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Naples: Pompeii & Herculaneum Day Trip – Small Group Tour

4.7 Great 249 reviews
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8h
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English, Italian, Spanish
Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before Instant confirmation Live guide

Ratings & Reviews

4.7
249 reviews
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Ratings collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor

Guidekin's take

Pickup and both fees in our Herculaneum Tours comparison.

Trade-off: Lunch a paid tier; no crater; more to run in winter.

Last checked: September 22, 2026. Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Overview

Guidekin summary

Pompeii and Herculaneum in one day with archaeologist guides and both entrance fees in the price, pickup and drop off in Naples, and lunch sold as a tier. The Vesuvius crater is not on the route, it runs in all weather, and the minimum party rises in winter. 4.67 from 249 reviews for 8h.

From the guide

Set off on an unforgettable day trip from Naples to explore the ancient marvels of Pompeii and Herculaneum. Accompanied by our knowledgeable local archaeologist guides, you will embark on an immersive walking tour through the remarkably intact streets, homes, and public spaces of these ancient cities, uncovering the rich stories they hold. As you journey through time, you'll be captivated by the poignant remains of Pompeii and the stunning preservation of Herculaneum—both of which were frozen in history by the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. Following the Pompeii tour, indulge in a delightful Italian light lunch to round off your experience. This excursion seamlessly blends history, archaeology, culture, and cuisine, offering a truly memorable insight
into the heart of ancient Italy.

You can choose between:
1. Pompeii and Herculaneum tour with lunch included
2. Pompeii and Herculaneum tour without lunch included

Tour options

The operator sells this tour in 6 versions. Prices are the operator's current list for two travellers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date and party.

Regular Group - no lunch

from €140 / person
Guide: English, Italian, Spanish

Group Capacity: up to 30/40 participants

What this option includes

Duration: 8 hours

no lunch

Itinerary: Pick up in Naples

Pompeii guided tour 2h

Herculaneum guided tour 1h30

Drop off in Naples

Autobus

Important to Know: High season (Apr–Oct) has a minimum of 2 pax

Low season (Nov–Mar) has a minimum of 4 pax

Small Group - no lunch

from €155 / person
Guide: English, Italian, Spanish

Hotel pick up (from the list)

What this option includes

Group Capacity: up to 18/20 participants

Duration: 8 hours

no lunch

Itinerary: Pick up in Naples

Pompeii guided tour 2h

Herculaneum guided tour 1h30

Drop off in Naples

minibus

Important to Know: High season (Apr–Oct) has a minimum of 2 pax

Low season (Nov–Mar) has a minimum of 4 pax

Regular Group - Lunch

from €170 / person
Guide: English, Italian, Spanish

Group Capacity: up to 30/40 participants

What this option includes

Duration: 8 hours

lunch included

Itinerary: Pick up in Naples

Pompeii guided tour 2h

Lunch

Herculaneum guided tour 1h30

Drop off in Naples

autobus

Important to Know: High season (Apr–Oct) has a minimum of 2 pax

Low season (Nov–Mar) has a minimum of 4 pax

Starting point:

Starhotels Terminus, P.za Giuseppe Garibaldi, 91, 80142 Napoli NA, Italy

Pickup included

Semi Private Group - no lunch

from €180 / person
Guide: English, Italian, Spanish

Door to Door Service

What this option includes

Group Capacity: up to 8/10 participants

Duration: 8 hours

no lunch

Itinerary: Pick up in Naples

Pompeii guided tour 2h

Herculaneum guided tour 1h30

Drop off in Naples

Important to Know: High season (Apr–Oct) has a minimum of 2 pax

Low season (Nov–Mar) has a minimum of 4 pax

Pickup included

Small Group - Lunch

from €185 / person
Guide: English, Italian, Spanish

Hotel pick up (from the list)

What this option includes

Group Capacity: up to 18/20 participants

Duration: 8 hours

lunch included

Itinerary: Pick up in Naples

Pompeii guided tour 2h

Lunch

Herculaneum guided tour 1h30

Drop off in Naples

minibus

Important to Know: High season (Apr–Oct) has a minimum of 2 pax

Low season (Nov–Mar) has a minimum of 4 pax

Semi Private Group - Lunch

from €205 / person
Guide: English, Italian, Spanish

Door to Door Service

What this option includes

Group Capacity: up to 8/10 participants

Duration: 8 hours

lunch included

Itinerary: Pick up in Naples

Pompeii guided tour 2h

Lunch

Herculaneum guided tour 1h30

Drop off in Naples

van

Important to Know: High season (Apr–Oct) has a minimum of 2 pax

Low season (Nov–Mar) has a minimum of 4 pax

Pickup included

Compared with other Day Trips from Naples

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #54 of 65€1408h4.67 (249)shared
Private Amalfi Coast Tour - Enjoy it with our local english speaking driver€3207h4.99 (502)private
Best of Amalfi Coast & Pompeii: Exclusive Private Day Experience€2347h4.99 (441)private
Full Day Private Amalfi Coast Tour from Sorrento/Naples/Salerno€2857h4.96 (883)private

Ranked #54 of 65 in Day Trips from Naples by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €35 to €557, median €100; typical length 8h. 15 of 65 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 65 Day Trips from Naples

Schedule & Availability

Runs daily
Departs: 08:30
Scheduled through March 2027

This tour runs daily, departing at 08:30. Scheduled through March 2027. These are the operator’s scheduled departures, not a live seat count: availability is confirmed at checkout. Schedule last checked September 25, 2026.

What's Included

Pompeii entrance fee
Local tour guide of Pompeii and Herculaneum
Herculaneum entrance fee
Lunch (if selected)
Pick ip/Drop off in Naples

What's Not Included

The visit of the crater of the Mt Vesuvius is not included in the itinerary
Gratuities
Optional activities

Itinerary

Naples Stop 1
Pick up
Pass by
Archaeological Park of Pompeii Stop 2
Our tour guide will provide you a fantastic tour inside Pompeii ruins and will be able to discover the ancient city. The guide meets the group outside the archeological site. The tour is about 2h inside the site
2h
Admission included
Archeological Park of Herculaneum Stop 3
Stroll through the streets of the Herculaneum and check the differences with other archeological sites, such as Pompeii ruins. Both archaeological sites feature the excavated ruins of alleyways and homes where you are free to explore and yet continue to unearth the remains of a place locked in time today. The guide meets thegroup outside the entrance of the acheological site The visite inside the site is about 1,5 hours
2h
Admission included
Naples Stop 4
Drop off
Pass by

Departure & Return

Pickup included

Your professional driver will be waiting at your hotel entrance or the cruise terminal holding a Worldtours sign. We will contact you via the dashboard or WhatsApp 24 hours before the tour to confirm your exact pickup details and in case of minor changes or unforeseen circumstances, such as strikes, roadworks, etc . PLEASE CHECK YOUR PICKUP POINT & TIME: outside Lhp Napoli Palace 7:10, autside De Bonart Naples 7:20, outside 50 Kalo 7:30, outside Hotel Royal Continental 7:40, outside Museo Archeologico 7:50, outside Pic Nic Bar 8:00, outside Cruise Terminal 8:00, outside Nh Napoli Panorama 8:10, outside Palazzo Caracciolo 8:20, outside StarHotel Terminus 8:30 If arriving from a cruise ship, please specify the name of the ship in order to monitor the timely return to the port.

9 pickup points listed by the operator, 5 of them hotels

Start point

We will contact you via the dashboard or WhatsApp 24 hours before the tour to confirm your exact pickup details., ONLY FOR CRUISE PASSENGER. Your professional driver will be waiting holding a Worldtours sign. We will contact you via the dashboard or WhatsApp 24 hours before the tour to confirm your exact pickup details., Your professional driver will be waiting at your hotel holding a Worldtours sign. We will contact you via the dashboard or WhatsApp 24 hours before the tour to confirm your exact pickup details.

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End point

We will contact you via the dashboard or WhatsApp 24 hours before the tour to confirm your exact pickup details., ONLY FOR CRUISE PASSENGER. Your professional driver will be waiting holding a Worldtours sign. We will contact you via the dashboard or WhatsApp 24 hours before the tour to confirm your exact pickup details., Your professional driver will be waiting at your hotel holding a Worldtours sign. We will contact you via the dashboard or WhatsApp 24 hours before the tour to confirm your exact pickup details.

Additional Information

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Min. 2 pax in high season (Apr–Oct), min 4 pax in low season (Nov–Mar).
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • The duration of each stop is approximate, the exact duration will depend on the traffic conditions
  • The Pickup time MUST BE confirmedvia the dashboard based on your accommodation. Tour Departure is NOT the pickup time.
  • People with mobility problems

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

1+ daysFull refund
0-1 daysNo refund
From € 140 / person