Private Guided Tour of Pompeii & Herculaneum UNESCO Sites

Duration4h - 6h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesGerman, English, Italian, French, Spanish

Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Step into the ancient Roman world with this all-inclusive private experience of Pompeii and Herculaneum. Enjoy 2 private tours with certified archaeologist guides, including entry tickets at both UNESCO sites. Explore the lively streets, shops, and homes of Pompeii and compare them with the extraordinary preservation of Herculaneum, where villas, mosaics, and frescoes survived beneath volcanic material.

You can choose to begin your day in Pompeii or Herculaneum, as per option selected. Travel between the two sites is easy along the Circumvesuviana railway connecting Pompeii and Herculaneum, with a change in Torre Annunziata (train tickets not included).
Private transfers are possible upon request.

Your day is fully flexible. To maintain a smooth experience, your second tour automatically begins 4 h after the starting time of the first one.
• If you book Pompeii at 09:00, your Herculaneum tour will be at 13:00
• If you book Herculaneum at 09:00, your Pompeii tour will be at 13:00

Options

Private Herculaneum + Pompeii

Starting point:
Biglietteria del parco archeologico di Ercolano, 80056 Ercolano, Metropolitan City of Naples, Italy

Private Pompeii + Herculaneum

Starting point:
Via Villa dei Misteri, 1, 80045 Pompei NA, Italy

What's included

2h private tour in Pompeii
Entry ticket for the Archaeological Park of Pompeii
Entry ticket for the Archaeological Park of Herculaneum
Whispers for group larger than 15 units
Certified guide for both sites
2h private tour in Herculaneum

Train tickets
Food and drinks
Transfer (available on request, to be paid)

What to expect

Archaeological Park of Pompeii
2h · Admission ticket included

Begin with a 2-hour private tour with a licensed, certified guide who will bring the ruins to life with expert storytelling. Your skip-the-line ticket is included, ensuring quick entry and more time to explore. Walk through ancient streets, homes, temples, and the Forum as you discover the daily life of this extraordinary Roman city. A seamless, enriching, and fully personalized experience from start to finish. Then travel by Circumvesuviana train line to Herculaneum (ticket not included) for a second exclusive 2-hour tour of its astonishingly preserved ruins.

Your day is fully flexible. To maintain a smooth experience and ensure perfect timing, your second tour automatically begins 4 hours after the starting time of the first one.
For example:
• If you book Pompeii at 09:00, your Herculaneum tour will be at 13:00
• If you book Herculaneum at 09:00, your Pompeii tour will be at 13:00
Archeological Park of Herculaneum
2h · Admission ticket included

Discover the wonders of ancient Ercolano in just two hours! Walk through beautifully preserved ruins, admire intricate mosaics, and hear fascinating stories about daily life in this Roman town before the eruption of Vesuvius. Perfect for travelers who want a quick but unforgettable journey into history.

Your day is fully flexible. To maintain a smooth experience and ensure perfect timing, your second tour automatically begins 4 hours after the starting time of the first one.
For example:
• If you book Pompeii at 09:00, your Herculaneum tour will be at 13:00
• If you book Herculaneum at 09:00, your Pompeii tour will be at 13:00

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Ticket Office of the Archeological Park of Herculaneum. Go inside, where the ticket counter and the vending machines are located, your guide will wait for you there having your contact details in case of need and eventually holding a sign with your name on it.

Meeting point

Our name is "Tempio Travel", the meeting point is at the first floor of the train station Circumvesuviana Pompei Scavi Villa dei Misteri, located in 1, Villa dei Misteri street, 80045 Pompeii. Be at the meeting point 10 minutes before the time selected, the guide will wait for you there.

End point

Ticket Office of the Archeological Park of Herculaneum. Go inside, where the ticket counter and the vending machines are located, your guide will wait for you there having your contact details in case of need and eventually holding a sign with your name on it.

End point

Our name is "Tempio Travel", the meeting point is at the first floor of the train station Circumvesuviana Pompei Scavi Villa dei Misteri, located in 1, Villa dei Misteri street, 80045 Pompeii. Be at the meeting point 10 minutes before the time selected, the guide will wait for you there.

Additional information

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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