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Pompeii & Herculaneum: Ancient Ruins Exploration
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23 Ratings
Sorrento
Explore Capri by land and sea with a private tour from Naples. Escape the crowds with Mondo Guide’s expert guide.
Explore Capri by land and sea with a private tour from Naples. Escape the crowds with Mondo Guide’s expert guide.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Pompeii Archaeological Park - Pompeii stands as the most breathtaking archaeological site on the Italian Peninsula and is among the most frequented. The ruins of Pompeii serve as an open-air museum, allowing visitors to journey back in time and explore a city that remained buried in ashes until 1748. Guests can experience the city much as it was…
- Pompeii Archaeological Park - Pompeii stands as the most breathtaking archaeological site on the Italian Peninsula and is among the most frequented. The ruins of Pompeii serve as an open-air museum, allowing visitors to journey back in time and explore a city that remained buried in ashes until 1748. Guests can experience the city much as it was over 2000 years ago.
- Archaeological Park of Herculaneum - Herculaneum, the smaller counterpart to Pompeii, is a haven for those who appreciate beauty. Visitors to this ancient city have the unique chance to view perfectly preserved patrician villas. It is a marvel of preservation, showcasing even the wood and ropes of the 2000-year-old city, along with exquisite brickwork, mosaics, and frescoes. The level of preservation in Herculaneum is astonishing, especially considering the destructive 500°C volcanic flows that devastated the city.
What's Included
- 3/4 hour guided walk of Naples’ Historic centre for up to Max 8 people
- Air conditioned vehicles
- Two hour walking tour of the ruins of Pompeii for up to Max 8 people
- Minibus, Driver and English-speaking Guide for the entire excursion for groups of 9-19 people
- All taxes, parking, tolls and gasoline
- Pizza Tasting and Bottled Water
- Minivan and an English-speaking Driver for up to Max 8 people
- 3/4 hour guided walk of Naples’ Historic centre for up to Max 8 people
- Air conditioned vehicles
- Two hour walking tour of the ruins of Pompeii for up to Max 8 people
- Minibus, Driver and English-speaking Guide for the entire excursion for groups of 9-19 people
- All taxes, parking, tolls and gasoline
- Pizza Tasting and Bottled Water
- Minivan and an English-speaking Driver for up to Max 8 people
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Pompeii entrance fee € 19 Per Person
- Herculaneum entrance fee € 16 Per Person
- Food and drinks
- Pompeii entrance fee € 19 Per Person
- Herculaneum entrance fee € 16 Per Person
Additional Information
Join an extraordinary journey back in time with our exclusive Pompeii and Herculaneum tour, departing from either Sorrento or Naples. Unlike other tours, this one offers a personalized, small-group experience, ensuring you make the most of your visit to these iconic archaeological sites. Our knowledgeable guides bring the history of Pompeii and…
Join an extraordinary journey back in time with our exclusive Pompeii and Herculaneum tour, departing from either Sorrento or Naples. Unlike other tours, this one offers a personalized, small-group experience, ensuring you make the most of your visit to these iconic archaeological sites. Our knowledgeable guides bring the history of Pompeii and Herculaneum to life, sharing captivating insights about the daily lives of the Romans before the devastating eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. With comfortable, air-conditioned transportation, enjoy breathtaking views of the Bay of Naples and Mount Vesuvius as you travel. Bypass the long lines and dive straight into exploration, with ample time to fully immerse yourself in the ruins. Visit both Pompeii and Herculaneum, two cities preserved in unique ways by the eruption, and gain a distinctive perspective on ancient Roman life. Book today for an enriching, seamless, and thrilling historical adventure!
- Minimum numbers of 6 people per tour apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
- At Pompeii and Herculaneum Children under 18 y.o. enter for free, showing a valid form of ID.
Location
Hotel Antiche Mura Sorrento
Via Fuorimura
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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(23 Ratings)
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Robertdr9468rm
Aug 15, 2025
A never to be forgotten experience of two treasures! - This was a truly magical trip that we'll remember forever. I took my 12 year old son and the whole day worked brilliantly, exactly to our requirements and beyond. Roberta was a fabulous guide and we learned so much. She was fantastic with my son and we thought both Herculaneum and Pompei were just wonderful. We were able to plan the day to suit the weather and our interests and we felt like we got some real insight into both the life and times of these Roman towns but also the work of the archaeologists. Andrea, our driver, was always in the right place at the right time and made the day really comfortable.
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Diverman_11
Jul 28, 2025
Excellent experience - We had a great driver take us from our hotel, keep our luggage and bags safe while we took a guided tour of Herculaneum, and then our driver picked us up again and he drove us to the train station. Wonderful and well organized experience.
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T1321jpjulieb
Jul 16, 2025
Tours of Naples - We took two tours with the Mondo group. A four walking tour with Lucas. Our family learned so much about Naples on our walking tour, which made the city come to life. Lucas also gave us excellent suggestions for restaurants and shopping. Our second tour was a full day tour of Pompeii and Herculaneum with Manuela and our excellent and thoughtful driver Francesco. Manuela studies archaeology and is an expert in telling stories about these historical sites. It was definitely one of the highlights of our trip. The Mondo group is very easy to work with and responds quickly to requests.
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Tnanna2018
Apr 10, 2025
Superb experience with Mondo private day tour - I went to Naples with two friends and booked a tour with Mondo to see Herculaneum and Pompeii in one day. I asked for an archeologist to be our guide and a private driver for the day. Roberta M. was our guide and Alessio was our driver. They were beyond superb. Roberta worked on the digs as an archeology student. She brought history to life and described the buildings, their contents (we saw on site and in the Museo Nazionale) the inhabitants, and their activities in ways that we could relate to human nature as we see it today. She adapted the pace to our group, and was very expert in gently helping us navigate the irregular stones and steep curbs in both sites. She and Alessio had perfect coordination for our pickups and meetings at the sites. Alessio went beyond the call of duty when one of the group found she had left her prescription eyeglasses at the restaurant at Pompeii when we were already on the highway back to Naples. He turned around, went with her to the restaurant, and communicated with the staff until one of them found her glasses. And he helped me practice speaking Italian. Both of them made our visit unforgettable.
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H2809kqkristinak
Aug 15, 2024
Incredible experience, from start to finish! Highly recommend! - We did the Capri Deluxe tour from Sorrento to Capri and back to Sorrento. Our guide was Patti, and she was incredible. There were four of us (two couples in our late twenties/early thirties) and she met all of our requests. From start to finish, Patti went above and beyond for us, showing us the entirety of Capri, by land and by sea, in just 8 hours.
The tour started with a complimentary pick-up from our hotel down to the ferry to meet Patti (note you have to request this!). Patti led us to our ferry and gave us our tickets. Once on Capri, Patti arranged for a Capri Cab (these cabs are so cute!) which brought us to Capri town. She showed us around while explaining the history, let us stop for gelato and shopping, and helped us find bathrooms. Then we took another Capri Cab to Anacapri, where she showed us around again, explaining the history and letting us shop. Then another cab to our lunch at Il Riccio. Il Riccio is on the pricier side (it's also above the Dior pop-up!), but the food was incredible, as was the view. Afterwards, Patti went ahead and reserved a spot for us in line for the Blue Grotto, and then even helped the Blue Grotto staff move the line along... incredible! Then our Blue Grotto boat took us to our private boat tour, where again, Patti did an amazing job of pointing out all the famous spots. Jumping in the water was a definite highlight. Then back to land, where Patti got us back to Sorrento via ferry. By the end, Patti felt like family. We loved her and felt like we really got to see Capri.
If you are looking for the perfect tour of Capri and not have to worry about how you get there, tickets, etc... this is the one for you! I highly recommend! Thank you Mondo Guide for arranging this tour for us!
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Heather_z
Jul 16, 2024
Phenomenal experience!! - This was one of the best days of our lives! Serena out your guide was phenomenal. She was so knowledgeable and made sure each part of our day was memorable and special. The boat ride beautiful and swimming in the caves was so fun. Truly, our wonderful tour guide made the day very special for our family.
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Tour31658617080
Jul 16, 2024
Fun in the sun! - Our guide, Andrea, did an amazing job of navigating us around the crowds, arranging transportation, and making sure we saw the best of Capri in just one day. So glad we added on the boat tour, we skipped the Blue Grotto and were able to see the same beautiful effect in other caves on the island and fantastic views of the Amalfi coast with a refreshing dip to cool off after a long day in the sun.
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Robert_d
Jul 5, 2024
Private Tour with Chiara - Chiara did a wonderful job showing us Anacapri. We got to tour the island of Capri with no worries. Everything went smoothly. The private boat ride around the island is a must. Even though we were going to cancel the boat ride (because we were worried about skin cancer caused by sun exposure (again), she talked us into it and we're glad she did. It was beautiful! Her English and knowledge of the area was a definite plus. She definitely exeeded our expectations.
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Mary
Jun 25, 2024
Family trip with 5 teen boys - Great day! Highly recommend. Very professional guide and great itinerary. The day includes a 2 hour boat ride around the island which everyone loved.
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I8971eavictoriad
Jun 24, 2024
A treasured experience - Having learned about Mondo guide through Rick Steves Travel, I had no idea this company would be such a treasure.
I needed help getting to Naples from Positano... I asked Vincenzo if there was any way to see Capri, leaving from Positano, and get us to Naples for a flight out the next morning. Immediately speaking with him I trusted everything he advised. He was amazing!! Literally customized our day, took care of every single detail that I wouldn't have even thought of. From guided transport and caretaking of luggage with lovely and kind Dana, helping us get onto the correct boat; then to Capri to meet the kind and beautiful Paola who took care of us our whole day seeing the island by land and by sea. She has so much passion and enthusiasm for what she does: kindness, historical knowledge, where to shop, etc. Including going out of her way to connect in conversation with our 18yr old daughters.
To top it off we meet Maxim, our driver at the port of Naples to take us to the Mondo apartments. He is a kind and very knowledgeable young man and talented artist showing us his work in and around the area, making us feel safe and entirely comfortable the entire time.
Not just a beautiful, clean and modern apartment to stay in, but then a transport to and from an amazing Napoli restaurant recommended and reserved by Vincenzo. The next morning we meet Lucio, to pick us up and bring us to the airport.
Mamma Mia!!! We are so incredibly grateful for the ease of this day and the affordability of it all. This was a top experience of our 3 week trip to Italy and Greece.
We will definitely be visiting Italy again and without a doubt, will contact Mondo Guide to help us design our experience.
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