Pompeii and Herculaneum Ruins Private Tour
Overview
This tour starts from Naples, and will give you the opportunity to visit in one day, two very important sites, a mixture of unique history and nature. After the pick-up from the main points described, we will take you to Pompeii. During the Roman Empire it was a commercial city of wine and oil. It enjoys a worldwide reputation thanks to the eruption of Vesuvius that covered it in AD 79. Pompeii provides a Stunning snapshot of art. After Pompeii you will move to Herculaneum, the second stage of the tour. It was discovered in the 18th century.Herculaneum is smaller than Pompeii and can be visited in an hour and a half. Visiting this site will allow you to see how the Romans lived and feel the sense of panic that will have surprised its inhabitants when the volcano erupted.
At the end of the tour we will take you back to Naples.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- English speaking driver
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Free time for each site
- Live commentary on board
- Local driver
- Entrance tickets to the sites
- Guide
Meeting and Pickup
Your driver will wait for you at your pick up point with a sign with your name on it
What To Expect
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Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Keep in mind that for Covid-19 precautions, it is necessary (from May 2020 and up to a date to be assigned), to book online your entrance tickets to Pompeii, Herculaneum and Vesuvius. We advise you to print them and bring them with you to the entrance and always respect the booking time you selected at the time of purchase.
- PLEASE NOTE: it is necessary to purchase tickets as soon as possible as tickets are still limited in number. So before you book your tour with us, please check that they are available for your desired date.
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- Private transportation.
- English speaking driver.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Free time for each site.
- Live commentary on board.
- Local driver.
- Entrance tickets to the sites.
- Guide.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Pompeii and Herculaneum Ruins Private Tour is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Pompeii and Herculaneum Ruins Private Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Private transportation
- English speaking driver
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Free time for each site
- Live commentary on board
- Local driver
- Entrance tickets to the sites
- Guide
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Keep in mind that for Covid-19 precautions, it is necessary (from May 2020 and up to a date to be assigned), to book online your entrance tickets to Pompeii, Herculaneum and Vesuvius. We advise you to print them and bring them with you to the entrance and always respect the booking time you selected at the time of purchase.
- PLEASE NOTE: it is necessary to purchase tickets as soon as possible as tickets are still limited in number. So before you book your tour with us, please check that they are available for your desired date.
