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Best of Pompeii & Herculaneum: Private Tour with an Archaeologist

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4 to 5 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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French, Italian, Spanish

Overview

Both these legendary cities were buried by the same eruption of 79 AD.
In this half-day tour you will understand that there are many differences between Pompeii and Herculaneum.

We will start to see the most important public buildings that the archaeologists found in Pompeii.

In Herculaneum, we will instead investigate the private buildings.

We'll also explain the differences of the eruption that buried the two cities and that permits to see in Pompeii the plaster casts and in Herculaneum the carbonized wood of two thousand years ago.

What's Included

  • Local Expert Archaeologist as your private guide
  • Lunch optional light lunch break from 20 euros per person
  • Optional private transportation with professional driver from 350 euros
  • Pompeii and Herculaneum Archaeological Parks
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Piazza Esedra
10/13, 80045 Pompei NA, Italy

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End point

Corso Resina
187, 80056 Ercolano NA, Italy

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Pompeii Archaeological Park

About 2 hours in Pompeii where we will see some of the Public Buildings (Theaters, Thermal Baths, Forum and its surroundings) and the Lupanare (the famous brothel).
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2 hours Admission Ticket Free

Parco Acheologico di Ercolano

At Herculaneum we will see the private houses and the shops (Bakery, Thermopolium) decorated with beautiful frescos, mosaics and stucco decorations.
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1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Best of Pompeii & Herculaneum: Private Tour with an Archaeologist?

A: This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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Activity code: C-101282P4

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Local Expert Archaeologist as your private guide
  • Lunchoptional light lunch break from 20 euros per person
  • Optional private transportation with professional driver from 350 euros
  • Pompeii and Herculaneum Archaeological Parks

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available

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