be waiting for you holding a sign reading" Mondo Guide"
For Pompeii and Herculaneum tour from Pompeii . The meeting point is outside Suisse Restaurant on Piazza Esedra 10/13 This option includes one way transportation from Pompeii to Herculaneum. There your guide will be waiting for you holding a sign reading" Mondo Guide"
Before you go
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum numbers of 6 people per 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.
- Baby car seats provided for infants aged 0–3 years
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Check the policy for your selected date and option before booking.
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