Private Tour: Day Trip Excursion to Mt. Vesuvius, Herculaneum and Pompeii
Overview
Guilty of decimating Pompeii and Herculaneum in AD 79, Mt Vesuvius looms over the Bay of Naples like a beautiful, silent menace.
Stopped in their tracks by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in A.D. 79, Herculaneum and Pompeii offer the best look anywhere at what life in Rome must have been like around 2, 000 years ago.
Stopped in their tracks by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in A.D. 79, Herculaneum and Pompeii offer the best look anywhere at what life in Rome must have been like around 2, 000 years ago.
Inclusions
- Bottled water
- Accommodation - Port - Train station - Airport pickup and drop-off
- Professional guide (if option selected)
- Driver
- Tickets to Pompeii and Herculaneum (if option selected)
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Pompeii Archaeological Park, Porta Marina (via Villa dei Misteri), 80045 Pompeii Italy
You will meet a licensed guide at the main gate in Pompeii, after purchasing tickets, the tour begins and you will be led by the guide through the ruins of this amazing ancient town.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Piazza Porta Marina, 80045 Pompei NA, Italy
This gate provides access to the west of the city and it is the most impressive among the seven gates of Pompeii.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Forum, Via Villa dei Misteri, 80045 Pompeii Italy
The Civil Forum is the core of daily life of the city and is the focal point of all the main public buildings for city administration and justice, business management, and trade activities such as markets, as well as the main places of citizen worship.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Basilica, Vicolo Delle Terme 2, 80045 Pompeii Italy
This space was used to carry out business and for the administration of justice. It is accessed from the Forum through five entrances separated by tuff pillars
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Thermopolium, Via delle Terme, 80045 Pompei NA, Italy
This was a small cook-shops where hot food was sold
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Casa del Fauno, Via Villa Dei Misteri 2, 80045 Pompeii Italy
It is one of the larger houses of Pompeii, covering an entire block of about 3000 sqm and, according to its original layout, it dates back to the 2nd century BC.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: House of the Vettii, Vicolo dei Vetti, Pompeii Italy
The house, one of the richest and most famous in Pompeii, is under the protection of Priapus, the god of prosperity, painted to the right of the door, symbolizing the economic success of the owners, the brothers Aulus Vettius Restitutus and Aulus Vettius Conviva liberti, who became rich through trade.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Stabian Baths (Terme Stabiane), Via Del Foro, 26, Pompeii Italy
The pool is found to the left, whereas a colonnade is found to the right, which leads to the men's quarters, which are split into the apodyterium (dressing room), with the frigidarium (for cold baths), which leads to the tepidarium (for medium temperature baths) and then to the calidarium (for hot baths).
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Teatro Grande, Via Paganora 19/A, Pompeii Italy
The Grand Theatre was built by exploiting the natural slope of the hill for the construction of the auditorium. The staircase was separated into three areas with corridors, which were in turn divided into five sectors, and was based on a passage with a barrel vault.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Parco Acheologico di Ercolano, Corso Resina, 187, 80056 Ercolano Italy
You will be taken by your driver to the Archeological Park of Herculaneum. There, you meet a licensed guide at the main gate and after purchasing tickets, your tour begins. You will be led by the guide through the ruins of this amazing ancient town.
Duration: 1 hour 40 minutes
Stop At: Salone della Barca di Ercolano, Ercolano Scavi, Ercolano Italy
You will admire one of the last discoveries made by archaeologists, the incredibly restored remains of a boat dug up in the marina area, the same one where 300 skeletons were found.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Vesuvio National Park, Metropolitan City of Naples, Italy
The nature trail n. 5 “Il Gran Cono” starts from the Piazzale (square) at an altitude of 1, 000 metres above sea level in the municipality of Herculaneum at the end of the provincial road Ercolano-Vesuvio. At the moment, the Piazzale hosts a parking area for those who come by car.
Before starting the climb, you can visit one of the info points of the Vesuvius National Park where you can receive useful information about the protected area and buy a map.
From the Piazzale you can already enjoy a splendid view of the northern side of Mount Somma with the cognoli of Sant'Anastasia and Punta Nasone, the top of the ancient volcano which 1, 132 metres high, opposite the cognoli of Ottaviano and Levante. While looking upwards, you can hold your breath and see from below what will be the ascent to the bottom edge of Sterminator Vesevo.
Duration: 1 hour 10 minutes
Stop At: Vesuvio National Park, Metropolitan City of Naples, Italy
Approximately 40 minutes drive from the highway to the point closest to trail that takes to the summit. An approximately 35 min. walk to the top of the volcano. An approximately 35 min. walk back down to the car. Approximately 40 min. drive down to the highway.
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Stop At: Casa dei Cervi, Cardo V Sito Archeologico di Ercolano, Ercolano Italy
One of the wealthiest private homes in Herculaneum, its owner was certainly a billionaire.
Duration: 10 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Pompeii Archaeological Park, Porta Marina (via Villa dei Misteri), 80045 Pompeii Italy
You will meet a licensed guide at the main gate in Pompeii, after purchasing tickets, the tour begins and you will be led by the guide through the ruins of this amazing ancient town.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Piazza Porta Marina, 80045 Pompei NA, Italy
This gate provides access to the west of the city and it is the most impressive among the seven gates of Pompeii.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Forum, Via Villa dei Misteri, 80045 Pompeii Italy
The Civil Forum is the core of daily life of the city and is the focal point of all the main public buildings for city administration and justice, business management, and trade activities such as markets, as well as the main places of citizen worship.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Basilica, Vicolo Delle Terme 2, 80045 Pompeii Italy
This space was used to carry out business and for the administration of justice. It is accessed from the Forum through five entrances separated by tuff pillars
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Thermopolium, Via delle Terme, 80045 Pompei NA, Italy
This was a small cook-shops where hot food was sold
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Casa del Fauno, Via Villa Dei Misteri 2, 80045 Pompeii Italy
It is one of the larger houses of Pompeii, covering an entire block of about 3000 sqm and, according to its original layout, it dates back to the 2nd century BC.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: House of the Vettii, Vicolo dei Vetti, Pompeii Italy
The house, one of the richest and most famous in Pompeii, is under the protection of Priapus, the god of prosperity, painted to the right of the door, symbolizing the economic success of the owners, the brothers Aulus Vettius Restitutus and Aulus Vettius Conviva liberti, who became rich through trade.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Stabian Baths (Terme Stabiane), Via Del Foro, 26, Pompeii Italy
The pool is found to the left, whereas a colonnade is found to the right, which leads to the men's quarters, which are split into the apodyterium (dressing room), with the frigidarium (for cold baths), which leads to the tepidarium (for medium temperature baths) and then to the calidarium (for hot baths).
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Teatro Grande, Via Paganora 19/A, Pompeii Italy
The Grand Theatre was built by exploiting the natural slope of the hill for the construction of the auditorium. The staircase was separated into three areas with corridors, which were in turn divided into five sectors, and was based on a passage with a barrel vault.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Parco Acheologico di Ercolano, Corso Resina, 187, 80056 Ercolano Italy
You will be taken by your driver to the Archeological Park of Herculaneum. There, you meet a licensed guide at the main gate and after purchasing tickets, your tour begins. You will be led by the guide through the ruins of this amazing ancient town.
Duration: 1 hour 40 minutes
Stop At: Salone della Barca di Ercolano, Ercolano Scavi, Ercolano Italy
You will admire one of the last discoveries made by archaeologists, the incredibly restored remains of a boat dug up in the marina area, the same one where 300 skeletons were found.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Vesuvio National Park, Metropolitan City of Naples, Italy
The nature trail n. 5 “Il Gran Cono” starts from the Piazzale (square) at an altitude of 1, 000 metres above sea level in the municipality of Herculaneum at the end of the provincial road Ercolano-Vesuvio. At the moment, the Piazzale hosts a parking area for those who come by car.
Before starting the climb, you can visit one of the info points of the Vesuvius National Park where you can receive useful information about the protected area and buy a map.
From the Piazzale you can already enjoy a splendid view of the northern side of Mount Somma with the cognoli of Sant'Anastasia and Punta Nasone, the top of the ancient volcano which 1, 132 metres high, opposite the cognoli of Ottaviano and Levante. While looking upwards, you can hold your breath and see from below what will be the ascent to the bottom edge of Sterminator Vesevo.
Duration: 1 hour 10 minutes
Stop At: Vesuvio National Park, Metropolitan City of Naples, Italy
Approximately 40 minutes drive from the highway to the point closest to trail that takes to the summit. An approximately 35 min. walk to the top of the volcano. An approximately 35 min. walk back down to the car. Approximately 40 min. drive down to the highway.
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Stop At: Casa dei Cervi, Cardo V Sito Archeologico di Ercolano, Ercolano Italy
One of the wealthiest private homes in Herculaneum, its owner was certainly a billionaire.
Duration: 10 minutes
Additional information
- If passenger are on a Cruise ship, at time of booking, They must provide the following information: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
- Dress code is smart casual
- Wheelchair accessible
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Infant seats available
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required for travelers
- COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
DMD1973
November 2022
I highly recommend! We opted for the private, full-day tour of Mount Vesuvius, Pompeii, and Herculaneum, and Antonino was awesome, from pick-up to drop-off (at our hotel!). He offered so many details of the sites and daily life back then, and answered all of our questions. I very much apprecia...
I highly recommend! We opted for the private, full-day tour of Mount Vesuvius, Pompeii, and Herculaneum, and Antonino was awesome, from pick-up to drop-off (at our hotel!). He offered so many details of the sites and daily life back then, and answered all of our questions. I very much appreciate the time he spent with us and I'd highly recommend reaching out to the team!Spacebat315
October 2022
This tour was one of our highlights during our stay in Naples. Everything went great from start to finish. Tony was our guide and his knowledge of the sites and entertaining stories kept our group of four engaged. Tony had a big tablet which he used to help explain the sites - this was a big p...
This tour was one of our highlights during our stay in Naples. Everything went great from start to finish. Tony was our guide and his knowledge of the sites and entertaining stories kept our group of four engaged. Tony had a big tablet which he used to help explain the sites - this was a big plus as he was able to also show us images during the drives between sites. If you are curious how difficult the hike up to Vesuvuis is - the hike itself is a few switchbacks up. If you can walk up a hill for a little less than a mile, then you should be okay. You will see people of all ages and fitness doing the hike, some faster some slower. The views of the bay of naples are great - even if you don't make it to the top. Will definitely recommend this tour to anyone we know going to Naples. Great job Tony!!Samara_F
August 2022
Tony, our guide, was phenomenal. His knowledge of history and his enthusiasm for the area, made this tour an incredible experience for us. Pompeii, in particular, is so large and without a guide, you would definitely miss the more important and interesting sights. We also needed to make a chan...
Tony, our guide, was phenomenal. His knowledge of history and his enthusiasm for the area, made this tour an incredible experience for us. Pompeii, in particular, is so large and without a guide, you would definitely miss the more important and interesting sights. We also needed to make a change in drop off location at the end of the tour, and despite being difficult logistically, Tony made it happen. We are so appreciative of him taking us through these amazing sites and also making the logistics all work out for us. I highly recommend this tour and Tony, in particular.Daniel_B
August 2022
The whole trip was very memorable, from hiking to the top of Vesuvius, to seeing Pompeii and Herculaneum and the massive undertaking to excavate what was once completely buried. It was definitely a life-changing experience seeing it all.
The whole trip was very memorable, from hiking to the top of Vesuvius, to seeing Pompeii and Herculaneum and the massive undertaking to excavate what was once completely buried. It was definitely a life-changing experience seeing it all.Yarraville2
August 2022
Antonino (Tony) is a fabulous guide. He’s knowledgeable, friendly and humorous and brings to vivid life the histories of Herculaneum, Pompeii and Vesuvius before and during the terrible events of 79AD. It was a blisteringly hot day, yet Antonino had stocked up with 12 bottles of water and took ...
Antonino (Tony) is a fabulous guide. He’s knowledgeable, friendly and humorous and brings to vivid life the histories of Herculaneum, Pompeii and Vesuvius before and during the terrible events of 79AD. It was a blisteringly hot day, yet Antonino had stocked up with 12 bottles of water and took the care and trouble to walk us round Pompeii in the most shadowed streets. This was a must-do adventure and I will be forever grateful to Antonino for making it more special than we could ever have hoped for.Gabriella_L
August 2022
Book this tour! From the door to door service, plus the communication prior to the tour- the admin side was flawless. But when we met Antonino (Tony), oh my god. Mt Vesuvius, Herculaneum and Pompeii have been on my bucket list since I was a child, and Antonino fizzed with as much excitement as me...
Book this tour! From the door to door service, plus the communication prior to the tour- the admin side was flawless. But when we met Antonino (Tony), oh my god. Mt Vesuvius, Herculaneum and Pompeii have been on my bucket list since I was a child, and Antonino fizzed with as much excitement as me. He was knowledgable, friendly, and checked if we wanted more history in between when driving (we did, obviously). Antonino was the absolute best tour guide I have ever had the pleasure of meeting. I cannot recommend him or this tour enough.