Overview
If you love Archaeology and History; if your desire to admire vibrant Frescoes and spectacular Mosaics, to access rooms and gardens of private homes, shops, and public spaces which are 20 centuries old, and to get to know about the daily life of the ancient Romans, do not miss the opportunity to explore, with a professional licensed guide, the two most important and best-preserved archaeological sites of the world: Pompeii and Herculaneum.
The guide will be at your service to show you the sites in-depth, to satisfy all your curiosities, and to structure the ideal visits for you. Additionally, he will take care of the skip-the-line tickets.
Select the Family Tour Option if you have children traveling with you and wish to have a child specialist guide leading the tour. During the visits of Pompeii and Herculaneum, your personal guide will use interactive maps with stickers, objects, puzzles, and games to stimulate your children's imagination and interests.
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Blue Badge private guide in Pompeii and Herculaneum
If family option is selected - Family-Friendly Activities, Booklet and Map
Transport by private vehicle
Herculaneum and Pompeii Express skip-the-line tickets
Food and Drinks
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
What to expect
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Parco Acheologico di Ercolano
2 hours
Herculaneum was an ancient Roman resort at the time it was destroyed by the eruption of Volcano Vesuvius in 79AD. In a 2-hour-tour, you can explore most of the archaeological park. Led by your private guide, you will mostly visit luxury ancient private homes with intact gardens (House of the Deer). It’s the chance for you to admire the best glass-pasta mosaics ever (House of Neptune and Amphitrite). You will explore the bath-house together with taverns and shops. Also, the guide will take you to the ancient city beach where the skeletons of 200 citizens who died during the eruption are crammed into the ancient yards.
If you have children from 6 to 11 years old, we recommend the additional family option. The Herculaneum for kids tour will make it both an entertaining and learning experience for all the family. You will still visit all the highlights of Herculaneum, but this option includes activities, games, a special map with stickers, and a specifically trained tour guide. -
Pompeii Archaeological Park
2 hours
The Archaeological Park of Pompeii is 152 acres large. Your expert private guide will introduce you to the history of Mount Vesuvius which buried Pompeii in 79AD. He will show you the highlights of the place: the Forum, the main square of the town, the Temples, the Bath-House, the shops, the spectacular Domus (private homes), and the plaster casts of citizens who perished during the eruption. He will lead you to admire still vibrant frescoes (wall-paintings) and precious floor-mosaics. He will be ready to answer all your questions. Finally, you will learn about the daily life of the ancient citizens of Pompeii.
If you have children between 6 and 11 years of age, we recommend you to select the Family Tour Option. In this case, the tour will be led by a child specialist guide. You will still visit all the highlights of Pompeii, but this option includes activities, games, a special map with stickers, to stimulate your children’s imagination and interests. -
Vesuvius National Park
2 hours
We will see the volcano from the bottom. You can take great pictures from Pompeii and from Herculaneum. We are not going to drive to the top of the volcano.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/Rome).
Additional Information
- At time of booking, cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 7 travelers per booking
FAQs about Private Tour: Pompeii plus Herculaneum with Family Tour Option
Can I cancel Private Tour: Pompeii plus Herculaneum with Family Tour Option for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 8 hours.
Is pickup offered?
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
What's included?
- Blue Badge private guide in Pompeii and Herculaneum
- If family option is selected - Family-Friendly Activities, Booklet and Map
- Transport by private vehicle
- Herculaneum and Pompeii Express skip-the-line tickets
What's not included?
- Food and Drinks
Which places does it visit?
It visits Parco Acheologico di Ercolano, Pompeii Archaeological Park, Vesuvius National Park.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English, Italian.
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