We will come to pick you up at the hotel/cruise terminal, meet your Chauffeur and drive to Pompeii first for a two hours walking tour with our expert licensed guide, you will begin your exploration of the mystery of the two towns were time was "frozen" and where you can see all the aspects of the roman everyday life.
After lunch time you will drive 30 more minutes until the Ancient Herculaneum.This elite Roman resort was devastated by the same volcanic eruption that buried Pompeii in 79 AD and covered by a torrent of mud, which protected the ruins from atmospheric agents and illegal excavators. The guided walking tour of Herculaneum will take about two hours, to see the Public Baths, the house of the Deers, the Augustales temple, the house of Neptun and Anphitrite, the area of the Marina, where in 1980 archeologist found over 250 skeletons of fugitives.
After some free time for shopping return back to the meeting point.
Schedule & prices
Runs
Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, and Sun
Start times
8:30 AM
Next available
Tue, Oct 13
Adult (ages 1+)
$480
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $959.
Larger groups pay less per person.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 12.
Tour Options
Pompeii and Herculaneum Private Tour
Itinerary
Archeological Park of Herculaneum
Admission not included120 min
Herculaneum was an ancient Roman town destroyed by volcanic pyroclastic flows in 79 AD. Its ruins are located in the comune of Ercolano, Naples.
Archaeological Park of Pompeii
Admission not included120 min
Pompeii was an ancient Roman city buried under 4 to 6 m (13 to 20 ft) of volcanic ash and pumice in the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79.
What's included
Included
Chauffeur Driver
Private car or Minivan
Licensed Tour Guide Full Day
Meeting Point Pick-up & Drop off
Not included
Entrance Fees
Lunch
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.7
10 reviews
5
9
4
0
3
0
2
1
1
0
Important Information
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Pompeii and Herculaneum Private Tour take?
Pompeii and Herculaneum Private Tour lasts about 6–7 hours. The itinerary has 2 stops.
How much does Pompeii and Herculaneum Private Tour cost?
Prices start at $480 per person for this Naples experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $959. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Pompeii and Herculaneum Private Tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, starting at 8:30 AM.
Can I cancel Pompeii and Herculaneum Private Tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered.
What languages is Pompeii and Herculaneum Private Tour offered in?
The experience is available in DE, EN, IT, FR, ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 12 travellers can book together.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap Specialized infant seats are available
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Pompeii and Herculaneum Private Tour worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.7 out of 5 across 10 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Tour Guide Naples.
Reviews(10)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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johncZ9212BU
June 27, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Best Tour of Pompeii and Herculaneum
We had a wonderful day touring Pompeii and Herculaneum with our fabulous guide Gennaro! He was kind, personable and very knowledgeable. Our driver, Giampaolo was also wonderful and made sure we were confortable during our drive. It was very easy and convient for us as the tour company organizes the driver to pick you up at your hotel and your tour guide will have admission tickets ready to go. It takes a lot of stress off and you are able to show up and enjoy. We highly recommend this tour to anyone who is interested!
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Francesco M
April 7, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Guided tour Oplonti
Ornella, our guide, led us with competence and passion among the wonders of Oplonti , in Torre Annunziata. A little-known gem. Highly recommended!
Operator response
💚🤍❤️
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KWF123
June 23, 2023 · via Tripadvisor
Pompei and Herculaneum Tour
Our trip to Pompei and Herculaneum was great and it made all the difference in the heat to have a comfortable air conditioned minibus taking us everywhere.
Our guide, Theresa, was very knowledgable and charming and went out of her way to explain everything and answer our questions.
We all thought that it was money well spent and it made our trip very relaxing and enjoyable.
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SkinnyPasta
May 30, 2023 · via Tripadvisor
Outstanding Private Tour of Pompeii
We had the most outstanding private tour of Pompeii with the wonderful Ornella!! Her knowledge and expertise is second to none. This, along with her friendly and engaging personality, was truly a highlight of our trip to Italy. I highly recommend & you will be very fortunate to have Ornella as your guide transporting you back to the days of Pompeii!! Everything was seamless, from our train station pick up to our drop off to meet Ornella at the gates of Pompeii. Memorable and fantastic. Molte Grazie!!
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Susan_J
October 15, 2022 · via Viator
Sabina was very...
Sabina was very knowledgeable about Pompeii and Herculaneum. Very interesting and good to be with our own private group of four.
And Ciro our driver was very nice and recommended a restaurant for lunch in Pompeii that turned out to be one of the best restaurants we’ve been to in three weeks in Italy.
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F4594BBannat
June 11, 2022 · via Tripadvisor
Ornella...the best!
Our group of adult learners was lucky to have Ornella to guide us in Pompeii for three hours. She is wonderful! We learned a lot and had fun. We could listen to her all day. This is our second tour with Ornella and we hope to have her again with our next group to Pompeii.
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raffaellov2022
January 2, 2022 · via Tripadvisor
Definitely worth repeating.
Thanks to Ornella, for his historical preparation and sympathy, we traveled through time through the daily life of the two cities and the tragic moments of the eruption. Despite the limited time available.
Operator response
Grazie Raffaello,
Questa è la prima recensione del 2022 !!!
Quest’anno si parte bene 🚀🚀🚀 !!
🤞 🤞 🤞
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560robertoz
August 16, 2021 · via Tripadvisor
Excellent
Visit to Herculaneum... it was a wonderful surprise. The guide was really competent and professional. I will definitely call back for any other visits.
Operator response
Grazie a voi, siamo pronti a "guidarvi" per nuove ed emozionanti escursioni !!!
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francescas04
June 26, 2021 · via Tripadvisor
Great driving!
First time in Pompeii, fantastic experience made even more beautiful by the skill of the guide Cinzia Daniele who made us take a tour immersed in history and anecdotes! Great passion and helpfulness, I absolutely recommend it.
The boys of Turin!
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