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The 15 Best Pompeii & Herculaneum Tours

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Pompeii is a city with no signs and no shade, which is why the guided version is worth the money here more than anywhere else in Italy. The 15 below cover both towns and Vesuvius above them, with prices, walking distances and departure points.

Pompeii: Entry Ticket and Guided Tour with an Archaeologist - Starting at Porta Marina and the ancient entrance
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Pompeii: Entry Ticket and Guided Tour with an Archaeologist

1.Entry Ticket and Guided Tour with an Archaeologist

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 19,459 reviews · 2 hours · from $35Our pick

Join a small group of up to 20 for a two-hour Pompeii tour with an archaeologist guide. You’ll see the Forum, House of the Faun, Lupanar, House of Menander, baths, and plaster casts, with guides such as Teresa, Anna, Alfredo, and Raffaella bringing daily Roman life into focus.

“Just amazing! Our tour guide was fantastic and fun to listen to. You can tell she’s passionate about her work.”

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Pompeii: Entry Ticket with Optional Audio Guide - Pompei Express or Pompei+?
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Pompeii: Entry Ticket with Optional Audio Guide

2.Entry Ticket with Optional Audio Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 12,360 reviews · from $26Best value

Walk Pompeii’s ash-preserved streets at your own pace with a reserved one-day ticket. Choose Pompei Express for the ancient city or Pompei+ for the Villa of the Mysteries, Villa of Diomedes, and Villa Regina. Add an audio guide in several languages, but bring wired headphones and an ID for the device deposit.

“Lived up to expectations. Extraordinary to wander around these ancient Roman streets and sense what life would have been like in a Roman town.”

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Pompeii: Small Group Tour with an Archaeologist - The Forum, temples, and the center of daily life
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Pompeii: Small Group Tour with an Archaeologist

3.Small Group Tour with an Archaeologist

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 12,264 reviews · 2 - 3 hours · from $40

Walk ancient Pompeii with an archaeologist in English, Italian, French, Spanish, German, or Portuguese. Choose a two-hour small-group or private tour, or add an hour for the Villa of the Mysteries. Expect the Forum, theaters, baths, homes, shops, mosaics, frescoes, and practical tips for exploring the huge site on your own.

“The tour was fantastic way to start exploring Pompeii! Alessandra was excellent storyteller and very interactive with the group, which really made the experience. With the tour we got a crash course on Pompeii's significance to the world history, the best sites, and learnt to spot details that helped to truly take it all in. After the official tour was over, Alessandra gave us very good tips on what to visit on our own, and we ended up exploring Pompeii for additional 3 hours!”

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From Naples: Pompeii Ruins & Mount Vesuvius Day Tour - Starting from Naples: convenient, but allow for some sorting out
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From Naples: Pompeii Ruins & Mount Vesuvius Day Tour

4.Pompeii Ruins & Mount Vesuvius Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 11,459 reviews · from $120

Spend 7 to 7.5 hours visiting Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius from Naples. A live guide such as Salvatore, Elisa, or Tiziana leads the Pompeii walk, followed by pizza, a drink, and a hike to the crater. Choose a live or audio guide, with hotel, cruise port, and station pickup options.

“It was a very good day trip with great guides and it was very well organised. We were picked up from our meeting spot on time and everything was planned out really well. Lunch was very good!”

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From Rome: Pompeii, Amalfi Coast, and Sorrento Day Trip - Lunch near Pompeii is simple and practical
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From Rome: Pompeii, Amalfi Coast, and Sorrento Day Trip

5.Pompeii, Amalfi Coast, and Sorrento Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 7,031 reviews · 12 - 13 hours · from $79

Spend a long but rewarding day beyond Rome, with coach transport, skip-the-line Pompeii entry, an archaeologist guide, Amalfi Coast views, two hours in Sorrento, and a limoncello tasting. Guides such as Natascia, Marius, Laura, and Rob keep the day organized and lively, while the Pompeii visit gives this affordable tour its main historical weight.

“Jonathan was our guide for the day. the meeting point was easy to get to from the metro station, there was well timed but quick rest stops, pompeii was very interesting and all our questions were answered whilst walking around the site. we had a pizza before getting back on the coach before travelling on to sorrento. we had a beautiful couple of hours to explore and have a late lunch before making our way back to rome. the driver was great, John was brilliant with the interaction and recommended several things to look out for throughout the day and things to see whilst in italy. my 10 yr old…”

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From Rome: Pompeii, Amalfi Coast and Positano Day Trip - The long ride south, with a Cassino pause
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From Rome: Pompeii, Amalfi Coast and Positano Day Trip

6.Pompeii, Amalfi Coast and Positano Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 6,620 reviews · 12 - 13 hours · from $99

Travel from Rome by air-conditioned coach to Pompeii for a guided tour of ancient streets, villas, and frescoes. Then follow the Amalfi Coast to Positano for free time among pastel houses, shops, cafés, and sea views. Guides such as Sabina, Heather, Errica, and Jonathan are praised for clear explanations and good humor.

“Absolutely amazing experience!!!! Our guide at Pompeii was very knowledgeable. Enrica( and Danilo were amazing! Enrica is so knowledgeable, funny and full of love to give!! 11/10 recommend!!”

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Pompeii: Small Group Tour with an Archaeologist - The Forum, temples, and the center of daily life
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Pompeii Small Group Tour with an Archaeologist

7.Pompeii Small Group Tour with an Archaeologist

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6,593 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $35Top rated

Walk Pompeii with a licensed archaeologist on a two-hour small-group tour capped at 20 people. See the Basilica, Forum, victim casts, House of Menander, Stabian Baths, Lupanar, House of the Faun, and theaters. Guides such as Alessandra, Paolo, Teresa, and Vincenzo bring strong archaeological context, while you can remain inside the ruins afterward to explore independently.

“Each tour guide picks their “highlight spots” to do a deep dive into! Was incredibly informational and engaging. After the official tour was done, we were able to stay and see the rest of Pompeii in a self-guided fashion, which was nice!”

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Pompeii, Amalfi Coast and Positano Day Trip from Rome - The Amalfi Coast drive takes about 90 minutes
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Pompeii, Amalfi Coast and Positano Day Trip from Rome

8.Pompeii, Amalfi Coast and Positano Day Trip from Rome

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6,250 reviews · 13 hours (approx.) · from $101

Travel by air-conditioned coach from Rome to Pompeii and Positano. Explore Pompeii with skip-the-line entry and a local guide, then follow the spectacular Amalfi Coast drive before free time in Positano. Guides such as Flavio, Natasha, and Enrica are assigned by departure, and the long day requires steady walking.

“We had a wonderfully kind and patient bus guide Francesca. Unfortunately we were near the back and close to a group of 18 colleagues on a work trip. They were VERY loud and we heard little of what Francesca shared. I think she could have asked that they be respectful of those who did want to hear her information on the various regions of Italy. I know they were nice people as we shared a lunch table with one of the couples and enjoyed our visit very much. Our Pompeii guide was excellent and the 18 went with another guide. I was not disappointed. We also stopped in Positano which…”

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Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius Day Trip from Rome with Pizza Lunch - The coach ride from Rome
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Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius Day Trip from Rome with Pizza Lunch

9.Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius Day Trip from Rome with Pizza Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6,151 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $90

Travel from Rome to Pompeii by air-conditioned coach, then tour the ruins with an official guide. Choose a Vesuvius crater hike or a geologist-led walk, with an optional three-course pizza lunch in Ercolano. Guides such as Angela, Julia, and Valentina have earned praise for clear explanations and smooth logistics.

“The excursion was great, however it went beyond the 12 hours. I think we could have eliminated a couple of the driving stops.”

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From Rome: Pompeii Day Trip with Optional Vesuvius and Lunch - The Rome departure sets the pace
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From Rome: Pompeii Day Trip with Optional Vesuvius and Lunch

10.Pompeii Day Trip with Optional Vesuvius and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 5,067 reviews · 9 - 12 hours · from $88

Travel from Rome by air-conditioned coach to Pompeii, where an archaeologist guide explains homes, baths, shops, and theaters. Add a pizza lunch and Mount Vesuvius, choosing a crater hike or a gentler geologist-led walk. Guides such as Enrico, Valentina, and Anna bring plenty of warmth and useful local detail.

“Incredible and outstanding day trip, especially for the price! There is an exhilarating drive up to Mt. Vesuvius with daring slopes and turns, but our bus driver Cesare handled it so smoothly and I felt completely safe. Our guide at Pompeii, Ehnrico, was an absolute joy - he was funny and super knowledgeable. Our lead guide Natascia was very warm, friendly, and helpful with providing information about Rome and Pompeii. The lunch restaurant was beautiful and the food was filling and delicious. 100% recommend this day trip for anyone who doesn't wanna to stress over logistics!”

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Naples or Sorrento: Full-Day Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius Tour - An early start from Naples or Sorrento
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Naples or Sorrento: Full-Day Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius Tour

11.Naples or Sorrento: Full-Day Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 4,235 reviews · from $104

Travel from Naples or Sorrento to Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius in one 8-hour day. A guide leads a 2.5-hour walk through the Forum, Temple of Apollo, frescoes, mosaics, and plaster casts. Then you hike 1.5 hours at Vesuvius, independently, for Bay of Naples views. English, Spanish, and French tours are available.

“This a definite must see/ must do activity while staying in Naples. Mimi and GG were absolutely brilliant and hilarious! Mimi also had really interesting facts he shared on the way to Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius. While the guide within Pompeii was also absolutely hilarious and knowledgeable! He was able to answer any questions asked and made the tour enjoyable for all. The walk up to Mount Vesuvius is challenging, however it is so worth it and I would recommend to anyone, who is able bodied to do it.”

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Herculaneum: Skip-the-Line Guided Tour with Archaeologist - Meeting at Via dei Papiri Ercolanesi
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Herculaneum: Skip-the-Line Guided Tour with Archaeologist

12.Herculaneum: Skip-the-Line Guided Tour with Archaeologist

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3,439 reviews · 2 hours · from $53

Join an archaeologist from Askos Tours for a two-hour guided walk through Herculaneum. Guides such as Luciano, Diego, Teresa, and Angelo bring the buried Roman town to life with clear explanations, visual aids, and comparisons with Pompeii. Admission and headsets are included, but transport from Naples is not.

“Amazing experience, Luciano was extremely knowledgeable and his passion about the history of the region made the tour engaging, fun and immersive. Thank you!”

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Pompeii & Mt.Vesuvius Day Tour from Naples with Pizza Lunch - The pizza lunch needs a little caution
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Pompeii & Mt.Vesuvius Day Tour from Naples with Pizza Lunch

13.Pompeii & Mt.Vesuvius Day Tour from Naples with Pizza Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 2,901 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $149

Spend about seven hours visiting Pompeii and Mt. Vesuvius from Naples. A guide leads a two-hour Pompeii tour covering the Forum, baths, Vetti’s House, and Lupanare, followed by lunch and a crater hike. Guides such as Elisa, Alba, Michele, Bernadette, and Maria have been praised for clear, lively explanations.

“Our tour guide was soo knowledgeable, very personable, loved her. Beautiful and breathtaking ruins. Wish we had more time”

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From Naples: Pompeii Skip-the-Line Entry Ticket and Tour - Pickup in Naples and the ride south
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From Naples: Pompeii Skip-the-Line Entry Ticket and Tour

14.Pompeii Skip-the-Line Entry Ticket and Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 2,753 reviews · from $71

Travel from Naples to Pompeii by air-conditioned minibus, skip the ticket-office line, and spend about two hours exploring temples, villas, shops, baths, theaters, and the Forum. Choose a VIP group of up to 8, a small group of up to 22, or a regular group of up to 35. Guides such as Alessio, Anna, Andrea, and Antonio have led engaging visits, while audio tours are available in several languages.

“Mario was a fantastic guide: knowledgeable, entertaining and prepared. We strongly recommend this tour.”

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Naples: Pompeii & Mt Vesuvius All-Inclusive Small Group w/ Lunch - A Generous Lunch Break Near Pompeii
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Naples: Pompeii & Mt Vesuvius All-Inclusive Small Group w/ Lunch

15.Pompeii & Mt Vesuvius All-Inclusive Small Group w/ Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,748 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $131

Travel from Naples to Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius with pickup, entry tickets, a guided Pompeii visit, lunch or wine tasting, and a volcano walk. Guides such as Flora, Connie, Leo, and Roberta have earned strong praise, but group sizes can reach 40 and the Vesuvius route may vary with weather or park conditions.

“Amazing day in pompeii an absolute must do and dont be fooled by light lunch, its not, you will not be disappointed.”

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