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Pompeii & Herculaneum: Ancient Wonders Tour
4.9
22 Ratings
Pompeii
Embark on a private archaeological tour of Pompeii and Herculaneum ruins with a local guide. Explore the ancient sites and learn about their fascinating history. Book now!
Embark on a private archaeological tour of Pompeii and Herculaneum ruins with a local guide. Explore the ancient sites and learn about their fascinating history. Book now!
Duration:
9 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Pompeii Archaeological Park - Discover the ancient city of Pompeii, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and stroll through its remarkably preserved ruins. Key attractions include the Forum, ancient villas, and mosaics, all providing insight into daily life in 79 AD. A knowledgeable guide will offer detailed explanations, bringing the history and tales…
- Pompeii Archaeological Park - Discover the ancient city of Pompeii, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and stroll through its remarkably preserved ruins. Key attractions include the Forum, ancient villas, and mosaics, all providing insight into daily life in 79 AD. A knowledgeable guide will offer detailed explanations, bringing the history and tales of this iconic archaeological site to life.
- Cantina del Vesuvio Winery Russo Family - If travelers choose this option, they will visit Cantina Del Vesuvio Winery, where they can enjoy a guided wine tasting of organic wines crafted from the fertile volcanic soil. Sample Menu: Welcome Drink: Capafresca Spumante Rosé Extra Dry. Tasting: Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Red Wine Vinegar Condiment DOP. Antipasto: Local salami, capocollo, provolone cheese, ricotta cheese, casatiello, grilled aubergine, carrots, bruschetta with Piennolo tomatoes on wood-baked bread. Paired with: Vesuvio Lacryma Christi DOC Classico Bianco, Rosato, and Rosso. Main Course: Spaghetti with Piennolo tomato and basil sauce. Paired with: Vesuvio Lacryma Christi DOC Superiore Rosso. Dessert: Pastiera Napoletana (traditional tart with ricotta, grain, and candied fruit). Paired with: White Passito IGT, Grappa, or Apricot Liquor. Vegetarian and vegan options are available upon request.
- Parco Archeologico di Ercolano - Take the opportunity to explore the ancient city of Herculaneum, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, preserved in remarkable detail by the volcanic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. Highlights include beautifully preserved homes, frescoes, and public buildings that provide a captivating glimpse into Roman life. A professional guide will bring the stories of this extraordinary archaeological site to life, ensuring an unforgettable experience.
What's Included
- Local guide
- Driver/guide
- Local taxes
- Surcharges on fuel
- Wine tasting and traditional lunch at Cantina del Vesuvio (if selected)
- Skip the line tickets
- Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
- Local guide
- Driver/guide
- Local taxes
- Surcharges on fuel
- Wine tasting and traditional lunch at Cantina del Vesuvio (if selected)
- Skip the line tickets
- Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
What's Not Included
- Wine tasting & lunch at Cantina del Vesuvio are not included unless the optional add-on is selected.
- Wine tasting & lunch at Cantina del Vesuvio are not included unless the optional add-on is selected.
Additional Information
Explore the ancient marvels of Pompeii and Herculaneum effortlessly with skip-the-line tickets and the guidance of a professional expert. Immerse yourself in history as you visit two of the best-preserved archaeological sites globally. Enhance your journey with an optional stop at Cantina del Vesuvio, where you can enjoy local wines and a traditional…
Explore the ancient marvels of Pompeii and Herculaneum effortlessly with skip-the-line tickets and the guidance of a professional expert. Immerse yourself in history as you visit two of the best-preserved archaeological sites globally. Enhance your journey with an optional stop at Cantina del Vesuvio, where you can enjoy local wines and a traditional lunch, all while taking in the stunning views of Mount Vesuvius. This tour blends history, culture, and a hint of luxury for an unforgettable experience!
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Please remember to specify your pick-up time and location, as well as your flight or train number (if applicable) in the “special requirements” box.
- Passengers must be able to independently get in and out of the vehicle. If assistance is required, please ensure that a companion is available to help.
Location
Pompeii Archaeological Park
Porta Marina (via Villa dei Misteri)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(22 Ratings)
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Mary_d
Nov 16, 2024
Excellent tour for people on cruise ships!! - Great tour for people with limited time. We were picked up at the cruise port by our driver, Alfonso. He was extremely friendly and helpful. He talked to us about Naples history and their food on the way to Herculaneum. We then met our guide, Carmine, who is an archeologist. He provided an excellent tour of Herculaneum and Pompeii. He is so knowledgeable! He also helped us with tickets into Pompeii when the policy for entrance changed that day. After our tours, Alfonso organized an incredible lunch for us. I was able to make the pizza we ate. The restaurant owner then brought out gnocchi, pasta and lemon cake. All delicious! Alfonso then took us back to our ship with plenty of time to board. Definitely recommend this tour!
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John_p
Oct 11, 2024
Excellent. - Highly recommend this tour. Easy pickup and drop off from our hotel. Danilo was an excellent tour guide. Extremely knowledgeable and made the tour very memorable.
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Valerie_s
Sep 26, 2024
Excellent guide and driver! - Our driver, Chido, was excellent! On time, luxury car, very pleasant energy. Our tour guide, Enzo, was enthusiastic and knowledgeable about the history of Pompeii and Herculaneum! He even kept the interest of my husband who reluctantly entertains my fascination of history. I highly recommend this private tour of Pompeii and Herculaneum because the crowds are insane!
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Patricia_g
Aug 14, 2024
Anna was a terrific guide! - Anna was terrific. Scorching hot day but she kept us in the shade and was very attentive. Great tour guide!
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Louis_r
Jul 29, 2024
Carmine made it perfect - One of the best tours I’ve been on. Carmine was excellent. Couldn’t have had a better tour at both sites. He was very knowledgeable, professional, and efficient. Ask for him, you won’t regret it!
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Dolores_c
Jul 17, 2024
Na - Ciro and Ciro were both great. All of their knowledge and combined history was really exceptional. They went out of their way to make us feel welcome and comfortable.
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Richard_c
May 12, 2024
Nice Private Tour! - We liked the relative quiet and slower pace of Herculaneum vs Pompeii. Guide and driver were excellent and fun to be with. I was surprised with the large size of the excavation at Pompeii. The antiquariums at both sites are not to be missed. Consider an additional visit on your own to the National Archaeological Museum of Naples to see artifacts from Pompeii.
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Jennifer_m
Oct 30, 2023
Amazing Tour! - Our driver and guide were both fantastic. Our cruise ship was in port for the day. Pick up was easy and on time, and drop off was comfortably before our ships departure. Guide was very knowledgeable and happily and easily answered all questions. Pompeii can be very busy, but our guide watched where large groups were turning, and turned us in a different direction, so we never felt crowded and could always clearly hear her. I have mobility issues, and our guide was very patient and helpful. We had a wonderful day. I highly recommend this tour.
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Jane_d
Oct 20, 2023
A guide for Herculaneum and Pompeii is well worth it!!! - Barbara was able to give us the highlights of Herculaneum and Pompeii - as well as the history and detail behind what we were looking at. Pompeii is huge and if you didn’t have a guide, it would be absolutely overwhelming. You could spend hours there and miss the high points without guidance. Alfonso drove us from Praiano and was full of information that was fun to learn on the way to/from our tour.
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Janet_b
Oct 1, 2023
Full day tour of Herculaneum and Pompeii with guide. - Anne and Alphonso made our day. Anne was our tour guide for Herculaneum and Pompeii. She was very knowledgable and delivered information in an easy and entertaining way. An excellent guide.
Alphonso was our driver. Again, very informative about the local area of Naples and he directed us to a local restaurant where we sampled local tomatoes with mozarella, traditional wood fired pizza and samples of lasagne and gnocci, followed by a light lemon cake and, of course, limoncello. A wonderful day for our family party of six.
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