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From Pompeii: Pompeii and Herculaneum Guided Tour with Train Transfer

Ancient ruins and columns in Pompeii, Italy, part of a skip-the-line guided tour.
Tour guide explaining Pompeii victim cast to tourists.
Aerial view of Herculaneum ruins with Mount Vesuvius in the background, Italy.
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Duration

5 hr 30 min - 8 hr

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

4.6/5

(108)

Joanna Scull

Joanna

Jul 2025
Verified booking
5/5
Great trip. Clear instructions all day with timings. Easy transfer from Naples and between the sites. Antonio our guide was fantastic - loved his enthusiasm through our tour. It was busy but he knew the places to go to give us opportunity to see everything If you go in summer please bear in mind it's very hot and a lot of walking! Take hats / sun umbrellas. Take a re fillable bottle as plenty of fountains around the sites
Gregg Collard

Gregg

Aug 2025
Verified booking
5/5
Our tour guide Gennaro was excellent and made the day an easy and memorable experience. His knowledge and enthusiasm regarding the history of the historical sites was excellent and maintained throughout the day. Gennaro answered everyone's questions and was truly professional. He really bought the sites to life!
Fanny Poirier

Fanny

Aug 2025
Verified booking
5/5
Vincenzo was really interesting and passionate, it was really interesting! I recommend the most the combo Pompei+Herculanum, it was worth it!
    • 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.

    • Guided tour of Pompeii with skip-the-line entry

    • Guided tour of Herculaneum with skip-the-line entry

    • Expert English-speaking archaeologist guide

    • One-way Circumvesuviana ticket from Pompeii to Herculaneum

    • Pompeii, Herculaneum & Vesuvius visit with round-trip AC Coach transfers from Pompeii (as per option selected)

  • TOTAL DURATION5 hours
    Pompeii Archaeological Park
    Start point

    Pompeii Archaeological Park

    Get direction
    2 attractions
    45 min
    17 km
    Herculaneum

    1. Herculaneum

    Tickets included
    1 attraction

    Highlights

    45 min
    17 km
    Pompeii Archaeological Park
    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.

  • 4.6
    108 reviews

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    What our guests say

    Claudia Franziska Oberhofer

    Claudia

    Nov 2025
    Verified booking
    3/5
    Pompeii and Herculaneum: well worth seeing! Unfortunately, 1.5 hours is not enough for Pompeii; it was also a pity that you don't have time to explore these historical sites on your own - even if only for 20 minutes. Sites to explore. The lunch break in a modern shopping mall was also completely unnecessary.
    William Walls

    William

    Oct 2025
    Verified booking
    5/5
    Raffael our guide was knowledgeable as he was considerate.
    Gregg Collard

    Gregg

    Aug 2025
    Verified booking
    5/5
    Our tour guide Gennaro was excellent and made the day an easy and memorable experience. His knowledge and enthusiasm regarding the history of the historical sites was excellent and maintained throughout the day. Gennaro answered everyone's questions and was truly professional. He really bought the sites to life!
    Fanny Poirier

    Fanny

    Aug 2025
    Verified booking
    5/5
    Vincenzo was really interesting and passionate, it was really interesting! I recommend the most the combo Pompei+Herculanum, it was worth it!
    Joanna Scull

    Joanna

    Jul 2025
    Verified booking
    5/5
    Great trip. Clear instructions all day with timings. Easy transfer from Naples and between the sites. Antonio our guide was fantastic - loved his enthusiasm through our tour. It was busy but he knew the places to go to give us opportunity to see everything If you go in summer please bear in mind it's very hot and a lot of walking! Take hats / sun umbrellas. Take a re fillable bottle as plenty of fountains around the sites
  • 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.

  • Pompeii

    Monday09:00am - 05:00pmlast entry 03:30pm
    Tuesday09:00am - 05:00pmlast entry 03:30pm
    Wednesday09:00am - 05:00pmlast entry 03:30pm
    Thursday09:00am - 05:00pmlast entry 03:30pm
    Friday09:00am - 05:00pmlast entry 03:30pm
    Saturday09:00am - 05:00pmlast entry 03:30pm
    Sunday09:00am - 05:00pmlast entry 03:30pm

    Herculaneum

    Monday08:30am - 05:00pmlast entry 03:30pm
    Tuesday08:30am - 05:00pmlast entry 03:30pm
    Wednesday08:30am - 05:00pmlast entry 03:30pm
    Thursday08:30am - 05:00pmlast entry 03:30pm
    Friday08:30am - 05:00pmlast entry 03:30pm
    Saturday08:30am - 05:00pmlast entry 03:30pm
    Sunday08:30am - 05:00pmlast entry 03:30pm
  • 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 instantly.

    • Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.

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

    Meeting point

    • Please check your final voucher for the meeting point details and specific instructions.

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