Pompeii & Herculaneum Day Trip from Naples with Lunch
Description
This full-day tour of the World Heritage Sites of Pompeii and Herculaneum begins with a pick-up in Naples and a transfer by bus to the ruins of Pompeii. There will be a tour assistant on the bus during this part of the excursion. On arriving in Pompeii you’ll explore the ruins for around 2 hours. Discover the traditions and daily life of ancient Pompeii inhabitants. You’ll see the large theater, the necropolis, the thermal baths, and some of the amazing houses that were owned by the richest residents. Enjoy an included light lunch at a local restaurant. After lunch, head to Herculaneum where you’ll have the chance to explore the ruins on your own. It’s possible to observe the daily life of the population here even more detailed than in Pompeii, as the mud and volcanic debris that covered the city preserved the structures and artifacts of Herculaneum.
Tour Options
Itinerary
After the last pick up we will drive from naples city centre to Pompeii archeological park
At the time of the dramatic eruption, Pompeii counted about 11.000 inhabitants, while Herculaneum had a population of some 5.000 people. A number of emperors and aristocrats had their holiday villas in these cities. One day, in 79 AD, several meters of ashes buried the whole area in a matter of few hours. Centuries later, in 1748, under the Bourbons government, excavation works started. The discovery was greeted with enthusiasm as it added great wealth to the kingdom and inspired the neoclassicism movement in Europe. Nowadays, the ruins of Pompeii are amongst the most visited archaeological sites in the world, while Herculaneum is renewed for its Villa dei Papiri containing a library of over 1800 papyruses. Visit of the excavations (approx 2 hrs) and if time permits also of a coral and cameos factory to admire the production procedure carried on by expert artisans
Lunch break
After lunch in a local restaurant. In the afternoon, you will be heading towards the ruins of Herculaneum.
After the visit to Herculaneum return to Naples at the same place as in the morning.
Highlights
What's included
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- If there are fewer than six people in your group, the tour will operate with an audio guide instead of a real local guide.
- Not suitable for passengers with walking difficulties
Reviews(570)
Went to Pompeii as a child and always wanted to return Just had to wait 65 years It did not disappoint Our tour guide Monica was excellent She provided lots of information It was a very hot day and she kept the right pace and tried to provide shade Pompeii is an amazing place Herculaneum was also a fascinating place to visit Much smaller than Pompeii but so well preserved
Sabrina, our guide was amazing. Very knowledgeable on her field
Sabrina the tour guide and Mamadou the driver were excellent!
Thank you for your kind review! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed your Pompeii and Herculaneum tour. Sabrina and Mamadou will be thrilled to know their excellent work made your experience memorable. We hope to welcome you back for another amazing tour soon! Staff NapoliCityVision
The guide in Pompeii was great, and Sabría and Mamadou took care of us very well
Muchas gracias por su comentario! Nos alegra saber que disfrutó de la experiencia y que el guía en Pompeya, junto con Sabría y Mamadou, contribuyeron a hacer su día tan especial. Esperamos darle la bienvenida de nuevo muy pronto para otra excursión inolvidable. Staff NapoliCityVision
Rafael, the guide in Pompeii, was excellent, very engaging and fun. Ivana, the accompanying guide, was friendly, as was the driver Mahmadou. The problem is that we had to wait 45 minutes after eating to go to Herculaneum, and we lost time. Pompeii is incredible; Herculaneum not so much, especially because it was terribly hot.
Muchas gracias por su reseña y por destacar a Rafael, Ivana y Mahmadou, nos alegra saber que hicieron la experiencia agradable. Sentimos la espera tras el almuerzo; a veces la logística puede generar pequeños retrasos. Apreciamos sus comentarios y los tendremos en cuenta para mejorar. Staff Napolicityvision
We took the tour with Cristian, and everything went perfectly, Pompeii and then Herculaneum. The service and attention were very good; they took us and were waiting for us at each of the sites, the tour included guided visits and food. The guides help a lot to understand part of the incredible history of both sites. And at the end, especially with the heat and when going with children, the bus service is greatly appreciated. Highly recommended.
Muchas gracias por tu excelente reseña. Nos alegra que todo saliera a la perfección con Cristian y que nuestro servicio en autobús fuera un gran alivio tras el calor, especialmente viajando con niños. Pasaremos tus amables palabras a nuestros guías, quienes disfrutan compartiendo la historia de Pompeya y Herculano. ¡Esperamos veros pronto de nuevo!Staff Napolicityvision
Perfect, had a wonderful time and if you have a day free it’s an amazing way to spend it. Many thanks to Christian who was most helpful
Dear Christopher, thank you so much for this amazing 10/10 review! We are thrilled to hear that you had so much fun on our Amalfi Drive tour. Alessio is indeed a fantastic guide, and he will be delighted to read your kind words about his secret spots and hospitality. We hope to welcome you back to Naples for another unforgettable experience!Staff Napolicityvision
The pickup both to and from the location by Ivana and Max was perfect. Roberto was our guide in Pompeii, and I have nothing good to say about him. He took us on a brief tour of an unimportant area, and we only visited the House of the Faun and the baths. No other houses, no frescoes, no more mosaics. We told him several times, but he did not pay attention to us. Absolutely disappointing and frustrating. I am truly disappointed and angry. Additionally, the explanation was in Very disappointing.
Gracias por su comentario. Lamentamos sinceramente que la visita a Pompeya no haya cumplido sus expectativas. Tomamos nota de sus observaciones sobre el itinerario y la experiencia con el guía para revisarlas internamente con el equipo. Nos alegra saber que Ivana y Max fueron puntuales y atentos en los traslados. Staff Napolicityvision
Only 2 hours of visiting: 1 hour in reality, since the guide Roberto had to give explanations in 2 languages: English and Spanish, which reduced the effective visiting time by half. To make matters worse, he did not take us to visit any of the iconic sites of Pompeii: no mosaics, no murals. Very, very disappointing. Very, very disappointing. 2 hours for lunch (?) and 1.5 hours of visiting Herculaneum. Ivana and Maximo, OK.
Gracias por su comentario. Lamentamos que la organización de la visita a Pompeya no haya cumplido sus expectativas. Tomamos nota de sus observaciones sobre los tiempos y el itinerario para revisarlos con el equipo. Nos alegra saber que Ivana y Massimo estuvieron a la altura. Staff Napolicityvision
Emanuela - wonderful resource. Always working the schedule and making sure everything works to a T. Buses were comfortable. We had a Grand time at Pompeii. Just just wonderful.
Thank you for this wonderful review! We are thrilled that your family had a grand time exploring Pompeii. It is great to hear that the buses were comfortable and that Emanuela did a fantastic job managing the schedule perfectly. Your kind words mean a lot to the Napolicityvision Staff.
