Day Trips

From Naples: Pompeii and Herculaneum Guided Tour with Transfers

Name: From Naples: Pompeii and Herculaneum Guided Tour with Transfers
Start: 2026-10-24T08:30:00
End: 2026-10-24T16:30:00
Location: Naples

4.6/5(117)

Craig W

Couple

Verified booking

3 days ago

Our tour guide, Gianfranco, was extremely knowledgeable and charming. He had a light touch and was often quite amusing, but I was most impressed by his compassionate regard for the actual people who had been caught in the volcanic eruption. Going to both Pompeii and Herculaneum in a single day was a lot, but I was glad to have the information we had been given in Pompeii still fresh in my mind when we visited Herculaneum. I should also say that travelling with Headout from Naples was easy and convenient.

Teodora R

Couple

Verified booking

2 weeks ago

We had a wonderful experience on our Pompeii tour! Everything was very well organized from start to finish. Our guide, Bruno, was extremely knowledgeable and showed us all the most interesting places. He was also funny and a great storyteller, which made the tour even more enjoyable. The driver was also very friendly, always smiling and making sure everyone was comfortable and safe throughout the trip. We really enjoyed the experience and would definitely recommend this tour! ⭐️

Catherine S

Couple

Verified booking

4 days ago

We absolutely loved our small group tour of Pompeii and Herculaneum. Our driver and tour host Antonio Carola was fantastic as were our 2 guides Glauco and Lello. Would highly recommend it!

David Ö

Couple

Verified booking

3 weeks ago

Our guide (Raffaele) successfully combined expert information (+ well-informed answers to questions) with entertainment (sometimes a bit of stand-up comedy) — and care for the participants' needs (e.g., time for bathroom breaks). He created a pleasant atmosphere during a richly rewarding visit to Herculaneum and Pompeii.

Terence H

Couple

Verified booking

3 weeks 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.

Maria G

Group

Verified booking

Aug 2026

Alessandra was very attentive throughout the trip and handled the variety of languages among the passengers very well. She was very friendly. The driver, Castro, was punctual and efficient.

Travel stress-free with round-trip air-conditioned coach or minivan transfers and a central Naples pick-up point: no logistics to figure out, no trains to catch, just show up and go.

Follow your expert guide through Pompeii's vast archaeological site with skip-the-line entry, moving through the Forum, ancient baths, taverns, and bakeries, and pausing at the haunting plaster casts that capture the city's final moments in extraordinary detail.

Step into Herculaneum for a quieter, more intimate chapter of the same story. Intact villas, vivid mosaics, carbonised wooden furniture, and everyday objects that survived the eruption in a way Pompeii's never could.

Cover two of the most significant archaeological sites in the world in a single, well-paced day, without the planning, the ticket queues, or the guesswork of doing it independently.

Tailor the day to your group: add a sit-down lunch between the two sites to break up the visit, or upgrade to a live archaeologist guide at either or both sites for deeper context and a richer understanding of what you're actually looking at.

Round-trip AC coach/minivan transfers from Naples

Guided tour of Pompeii with skip-the-line entry

Guided tour of Herculaneum with skip-the-line entry

Expert English-speaking guide

Archaeologist guide (as per option selected)

Small group of up to 20 guests (as per option selected)

VIP small group of up to 15 guests (as per option selected)

Lunch (as per option selected)

Hotel pick-up and drop-off

Start point
Central Naples
Get direction
30 min
27 km
1. Pompeii
Tickets included
2 hr
4 attractions
Step into an ancient city frozen by Mt. Vesuvius’ eruption in 79 AD. With your expert guide, explore streets, public baths, bakeries, and lavish villas featuring mosaics and frescoes.
Highlights
Forum
Baths & Frescoes
House of the Faun
Things to do
Plaster Cast Victims
20 min
19 km
2. Lunch (optional)
1 hr
3. Herculaneum
Tickets included
1 hr 40 min
5 attractions
21 min
12.3 km
End point
Central Naples
Get direction
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
Teodora R
Couple
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
We had a wonderful experience on our Pompeii tour! Everything was very well organized from start to finish. Our guide, Bruno, was extremely knowledgeable and showed us all the most interesting places. He was also funny and a great storyteller, which made the tour even more enjoyable. The driver was also very friendly, always smiling and making sure everyone was comfortable and safe throughout the trip. We really enjoyed the experience and would definitely recommend this tour! ⭐️
Craig W
Couple
Verified booking
3 days ago
Our tour guide, Gianfranco, was extremely knowledgeable and charming. He had a light touch and was often quite amusing, but I was most impressed by his compassionate regard for the actual people who had been caught in the volcanic eruption. Going to both Pompeii and Herculaneum in a single day was a lot, but I was glad to have the information we had been given in Pompeii still fresh in my mind when we visited Herculaneum. I should also say that travelling with Headout from Naples was easy and convenient.
David Ö
Couple
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
Our guide (Raffaele) successfully combined expert information (+ well-informed answers to questions) with entertainment (sometimes a bit of stand-up comedy) — and care for the participants' needs (e.g., time for bathroom breaks). He created a pleasant atmosphere during a richly rewarding visit to Herculaneum and Pompeii.
Catherine S
Couple
Verified booking
4 days ago
We absolutely loved our small group tour of Pompeii and Herculaneum. Our driver and tour host Antonio Carola was fantastic as were our 2 guides Glauco and Lello. Would highly recommend it!
Terence H
Couple
Verified booking
3 weeks 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.

Step back in time on a guided day trip to Pompeii and Herculaneum, exploring two ancient Roman cities buried by Vesuvius, with expert insights, smooth transfers, and the option to add a traditional Italian lunch.

Getting started

Meet your guide at the designated point in Naples. Look for the Askos Tours sign, validate your ticket, and follow your tour leader. Restrooms and a short stop are available at the cameo factory before entering Pompeii.

What to expect

Pompeii

One of the world’s most famous archaeological parks, frozen in time by the eruption of 79 AD.

Explore a temple, market, shop, villa, bathhouse, theater, and the Forum.

Skip-the-line entry ensures more time inside the ruins.

Flexible route: your guide selects sites based on crowd levels and opening hours.

Cameo factory

An introduction to the Roman art of cameo jewelry.

Watch artisans carve shells and gemstones.

Restrooms available before entering the ruins.

Herculaneum

Smaller but even better preserved than Pompeii.

Admire the House of the Deer, House with Atrium mosaics, and Neptune & Amphitrite mosaics.

See rare wooden beams, mosaics, and intact thermal baths.

Upgrades

Add a sit-down Italian lunch between site visits.

Choose an archaeologist-led tour for deeper insights, or opt for an audio guide for flexibility.

Wrapping up

The tour concludes with a comfortable return transfer to Naples in an AC coach/minivan.

What to bring

Valid ID or passport (mandatory for entry).

What’s not allowed

Large bags and luggage are restricted inside the sites.

Accessibility

Not suitable for travelers with limited mobility due to uneven terrain.

Additional information

Please arrive at the meeting point at least 10 minutes early; late arrivals count as no-show.

For guided tours, routes may adjust the route depending on restoration work, closures, or crowd levels.

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.