Guided Tours

From Naples: Pompeii, Herculaneum & Vesuvius Day Trip with Transfers

Ancient ruins of Pompeii with Mount Vesuvius in the background.

Herculaneum Ruins with ancient stone arches and preserved structures in Italy.

Ruins of the College of the Augustales with frescoes and columns in Herculaneum, Italy.

Mount Vesuvius crater view with surrounding landscape, Italy.

Duration

4 hr - 8 hr

Open today

09:00am - 07:00pm

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 3 days before the start of your experience

Book now, pay later

Book now without paying anything. Cancel for free if your plans change.

Audio guide

Enhance your experience with multilingual audio guide

Guided tour

Transfers included

Explore one of the most well-preserved Roman Age sites on a half-day tour with a professional guide and spacious round-trip transfers from Naples.

4.5/5

(1,054)

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

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!

Walter

Sep 2025

Verified booking

4/5

After a great tour to Vesuvius and Pompeii, the end was a letdown. The driver was 90 minutes late, and we were only notified via WhatsApp. As we weren't checking our phones, we were stranded at the park entrance. An additional ticket for Pompeii or some compensation would have been fair.

Maximize your time in Campania with three iconic sites in one day, while deluxe transfers take care of all logistics.

Enjoy the freedom of an audio-guided visit to Pompeii, available in multiple languages, plus a handy site map.

Travel Herculaneum’ and wander its streets at your own pace and get closer to daily Roman life preserved in striking detail.

Enjoy panoramic views as you hike Mt. Vesuvius’ crater rim, a rare chance to stand on an active volcano.

Day trip around Pompeii, Herculaneum & Vesuvius

Pick-up from Naples

Round-trip AC coach transfers

Audio guide for Pompeii in English, Spanish, French, Italian and German

Map for Pompeii

Transfers to Vesuvius and Herculaneum

Entry tickets to Pompeii, Vesuvius and Herculaneum

You can cancel these tickets up to 3 days before the experience begins and get a full refund.

4.5
1,054 ratings
How do we collect reviews?
These ratings include verified reviews from both Headout guests and our trusted partners who operate this experience locally. All reviews come from real travelers who've taken this experience.
742
186
43
31
52
Guests from United States, United Kingdom, France and over 10 countries have loved this experience
What our guests say
Walter
Sep 2025
Verified booking
4/5
After a great tour to Vesuvius and Pompeii, the end was a letdown. The driver was 90 minutes late, and we were only notified via WhatsApp. As we weren't checking our phones, we were stranded at the park entrance. An additional ticket for Pompeii or some compensation would have been fair.
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!
Genevieve
Aug 2025
Verified booking
5/5
The guides were excellent. Special mention to Antonella who went through a lot of trouble to get me on the right tour. The company had originally put me on the wrong tour and she ensured that I got a place in the right one. I would have been very disappointed otherwise.
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
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

The perfect half-day tour from Naples, Pompeii is an ideal distance away for a scenic day trip. Explore the ancient Roman town, famous for being preserved in a near-perfect state, and revel in the ancient glory of the Campania region. Age-old ruins, breathtaking volcanic landscapes away from the city, this experience is perfect for anyone looking for a short break from Naples.

With these tickets, you don’t have to worry about anything on your Vesuvian adventure. Travel in a fully fitted GT coach/minibus. Audio-commentary onboard will keep your interest in the site piqued. See the massive ruins spread over 50 hectares along with objects from the Roman Era as you discover one of the largest remnants of ancient Roman architecture, culture, and style.

Sites visited

Starting point: Naples

Pompeii

Skip the lines on your guided tour of this ancient Roman town, unraveling stories behind the temples, public baths, and main streets.

Herculaneum (optional)

Marvel at the ingenuity of the Central Baths, learn about an archaic cult at the Hall of the Augustals, and more!

Mount Vesuvius (optional)

Adding on a visit to Mount Vesuvius gets you the full story. Observe the geological wonders of this active volcano and hear of its most catastrophic eruption.

End point: Naples

Pompeii

Monday	09:00am - 07:00pm	last entry 05:30pm
Tuesday	09:00am - 07:00pm	last entry 05:30pm
Wednesday	09:00am - 07:00pm	last entry 05:30pm
Thursday	09:00am - 07:00pm	last entry 05:30pm
Friday	09:00am - 07:00pm	last entry 05:30pm
Saturday	09:00am - 07:00pm	last entry 05:30pm
Sunday	09:00am - 07:00pm	last entry 05:30pm

What to bring

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

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 voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

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

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

Ticket redemption point

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