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.
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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.
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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(595)
The tour was great. The pickup and transfers with Giuseppe are very well organized and air-conditioned, which is super necessary due to the heat in Naples. Giuseppe takes care of managing tickets, guides, and audio guides. The guide for Pompeii, Patricia, is highly recommended, with deep knowledge of the archaeological park, and the same goes for the guide for Herculaneum, María. The only drawback is that the visit to Pompeii is about two hours, so there is not enough time to visit the entire complex.
¡Muchas gracias por compartir su experiencia! Nos alegra saber que disfrutaron del tour y que Giuseppe hizo que los traslados fueran cómodos y bien organizados. También agradecemos sus palabras sobre Patricia y María. Tomamos nota de su comentario sobre el tiempo en Pompeya, ya que su opinión nos ayuda a mejorar. ¡Esperamos volver a recibirles pronto!
This day was a good experience that we could recommend to you. The visit to Pompeii with our French-speaking guide was great (group of approx. 25 people), although 2 hours only allows you to visit a small part of the city, the locations were well chosen. Despite the lack of a French-speaking guide on-site at Herculaneum, our organizer guide Christianno was top-notch and did his best to find the solution that would suit us best! The only downside of the day: the meal. At the restaurant only 3 dish choices (margherita, schnitzel and frozen fries or pasta with tomato sauce) no choice for the appetizer or dessert, it's salad and vanilla ice cream. Few choices but it does the trick for a snack.
Merci beaucoup pour votre retour et votre recommandation ! Nous sommes ravis que la visite de Pompéi et l’accompagnement de Christianno vous aient plu. Nous sommes désolés que le déjeuner n’ait pas été à la hauteur de vos attentes. Votre remarque sur le choix des plats est bien prise en compte. Au plaisir de vous accueillir à nouveau !
The tour was too slow. First of all, they changed our time. Later we understood why. From one group in English and other in Spanish, they made just one. The explanations from guides were too slow, and they repeated all twice, in Spanish and in English. This is a torture under this sun and heat. It was a moment I decided to go by myself and it was the best idea. Maria, the old lady in Ercolano, missed many points. My family stayed with her and they missed the best parts. I could see more things because I did it by myself. Also, it was a french family that had nothing in french. I had to help them with the translation. At the end they went also by theirselves. A shame. I will not recommend at all this tour.
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We sincerely regret that the organization and pace of the tour did not meet your expectations. We understand your concerns regarding the multilingual group, the heat and the guided visits. We will review these points with our team, as our goal is always to provide a comfortable and enjoyable experience for every guest.
Great experience doing both cities in the one day! Very hot, so remember to bring water and sunscreen :)
Thank you for your lovely review! We’re delighted you enjoyed visiting both Pompeii and Herculaneum in one day. Summer can indeed be very hot, so water, sunscreen and a hat are great companions for the tour! We hope to welcome you again on another adventure in the future!
Excellent guide Greta, and Darío on the driving!
Dear Juan, Thank you for your kind review! We're happy to hear you enjoyed your Pompeii and Herculaneum tour despite the warm weather. Greta and Dario will be delighted to receive your compliments. We're glad their attention and professionalism helped make your experience special. We hope to welcome you back soon! The Napoli City Vision Team
Everything was perfect: the Bus, the driver, the guide. I will definitely repeat that!
Dear Greta, Thank you for your fantastic review! We're delighted to hear that everything was perfect, from the bus and driver to the guide. Your satisfaction means a lot to us, and we're thrilled you would choose to join us again. We look forward to welcoming you back for another amazing experience! The Napoli City Vision Team
The guide Aldo Evangelista was excellent, he knew the places and speaks perfect Spanish, I understood everything very well!!!
Dear Mariana, Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your Pompeii and Herculaneum experience with Aldo. His knowledge and ability to share the history in Spanish help make the tour truly special. We'll be happy to share your kind words with him. We hope to welcome you back soon! The Napoli City Vision Team
It was a super experience and we got the time we had to spend without stress. Christian and Mario were super cute and explained a lot about the city on the road.
Dear Julie, Thank you for your lovely review! We're delighted to hear that you had a relaxing and enjoyable experience without any stress. Christian and Mario will be happy to receive your kind words. We're glad their explanations and friendliness made your journey even more special. We hope to welcome you back soon! The Napoli City Vision Team
Christian and Pasquale were great! We had such a good time learning about Pompeii and Herculaneum. With the summer heat, these tours were more than enough time in both places. The hotel pickup with a well air conditioned ride was so convenient and worth it! Definitely recommend!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! 😊 We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your day with Christian and Pasquale and found the tour both informative and comfortable. It's great to know the hotel pick-up and air-conditioned transportation made your experience even better. Thank you for recommending us—we hope to welcome you back soon!
Christian and Pasquale were awesome! They were very friendly and did a great job explaining to us in fluent English what was going on at each step of the way. They even modified to pick us up a little early when everyone was done. Would do again, 100%!
Thank you so much for your fantastic review! 😊 We’re thrilled to hear that Christian and Pasquale made your experience so enjoyable with their friendliness and clear explanations throughout the day. We truly appreciate your kind words and will be happy to share them with the team. Thank you for choosing Napoli City Vision—we’d love to welcome you back again soon! ✨
