Pompeii and Herculaneum guided tour with local lunch
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Pompeii and Herculaneum guided tour with local lunch

4.6/5
Excellent
Based on 312 reviews
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£101.00
Free cancellation
Language: English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: more than 8 hours
Why you’ll love this…
  • It's a full day visiting two very different UNESCO World Heritage Sites, both frozen in time
  • You'll walk through what was the busy centre of Pompeii on a guided tour of the archaeological site
  • There's time to relax and reflect as you tuck into a local lunch after your morning of sightseeing
  • You'll see how wealthy Italians lived in ancient Herculaneum before it was destroyed by volcanic mud
  • Your local guide has expert knowledge of the ill-fated Pompeii and Herculaneum
What to expect

When Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 AD, the sister cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum were frozen in time. More than 1,600 years passed before they were rediscovered, and today they're undoubtedly two of the world's greatest archaeological sites. Andrea, one of our expert local guides, says, ‘Pompeii and Herculaneum may have shared the same fate under the ashes of Mount Vesuvius, but they offer two distinct glimpses into ancient Roman life. While Pompeii was a bustling commercial centre, Herculaneum was a refined seaside retreat for the wealthy.'

Buried by volcanic debris, these UNESCO-listed sites offer a fascinating and at times haunting insight into ancient Roman life. First up, your guide will lead you through the streets of Pompeii and show you the richly decorated villas of the Roman upper classes as well as public spaces such as the Forum. See the remains of temples and villas and stroll along cobbled streets still rutted from Roman carts.

Then, after lunch, we'll head to the archaeological site of Herculaneum. Andrea says, ‘Walking through Pompeii is like stepping into a busy city of the past, with its grand public buildings and lively streets, while exploring Herculaneum feels like strolling through a luxurious private estate, with lavish villas and intricate mosaics, boat houses and marble floors.' Following your guide through the ancient town, you'll learn about the tragic demise of Herculaneum, destroyed by a fast-moving pyroclastic flow of hot gas and volcanic mud.

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What's included
  • check Transport
  • check Guide
  • check Admission fees
  • check Lunch
  • check Audio headset guide
What to remember
  • You can't take any bag larger than 30x30x15cm into Pompeii or Herculaneum – there's a free-of-charge cloakroom where you can leave belongings
  • Transport may be from a predetermined pick-up location
  • Groups for the visit to the archaeological sites will be a maximum of 35 guests, but transport to them may be in coaches holding more passengers
  • On the first Sunday of each month, entrance to the archaeological sites is free of charge – this has already been deducted from the price on the relevant dates
  • Admission to Herculaneum costs €16 for adults, €2 for EU citizens aged 18–25, and is free for children under 18 as well as for all visitors on the first Sunday of each monthFor Pompeii, entry costs €18 for adults, €2 for EU citizens aged 18–25, and is also free for children under 18 and everyone on the first Sunday of each monthThe price difference reflects the additional services included in the Pompeii offer
  • Not suitable for wheelchairs
  • Bring a hat
  • Bring suitable footwear
  • Please note that all times are approximate and subject to change
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Provider
TUI ITALIA S.R.L.
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 2 days before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Excellent

4.6/5

Based on 312 reviews from verified customers

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  • Linda

    From United States of America - September 2025

    Travelled as a couple

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Tour guide v informative and made a v good rapport with our group. The lunch provided was good and plenty of time to eat and enjoy.

  • David

    From United States of America - September 2025

    Travelled as a couple

     

    45 - 54 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Even the torrential rain and thunder and lightening didn't stop us from enjoying the Pompeii tour! We were all soaked through but dried off in the af ...

  • Lorraine

    From United States of America - September 2025

    Travelled as a couple

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Great

    Overall rated

    4/5

    Found the guide quite monotone wasn’t very engaging

  • Phil and Lise Hall

    From United States of America - September 2025

    Travelled as a couple

     

    45 - 54 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

  • Lionel and Dolly

    From United States of America - September 2025

    Travelled as a couple

     

    45 - 54 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Tour Guide excellent. Air Conditioning in Coach did not work so that was uncomfortable in the heat.

  • Kat

    From United States of America - September 2025

    Travelled as a couple

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Average

    Overall rated

    3/5

    The group for Pompeii was much too large the guide couldn't cope and only the front of the group knew what was going on. One of the party was obviousl ...