Guided Tours

From Naples: Pompeii, Herculaneum & Vesuvius Day Trip

Tour guide explaining Pompeii victim cast to tourists.

Ancient Roman ruins of Herculaneum with stone structures and modern bridge in Italy.

Ancient frescoes and mosaics in a room at Herculaneum, part of the Pompeii & Herculaneum guided tour.

Aerial view of Mount Vesuvius with surrounding landscape in Italy.

Duration

8 hrs

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Audio guide

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Guided tour

Transfers available

4.3/5(95)

Climent G

Couple

Verified booking

6 days ago

I really appreciated the guides’ punctuality and clear instructions. Areas for improvement: The initial meeting point at Ramada isn’t clearly marked, so you have to keep an eye out for potential customers. Also, the time allotted for the visit to Pompeii is clearly insufficient; it should be at least three hours.

Fabiana D

Couple

Verified booking

3 weeks ago

The punctuality, efficiency, and friendliness of the entire team at every site we visited—we got in super fast with no waiting. As soon as we arrived, they gave us our tickets and told us how much time we had (which was plenty). I highly recommend the full tour of the three areas. I think it’s a great investment to see a significant part of Naples; they give you enough time to see absolutely everything and even to buy souvenirs. The vehicles are well-equipped and in good condition—highly recommended from Madrid!!🇪🇸

Eva G

Couple

Verified booking

2 weeks ago

The organization was great; the friendly guides always told us exactly when and where to go, and everything went smoothly. The audio guide on the phone in Herculaneum was terrible! We had two different phones, and both kept freezing; we had to scan the QR code again and again, the numbers didn’t match, and worst of all: a computer voice with poor translations and bad pronunciation—meaning poor word stress! It would also have been nice to have a printed map of Herculaneum to hold in our hands. That’s something to improve! Thank you very much, Eva and Klaus Gülker

Holly D

Couple

Verified booking

Apr 2026

So helpful to have transport between the sites. It was a little chaotically organised but it worked. Disappointingly there was no time for lunch or coffee breaks, or to visit gift shop at Pompei. I would recommend taking lunch and drinks with you. The tour guide provided at Pompei was incredibly knowledgeable and friendly. The pompei tour was a little rushed and I didn't feel I had time to look round the museum part properly. The guided tour only does a very small part of the site. Be prepared for a lot of walking on rough ground. If I were to do the tour again, I would miss off Herculaneum. The three site visit was too much for one day.

Jelenschi L

Family

Verified booking

Apr 2026

It was a full day, we visited Pompei, Mount Vezuvius and Herculaneo. We had a guided tour only în Pompei, we saw the important points, but there are still more to see... For the rest, we decided to discover by ourself, was perfect. For the timeing, nothing bad to say, was ok, everything according to schedule.

Cécile C

Couple

Verified booking

Mar 2026

Very good excursion. Enough time at each site. It's not rushed, you have plenty of time to see everything there is to see, except perhaps at Pompeii, for those who really want to see everything.

Explore three iconic sites—Pompeii, Herculaneum, and Mount Vesuvius—in one seamless, well-planned day trip.

Walk through Pompeii’s vast ruins, from the amphitheater and Forum to ancient baths, villas, and fresco-lined streets frozen in time.

Discover Herculaneum’s remarkably preserved homes, mosaics, and wooden structures, offering a more intimate look at Roman life.

Climb the slopes of Mount Vesuvius and peer into the crater of the volcano that reshaped this entire region.

Enjoy round-trip transfers and a smooth itinerary that connects history, archaeology, and nature without logistical stress.

Day trip to Pompeii, Herculaneum, and Vesuvius

Round-trip transfers from Pompeii or Naples (as per option selected)

Entry to Pompeii, Herculaneum, and Vesuvius National Park

Audio guide and map of Pompeii

Live guide

MODE OF TRANSFERA/C Minibus
Start point
Naples/Pompeii
15 min by a/c minibus
10 km
1. Pompeii
Tickets included
1 attraction
Show your entry tickets, jump the lines, and independently walk amidst ancient streets, villas, and theaters offering a vivid snapshot of 1st-century life.
In 79 AD, the cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum were buried by the volcanic eruption of Mount Vesuvius. In the 21st century, you can discover both their archaeological excavations and climb the active volcano all in one trip.
Highlights
House of the Faun
15 min by a/c minibus
8 km
2. Herculaneum
Tickets included
1 attraction
10 min by a/c minibus
5 km
3. Mount Vesuvius
Tickets included
15 min by a/c minibus
10 km
End point
Naples/Pompeii
Your ending point would be same as your start point

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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What our guests say
Climent G
Couple
Verified booking
6 days ago
I really appreciated the guides’ punctuality and clear instructions. Areas for improvement: The initial meeting point at Ramada isn’t clearly marked, so you have to keep an eye out for potential customers. Also, the time allotted for the visit to Pompeii is clearly insufficient; it should be at least three hours.
Louise Z
Couple
Verified booking
Last week
The staff was friendly, and we had plenty of time to visit all the highlights. Transportation was well organized—just the way it should be. A great experience.
Dalla-vecchia R
Couple
Verified booking
3 days ago
great experience well-organized attentive guide
Fabiana D
Couple
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
The punctuality, efficiency, and friendliness of the entire team at every site we visited—we got in super fast with no waiting. As soon as we arrived, they gave us our tickets and told us how much time we had (which was plenty). I highly recommend the full tour of the three areas. I think it’s a great investment to see a significant part of Naples; they give you enough time to see absolutely everything and even to buy souvenirs. The vehicles are well-equipped and in good condition—highly recommended from Madrid!!🇪🇸
Eva G
Couple
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
The organization was great; the friendly guides always told us exactly when and where to go, and everything went smoothly. The audio guide on the phone in Herculaneum was terrible! We had two different phones, and both kept freezing; we had to scan the QR code again and again, the numbers didn’t match, and worst of all: a computer voice with poor translations and bad pronunciation—meaning poor word stress! It would also have been nice to have a printed map of Herculaneum to hold in our hands. That’s something to improve! Thank you very much, Eva and Klaus Gülker

What to bring

Expect moderate walking across uneven terrain; sturdy footwear is recommended.

What’s not allowed

No indecent clothing or shirtless entry inside the sites.

Large dogs over 10kg or 40cm are not allowed, except certified guide dogs.

Commercial photography and tripods are not permitted.

Accessibility

Not accessible for wheelchairs or strollers.

Not suitable for visitors with limited mobility or cardiac conditions.

Additional information

This booking includes a €11.68 entrance ticket to Mount Vesuvius National Park + booking fees.

During the low season, from Nov to Mar, the live guide inside the ruins will be replaced with an audio guide if the group is less than 6 people.

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