Pompeii and Herculaneum Day Trip from Naples with Lunch
by Napoli City Vision
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€170Overview
The tour begins with a pickup in Naples followed by a bus ride to the Pompeii archaeological site. During the bus transfer, a tour assistant provides commentary. Guests spend about two hours exploring Pompeii’s ruins, including the large theater, necropolis, thermal baths, and several wealthy residents’ houses. Afterward, a light lunch is served at a nearby restaurant. Following lunch, the group travels to Herculaneum, where visitors can explore the ruins independently for about an hour and a half. The volcanic mud preserved many structures and artifacts here, offering detailed insights into the daily life of its ancient population. The return to Naples takes about an hour, ending the full-day excursion that lasts between six and seven hours. The tour includes transportation by modern coaches, lunch, on-board commentary, a guide if there are at least six participants per language group, otherwise an audio guide, and audioguides for Herculaneum. Entrance fees to Pompeii and Herculaneum and any drinks are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Naples
The tour starts in Naples city center where the final pickup occurs before departure to Pompeii archaeological park.
60 min
Archaeological Park of Pompeii
At the time of the 79 AD eruption, Pompeii had about 11,000 inhabitants, while Herculaneum had around 5,000 people. Excavations began in 1748 under the Bourbon government. The ruins include the Villa dei Papiri in Herculaneum, which holds a library of over 1800 papyruses. Visitors have approximately 2 hours to explore the excavations and, if time allows, may visit a coral and cameo factory to see expert artisans at work.
120 min
Pompeii
A one-hour lunch break is taken at a local restaurant near Pompeii.
60 min
Archeological Park of Herculaneum
After lunch, the tour continues to Herculaneum where guests have about ninety minutes to explore the ruins on their own. The city’s preservation by volcanic mud offers detailed views of ancient daily life.
90 min
Naples
The day concludes with a return bus ride to Naples, arriving at the same location as the morning pickup.
60 min
Meeting point
Meeting point outside the main entrance of the hotel at 8:45 am, our assistant will be holding a sign with your name.
End point
Meeting point outside the main entrance of the hotel at 8:45 am, our assistant will be holding a sign with your name.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Pompeii and Herculaneum Day Trip from Naples with Lunch
by Napoli City Vision
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€170Overview
The tour begins with a pickup in Naples followed by a bus ride to the Pompeii archaeological site. During the bus transfer, a tour assistant provides commentary. Guests spend about two hours exploring Pompeii’s ruins, including the large theater, necropolis, thermal baths, and several wealthy residents’ houses. Afterward, a light lunch is served at a nearby restaurant. Following lunch, the group travels to Herculaneum, where visitors can explore the ruins independently for about an hour and a half. The volcanic mud preserved many structures and artifacts here, offering detailed insights into the daily life of its ancient population. The return to Naples takes about an hour, ending the full-day excursion that lasts between six and seven hours. The tour includes transportation by modern coaches, lunch, on-board commentary, a guide if there are at least six participants per language group, otherwise an audio guide, and audioguides for Herculaneum. Entrance fees to Pompeii and Herculaneum and any drinks are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Naples
The tour starts in Naples city center where the final pickup occurs before departure to Pompeii archaeological park.
60 min
Archaeological Park of Pompeii
At the time of the 79 AD eruption, Pompeii had about 11,000 inhabitants, while Herculaneum had around 5,000 people. Excavations began in 1748 under the Bourbon government. The ruins include the Villa dei Papiri in Herculaneum, which holds a library of over 1800 papyruses. Visitors have approximately 2 hours to explore the excavations and, if time allows, may visit a coral and cameo factory to see expert artisans at work.
120 min
Pompeii
A one-hour lunch break is taken at a local restaurant near Pompeii.
60 min
Archeological Park of Herculaneum
After lunch, the tour continues to Herculaneum where guests have about ninety minutes to explore the ruins on their own. The city’s preservation by volcanic mud offers detailed views of ancient daily life.
90 min
Naples
The day concludes with a return bus ride to Naples, arriving at the same location as the morning pickup.
60 min
Meeting point
Meeting point outside the main entrance of the hotel at 8:45 am, our assistant will be holding a sign with your name.
End point
Meeting point outside the main entrance of the hotel at 8:45 am, our assistant will be holding a sign with your name.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.