The Ancient cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum, known all around the world because buried and almost destroyed by the Vesuvius eruption dated 79AD, disclose their ancient splendour to the visitors.
In fact, the ashes rain itself has helped to protect and preserve the uniqueness of these two sites. As you will see, despite the fact that they belong to the same historical period, the two archaeological sites do show many differences in the life style and the structure of the city itself.
You will get a full immersion into the Roman lifestyle, while your guide will picture all the aspects of the political, social and religious life of the inhabitants of Pompeii and Herculaneum.
This the perfect tour for all the archeology lovers!
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Skip-the-lines Private full-day Ancient Pompeii and Herculaneum Ruins Tour
Itinerary
Admission included120 min
As everybody knows, the eruption of the 79AD has been fatal to thousands of people living in the areas of Pompeii and Herculaneum, two of the most ancient Roman cities, whose excavations have allowed archaeologists and anthropologists to actually get a large spectrum range of knowledge of the behaviours and the habits of the time.
In this comparative journey, your guide will highlight the particular character and the uniqueness of each city, picturing the past and making it coming back to life.
In Pompeii you will be shown the magnificence of the amphitheatre acoustics, walk onto the original pavement of the streets, enter into the shops and the ancient fast food restaurants. As well, the setting of the houses and the richness of their frescoes will leave you astonished. Your path will then lead you to the red-light district and the Forum – the main square, where the political, religious, artistic and social aspects of the Roman life used to intertwine.
Admission included120 min
On the other side, even though smaller than Pompeii, Herculaneum has been recognised as a wealthier centre of activity and interest. From the private houses to the thermal baths ,the richness of the luxurious frescoes and mosaics shows the special character and style of this small city set on the Vesuvius slopes.
Furthermore, the real peculiarity of the city is the wooden structure of the ceilings, the doors and many other items you can find into the houses – for instance the chairs – that have been literally burned and then preserved by the lava and the ashes: you will see them still standing and in really good conditions.
This amazing walking tour will definitely absorb you into the ancient times lifestyle – a real once in a lifetime experience!
Get ready, and don't forget to bring your camera with you!
Highlights
Local licensed guide
Guaranteed to skip the long lines
What's included
Included
Local licensed guide
Guaranteed to skip the long lines
Not included
Lunch
Gratuities
Transportation to/from and between sites
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Important Information
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Confirmation to be received within 24h from the booking
We suggest you to wear comfortable shoes
The Pompeii and Herculaneum sites can be easily reached by Circumvesuviana Train from both Sorrento and Naples
You will skip the line and be given immediate access to the sites
No health restrictions apply to this experience
Frequently asked questions
How long does this tour take?
Skip-the-lines Private full-day Ancient Pompeii and Herculaneum Ruins Tour lasts about 4 hours. The itinerary has 2 stops.
How much does this tour cost?
Prices start at $414 per person for this Pompeii experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
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 The guide will wait for you at the entrance of the Coffee shop Vittoria, close to Porta Marina Inferiore entrance.
. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is this tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN, IT.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is this tour worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 4 verified reviews; it is run by Raphael Tours & Events. Most-mentioned highlights: Local licensed guide; Guaranteed to skip the long lines.
Reviews(4)
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Parseltongue
March 23, 2019
Outstanding guided tour of Pompeii and Herculaneum
We are four friends interested in history and wanted to get a real feel for Pompeii and Herculaneum.
Our guide was Catello aka Lello. He was brilliant, mixing incredible in-depth knowledge of both sites, with humour and a style of delivery that held us interested for five hours across both sites.
By having Lello guide us, it turned what might have been a tour of some interesting archaeological sites into a fascinating afternoon which gave us a much greater insight into the lives of the people of the two towns, how they lived and the events of 79AD.
We would thoroughly recommend having a private tour - it was worth every cent.
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Rachel B
October 30, 2017
Great Guide and Fabulous Insight!
We had a private tour for 5 people with Elaria (apologies - I don't think I've spelt this right!). She is an archeologist who has worked on the Pompeii dig and now instructs students who come there to study. She tailored the tour perfectly to our interests and her english was excellent. Elaria provided us with many interesting insights about the site and lots of fascinating facts that we wouldn't have picked up from walking around with an audio guide. She was totally engaged with our group and was happy to answer our questions. We had a great day and would highly recommend to anyone that a private tour is the way to go! Only wish we'd booked her for longer!
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Ken M
October 24, 2017
Pompeii and Herculaneum private tour
We had visited Pompeii previously but this time decided on a guided tour to get more out of it. We were not disappointed, our guide, Antonio, was first class. He tailored the visits to suit our preferences, was extremely knowledgeable and informative and was superb throughout. We were able to experience the ruins through his eyes which was fantastic, not only for myself and my wife but also for our 12 year old son. We would use him on our next trip.
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Xavi S
October 18, 2017
Great Guide + Great Place = UNFORGETTABLE Experience
We've visited Pompei and Herculaneum sites in a full day private tour with Salvo.
Briefly said, he made our experience unforgettable. Not only was he a great professional with a deep knowledge of History, Life and Ancient Languages but also very kind and always taking care that we (specially my 9 years old daughter) could follow and enjoy.
If you are looking for a guide. Don't look anymore.
We were first introduced on what we were about to see, then we coould enjoy the places and with his explanations it seemed that the city was still alive.
You have to take into account that sites are quite big and you need to know your way. If guided, you just need to concentrate on how things were so many centuries ago.
He pointed out which places to visit in Pompeii and Herculaneum. Very remarkable his translations of ancient latin inscriptions.
I had very high expectations and they were more than fulfilled.
I also want to say that the booking process with Fabiana was also great. She gave us all kind of options and recommendations, transport options, type of visit,allowing that both our target and the budget were matched.
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