Pompeii and Herculaneum Small Group Tour with an Archaeologist
4,8 (1769)8h30Pompeii, Italy
From€64
Historical
Private Tour: Herculaneum - Pompeii - Vesuvius with pickup
5(309 reviews)Pompeii, Italy
8h30DurationEnglish, ItalianOffered inMobile ticketTicketPickup includedPickupWheelchair accessibleAccessibilityModerateLevel
About this experience
On this private tour, travellers will explore the ancient sites of Herculaneum and Pompeii, both preserved by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in A.D. 79. The experience includes transportation with pickup from your accommodation. This tour is suitable for those interested in history and archaeology. It may not be ideal for individuals with mobility issues, as the sites require walking. Before booking, note that the tour may have specific times and availability.
Itinerary
1
Archaeological Park of Pompeii
You will meet a licensed guide at the main gate in Pompeii, after purchasing tickets, the tour begins and you will be led by the guide through the ruins of this amazing ancient town.
2
Foro de Pompeya
The Civil Forum is the core of daily life of the city and is the focal point of all the main public buildings for city administration and justice, business management, and trade activities such as markets, as well as the main places of citizen worship.
3
Basilica
This space was used to carry out business and for the administration of justice. It is accessed from the Forum through five entrances separated by tuff pillars
4
Casa del Fauno
It is one of the larger houses of Pompeii, covering an entire block of about 3000 sqm and, according to its original layout, it dates back to the 2nd century BC.
5
Casa dei Vettii
The house, one of the richest and most famous in Pompeii, is under the protection of Priapus, the god of prosperity, painted to the right of the door, symbolizing the economic success of the owners, the brothers Aulus Vettius Restitutus and Aulus Vettius Conviva liberti, who became rich through trade.
6
Stabian Baths (Terme Stabiane)
The pool is found to the left, whereas a colonnade is found to the right, which leads to the men's quarters, which are split into the apodyterium (dressing room), with the frigidarium (for cold baths), which leads to the tepidarium (for medium temperature baths) and then to the calidarium (for hot baths).
7
Teatro Grande
The Grand Theatre was built by exploiting the natural slope of the hill for the construction of the auditorium. The staircase was separated into three areas with corridors, which were in turn divided into five sectors, and was based on a passage with a barrel vault.
8
Archeological Park of Herculaneum
You will be taken by your driver to the Archeological Park of Herculaneum. There, you meet a licensed guide at the main gate and after purchasing tickets, your tour begins. You will be led by the guide through the ruins of this amazing ancient town.
9
Casa dei Cervi
One of the wealthiest private homes in Herculaneum, its owner was certainly a billionaire.
What's included / not included
Bottled waterDriverTickets to Pompeii and Herculaneum (if option selected)Professional guide (if option selected)Accommodation - Port - Train station - Airport pickup and drop-off
LunchFood and drinksGratuitiesTickets for Mount Vesuvius
Additional information
Accessibility and comfort
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Good to know
- If passenger are on a Cruise ship, at time of booking, They must provide the following information: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
- Dress code is casual
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