5 hours to 7 hours
Daily Tour
Unlimited
English, Espanol, French, German, Italian
Embark on an exciting journey into the heart of ancient Roman magnificence with our exclusive Pompeii and Herculaneum Tour. Forget the long queues and endless waiting. We designed our tour for seamless access and an immersive experience. You’ll start at our office in Pompeii, where you’ll quickly collect your skip-the-line tickets and easily download a high-quality smart audio guide onto your mobile phone. Within a quick 10-minute walk, you’ll be at the gates of Pompeii, ready to step back in time. With your audio guide in hand, you’ll navigate the ancient streets and explore stunning temples. You will discover the secrets of daily life in a city Vesuvius’s eruption froze in time.
This adventure doesn’t stop at Pompeii. Your journey continues to Herculaneum, a beautifully preserved coastal town that offers a unique contrast to Pompeii’s grandeur. While Herculaneum is smaller and often has fewer crowds, its exceptional preservation gives you an intimate glimpse into Roman life. Thanks to your smart audio guide, you’ll explore well-preserved houses and intricate mosaics. You will find an extraordinary collection of everyday objects that survived the volcanic eruption. Our Pompeii and Herculaneum tickets are your passport to a full day of discovery. You will be allowed to compare and contrast these two fascinating sites at your own pace.
Our tour combines the freedom of a self-guided exploration with the modern convenience of advanced audio guides and pre-booked, skip-the-line tickets. This ensures you spend your time exploring, not waiting. Prepare for an unparalleled experience as you wander through the magical sites of Pompeii and Herculaneum, uncovering their history and secrets at your leisure. Whether you love history or just want an unforgettable adventure, our comprehensive Pompeii and Herculaneum Tour gives you everything you need for an unforgettable day. Get your Pompeii and Herculaneum tickets now and prepare to be amazed.
Start your day by visiting our conveniently located office in Pompeii.
Our friendly staff will:
Provide your skip-the-line tickets for both Pompeii and Herculaneum
Help you download the smart audio guide to your smartphone
No paper maps, no printed guides—just your phone and your curiosity.
Walk less than 10 minutes from our office to the main entrance of Pompeii.
Thanks to your skip-the-line ticket, you’ll bypass the ticket office queues and step directly into the heart of this ancient Roman city.
With your audio guide in hand, explore the highlights of Pompeii:
The Forum
The House of the Faun
The Amphitheatre
The Temple of Apollo
Plaster casts of residents frozen in time
Take your time—you’re in control of your route and pace.
Hop on the Circumvesuviana train from Pompeii Scavi-Villa dei Misteri station to Ercolano Scavi.
The ride takes just around 20 minutes, followed by a short walk to the entrance of Herculaneum. Train tickets are not included. Trains run frequently throughout the day.
Use your skip-the-line ticket to enter Herculaneum and dive into this incredibly preserved archaeological site.
Your audio guide will lead you through:
Luxurious Roman villas
Mosaics and frescoes
Ancient boat houses
Everyday objects frozen in time by the same eruption that struck Pompeii
Smaller and more intimate than Pompeii, Herculaneum offers a unique and hauntingly vivid window into Roman life.
After exploring Herculaneum, feel free to return to Pompeii or continue your journey elsewhere.
The tour ends when you decide—you have full flexibility throughout the day.
No, this is a self-guided tour. You’ll explore both archaeological sites at your own pace using an audio guide downloaded onto your smartphone. It gives you the freedom to stop, skip, or replay sections as you like.
Our office is located just a short walk (under 10 minutes) from the main entrance of the Pompeii ruins. Full address and directions will be provided after booking.
No, train tickets are not included in the price. You will need to buy your own tickets for the Circumvesuviana train, which runs frequently between Pompeii Scavi and Ercolano Scavi stations.
You can expect to spend about:
2 to 3 hours in Pompeii
1.5 to 2 hours in Herculaneum
The total experience takes approximately a full day, depending on your pace.
Yes, but please note:
Pompeii involves a lot of walking on uneven surfaces
Herculaneum is smaller and easier to navigate
Comfortable walking shoes are highly recommended.
We recommend bringing:
Comfortable shoes
Sun protection (hat, sunscreen)
Reusable water bottle
Smartphone (fully charged)
Headphones
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