Private Day Tour to Vesuvius, Herculaneum & Pompeii with Pick Up

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    8 to 9 hours
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Private Day Tour to Vesuvius, Herculaneum & Pompeii with Pick Up

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Itinerary
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Stop At: Pompeii Archaeological Park, Porta Marina (via Villa dei Misteri), 80045 Pompeii Italy

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.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Piazza Porta Marina, 80045 Pompei NA, Italy

This gate provides access to the west of the city and it is the most impressive among the seven gates of Pompeii.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Forum, Via Villa dei Misteri, 80045 Pompeii Italy

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.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Basilica, Vicolo Delle Terme 2, 80045 Pompeii Italy

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

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Thermopolium, Via delle Terme, 80045 Pompei NA, Italy

This was a small cook-shops where hot food was sold

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Casa del Fauno, Via Villa Dei Misteri 2, 80045 Pompeii Italy

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.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Casa dei Vettii, Vicolo dei Vetti, 80045 Pompeii Italy

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.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Stabian Baths (Terme Stabiane), Via Del Foro, 26, Pompeii Italy

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).

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Teatro Grande, Via Paganora 19/A, Pompeii Italy

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.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Parco Acheologico di Ercolano, Corso Resina, 187, 80056 Ercolano Italy

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.

Duration: 1 hour 40 minutes

Stop At: Salone della Barca di Ercolano, Ercolano Scavi, Ercolano Italy

You will admire one of the last discoveries made by archaeologists, the incredibly restored remains of a boat dug up in the marina area, the same one where 300 skeletons were found.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Vesuvio National Park, Sentiero del Gran Cono, 80056 Ercolano NA, Italy

The nature trail n. 5 “Il Gran Cono” starts from the Piazzale (square) at an altitude of 1,000 metres above sea level in the municipality of Herculaneum at the end of the provincial road Ercolano-Vesuvio. At the moment, the Piazzale hosts a parking area for those who come by car.

Before starting the climb, you can visit one of the info points of the Vesuvius National Park where you can receive useful information about the protected area and buy a map.

From the Piazzale you can already enjoy a splendid view of the northern side of Mount Somma with the cognoli of Sant'Anastasia and Punta Nasone, the top of the ancient volcano which 1,132 metres high, opposite the cognoli of Ottaviano and Levante. While looking upwards, you can hold your breath and see from below what will be the ascent to the bottom edge of Sterminator Vesevo.

Duration: 1 hour 10 minutes

Stop At: Vesuvio National Park, Sentiero del Gran Cono, 80056 Ercolano NA, Italy

Approximately 40 minutes drive from the highway to the point closest to trail that takes to the summit. An approximately 35 min. walk to the top of the volcano. An approximately 35 min. walk back down to the car. Approximately 40 min. drive down to the highway.

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes

Stop At: Casa dei Cervi, Cardo V Sito Archeologico di Ercolano, Ercolano Italy

One of the wealthiest private homes in Herculaneum, its owner was certainly a billionaire.

Duration: 10 minutes

Details

Prices
  • Driver/Guide. No tickets Ves. : 335,00 €
    Guidance - Tickets: The driver will be the same person as the guide. Tickets at Mount Vesuvius are not included.
    Duration: 8 hours: up to 8.45 h. free of extra charges. An extra fee of 40€ per hour will be charged for durations exceeding the 9 h.
    Inclusions: 1) Car availability - 2) Driver - 3) Guide at the ruins - 4) Tickets to Pompei and Herculaneum
    Pickup included
  • Car & Driver min 4 pax: 100,00 €
    Driver: No licensed guide and no tickets included in the price.
    Duration: 8 hours: An extra fee of 40€ per hour will be charged for durations exceeding the 9 h.
    Inclusions: 1) Driver 2) Car. Tour provided, only if the minimum number of participants reaches 4.
    Pickup included
  • Driver + guide no tickets: 290,00 €
    Guidance - Tickets: The driver will be not the same person as the guide. Tickets to Pompeii Herculaneum Mount Vesuvius are not included.
    Duration: 8 hours: An extra fee of 40€ per hour will be charged for durations exceeding the 9 h
    Inclusions: 1) a car 2) a driver 3) a licensed tour guide. The tickets to the sites are not included. Details by email or phone.
    Pickup included
Inclusions
  • Bottled water
  • Accommodation - Port - Train station - Airport pickup and drop-off
  • Professional guide (if option selected)
  • Driver
  • Tickets to Pompeii and Herculaneum (if option selected)
Exclusions
  • Lunch
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Tickets at Mount Vesuvius
Additional Info
  • 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 smart casual
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Infant seats available
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Location
  • Departure Point: Traveler pickup is offered
    Departure Point: if streets allow, straight from your accommodation, otherwise at the spot accessible by car closest to your accommodation. Cruise docking (if coming on a Cruise ship) in the Naples area, Salerno & Amalfi coast area, Sorrento's area. From the train platform (if you come by train).
    Dates: Daily
    Return point: Pickup point or any different requested drop off point located in the area of the excursion

    Airports

    • Naples Airport, Naples Italy


    Ports

    • Naples
    • Sorrento
    • Positano
    • Amalfi
    • Salerno

  • Departure Time:
    Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.
    Car & Driver min 4 pax
    2/26/2020 - 4/14/2025
    Monday - Sunday : 08:00 AM - 09:30 AM
    Driver/Guide. No tickets Ves.
    8/23/2021 - 4/14/2025
    Monday - Sunday : 07:30 AM - 09:30 AM
    Wednesday : 08:00 AM - 09:30 AM
    Thursday : 07:30 AM - 09:30 AM
    Driver + guide no tickets
    7/5/2021 - 4/14/2025
    Monday - Sunday : 08:00 AM - 10:00 AM
    Wednesday : 07:30 AM - 10:00 AM
    Thursday : 08:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Voucher Requirements

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Reviews

  • Daniel_Z
    (March 25, 2024)
    Tony picked us up in front of our apartment and drove us in comfort throughout the day, He is a very knowledgeable guide and gave us an introduction to many things on the way so when we arrived we were better informed. Tony showed us amazing sites in Pompei and Herculaneum. The hike up Vesuvius is somewhat steep, but worth the trip to see the crater. Pompei has been on my bucket list for a long time and this was a great way to see the amazing site. Herculaneum was amazing also. It is a much smaller site, but full of well preserved mind boggling things. A full day well spent.
  • Chris_H
    (March 10, 2024)
    Antonio was flexible with the arrangements for our private tour. He uses the Socratic method: discussing some components of Roman architecture, then questioning what we saw. By the end we UNDERSTOOD Pompeii's architecture and history. Easy to understand English speech.
  • Christopher_B
    (March 9, 2024)
    Tony was an amazing guide. Picked us up at the hotel, waited for us to hike Mt Vesuvius and then was an engaging expert on Pompei and Herculean. Skipping the lines really helped. Most importanly. he kept us entertained (even my 16 year old). We highly recommend him.
  • Charlene_W
    (February 16, 2024)
    Marco was a lovely driver. Everything was organised well and pick up and drop off was seamless. One of our people was sick and Marco kindly help us find a pharmacist to buy medicine. Celeste our tour guide was so knowledgeable about the Herculaneum and Pompeii. She gave us a lot of insight of what happen thousands of years ago. Overall, we were very happy with everything and would highly recommend this.
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  • Karen_W
    (November 9, 2023)
    Perfect day. We were on a cruise with limited time. I was worried we could not do everything listed. Our guide was fabulous. He communicated immediately with all my questions. He helped me get a hiking pass for the volcano at 9:20. He was on time waiting for us. We did the hike in the morning then went to Herculaneum then Pompeii. Despite the short time we gave him to work with we still had a sit-down lunch with real Italian pizza while he parked the car. His English and knowledge were fantastic. I never felt rushed. We were a group of 5 with various walking abilities and he made it easy for all of us. Because I worry he even got us back with time to spare.
  • Lene_N
    (October 28, 2023)
    Antonio is a very pleasant and professional person. He is well prepared and has a lot of relevant information to share. He really made a difference on our tour to Pompeii. He is also a very safe driver. We would recommend him at any time.
  • Belinda_E
    (October 9, 2023)
    Antonino is a fabulous guide and a wealth of information. We travelled as a family with two teens and he worked hard to cater to the interests of each member of the family. Unfortunately Vesuvius was closed when we visited but Tony made sure to include other options so that we didn't feel like we missed out. Both of our teens were engaged in the experience and we all thoroughly enjoyed the day. Highly recommend this tour, it's worth every penny.
  • GeorgeH_B
    (September 26, 2023)
    This is a very ambitious tour but Antonino accomplished it very well, making sure that our interests were all covered. We had seen Pompeii and Herculaneum before and we would suggest that if you haven’t been there before you take a tour that covers these sites in more detail. It is a very full day but Antonino explains things very well and is a qualified guide as well as a driver.
  • SK_L
    (September 24, 2023)
    Antonino was extremely patient, helpful, and knowledgeable. Great guide, giving the entire family a most enjoyable and memorable excursion!
  • salonen13
    (September 22, 2023)
    We were picked up promptly at our accommdation by Antonino and from there the day started. He explained all about Mt Vesuvius on our way. He was very very knowledgeable about everything we spoke about. He showed us the best parts of Pompeii explaining everything about what we were seeing. When we moved on to Herculaneum he was just as knowledgeable. We all had looked forward to this trip and Antonino made sure we had a great day. We will visit the museum of archeology to see the things we spoke with Antonino on the trip. Throughout the day he always told us we could change plans but we were very very happy with the schedule. Amazing scenes from Mt Vesuvius of the bay of Naples.