The cursed cities of Pompeii & Herculaneum are proof of what a natural disaster can do in a matter of hours. Thanks to their remains, you can still see how life used to be. Go on a fascinating journey where history comes back to life.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 5 hours
- Skip the ticket line
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English, French, Spanish, Italian
- Wheelchair accessible
- Private group
Experience
Highlights
- Enjoy a private tour with only your group and your licensed guide
- Skip the line to visit the remains of Pompeii
- Explore the ruins of Herculaneum
- Enjoy a panoramic view of the ruins
Full description
Explore the beautiful ruins of Pompeii and Herculaneum on a private 5-hour tour with a licensed guide. This experience will take you on a trip back in time where you’ll see how these two towns were affected by the Vesuvius eruption in their own ways. Thanks to the historical and archeological background of your guide, the stories and facts will bring the cities back to life. If you feel like changing the route a bit, that's no problem—everything can be customized.
Your historical journey starts at the Pompeii’s train station where your guide will wait for you. As soon as you set foot in the remains of this city, you’ll be transported to another era. Feel the history as you visit the theater, the sacred area, and a brothel with signs and symbols all around. See the preservation techniques in all its splendor with the plastered casts of some of the victims.
Herculaneum offers a different sight to its visitors. Here, you have a panoramic view of the city and its ruins and remains due to how different the eruption and ashes reached the town. See the contrasts between these two cursed cities and how different they were affected by the eruption. While in Pompeii you see more of the public areas, in Herculaneum you have an intimate look into the lives of the people that used to live here. Check out an ancient shore, a private house, a bakery, and more.
Includes
- Licensed guide
- Entry tickets
COVID-19 precautions
Customers must book this activity online because the ticket office is closed
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
- Customers must bring their own headphones
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
- Customers will get a mandatory temperature check
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Date
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Meeting point
Ticket office at Pompeii Archaeological Park, located at Via Villa dei Misteri, 2, 80045 Pompei.
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What to bring
- Passport or ID card
- Comfortable shoes
- Passport or ID card for children