Half-Day Exclusive Private Tour of Pompeii and Herculaneum | 4 hours

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Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: Portuguese, English, Italian, French, Spanish
  • Skip-the-Line Entrance to both sites
  • Transfer from Pompeii to Herculaneum
  • Local Professional and Expert Guide
  • Private Tour of Pompeii and Hercolaneum
  • Gratuities

Overview

If you're a history buff and want to see the wonders of two world renowned archaeological sites, this Exclusive Private Tour of Pompeii and Herculaneum the perfect experience for you! This archaeological adventure provides you with an expert private guide who will tell you all about that ominous day in 79 A.D., when both Pompeii and Herculaneum were destroyed by the powerful Mt Vesuvius eruption. Most travelers only visit Pompeii but Herculaneum is well worth a visit too, thanks to its impeccable preservation which has given us even more insight into the lives of residents from thousands of years ago. These two towns, once thriving commercial centers, were both completely wiped out away in just one afternoon. This tour will tell you all about that day, their thriving history and culture. Enjoy this dive back into Ancient Roman History in the intimacy and comfort of your very own Private group. Ask all the questions you wish to your private expert guide, and move at your own pace.

Meeting points

In front of Bar Sgambati, Via Villa dei Misteri 1, right next to the Pompeii Scavi Train Station, regional line. Your guide will be holding a LivTours / LivItaly Tours sign.

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Itinerary

  • Pompeii Archaeological Park

    You will begin your tour with a warm welcome from your expert guide who will take you directly into the excavations of Pompeii with skip-the-line access! Your guide will take you on a journey through ancient road mapping, residential planning and marvel sewage systems. Being a valuable commercial trade town, your guide will also take you around the “shops” which lined the streets to catch the attention of traveling tradesmen. The walk through these excavation grounds is fascinating, and you are sure to hear stories worth reading up on once you are back home. You will be visiting the Forum of Pompeii, the pulse of the city where residents practiced religious, economic and commercial life. You will pass the ancient basilica of town, a preserved architectural prototype of the Christian basilica for years to come. One of the more interesting walks in Pompeii is the one through residential neighborhoods where you can hear tales of just how the private residents of Pompeii lived… and loved!

    2 hours

  • Parco Acheologico di Ercolano

    Just a short 5 miles southeast of Naples lies an ancient town which is known by archaeologists, locals and history lovers, a town whose richness and history is on par with that of Pompeii: Herculaneum. Your guide will accompany you on a quick ride to the this site to begin the second half of your adventure. The town of Herculaneum is often noted as a “better preserved” Pompeii as the volcanic material which covered it helped preserve not only the framework of the homes and buildings, but also the more delicate materials such as wood and other natural substances. This makes for an archaeologist and tourist’s dream! You get to see the very beds and even food remnants left behind from that deadly day. There is no closer look into history than a walk around Herculaneum. Depending on the route for the day, some of the attractions you will see in Herculaneum include the House of Galba, the Thermal Baths and wonderful mosaic floors, the Samnite House and plenty more.

    2 hours

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Additional Info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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Eccellente Tour with Franscesca and Liv Tours

Published on Jan, 2025

Franscesca was a great tour guide. Our family learned so much both about both places. I am very happy we decided to use Liv Tours and thrilled Franscesca was our guide.

Unforgettable Day at Pompeii and the Amalfi Coast

Published on Nov, 2024

We loved our day on the Amalfi Coast and especially our tour of Pompeii. Francesca was our guide and she was outstanding. She patiently explained everything and provided a lot of background detail that really brought to life both the day of the explosion and the details of everyday life for the people who lived there. It was both interesting and very informative. Then our driver (don't know the spelling but he pronounced it "Pulu") took us down to an overlook for Positano and to a great restaurant in Sorrento. We have traveled many places and this was one of our most memorable days.

Incredible private tour of Pompeii with Marianna from Liv Tours.

Published on Sep, 2024

We had an incredible private tour of Pompeii with Marianna from Liv Tours. She was extremely knowledgeable, sharing fascinating insights about the history and daily life of Pompeii. Her passion for the subject made the tour engaging and educational. Marianna was also incredibly kind and patient, ensuring that we were comfortable throughout the tour. It was a true pleasure to explore this historic site with her as our guide. Highly recommend Marianna for anyone looking to experience Pompeii in depth!

VIP Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius

Published on Sep, 2024

Carla was fantastic. She taught us so much about Pompeii. We even had some insight given about mount Vesuvius. Over all it was a great experience

Fantastic! Loved it! We wanna do it again!

Published on Sep, 2024

Francesca was an incredible tour guide for Pompeii! This was our first time in the south of Italy and learning about Pompeii! She had so much knowledge and was super personable and relatable, funny and fun! We had a wonderful time. Pompeii was amazing to see and we have Fran and Liv tours to thank because we had a fantastic experience!

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