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
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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(568)
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.
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.
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.
A well-structured tour, first to Pompeii where we joined a larger group with an English speaking guide. Fascinating and informative descriptions of life in 79 AD. Then a three course lunch. We proceeded to Herculaneum where we used audio guides to explore this wonderful site. An excellent tour!
Thank you for this wonderful review! We are delighted that you enjoyed the well-structured itinerary, from the fascinating guided history of Pompeii to the three-course lunch and the exploration of Herculaneum. Providing an educational and excellent experience is our goal, and your feedback means a lot to the Napolicityvision Staff.
Super recommended experience. We took the full tour of Pompeii and Herculaneum, and it was very good. Both the guide of Pompeii and Ivanna and Francesco, who were in charge of the tour and took us to the sites, were wonderful.
¡Muchas gracias por tu reseña, Sandra! Nos alegra saber que la experiencia fue súper recomendable y que el tour completo te haya gustado tanto. Ivanna, Francesco y el guía de Pompeya se pondrán muy felices al saber que fueron majísimos con ustedes. ¡Será un auténtico placer recibirte de nuevo en el futuro para repetir!Staff Napolicityvision
Thanks to Ivanna and Francesco, a very useful and enjoyable experience.
¡Muchas gracias por tu comentario, Carlos! Nos alegra mucho saber que tuviste una experiencia tan útil y agradable con nosotros. Ivanna y Francesco estarán encantados de leer tus palabras y saber que hicieron tu día especial. Esperamos volver a verte pronto en otro de nuestros tours.Staff Napolicityvision
An excellent day tour of Pompeii and Herculaneum. Guide Cristian and driver Mundabo took great care of us. In the morning we joined a larger group tour with an official guide who was very informative. After a 3 course lunch we visited Herculaneum where we did a self-directed tour with audio guide. Fabulous day - we saw and learnt so much!
Thank you for this wonderful review! We are delighted to hear that you had a fabulous day exploring Pompeii and Herculaneum with us. Cristian and Mundabo will be thrilled to read your kind words about their care. We are glad you enjoyed the informative official guide, the 3-course lunch, and the audio tour. Hope to see you again!Staff Napolicityvision
Great tour. Aldo was fantastic answered all our questions. Car trip was nice and smooth. Guide at Pompeii was great and spent a good amount of time at each spot. Lunch was included and was nice.
Thank you so much for the great review! We are delighted to hear you enjoyed the Pompeii and Herculaneum day trip. It is wonderful to know that Aldo took good care of you, the transport was smooth, and you appreciated our guide's dedication at the ruins, along with the included lunch. We always aim to deliver a seamless and complete experience. Hope to see you again!Staff Napolicityvision
