This full-day tour provides a deep dive into Roman history, daily life, and architecture, contrasting Pompeii’s vast ruins with Herculaneum’s remarkably preserved buildings and artifacts. Ideal for history lovers, this excursion offers a unique chance to explore two of the world’s most fascinating archaeological sites in one unforgettable day.
Highlights
Pompeii Archaeological PrivateTour:
- Skip-the-line access to Pompeii’s UNESCO-listed ruins.
- See plaster casts of victims caught in motion as they tried to escape.
- Visit the amphitheater, noble residences, temples, taverns, and baths.
- Explore lesser-visited sites such as the House of the Tragic Poet, the Basilica, and a preserved brothel.
Herculaneum Private Tour:
- Visit the better-preserved ruins of Herculaneum, a smaller but wealthier Roman town.
- Discover fossilised structures, mosaics, household objects, and paintings preserved in mud.
- See the House of the Bicentenary, with evidence of early Christian presence.
- Explore the Villa of the Papyri, the library of Julius Caesar’s father-in-law, containing ancient scrolls.
Tour Overview
Explore the ancient ruins of Pompeii and Herculaneum on this 8-hour private tour from Naples or the Amalfi Coast. With a professional guide and luxury transportation, uncover the secrets of two cities frozen in time by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD.
