Pompeii and Herculaneum guided tour with local lunch
Excursions & day trips

Pompeii and Herculaneum guided tour with local lunch

4.6/5
Excellent
Based on 327 reviews
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£100.00
Free cancellation
Language: English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: more than 8 hours
Why you’ll love this…
  • It's a full day visiting two very different UNESCO World Heritage Sites, both frozen in time
  • You'll walk through what was the busy centre of Pompeii on a guided tour of the archaeological site
  • There's time to relax and reflect as you tuck into a local lunch after your morning of sightseeing
  • You'll see how wealthy Italians lived in ancient Herculaneum before it was destroyed by volcanic mud
  • Your local guide has expert knowledge of the ill-fated Pompeii and Herculaneum
What to expect

When Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 AD, the sister cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum were frozen in time. More than 1,600 years passed before they were rediscovered, and today they're undoubtedly two of the world's greatest archaeological sites. Andrea, one of our expert local guides, says, ‘Pompeii and Herculaneum may have shared the same fate under the ashes of Mount Vesuvius, but they offer two distinct glimpses into ancient Roman life. While Pompeii was a bustling commercial centre, Herculaneum was a refined seaside retreat for the wealthy.'

Buried by volcanic debris, these UNESCO-listed sites offer a fascinating and at times haunting insight into ancient Roman life. First up, your guide will lead you through the streets of Pompeii and show you the richly decorated villas of the Roman upper classes as well as public spaces such as the Forum. See the remains of temples and villas and stroll along cobbled streets still rutted from Roman carts.

Then, after lunch, we'll head to the archaeological site of Herculaneum. Andrea says, ‘Walking through Pompeii is like stepping into a busy city of the past, with its grand public buildings and lively streets, while exploring Herculaneum feels like strolling through a luxurious private estate, with lavish villas and intricate mosaics, boat houses and marble floors.' Following your guide through the ancient town, you'll learn about the tragic demise of Herculaneum, destroyed by a fast-moving pyroclastic flow of hot gas and volcanic mud.

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What's included
  • check Transport
  • check Guide
  • check Admission fees
  • check Lunch
  • check Audio headset guide
What to remember
  • You can't take any bag larger than 30x30x15cm into Pompeii or Herculaneum – there's a free-of-charge cloakroom where you can leave belongings
  • Transport may be from a predetermined pick-up location
  • Groups for the visit to the archaeological sites will be a maximum of 35 guests, but transport to them may be in coaches holding more passengers
  • On the first Sunday of each month, entrance to the archaeological sites is free of charge – this has already been deducted from the price on the relevant dates
  • The official admission prices for Herculaneum are €16 for adults, €2 for EU citizens aged 18-25, and free entry for children under 18, EU nationals over 65, and on the first Sunday of each month. For Pompeii, the prices are €18 for adults, €2 for EU citizens aged 18-25, and free entry for children under 18 and EU nationals over 65, and the first Sunday of each month. The price difference reflects the additional services included in the offer
  • Not suitable for wheelchairs
  • Bring a hat
  • Bring suitable footwear
  • Please note that all times are approximate and subject to change
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Provider
TUI ITALIA S.R.L.
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 2 days before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Excellent

4.6/5

Based on 327 reviews from verified customers

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  • David

    From United States of America - July 2025

    Travelled as a couple

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Very knowledgeable guides who took us to the most interesting parts of Pompeii and Herculaneum. Lunch was really well organised and the service, exce ...

  • Nadine

    From United Kingdom - July 2025

    Travelled as a couple

     

    25 - 34 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Overall, the trip was well organised and food was great. Transport was excellent too. I think, for us, half day would have been better as we had a ver ...

  • Andrew Sanderson

    From United States of America - July 2025

    Travelled as a couple

     

    45 - 54 years old

    Great

    Overall rated

    4/5

    The first part of the tour, Pompeii and lunch were good, Herculaneum however was disappointing. The reason being, one of the guests had a medical issu ...

  • Tracy

    From United States of America - July 2025

    Travelled as a couple

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Had a great guide in Martina. It was incredibly hot but so incredibly amazing, it takes your breath away and blows your mind with what has been achiev ...

  • Mr Williamson

    From United States of America - July 2025

    Travelled as a couple

     

    25 - 34 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

  • KF

    From United States of America - July 2025

    Solo traveller

     

    45 - 54 years old

    Great

    Overall rated

    4/5

    Tour & guide were informative & well presented. Lunch was below that expected. No choice given on my tour but friends who were on separate tour the s ...

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