Best of Pompeii & Herculaneum: Private Tour with an Archaeologist
At a glance
Best of Pompeii & Herculaneum: Private Tour with an Archaeologist is a 4h – 5h private experience in Pompeii, Italy, operated by Tours with an archaeologist. Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 20 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $685.11 per person. Included: Local Expert Archaeologist as your private guide.
Highlights
- Private experience — just you and your group
- Wheelchair accessible
Quick facts
- Duration
- 4h – 5h
- Group
- Private tour — only your group
- Languages
- English, Italian, French, Spanish
- Pickup
- Meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Confirmed within 48 hours
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- See cancellation policy
Overview
Both these legendary cities were buried by the same eruption of 79 AD.
In this half-day tour you will understand that there are many differences between Pompeii and Herculaneum.
We will start to see the most important public buildings that the archaeologists found in Pompeii.
In Herculaneum, we will instead investigate the private buildings.
We'll also explain the differences of the eruption that buried the two cities and that permits to see in Pompeii the plaster casts and in Herculaneum the carbonized wood of two thousand years ago.
What's included
What's included
- Local Expert Archaeologist as your private guide
Not included
- optional light lunch break from 20 euros per person
- optional private transportation with professional driver from 350 euros
- Pompeii and Herculaneum Archaeological Parks
Itinerary
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Stop 1 · 2h
About 2 hours in Pompeii where we will see some of the Public Buildings (Theaters, Thermal Baths, Forum and its surroundings) and the Lupanare (the famous brothel).
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Stop 2 · 1h 30m
At Herculaneum we will see the private houses and the shops (Bakery, Thermopolium) decorated with beautiful frescos, mosaics and stucco decorations.
Meeting point
We will meet just in front the entrance of the restaurant Suisse next to the caffetteria.
We will be waiting for you holding a sign with "Tours with archaeologist" printed on top.
Good to know
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Best of Pompeii & Herculaneum: Private Tour with an Archaeologist take?
The experience lasts about 4h – 5h.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $685.11 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
Local Expert Archaeologist as your private guide.
Where does it start?
We will meet just in front the entrance of the restaurant Suisse next to the caffetteria. We will be waiting for you holding a sign with "Tours with archaeologist" printed on top.
Can I cancel?
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in English, Italian, French, Spanish.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 20 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Pompeii.
