Herculaneum & Pompeii: Full-day private tours with a certified licensed guide
Two Roman cities. One extraordinary private experience.
Step into the heart of the ancient Roman world with this exclusive full-experience private tour of Herculaneum and Pompeii, two of the most extraordinary UNESCO archaeological sites on the planet. Designed for travelers who want the very best, this all-inclusive cultural journey pairs you with licensed archaeologist guides for two private 2-hour tours, one in Herculaneum and one in Pompeii, complete with fast-track entry tickets.
This immersive experience allows you to witness the dramatic contrasts between the two cities: the astonishingly preserved villas, wood structures, mosaics, and frescoes of Herculaneum, safeguarded under volcanic material for centuries and the vibrant, bustling streets of Pompeii, frozen in time at the moment of the eruption. With your expert archaeologist guide, you’ll uncover hidden stories, architectural wonders, and the vivid humanity that once defined these ancient civilizations. With this option you will start in Herculaneum, travel between the two sites is easy and authentic: trains run along the local Circumvesuviana railway, connecting the stops Ercolano Scavi and Pompei Scavi/Villa dei Misteri, usually with a simple change in Torre Annunziata. Train tickets are not included, giving you full flexibility, however, private transfers can be arranged upon request for a smoother, premium experience.
Your day is fully flexible. To maintain a smooth experience and ensure perfect timing, your second tour automatically begins 4 hours after the starting time of the first one. For example: If you book Herculaneum at 09:00, your Pompeii tour will start at 13:00. Departure slots operate every 30 minutes, and the schedule adjusts accordingly.
Perfect for history lovers, families, and travelers seeking a refined and meaningful cultural journey, this tour gives you access to world-class archaeology with the comfort, attention, and personalization of a private service. Discover two ancient worlds in a single unforgettable day.
Meeting Point
HERCULANEUM: Ticket Office of the Archeological Park of Herculaneum. Go inside, where the ticket counter and the vending machines are located, your guide will wait for you there having your contact details in case of need and eventually holding a sign with your name on it. Be at the meeting point 10 minutes before the time selected, the guide will wait for you there having your contact details and holding a sign with your name on it. Then, after the tour, travel by Circumvesuviana railway line to Pompeii (ticket not included) with a simple train change in Torre Annunziata to enjoy the second part of the experience. POMPEII: Our name is "Tempio Travel", the meeting point is at the first floor of the train station Circumvesuviana Pompei Scavi Villa dei Misteri, located in 1, Villa dei Misteri street, 80045 Pompeii.Useful informations
- PLEASE NOTE: To maintain a smooth experience and ensure perfect timing, your second tour automatically begins 4 hours after the starting time of the first one. Egs: If you book Herculaneum at 09:00, your Pompeii tour will be at 13:00. Departure slots operate every 30 minutes, and the schedule adjusts accordingly.
Included
- 2h private tour in Pompeii
- 2h private tour in Herculaneum
- Licensed guide for both sites available in (ITA, ENG, SPA, FRE, GER)
- Entry ticket express for the Archaeological Park of Pompeii
- Entry ticket for the Archaeological Park of Herculaneum
- Whispers for group larger than 15 units
Not included
- Transfer (available on request, to be paid)
- Food and drinks
- Train tickets