Pompeii & Herculaneum Exclusive Private Tour with Archaeologist
Overview
If you're a history buff and want to see the wonders of two world renowned archaeological sites, this Exclusive Private Tour of Pompeii and Herculaneum the perfect experience for you! This archaeological adventure provides you with an expert private guide who will tell you all about that ominous day in 79 A.D., when both Pompeii and Herculaneum were destroyed by the powerful Mt Vesuvius eruption.
Most travelers only visit Pompeii but Herculaneum is well worth a visit too, thanks to its impeccable preservation which has given us even more insight into the lives of residents from thousands of years ago. These two towns, once thriving commercial centers, were both completely wiped out away in just one afternoon. This tour will tell you all about that day, their thriving history and culture.
Enjoy this dive back into Ancient Roman History in the intimacy and comfort of your very own Private group. Ask all the questions you wish to your private expert guide, and move at your own pace.
What's Included
- Skip-the-Line Entrance to both sites
- Transfer from Pompeii to Herculaneum
- Private Tour of Pompeii and Hercolaneum
- Local Professional and Expert Guide
- Gratuities
Meeting Location
Via Villa dei Misteri
1, 80045 Pompei NA, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Corso Resina
187, 80056 Ercolano NA, Italy
What To Expect
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Pompeii Archaeological Park
2 hours Admission Ticket Included
Parco Acheologico di Ercolano
2 hours Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Entry tickets for the Archeological Park of Herculaneum are included ( Adult admission ticket: €16. Reduced admission ticket for European Union citizens aged 18–25: €2. Free admission for visitors under 18 years of age: €0)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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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).
- Skip-the-Line Entrance to both sites.
- Transfer from Pompeii to Herculaneum.
- Private Tour of Pompeii and Hercolaneum.
- Local Professional and Expert Guide.
- Gratuities.
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.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Pompeii & Herculaneum Exclusive Private Tour with Archaeologist is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Pompeii & Herculaneum Exclusive Private Tour with Archaeologist 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
- Skip-the-Line Entrance to both sites
- Transfer from Pompeii to Herculaneum
- Private Tour of Pompeii and Hercolaneum
- Local Professional and Expert Guide
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Entry tickets for the Archeological Park of Herculaneum are included ( Adult admission ticket: €16. Reduced admission ticket for European Union citizens aged 18–25: €2. Free admission for visitors under 18 years of age: €0)
