Full-Day Pompeii and Herculaneum Day Trip from Naples with Views of Mount Vesuvius and Skip-the-Line Tickets

Explore Pompeii and Herculaneum with an expert
From US$1,792 privately
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Duration
8 hours
Product Type
Tour
Venues
  • Herculaneum Archaeological Site
  • Pompeii Archaeological Site
Photos & Highlights
  • Spend a day in the Mount Vesuvius area with an expert archeologist
  • Includes a private car service throughout the Mount Vesuvius area
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Tour Description
In 79 A.D., fierce volcanic eruptions buried several towns and villas that hugged the slopes of Mt. Vesuvius with molten lava and ash. Many of these sites were not unearthed until the modern era, when in the late-18th century, the Bourbon kings of Naples financed vast excavation efforts that greatly enriched the royal collections. Ironically, the volcanic material which settled upon the ancient settlements preserved homes, stores, temples, and bodies to frightening accuracy, allowing for an in-depth investigation into the ancient life and culture of the area. On this Full-Day Archaeology Tour, we dive into the two ancient cities with an archaeologist or classical historian, marveling at and being moved by the remains that astonished viewers since their discovery while developing an in-depth understanding of the importance of these finds.

NOTE: This tour includes a car service that will pick you up at your accommodation in Naples. Please include your hotel or apartment address in the 'Additional Details' box while adding the tour to your shopping cart.
  • Pompeii
  • Herculaneum
  • 8 hours with a Ph.D. or MA-level guide
  • Skip-the-line entry into the Pompeii Archaeological Site
  • Skip-the-line entry into the Herculaneum Archaeological Site
Our day begins in Pompeii where we will spend the full morning exploring the site and imagining life before the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius that changed the course of history.  We will explore the depth and breadth of the site with an expert who will bring the ancient history of Pompeii to life.


Throughout the day, we will be chauffeured with a car service and will travel in the good company of an expert guide, specialized in archaeology or classic history who also possesses a deep knowledge of the individual sites and the overall context of the Campania region during antiquity and its relationship to Rome, who ruled the area at that time.

After lunch in a local trattoria, we will set out for Herculaneum, located just nearby.  Although less well-known then its neighbor, Pompeii, Herculaneum was discovered first and excavated a few years before the larger city.  While smaller than Pompeii, Herculaneum holds clues to ancient life among the wealthier classes and helps to complete our understanding of ancient life.


For more information on organizing a day trip to the archaeological sites of Mt. Vesuvius, check our guide to Mt. Vesuvius we penned to serve this purpose. Those interested in a briefer look at the archaeological remains may prefer our Pompeii Tour, while families should see our Pompeii for Kids Tour.

Please Note: Due to transportation schedule changes during the holiday season, this tour time may need to be altered for the allotted itinerary. Our team will communicate this to you promptly if necessary - Thank you for your flexibility!

What are skip-the-line tickets?
For this tour, your tickets are pre-purchased which allows you to skip the ticket office line upon arrival at the venue. You may still have to wait in a security line or in a line to have your pre-purchased ticket scanned.   

Is the cost of lunch included in the full-day Pompeii excursion from Naples? 
No, you'll be responsible to cover for the cost of lunch for you and the guide.
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Roberta was fantastic. Her knowledge was vast and her enthusiasm boundless. We all had a wonderful time and learned so much!
Fiorella was excellent. She kept everyone in the group very engaged. She was so knowledgeable and fun. Our college age son said it was the best tour he had ever been on! Our driver Luigi was so kind. He gave us great restaurant suggestions in Sorrento which were delicious. I can not think of anything to improve on. It was an excellent tour overall.
We had an amazing private full-day tour with Francesca. Our driver was wonderful and helpful, and I loved that a separate person did the driving, so Francesca could focus on informing us about the locations we were visiting. Francesca had amazing knowledge of the locations, helped us understand the importance of everything we were seeing, and knew how to steer around large tour groups so we never wasted time waiting for crowds to disperse. I truly felt that I had a better understanding of the layout and culture of Pompeii and Herculaneum after our day-long tour with her. I'd encourage everyone to book this private tour. It saves you so much time waiting in lines, feeling lost, and fighting through crowds, and gives you a deeper, richer understanding of what you're seeing, so it's worth every penny.