Pompeii and Herculaneum Small-Group Tour with Archaeologist Guide (da cancellare)

Highlights

• 5.5-hour guided walking tour of UNESCO-listed Pompeii and Herculaneum
• Save valuable sightseeing time with admission included
• Learn the ancient secrets of top attractions including the Basilica, the Thermopolium of Asellina, and the Stabian Baths in Pompeii
• Admire beautiful frescoes in the Sacello degli Augustali (the Shrine of the Augustals) i  Herculaneum
• Enjoy personalized attention from your guide on this small-group tour, limited to 20 participants

Location

Pompeii ruins entrance Porta Marina Inferiore, Piazza Esedra, Pompeii (Please be aware that there are three different entrances, and head to Porta Marina Inferiore to meet us)

Itinerary

• Meet Your Expert Archaeological Guide
• Check in with your Askos Tours representative at the entrance Porta Marina Inferiore, located in Piazza Esedra. The representative will be holding up an Askos Tours sign. With your entry tickets to hand, head straight into the Pompeii Archaeological Park. Here, meet your expert archaeological guide and begin your guided walking tour.
• Explore UNESCO-listed Pompeii
• During your 2-hour Pompeii visit, stroll through the historic streets to the Forum, the main square and the once-beating heart of bustling Pompeii. Along the way, admire the soaring peak of Mount Vesuvius and listen as your guide shares insight into this ancient city’s dramatic past.
• As you explore, discover must-see Pompeii sites of interest including the Basilica, the Thermopolium of Asellina, and the Stabian Baths – the oldest thermal complex in the city.
• Admire the House of Faun – one of the largest and most impressive private residences in Pompeii – and stroll along the Via dell’Abbondanza to the Teatro Grande, the most important theater in Pompeii. We’ll also take in the Lupanare – the world’s oldest house of ill repute.
• Rest and Relax During Free Time
• At the end of your Pompeii visit, enjoy free time for lunch (at your own expense), and rest your legs before the second visit of the day – historic Herculaneum.
• Visit UNESCO-listed Herculaneum
• With your guide leading the way, board the Circumvesuviana train for a short journey to Herculaneum – the region’s second most famous Roman ruins. Unlike Pompeii, the streets and buildings here were buried not by ash but by 20-meter-thick avalanche of mud. Many experts believe this mud preserved the site even better than Pompeii, offering visitors vivid insights into the opulent lifestyle enjoyed by wealthier citizens of the Roman Empire.
• During your 2-hour guided Herculaneum tour, explore the House of Neptune and Amphitrite – believed to have been inhabited by a wealthy merchant. See the thermal baths, the Sacello degli Augustali (the Shrine of the Auguustals) with its spectacular frescoes, the Terrace of Marcus Nonius Balbus, and the House of the Skeleton.
• Conclude Your Guided Walking Tour
• At the end of your time in Herculaneum, your guided tour will conclude within the ancient ruins..

Inclusions

• Entry tickets to the Pompeii Archaeological Park and Herculaneum
• Licensed expert archaeologist guide
• Headsets (for groups larger than 10 participants)
• One-way Circumvesuviana train ticket from Pompeii to Herculaneum

Exclusions

• Food and drinks

Additional Information

• Our guides follow a flexible itinerary to accommodate any opening or closing restrictions, as well as restoration work. Therefore, the exact sites you visit on your tour may vary
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking
• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• Please bring an ID card or passport for potential checks at the ticket office
• It is forbidden to bring handbags, backpacks, luggage or cases larger than 30x30x15 cm inside the excavations of Pompeii
• Due to challenging terrain, this tour is not recommended for travelers with mobility issues or impairments. Please contact us to discuss suitable private tour options tailored to your needs

What to Bring

• Comfortable walking shoes
• Sunglasses
• Sunscreen
• Water
• The tour takes place in rain or shine, so we recommend bringing an umbrella or a raincoat with you

• Is this tour suitable for wheelchair users?

Unfortunately this itinerary is not suitable for wheelchair users. We can arrange a private tour including a special wheelchair accessible itinerary, contact us!

• I’ll have my luggage with me when I arrive in Pompeii, where can I store it during the visit?

Once arrived at the meeting point, you can store your luggage in the free official storage available at the ticket office. Our staff will give you all the information if needed.

• I’m driving to Pompeii and Herculaneum: where can I park my car?

If you reach Pompeii by car, we recommend parking in one among many private car parkings around the Porta Marina Superiore Entrance area, contact us and we can give you tips on the best parking areas. In Herculaneum there is an unguarded municipal car park for an hourly rate, in Via dei Papiri Ercolanesi, a few steps away from the ticket office of the ruins.

• How do you get from Pompeii to Herculaneum?

Our tour includes a transfer by the local train line called Circumvesuviana. The one way ticket from Pompeii to Herculaneum is included in the price of the tour. Your guide will always be with you during this short trin ride. If you’re using your own car, you can reach Herculaneum by your own and meet again the guide at the ticket office in Herculaneum.

• At the end of the visit in Pompeii, can I have a break before continuing to Herculaneum?

Sure. After the end of the visit in Pompeii your guide will give you some free time in order to allow you to rest and refresh yourself before leaving for Herculaneum.

• Can I make a reservation call or email and then pay on the spot on the day of the visit?

Unfortunately not, if you want to secure a spot, you need to purchase the tour in advance.

• What happens if it’s bad weather and it rains on the day of the visit?

The Pompeii and Herculaneum tour will take place regularly even in case of rain, so we recommend bringing an umbrella or a raincoat with you if it rains. The tour is canceled only if the authorities decide to close the site due to emergency weather conditions.

• How to reach Pompeii by public transport?

If you are coming from Naples or Sorrento you can reach Pompeii by Circumvesuviana local train (Sorrento – Naples line). Your stop is called “Pompei Scavi – Villa dei Misteri” and the meeting point is only a few steps away. If you are coming from Salerno, you can catch a Trenitalia train and stop at the train station Pompei Centrale: from there it will take you about 20 minutes walking to reach the meeting point. If you plan to come from Rome, catch a high-speed train to Napoli Centrale, then the Circumvesuviana local train line towards Sorrento and stop at Pompei Scavi – Villa dei Misteri

• How much should I walk on this tour?

This tour includes a walking through the western area of ​​the archaeological park, for a length of approximately 3.5 km.

• Do you accept Campania ArteCard for tickets?

No. As this tour includes all tickets, no tickets or passes other than those we provide to you directly can be used.

Cancellation Policy

• A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
• No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.