Pompeii and Herculaneum Small Group Tour with an Archaeologist
by Askos Tours
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The eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD buried the ancient cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum, preserving them under volcanic ash. This tour begins at the Porta Marina Inferiore entrance to Pompeii, where an archaeologist leads the group through key sites including the Basilica, Forum, Via dell’Abbondanza, House of Menander, granary with plaster casts of eruption victims, Stabian Baths, Lupanar brothel, House of Faun, Odeon (Teatro Piccolo), and the main Pompeii Theater. After exploring Pompeii's ruins for several hours, participants take a break before traveling to Herculaneum. Depending on the departure point, transportation to Herculaneum is by local Circumvesuviana train from Pompeii or by minibus from Naples, Sorrento, or Rome. At Herculaneum, the guide visits notable sites such as the House of the Stags, La Terrazza di M. Nonio Balbo, College of the Augustales, the house linked to Marcus Nonius Balbus with access to the Suburban Thermae, Casa del Tramezzo di Legno, House of the Skeleton, Central Thermae, House of the Black Hall, Casa Sannitica, Casa del Bel Cortile, and House of the Grand Portal. The tour lasts between six and eleven hours and includes headsets for all participants and entrance fees to both archaeological sites. Meals and drinks are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Basilica
The Basilica was an open portico area that provided shelter for merchants and other activities within Pompeii.
15 min
Foro de Pompeya
This stop covers the ancient main square of Pompeii, which served as the civic and commercial center.
10 min
Via dell’Abbondanza
Walk along Pompeii’s main street, lined with shops and houses, running through the city.
House of Menander
The House of Menander is among the richest residences in Pompeii in architecture, decoration, and contents.
15 min
Granary
The granary contains marble tables and bathing fountains from house entrances, plus casts of eruption victims including a dog and a tree.
15 min
Stabian Baths (Terme Stabiane)
These baths occupy a large area between Brothel lane, Holconius crossroads, and Via Stabiana and represent Pompeii’s oldest thermal complex.
15 min
Lupanar
Visit Pompeii’s most famous brothel, known for its preserved erotic frescoes and small rooms.
15 min
House of Faun
The House of Faun was one of Pompeii’s largest and most notable private residences.
15 min
Odeon - Teatro Piccolo
Also called the Teatro Piccolo, this small theater was used for musical performances and meetings.
15 min
Pompeii Theater
Visit the main theater in Pompeii used for plays and public events.
15 min
Transfer to Herculaneum
After Pompeii, the group travels to Herculaneum with the archaeologist guide. From Naples, Sorrento, or Rome, a minibus goes directly to Herculaneum; from Pompeii, the Circumvesuviana train takes about 30 minutes plus a 10-minute walk. A short lunch break is possible before transfer (own expense). Upon arrival, the guide leads the group to the Herculaneum ticket office.
60 min
House of Stags
This house is named for marble statues of stags found in its peristyle courtyard.
10 min
La Terrazza di M. Nonio Balbo
This terrace honors M. Nonius Balbus, a major benefactor who restored many public buildings and was commemorated with inscriptions on his funeral altar.
10 min
College of the Augustales
Likely the center for the cult of Emperor Augustus and headquarters of the Collegium Augustalium or possibly the local curia.
10 min
House of Marcus Nonius Balbus
This house, possibly owned by Marcus Nonius Balbus, has private access to the adjacent Suburban Thermae to the south.
10 min
Partem Domus lignea - Casa del Tramezzo di Legno
Known for its preserved elegant wooden partition, this house is significant architecturally.
10 min
House of the Skeleton
Named after human remains found on its second floor in 1831, this house likely combines three smaller buildings.
15 min
Central Thermae
Built around the early 1st century AD, these baths have separate entrances for men and women, following Roman custom.
10 min
House of the Black Hall
The House of the Black Hall is a luxurious mansion with a monumental entrance retaining carbonized remains of doorposts and lintel.
15 min
Casa Sannitica
This house reflects Samnite architecture with an atrium surrounded by a gallery of Ionic columns and rooms decorated with frescoes.
15 min
Casa del Bel Cortile
One of Herculaneum’s original houses, featuring a courtyard with stairs and a stone balcony instead of an atrium.
10 min
House of the Grand Portal
Located centrally in Herculaneum, this domus includes various rooms, colonnades, frescoes, and charred wooden remains.
10 min
Meeting point
For POMPEII AND HERCULANEUM ENGLISH TOUR FROM ROME participants This option includes round trip train tickets from Rome to Naples. Once in Naples, the meeting point is across the street from the Naples central station, at Starhotels Terminus. Your tour guide will hold an Askos Tours sign.
End point
If you book POMPEII AND HERCULANEUM OPTION FROM ROME, the tour ends at the Rome Termini station. The Pompeii and Herculaneum walking tour ends inside Herculaneum Ruins
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Pompeii and Herculaneum Small Group Tour with an Archaeologist
by Askos Tours
Choose from 5 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.€127.50Overview
The eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD buried the ancient cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum, preserving them under volcanic ash. This tour begins at the Porta Marina Inferiore entrance to Pompeii, where an archaeologist leads the group through key sites including the Basilica, Forum, Via dell’Abbondanza, House of Menander, granary with plaster casts of eruption victims, Stabian Baths, Lupanar brothel, House of Faun, Odeon (Teatro Piccolo), and the main Pompeii Theater. After exploring Pompeii's ruins for several hours, participants take a break before traveling to Herculaneum. Depending on the departure point, transportation to Herculaneum is by local Circumvesuviana train from Pompeii or by minibus from Naples, Sorrento, or Rome. At Herculaneum, the guide visits notable sites such as the House of the Stags, La Terrazza di M. Nonio Balbo, College of the Augustales, the house linked to Marcus Nonius Balbus with access to the Suburban Thermae, Casa del Tramezzo di Legno, House of the Skeleton, Central Thermae, House of the Black Hall, Casa Sannitica, Casa del Bel Cortile, and House of the Grand Portal. The tour lasts between six and eleven hours and includes headsets for all participants and entrance fees to both archaeological sites. Meals and drinks are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Basilica
The Basilica was an open portico area that provided shelter for merchants and other activities within Pompeii.
15 min
Foro de Pompeya
This stop covers the ancient main square of Pompeii, which served as the civic and commercial center.
10 min
Via dell’Abbondanza
Walk along Pompeii’s main street, lined with shops and houses, running through the city.
House of Menander
The House of Menander is among the richest residences in Pompeii in architecture, decoration, and contents.
15 min
Granary
The granary contains marble tables and bathing fountains from house entrances, plus casts of eruption victims including a dog and a tree.
15 min
Stabian Baths (Terme Stabiane)
These baths occupy a large area between Brothel lane, Holconius crossroads, and Via Stabiana and represent Pompeii’s oldest thermal complex.
15 min
Lupanar
Visit Pompeii’s most famous brothel, known for its preserved erotic frescoes and small rooms.
15 min
House of Faun
The House of Faun was one of Pompeii’s largest and most notable private residences.
15 min
Odeon - Teatro Piccolo
Also called the Teatro Piccolo, this small theater was used for musical performances and meetings.
15 min
Pompeii Theater
Visit the main theater in Pompeii used for plays and public events.
15 min
Transfer to Herculaneum
After Pompeii, the group travels to Herculaneum with the archaeologist guide. From Naples, Sorrento, or Rome, a minibus goes directly to Herculaneum; from Pompeii, the Circumvesuviana train takes about 30 minutes plus a 10-minute walk. A short lunch break is possible before transfer (own expense). Upon arrival, the guide leads the group to the Herculaneum ticket office.
60 min
House of Stags
This house is named for marble statues of stags found in its peristyle courtyard.
10 min
La Terrazza di M. Nonio Balbo
This terrace honors M. Nonius Balbus, a major benefactor who restored many public buildings and was commemorated with inscriptions on his funeral altar.
10 min
College of the Augustales
Likely the center for the cult of Emperor Augustus and headquarters of the Collegium Augustalium or possibly the local curia.
10 min
House of Marcus Nonius Balbus
This house, possibly owned by Marcus Nonius Balbus, has private access to the adjacent Suburban Thermae to the south.
10 min
Partem Domus lignea - Casa del Tramezzo di Legno
Known for its preserved elegant wooden partition, this house is significant architecturally.
10 min
House of the Skeleton
Named after human remains found on its second floor in 1831, this house likely combines three smaller buildings.
15 min
Central Thermae
Built around the early 1st century AD, these baths have separate entrances for men and women, following Roman custom.
10 min
House of the Black Hall
The House of the Black Hall is a luxurious mansion with a monumental entrance retaining carbonized remains of doorposts and lintel.
15 min
Casa Sannitica
This house reflects Samnite architecture with an atrium surrounded by a gallery of Ionic columns and rooms decorated with frescoes.
15 min
Casa del Bel Cortile
One of Herculaneum’s original houses, featuring a courtyard with stairs and a stone balcony instead of an atrium.
10 min
House of the Grand Portal
Located centrally in Herculaneum, this domus includes various rooms, colonnades, frescoes, and charred wooden remains.
10 min
Meeting point
For POMPEII AND HERCULANEUM ENGLISH TOUR FROM ROME participants This option includes round trip train tickets from Rome to Naples. Once in Naples, the meeting point is across the street from the Naples central station, at Starhotels Terminus. Your tour guide will hold an Askos Tours sign.
End point
If you book POMPEII AND HERCULANEUM OPTION FROM ROME, the tour ends at the Rome Termini station. The Pompeii and Herculaneum walking tour ends inside Herculaneum Ruins
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.