Day Trips

From Pompeii: Pompeii and Herculaneum Guided Tour with Transfers

Name: From Pompeii: Pompeii and Herculaneum Guided Tour with Transfers
Start: 2026-10-06T09:20:00
End: 2026-10-06T16:20:00
Location: Naples

Explore Italy’s oldest historical sites, ruins well preserved by the Vesuvian eruption of 79AD, and learn its secrets from an archeologist guide.

4.7/5(117)

David Ö

Couple

Verified booking

2 days ago

A knowledgeable guide (Raffaele) who struck a great balance between rich information (+ expert answers to questions) and entertainment (a bit of stand-up comedy), while also caring for the participants' needs (e.g., a chance to use the restroom in the transitions between parts of the tour).

Terence H

Couple

Verified booking

5 days ago

Raphael our guide was extremely knowledgeable and had a good sense of humour. He was respectful and gave advice & instructions clearly to ensure the enjoyment and sad of everyone.

Elena E

Solo

Verified booking

May 2026

Had the most amazing tour today . Antonio the guide had so much knowledge, made the day enjoyable and interesting. Would recommend this tour to anyone

Explore Pompeii and Herculaneum back-to-back with a licensed archaeologist, connecting the sites by train.

Skip long entry lines at both ruins and enjoy crystal-clear commentary with included headsets.

See Pompeii’s Forum, Stabian Baths, frescoed villas, and the moving plaster casts of victims.

Discover Herculaneum’s richly preserved houses, intricate mosaics, and sacred shrines frozen in time.

Upgrade to include Mount Vesuvius, with direct transfers, assisted entry, and free time at the crater.

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

Entry to Pompeii Archaeological Park

Entry to Herculaneum Archaeological Park

Guided tour of Pompeii (as per option selected)

Guided tour of Herculaneum (as per option selected)

Free time to hike Vesuvius’ Great Cone (as per option selected)

Expert English-speaking archaeologist guide (as per option selected)

One-way Circumvesuviana ticket from Pompeii to Herculaneum

Round-trip AC coach/minibus transfers from Pompeii or Naples (as per option selected)

TOTAL DURATION5 hours
Start point
Pompeii Archaeological Park
Get direction
2 attractions
45 min
17 km
1. Herculaneum
Tickets included
1 attraction
Follow an expert guide as you marvel at the ingenuity of the Central Baths, learn about an imperial cult at the Hall of the Augustals, and more!
Highlights
House of the Relief of Telephus
45 min
17 km
End point
Pompeii Archaeological Park
Get direction
2 attractions
Your ending point would be same as your start point

You can cancel these tickets up to 48 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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What our guests say
David Ö
Couple
Verified booking
2 days ago
A knowledgeable guide (Raffaele) who struck a great balance between rich information (+ expert answers to questions) and entertainment (a bit of stand-up comedy), while also caring for the participants' needs (e.g., a chance to use the restroom in the transitions between parts of the tour).
Terence H
Couple
Verified booking
5 days ago
Raphael our guide was extremely knowledgeable and had a good sense of humour. He was respectful and gave advice & instructions clearly to ensure the enjoyment and sad of everyone.
Lasse C
Couple
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
Amedeo was an amazing and energetic guide! He made the whole experience a 10/10. Very good explanations, funny and knowledgeable.
Sarah D
Couple
Verified booking
Jul 2026
Michael and vincence were delightful, personable, and made everything so safe and welcome.
Elena E
Solo
Verified booking
May 2026
Had the most amazing tour today . Antonio the guide had so much knowledge, made the day enjoyable and interesting. Would recommend this tour to anyone

Step into the story of two ancient Roman cities frozen in time, guided by a professional archaeologist who brings Pompeii and Herculaneum vividly to life.

Getting started

Meet your Askos Tours representative at the Porta Marina Inferiore entrance of Pompeii. Show your ticket, look for the Askos Tours sign, and join your archaeologist guide to begin your journey.

Pompeii

Explore this UNESCO World Heritage Site, once a thriving Roman city.

Visit landmarks like the Forum, Basilica, Stabian Baths, and the Thermopolium of Asellina.

Admire private residences such as the House of the Faun and stroll Via dell’Abbondanza to the Teatro Grande.

See the infamous Lupanare, one of Pompeii’s most curious and notorious sites.

Free time

Pause for lunch or a short break at your own expense before continuing to the second site.

Herculaneum

Discover this smaller but better-preserved Roman town, encased in volcanic mud.

Step inside the House of Neptune and Amphitrite, famed for its mosaics.

Visit the thermal baths, Sanctuary of the Augustali, and the terrace of Marcus Nonius Balbus.

Explore the House of the Skeleton for a rare glimpse into Roman domestic life.

Wrapping up

Your guided tour concludes within the ruins of Herculaneum, leaving you free to continue exploring independently or return at your own pace.

What to bring

A moderate amount of walking is involved in this activity. Please wear comfortable shoes due to uneven terrain.

Bring a valid ID or passport for verification.

The tour operates rain or shine; a small umbrella or raincoat is recommended.

What's not allowed

Strict dress code: No discourteous clothing or shirtless attire is allowed inside Pompeii Archaeological Park.

Big dogs (above the weight 10kg and the height of 40cm) are not allowed into the venue. Guide dogs with the proper certification are welcome.

Shutterbugs, take note: Commercial photography and tripods are a no-go inside the venues.

Accessibility

This experience is not accessible by wheelchair and pram/strollers.

Choose safety and comfort: This experience is not the best fit for people with impaired mobility and cardiac issues.

Your guide will offer a flexible route/itinerary to accommodate any opening and closing restrictions or restoration work. Therefore, the exact locations you visit on your tour may vary.

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.

Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.