Pompeii · HERCULANEUM RUINS TOURS
22 reviewed
Smaller than Pompeii and better preserved, Herculaneum still holds timber beams, upper floors and mosaics in place. These 15 tours, some paired with Pompeii, are listed by what each one reaches, the group size, and the price, so you can decide whether to see one town or both.
Small-group Pompeii and Herculaneum with an archaeologist. Skip lines, get transfers and tickets, plus headsets for easy listening.
“Excellent day. Well informed guide. Good group size. Nice to experience both Pompeii and herculeneam.”
Archaeologist-led small-group walks through Pompeii and Herculaneum, with a quick train hop to Ercolano and clear ruins context.
“We really enjoyed the tour despite the weather. Alfredo was a great guide, gave us lots of information and made the tour an excellent experience. Recommended!”
Visit the preserved Roman city of Herculaneum with an entry ticket and optional audio guide, from roofs and beds to haunting remains.
“The park is amazing! We had a bit of a hard time finding the ticket redemption place until we realized it was at the actual place where everyone goes. Audio guide was interesting but at times confusing”
Private day trip from your pickup to Pompeii, Herculaneum, and a Vesuvius crater climb, with licensed guides and flexible pacing.
“This tour was of a very high standard. The van arrived early to pick us up for our private day tour and was modern, clean and well appointed. Enzo was a fantastic driver and happy to point out sights as we drove. At Pompeii we met up with Antonio, our guide for the day. Antonio was friendly, spoke excellent English and was extremely knowledgeable about Pompeii and Herculaneum, explaining the history, the lifestyles at the time of the event and the current findings. He moved at a good pace but was happy to stop and take questions or discuss various aspects of life in Pompeii including the politics of the…”
Skip-the-line entry to Herculaneum with an audio guide and map for a self-paced walk through 79 AD Roman ruins.
“Excellent day spent very sobering when the loss of life is there before you”
Skip the line to Herculaneum and hike Vesuvius from Naples with round-trip shuttle transport and a National Park alpine guide.
“the entire day was very interesting. herculaneum was sobering but surprisingly intact. mount vesuvius was great. the guide was informative and the views spectacular”
Archaeologist-led small-group tour of Pompeii and Herculaneum. Skip lines, learn Roman life and Vesuvius AD 79, with frescoes and casts.
“Bennetto is knowledgeable, enthusiastic, entertaining and patient. We highly recommend you take a tour with him!”
Naples day trip to Pompeii and Herculaneum with skip-the-line tickets, expert guides, 3-course lunch, Vesuvius and Bay views, plus coffee.
“Jasmine, our guide and the driver Domenico were so friendly and skilled. I highly recommend this tour with these two to guide you through the day. The explaining in the explored areas were fantastic, english was very good and the mini-van spotless clean and comfortable. I was way beyond my expactations!!”
VIP Pompeii and Herculaneum day trip from Naples with skip-the-line tickets, small-group guiding, and a local lunch included.
“Fabulous day spent touring Pompeii & Herculaneum. The team at ‘get your guide’ ensured we had a great experience. Our family of 5 ranged from 13 yr old to 78 yr old and we were very well accommodated. All the team we met we’re extremely polite and really wanted to ensure we had a great day. It really is a must to book a guide to see Pompeii- we had an amazing guide!!”
A private, guided day to Pompeii and Herculaneum with fast-entry help, a train hop, and tickets included for about 5 hours.
“Barbara was a fantastic guide, knowledgeable and gave us an expert tour of both Pompeii and Herculaneum. She knows the best bits, the secrets and had answers for just about every question we had! Thanks so much!”
From Naples, a small-group day trip to Pompeii and Herculaneum with skip-the-line tickets, expert guides, lunch, and winery tasting.
“Guides very informative - clearly state that tour will only be a small fraction of Pompeii due to scale of site. Good facilities outside entrance to Pompeii. Smaller facilities at Herculaneum also backpacks have to be placed in lockers at Herculaneum. Recommend hats as very exposed at both sights. Optional meal was good.”
Self-guided Herculaneum smart audio tour on your phone with GPS, domus stops, spa and gym areas, in 4 hours via ItGuides.
“Much better than paying 10 times more for a guide and a group that goes at a snail’s pace! Just take your time through the instructions and you’ll be in business!”
Naples shore day pairing Pompeii and Herculaneum with an archaeologist guide, port pickup, and skip-the-line entry for a tight 7 hours.
“Well organized & very informative. So happy we did this tour, couldn't imagine doing this on our own! There's so much to see so it's great to get the history presented so well.”
A 2-hour private walk through Herculaneum with an archaeologist guide, focusing on everyday Roman life and why Vesuvius preserved it.
“The tour was excellent and the guide(Luciano) was extremely knowledgeable and engaging. Luciano also made the tour fun and relatable to my teenage kids. I would highly recommend him and the private tour.”
A fast, private half-day tour linking Pompeii and Herculaneum, with skip-the-line access and expert guidance for a clearer ancient Rome.
“This was an amazing tour and having a private tour guide gave us a detailed and in depth visit. Our guide was exceptional and her knowledge of both sites astounding. Would highly recommend this tour.”
