Naples for history geeks

Our visit to Pompeii through this voucher was smooth and comfortable. If you purchase the tickets, keep in mind that you will have to go to a certain gate of the Archeological Park, which is around 15-20 minutes away from the Pompei Scavi train station, to exchange your voucher to the actual tickets for the Park. It is done through a travel agency, they are very kind and helpful, and you can get a guide book for your visit for 15€, which we found extremely helpful, especially if your family members or friends don't speak English very well for a guided tour. Also, with their voucher-to-ticket method, you won't have to stand in line in front of the Park entrance. :)) The only problem with the voucher was that it DID NOT contain the entrance ticket to the Villa dei Misteri (basically the main attraction for an art and history lover) so we had to purchase that for an extra 8€ per person.

I can't think of a better way to understand your surroundings in the city and get a sense of what the eruption was like. The guide was approachable, friendly, and knowledgeable, with clear explanations.

Fast, friendly, and no lines 😉.. The weather in March is perfect for sightseeing. This app gives you detailed instructions on how to enter and what time to go, and it’s intuitive

Greeted at the meeting point by the very happy, cheerful Daniele. He was exceptionally organised and clear with his instructions. We were taken through by our guide, Michele (Michael), he was incredibly knowledgeable, connected with the group, and entertaining. The walk was quite challenging and exhausting, navigating some difficult terrain at times over 3 hours. It’s definitely not a tour for people with mobility issues. However, it was fascinating to explore the site and learning so much history from Michele. I nearly chose to do this tour independently, but following advice from a close friend, I’m glad I chose this option. This is the second tour I’ve booked with Headout and both times I have been nothing less than impressed. I highly recommend using Headout for booking this tour. Exceptional!!

The tour was fantastic. "Napoli Sotterranea" was really, really interesting, and the guide was extremely knowledgeable, professional, and very friendly!

I was looking for a combo ticket to visit Pompeii and Vesuvius in one day, and this option was perfect. The whole process from booking to finding the locations was very easy and straightforward. I had a really enjoyable day.

Fantastic Pompeii & Sorrento tour booked via Headout. Well-organized, knowledgeable guide, smooth transport, and enough time to explore history and enjoy coastal views. Highly recommended!

Was very well organise and amazing staff Alexandro - was there to pick us up and drop us off through out our tours Anna - in Pompeii was amazing and knowledgeable Raphael - in Herculaneum was full of knowledge and passion