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Tours/Pompeii/Pompeii and Herculaneum Small-Group with an Expert Archaeologist

Pompeii and Herculaneum Small-Group with an Expert Archaeologist

4.8(95)Pompeii6–11 hours
VIATOR4.6(45)TRIPADVISOR4.9(50)
Pompeii and Herculaneum Small-Group with an Expert Archaeologist
Pompeii and Herculaneum Small-Group with an Expert Archaeologist
Pompeii and Herculaneum Small-Group with an Expert Archaeologist
Pompeii and Herculaneum Small-Group with an Expert Archaeologist
Pompeii and Herculaneum Small-Group with an Expert Archaeologist
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Pompeii and Herculaneum Small-Group with an Expert Archaeologist
Pompeii and Herculaneum Small-Group with an Expert Archaeologist
Pompeii and Herculaneum Small-Group with an Expert Archaeologist
Pompeii and Herculaneum Small-Group with an Expert Archaeologist
Pompeii and Herculaneum Small-Group with an Expert Archaeologist
Pompeii and Herculaneum Small-Group with an Expert Archaeologist

At a glance

Duration
6–11 hours
Price from
$72 / person
Location
Pompeii, Italy
Rating
4.8 / 5 · 95 reviews
Languages
EN
Group
Small group, up to 21
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Confirmation
Instant
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operator
Mondo Guide Srl
Meeting point
Your driver or guide will be waiting for you as you disembark your ship, holding a sign reading: "MondoGuide"You will be returned to the port at the end of the excursion

Description

Embark on an unforgettable journey back in time with our exclusive Pompeii and Herculaneum tour, departing from either Sorrento or Naples. Unlike other tours, we offer a personalized, small-group experience, ensuring you get the most out of your visit to these iconic archaeological sites. Our expert guides bring the history of Pompeii and Herculaneum to life, sharing fascinating insights about the daily lives of the Romans before the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. With comfortable, air-conditioned transportation, you’ll enjoy stunning views of the Bay of Naples and Mount Vesuvius as you travel. Skip the long lines and dive straight into exploration, with time to fully immerse yourself in the ruins. Visit both Pompeii and Herculaneum, two cities preserved in different ways by the eruption, and gain a unique perspective on ancient Roman life. Book today for an enriching, seamless, and exciting historical adventure!

Schedule & prices

Runs
Every day
Start times
8:00 AM, 8:01 AM, 10:00 AM, 10:01 AM, 10:30 AM, and 11:00 AM
Next available
Fri, Oct 9
Adult (ages 18+)
$72
Youth (ages 12–17)
$72
Child (ages 4–11)
$69
Infant (ages 0–3)
$30

Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.

From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 8.

Tour Options

Tour from Naples Port 6 hours

What's included: Round-trip transportation from Naples Guided tour service in both Pompeii and Herculaneum Entry tickets : Herculaneum entry tickets - 'Pompeii express' entry tickets What's not included: Meals and drinks Personal expenses Duration: 6 hours Starting point: Stazione Marittima, 80133 Napoli NA, Italy

Tour from Pompeii 5 hours

What's included: One way transportation from Pompeii to Herculaneum Guided tour service in both Pompeii and Herculaneum Entry tickets : Herculaneum entry tickets - 'Pompeii express' entry tickets What's not included: Meals and drinks Personal expenses Duration: 5 hours Maximum group size: 21 travelers Starting point: In front of "Porta Marina Inferiore" entrance to the Pompeii archaeological site, at Suisse Restaurant on Piazza Esedra Starting point: Ristorante Suisse, Piazza Esedra, 10/13, 80045 Pompei NA, Italy

Tour from Naples Train Station 6 hours

What's included: Round-trip transportation from Naples Guided tour service in both Pompeii and Herculaneum Entry tickets : Herculaneum entry tickets - 'Pompeii express' entry tickets What's not included: Meals and drinks Personal expenses Duration: 6 hours Maximum group size: 21 travelers Starting point: Ramada by Wyndham Naples in Via Galileo Ferraris, 40 Starting point: Ramada by Wyndham Naples, Via Galileo Ferraris, 40, 80146 Napoli NA, Italy

Tour from Rome 9 hours

What's included: Assistance to buy train tikctes Round-trip transportation from Naples Guided tour service in both Pompeii and Herculaneum Entry tickets : Herculaneum entry tickets - 'Pompeii express' entry tickets What's not included: Meals and drinks Personal expenses Duration: 9 hours Maximum group size: 21 travelers Starting point: Ramada by Wyndham Naples, Via Galileo Ferraris, 40, 80146 Napoli NA, Italy

Tour from Sorrento 8 hours

What's included: Round-trip transportation from Sorrento Guided tour service in both Pompeii and Herculaneum Entry tickets : Herculaneum entry tickets - 'Pompeii express' entry tickets What's not included: Meals and drinks Personal expenses Duration: 8 hours Maximum group size: 21 travelers Starting point: Tourist Bus Parking Sorrento in Via Correale 25 Starting point: Tourist Bus Parking, Via Correale, 80067 Sorrento NA, Italy

Tour from Salerno 6 hours

What's included: Round-trip transportation from Naples Guided tour service in both Pompeii and Herculaneum Entry tickets : Herculaneum entry tickets - 'Pompeii express' entry tickets What's not included: Meals and drinks Personal expenses Duration: 6 hours Starting point: Stazione Marittima di Salerno, Via Molo Manfredi, 84121 Salerno SA, Italy

Itinerary

Archaeological Park of Pompeii
Admission included120 min

Pompeii is an extraordinary archaeological site, an ancient Roman city preserved by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. During your visit to Pompeii with the guide in two and a half hours, you will discover its most famous areas frescoes.

Odeon - Teatro Piccolo
Admission included10 min

Have a look of the so called Teatro Piccolo of Pompeii.

Teatro Grande
Admission included10 min

Visit the most important Theater in Pompeii

Admission included15 min

The house of Menander is one of the richest and most magnificent houses in ancient Pompeii in terms of architecture, decoration and contents.

Stabian Baths (Terme Stabiane)
Admission included10 min

These occupy a vast area between the Brothel lane, the Holconius crossroads and the Via Stabiana. They represent the oldest thermal complex in the city.

Admission included10 min

Visit the most famous brothel in the ruined Roman city of Pompeii.

Via dell’Abbondanza
Pass by

Via dell’Abbondanza

Admission included10 min

The house of Faun was one of the largest and most impressive private residences in Pompeii.

Foro de Pompeya
Admission included10 min

Have a look of the ancient main square of Pompeii.

Basilica
Admission included10 min

Basilica was an open portico that gave shelter to merchants and other activities.

Archeological Park of Herculaneum
Admission included120 min

A quick lunch break is available before the transfer (own expense). After the visit of Pompeii, continue to Herculaneum. Here you will enjoy a two-hour guided visit of this remarkably well-preserved ancient town, where wooden structures, mosaics, and everyday objects survived the eruption, offering an intimate and vivid glimpse into Roman life.

Admission included10 min

The house receives its name from marble statues of stags/deer found in the peristyle.

La Terrazza di M. Nonio Balbo
Admission included10 min

M. Nonius Balbus was the city's major benefactor restoring and building many public buildings. On his death he was made patron and feted with many honours, detailed in the long inscription on his funeral altar.

College of the Augustales
Admission included10 min

It is thought that the building was a centre of the cult of the Emperor Augustus and the headquarters of the Collegium Augustalium (or possibly even the local curia).

Casa del Rilievo di Telefo
Admission included10 min

The house possibly belonged to one of the town's leading benefactors, Marcus Nonius Balbus and is somewhat unusual in that it has its own private access to the adjoining Suburban Thermae to the south.

Partem Domus lignea - Casa del Tramezzo di Legno
Admission included10 min

It is very important house for the elegant wooden partition remained.

House of the Skeleton
Admission included10 min

The House of the Skeleton probably the aggregation of three smaller buildings, derives its name from the discovery of human remains in a second floor room in 1831.

Central Thermae
Admission included10 min

The Central Thermae were built around the beginning of the 1st century AD and were divided, as was then the common practice, into men's and women's baths, each with their own separate entrances.

Casa Sannitica
Admission included10 min

The house has an arrangement that was typical of the Samnites (an ancient people of the Sabine race who occupied this mountainous part of central Italy). The splendid atrium is skirted by a gallery with Ionic columns. The rooms are decorated with frescoes.

Casa del Bel Cortile
Admission included10 min

This is one of the most original houses in Herculaneum. It has a courtyard with a stairway and a stone balcony instead of an atrium.

House of the Grand Portal
Admission included10 min

Beautiful domus in the Centre of the archaeological area, with various environments, collonnati, frescos e-com everywhere at Herculaneum-charred remains of wooden parts.

What's included

Included
One way transportation from Pompeii to Herculaneum ( Option from Pompeii)
Round-trip transportation to/from Naples( Option from Naples)
Guided tour service in both Pompeii and Herculaneum
Herculaneum entry tickets - 'Pompeii express' entry tickets
Immediate assistance buying the best round-trip train tickets from Rome to Naples (Option from Rome)
Assitance to buy Train tickets from Rome to Naples + transportation from Naples( Option from Rome)
Round-trip transportation to/from Sorrento ( Option from Sorrento)
Round-trip transportation from Naples to Pompeii & Herculaneum and back to Naples (Option from Rome)
Not included
Meals and drinks
Personal expenses
Gratuities
Round-trip train tickets from Rome to Naples

Traveller Ratings

Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor

4.8
95 reviews
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How it compares in Pompeii

  • Starting price $72 is 67% below the typical $216 for tours of similar length in Pompeii

Excurgo comparison of 622 Viator tours, recalculated daily.

Important Information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • 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.
  • Please note that the drop-off point depends on the tour option you selected.
  • Baby car seats provided for infants aged 0–3 years

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 this tour take?

Pompeii and Herculaneum Small-Group with an Expert Archaeologist lasts about 6–11 hours. The itinerary has 21 stops.

How much does this tour cost?

Prices start at $72 per person for this Pompeii experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 6 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.

What days does this tour run?

According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 8:00 AM, 8:01 AM, 10:00 AM, 10:01 AM, 10:30 AM, and 11:00 AM.

How much does this tour cost for children?

Children aged 4–11 pay from $69, adults from $72.

Can I cancel this tour for free?

Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.

Where does the tour start?

The meeting point is Your driver or guide will be waiting for you as you disembark your ship, holding a sign reading: "MondoGuide". You will be returned to the port at the end of the excursion. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.

What languages is this tour offered in?

The experience is available in EN.

Is this a private or a group tour?

It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 21 participants.

Is the tour suitable for children?

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Specialized infant seats are available At Pompeii and Herculaneum Children under 18 y.o. enter for free, showing a valid form of ID.

Will my booking be confirmed immediately?

Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.

Is this tour worth it?

Travellers rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 95 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Mondo Guide Srl.

Reviews(95)

Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor

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Maryse_L
October 1, 2026 · via Viator
Vincenzo our guide was...

Vincenzo our guide was amazing. He explained very well and he had a good sense of humour. Highly recommend

J
Jala_B
September 28, 2026 · via Viator
Herculaneum was worth the...

Herculaneum was worth the lines & crowds we had to deal with at Pompeii. It was good to see the contrast between the two places and helped us better appreciate the volcano's power.

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L7097FJrobertc
September 27, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Pompeii and Herculaneum.

Great day touring Pompeii and Herculaneum. Ciro was great and made it very interesting..

W
William_M
September 24, 2026 · via Viator
Awesome tour of Pompeii and Herculaneum

Truly exceptional experience… so informative and fascinating. Vincenzo our guide made this experience so worthwhile.

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Elizabeth_D
September 24, 2026 · via Viator
It’s a long day but...

It’s a long day but certainly worth it! Enzo was a fabulous guide sharing funny stories and great historical insights. Pompeii is a breathtaking ruin that should be in everyone’s bucket list and Enzo did a wonderful job bringing the city back to life. Herculaneum was also a spectacular ruin but we didn’t spend as much time as I would have liked. That said it was already several hours into the tour so I probably wouldn’t have had the energy for much more anyway. I might suggest to visitors that they visit each ruin separately on different days to avoid fatigue and give yourself the time truly take in these incredible places.

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Elaine_S
September 20, 2026 · via Viator
The guide was excellent....

The guide was excellent. It is a lot of walking in the hot sun. I would have been happy just to do Herculaneum

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TheTesla
September 8, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Highly Recommend!

Wonderful tour of Pompei and Herculeneum. Andrea, our guide, was fantastic! Well informed, made our small group trip a breeze, booking was easy, air conditioned transportation was welcoming, and very aware of the need for shade during the hot day we were there. Highly Recommend!

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E9857ZMmarkg
September 5, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
A great day out

A great way to see Pompeii with a very knowledgeable guide - we had a great time but wear a cap and sun cream - very hot.

R
R2293QDmatthewc
August 23, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Tour guide made the trip

From pick up to drop, excellent. Our tour guide Andrea was fantastico. Very knowledgeable and so friendly. He even provided us recommendations for other places. The tour included all we needed to see and know. I wouldn’t recommend Pompeii without it.

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kristinadO6680SR
August 1, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Guided Pompeii and Herculaneum

Vincenzo was an amazing guide; knowledgeable, passionate and charismatic. Highly recommend

$72/ person
4.8(95)
Duration6–11 hours
LanguagesEN
ConfirmationInstant
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