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Pompeii & Herculaneum Guided Tour
4.8
97 Ratings
Napoli
Embark on a day trip from Rome to Pompeii and Herculaneum, exploring the ancient wonders of these archaeological sites. Travel by high-speed train and discover well-preserved buildings, unique paintings, and over 300 skeletons at the beach. Immerse yourself in ancient Italy’s history and culture.
Embark on a day trip from Rome to Pompeii and Herculaneum, exploring the ancient wonders of these archaeological sites. Travel by high-speed train and discover well-preserved buildings, unique paintings, and over 300 skeletons at the beach. Immerse yourself in ancient Italy’s history and culture.
Duration:
11 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Roma Termini - Start your adventure independently from Rome Termini Station. High-speed train tickets will be provided to you a day before the tour, enabling you to board the train on your own. Please be aware that the guide will not meet you here; you will join the group upon reaching Naples.
- Starhotels Terminus - Upon reaching Naples, head…
- Roma Termini - Start your adventure independently from Rome Termini Station. High-speed train tickets will be provided to you a day before the tour, enabling you to board the train on your own. Please be aware that the guide will not meet you here; you will join the group upon reaching Naples.
- Starhotels Terminus - Upon reaching Naples, head to the Starhotels Terminus, situated in Piazza Giuseppe Garibaldi, directly across from Naples Central Station. Here, you will meet your local guide and the Askos Tours driver, who will escort the group to the archaeological sites.
- Piazza Porta Marina - Enter the archaeological site of Pompeii through the Porta Marina entrance, one of the most important gateways to the ancient city. Your guided tour will commence here, led by a licensed archaeologist from Askos Tours, who will introduce you to the history, urban layout, and daily life of Pompeii before the eruption of 79 AD.
- Via dell’Abbondanza - Stroll along Abbondanza Street
- House of Menander - Explore the House of Menander
- Granaries of the Forum - Visit the Granaries of the Forum
- Stabian Baths (Terme Stabiane) - Discover the Stabian Baths
- Lupanare di Pompei - Visit the Lupanar
- House of the Faun - Explore the House of the Faun
- Odeon - Teatro Piccolo - Visit the Odeon - Small Theatre
- Teatro Grande - Discover the Great Theatre
- MaxiMall Pompeii - Enjoy a brief pause at Maximall Pompeii, the largest shopping center in Southern Italy, where you’ll receive an exclusive welcome kit and discount card, offering special deals in stores.
- House of the Deer - Explore the House of the Deer
- La Terrazza di M. Nonio Balbo - Visit the Terrace of Nonio Balbo
- College of the Augustales - Discover the College of the Augustales
- Archaeological Park of Herculaneum - Explore the Archaeological Park of Herculaneum
- Partem Domus lignea - Casa del Tramezzo di Legno - Visit the House of Wooden Partition
- House of the Skeleton - Explore the House of the Skeleton
- Central Thermae - Discover the Central Thermae
- Casa del Rilievo di Telefo - Visit the House of the Relief of Telephus
- Casa Sannitica - Explore the Samnitic House
- Casa del Bel Cortile - Visit the House of the Fine Courtyard
- House of the Grand Portal - Discover the House of the Grand Portal
- House of the Black Salon - Explore the House of the Black Salon
- Starhotels Terminus - After the guided tour of Herculaneum, you will be transported back to Naples. The transfer will drop you near Naples Central Station, allowing you to reach your platform and board your high-speed train back to Rome independently.
- Roma Termini - Your high-speed train will return to Rome Termini Station, concluding your day trip to Pompeii and Herculaneum. From here, you can continue your onward journey at your leisure.
What's Included
- Entrance fees
- Transportation service by minibus from/to Naples Central Station
- Roundtrip high speed train tickets from/to Roma Termini Station
- Headsets
- Exclusive branded welcome kit and discount card for Maximall Pompeii giving access to special offers
- Guidance in Pompeii and Herculaneum by an Archaeologist
- Entrance fees
- Transportation service by minibus from/to Naples Central Station
- Roundtrip high speed train tickets from/to Roma Termini Station
- Headsets
- Exclusive branded welcome kit and discount card for Maximall Pompeii giving access to special offers
- Guidance in Pompeii and Herculaneum by an Archaeologist
What's Not Included
- Meals and drinks
- Personal expenses
- Meals and drinks
- Personal expenses
Additional Information
Embark on a day trip from Rome to explore the ancient marvels of Pompeii and Herculaneum, traveling via high-speed train. Begin your adventure at Rome’s Termini Station, journeying to Naples, where a professional driver will take you to Herculaneum. Discover this extraordinary archaeological site with the help of an expert guide, visiting its main…
Embark on a day trip from Rome to explore the ancient marvels of Pompeii and Herculaneum, traveling via high-speed train. Begin your adventure at Rome’s Termini Station, journeying to Naples, where a professional driver will take you to Herculaneum. Discover this extraordinary archaeological site with the help of an expert guide, visiting its main attractions.
Enjoy a brief stop at Maximall Pompeii, the largest shopping center in Southern Italy, where you’ll receive an exclusive welcome kit and discount card, offering special deals in various stores.
Following this, proceed to Pompeii for a 2-hour guided tour.
Wrap up your tour with a return journey to Rome on a high-speed train. This excursion provides a unique chance to immerse yourself in the history and culture of ancient Italy.
- Infant car seats are available upon request
- Please bring a valid ID/passport with you
- Herculaneum ruins’ entry tickets: 16 euros (adult); Pompeii ruins’ entry tickets: 20 euros (adult)
- If you are travelling with suitcases, we recommend storing them in a luggage deposit (for example at the station or any facility of your choice) during the excursion. It may not always be possible to accommodate luggage on the minibus, as not all vehicles are equipped with a luggage compartment.
- Not recommended for visitors in wheelchairs
- Not recommended for visually impaired guests unless accompanied by a dedicated personal assistant
Location
P.za Giuseppe Garibaldi, 91
Piazza Giuseppe Garibaldi
Departure is from Roma Termini station where you will travel independently using high-speed train tickets provided by us to Naples Central Station.
Upon arrival, meet us in front of the STARHOTEL TERMINUS entrance located opposite the station. Look for the ASKOS TOURS sign.
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
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(97 Ratings)
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Jane_n
Sep 17, 2025
Herc and pompeii - Pompeii has very little shade, and you need to be good on your feet, both sites stunning, excellent guide
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Tim_s
Sep 13, 2025
Excellent tour of both.... - Excellent tour of both. Guide explained things well and with humor. Bus intercom system a little hard to hear otherwise things were great!
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Jeff_h
Sep 5, 2025
Quite strenuous on the... - Quite strenuous on the feet with the roads; but well worth it. Our tour guide Raphael was great. Very informative. I expected to learn about the event but he brought the people to life for me and that made it extra special. If you have leg or knee issues I wouldn’t recommend doing both in the same day.
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Ali_m
Aug 17, 2025
Pompeii & Herculaneum: A+ trip - This was an excellent excursion that let us do a lot of things in a short amount of time. I would have enjoyed more time at the sites, vs getting to the train station 2 hours early but I can understand their focus on making sure we don't miss our train. Pompeii and Herculaneum were incredible. The lunch stop was quick but needed. Rafael was an excellent, informed, and funny tour guide.
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Janet_b
Jul 10, 2025
The tour was excellent!... - The tour was excellent! We enjoyed all the information the tour guide shared. He was very interesting.
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Pamela_o
Jul 5, 2025
Great guide for a very interesting day tour - Although it’s a long day, totally worth the time. Train tickets for Rome to Naples arrived the day prior and the train trip itself was excellent on a high speed train. Meeting point was easy to find and it was great to be in a small group. The guide Alfredo was an experienced archaeologist who had worked on the excavations in both Herculaneum and Pompeii. He was very knowledgeable and could easily answer questions asked. Our driver Massimo had us back to Naples Central in good time.
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John_g
Jul 1, 2025
Fantastic experience. - Alfredo was extremely friendly and a great tour guide. Everything was setup perfectly and easy process throughout. Only note would be when taking the train from Roma to Napoli there are two Napoli stops and make sure you wait for the second stop.
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Kelly_b
Jun 26, 2025
Good for Families - From start to finish, everything was incredibly smooth – the scheduling was effortless, with clear communication. Our guide was professional and welcoming and deeply knowledgeable, sharing fascinating insights that brought the history and culture of the area to life. Although the pace is quick, it was perfectly spread out and not overly taxing, even for little kids. I highly recommend for anyone looking for well organized, and informative tour.
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Shannon_s
Jun 24, 2025
Great trip overall! - This was a very neat tour. I think I liked Herculean tour even more than Pompeii. Two very different stories but the same outcome. Our guide Bruno was great! The stop between tours at the mall ended up being a nice break for some ac and lunch and restrooms! Easy to meeting up and train from Rome was also easy!
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Marcthomas_c
Jul 3, 2025
Not a complete visit of Pompeii - Great experience: talented tour guide, great sites to visit, all was supposed to be perfect. However, I've been to these sites before in a past trip and I can say that the tour of Pompeii was by far not as complete as my past experience. We seemed to rush through, missed a lot of the important parts and hidden gems, and we were brought back to the train station at 4 pm for a 6 pm train back to Rome. We could have VISITED MORE!!! Considering how much we paid, I was profoundly disappointed and would not recommend this trip to anyone wanting the real full experience of Pompeii. This being said, the tour guide explained things very well and was quite nice.
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