Pompeii and Herculaneum Small Group Excursion from Naples
Overview
Discover Pompeii and Herculaneum with an expert archaeologist guide in a small group limited to 20 participants. Meet your guide and driver near Naples Centrale Station and travel by comfortable minibus to Herculaneum. Explore its remarkably preserved streets, houses, baths, frescoes and mosaics, and learn about daily life before the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79. Continue towards Pompeii, with a break at La Cartiera before your visit. Follow your archaeologist guide through the ancient city and discover its most important highlights, including the Forum, public buildings, shops and private houses. Throughout both sites, gain a deeper understanding of Roman history and everyday life thanks to your guide's archaeological expertise. At the end of the tour, relax on the minibus journey back to Naples.
What's Included
- Small-group experience limited to 20 participants
- Transportation by shared minibus
- Assistance by a professional driver
- Herculaneum entry tickets - 'Pompeii express' entry tickets
- Expert archaeologist guide at Pompeii and Herculaneum
- Meals and drinks
- Personal expenses
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting and Pickup
PICK UP AT THE CENTRAL STATION OF NAPLES: Meeting place: OUTSIDE STARHOTEL TERMINUS, IN P.za Giuseppe Garibaldi, 91, 80142 Napoli NA. The driver and guide will meet you holding a sign with ASKOS TOURS written on it to be recognized.
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Starhotels Terminus
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Piazza Porta Marina (pass by)
Insula dei Casti Amanti
5 minutes Admission Ticket Included
MaxiMall Pompeii
50 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Archaeological Park of Herculaneum
2 hours Admission Ticket Included
Partem Domus lignea - Casa del Tramezzo di Legno
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
College of the Augustales
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Casa del Rilievo di Telefo
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
House of the Grand Portal
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
House of the Black Salon
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
La Terrazza di M. Nonio Balbo
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Starhotels Terminus
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- No dogs and animals permitted in the vehicle for this tour option - service animals only
- Herculaneum ruins' entry tickets: 16 euros (adult); Pompeii ruins' entry tickets: 20 euros (adult)
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Infant car seats are available upon request
- If you are traveling with suitcases, we recommend storing them in a luggage deposit (for example at the station or any facility of your choice) during the excursion. It may not always be possible to accommodate luggage on the minibus, as not all vehicles are equipped with a luggage compartment
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Pompeii and Herculaneum Small Group Excursion from Naples?
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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).
- Small-group experience limited to 20 participants.
- Transportation by shared minibus.
- Assistance by a professional driver.
- Herculaneum entry tickets - 'Pompeii express' entry tickets.
- Expert archaeologist guide at Pompeii and Herculaneum.
- Meals and drinks.
- Personal expenses.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
There 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 Small Group Excursion from Naples is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- No dogs and animals permitted in the vehicle for this tour option - service animals only
- Herculaneum ruins' entry tickets: 16 euros (adult); Pompeii ruins' entry tickets: 20 euros (adult)
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Pompeii and Herculaneum Small Group Excursion from Naples 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
- Small-group experience limited to 20 participants
- Transportation by shared minibus
- Assistance by a professional driver
- Herculaneum entry tickets - 'Pompeii express' entry tickets
- Expert archaeologist guide at Pompeii and Herculaneum
- Meals and drinks
- Personal expenses
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- No dogs and animals permitted in the vehicle for this tour option - service animals only
- Herculaneum ruins' entry tickets: 16 euros (adult); Pompeii ruins' entry tickets: 20 euros (adult)
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Infant car seats are available upon request
- If you are traveling with suitcases, we recommend storing them in a luggage deposit (for example at the station or any facility of your choice) during the excursion. It may not always be possible to accommodate luggage on the minibus, as not all vehicles are equipped with a luggage compartment
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
