Private Tour of Pompeii, Vesuvius, Herculaneum: Relive the Tragic 79 A.D. Events
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8 Ratings
Pompeii
Relive the tragic events of 79 A.D. on a private tour of Pompeii, Vesuvius, and Herculaneum. Walk through ash-covered streets, learn about daily life, and explore the ruins. Experience the power of Mount Vesuvius and admire the breathtaking views of the Bay of Naples.
Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Pompeii Archaeological Park - This full-day tour of the World Heritage Sites of Pompeii and Herculaneum begins with a pick up at your hotel in Naples Sorrento Positano Amalfi or Ravello stransfer by minivan to the ruins at Pompeii.

On arriving in Pompeii you’ll have 2 hours to explore the ruins.

After lunch the tour heads to Herculaneum where you’ll have the chance to explore the for 2 hours. It’s possible to observe the daily life of the population here in even more detail than in Pompeii, as the mud and volcanic debris that covered the city preserved the structures and artifacts of Herculaneum incredibly well.

Please note that in this tour guide entrance fee and lunch not included.

We can provide on request for English speaking guide and suggest winery or pizzeria for lunch.

What's Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Private tour
  • Port pickup and drop-off
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan
  • Transport by private vehicle
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Guide for Pompei and Herculaneum (I can provide guide service on request)
  • entrance fees
Additional Information

Experience the disastrous happenings of 79 A.D. during this comprehensive day-long private excursion from Sorrento to Pompeii. Stroll along the ash-dusted roads of Pompeii and Herculaneum and comprehend the normal routine of their citizens. Later on, proceed to the notorious Mount Vesuvius for a panorama of the Bay of Naples from a height of 3,280 feet (1000 meters) and to gain insights about one of the most lethal volcanoes in mainland Europe. Delve into the remains of Pompeii and Herculaneum throughout this private day-long exploration and learn about the typical existence of these towns’ inhabitants. Visit the renowned Mount Vesuvius volcano and cherish the sights of the bay.

  • A maximum of 8 people per booking
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.

Customer Ratings
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Garymichael_b
May 30, 2024
Great trip! Nice transportation - Private transportation is great! Driver Umberto was great! Wonderful time! Great sites and guides! Would recommend!
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Jeanette_m
Jun 23, 2023
Historical day trip plus winery - What a fantastic tour guide. She loved her subject, and it showed. She was also very mindful of my walking which requires a stick. Antonio was a perfect driver too, and because we were unable to get entry tickets to Versuvius, he took us to a vineyard “Versuvius “ for a wine tasting lunch!!
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Njtania33
Jul 18, 2022
Highly recommend! Very organized and efficient! - Umberto is an extremely organized and helpful driver and travel guide. He knew my itinerary better than me. We used him and his sons for transfers to and from Naples train to Sorrento. His son Manuel was our driver/ guide for the day to Vesuvius, winery and Pompeii he was not only informative but kind and entertaining. We would use their services again when we come back to Italy!
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Leengitta
Jul 6, 2022
Smooth vacation, no worries about how to get to your destination - Thank you! We drove from Naples to Sorrento and wanted to visit Vesuvius and Pompeii as well, without having to worry about how to get there and where to leave our suitcases. The communication was fast and constructive. It was a very good recommendation to definitely take a guide in Pompeii, it was interesting for the parents to listen and the guide also knew how to involve the children so that it would be interesting for them. Before arriving in Sorrento, Antonio himself contacted the owner of the accommodation to let him know that we were coming. Everything went extremely smoothly. We got recommendations on what to see, where to eat in Sorrento, Ravello, Positano, Amalfi, Capri.
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984samanthar
May 8, 2022
Best trip of the holiday hands down! - I had the pleasure of going on one of umbertos tour and can quite honestly say it was the highlight of my trip..umberto helped us beat the crowd at vesuvius and pompeii and organised the best tour guides ever. Nothing was too much and is client care and attention is second to none. He recommended a fabulous winery which just made the day even better. Can't wait to come back and enjoy another trip
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Helenry4269uh
May 8, 2022
Service is second to none!!!!!! - Absolutely fantastic experience with umberto and his team... He helped me organise a trip for my family to celebrate my dad's 70th..from start to finish nothing was too much bother... Umberto picked us up and brought us ahead of the crowds to vesuvius followed by an organised tour at pompeii. The guide umberto had picked was fabulous and his background was archaeology!!!! This was followed by a wine tasting and lunch at a winery.. I have to say best day ever and would highly recommend. Helen
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Katie_s
Aug 20, 2023
Taxi service is exact same but a fraction of the cost. - Our driver was great- very friendly and provided great communication pertaining to meeting point times and plans. Was very punctual. But honestly…. Just to be clear this is nothing more than a taxi service. The cost of the title “private” is all you are paying extra for. Same exact service, substantially different cost- go with the taxi service- it’s easy…
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