Ancient Villages: Pompeii, Herculaneum + Vesuvius Tour

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Matias Pachame

Travel back in time to one of the most tragic chapters in Italy's history with this visit to the towns of Pompeii and Herculaneum. Better yet, you'll have the opportunity to hike to the highest point of Mount Vesuvius, the most notorious active volcano in the region of Campania.

Details

Duration

8 hours.

Language

The activity takes place with an audioguide in English.

Included

Transport by minibus
English–speaking guide
Admission to Mount Vesuvius National Park: 11.68EUR and booking fee per person
Admission to Herculaneum
Admission to Pompeii
Audio guide in English

Not included

Food and drinks

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Minimum age

Not permitted for anyone under 7 years

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Not allowed.

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. Any cancellations after this or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.

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Meeting point

Via Roma 32

Reviews of our customers

5.9

Could be improved 586 Travelers·46 reviews

September 16, 2026
Matias Pachame
La Plata, Argentina
Excellent
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August 19, 2026
Felipe Echeverria
Spain
Okay, But a lot of time in Herculaneum And not enough in Pompeii
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December 15, 2025
Julio
Valencia, Spain
Honestly, to do everything in one day, it was perfect. The only thing missing was some directions to the most important sights in Pompeii, as it's qui...
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September 23, 2025
Beatriz Valenziano
Castelar, Argentina
The place is exceptional, and Civitatis delivered on everything it offered, but I think it warrants visiting with an in-person guide rather than a sel...
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July 31, 2025
Fernando Luis Ovalle
Caba, Argentina
Tiring but interesting. I liked Pompeii more than Ercolano because it's better organized. It would be better with a live guide than an audio guide, as...
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September 27, 2024
Jorge
Cdmx, Mexico
The tour to Santa Maria was very cool. Except that in our case we didn't know and, we bought it and we were staying in Naples, so we had to take the t...
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March 22, 2025
Alejandro Vichot Llano
Caserta, Italy
Everything was superbly organized, and the organizers were incredibly attentive and punctual. Vesuvius, Herculaneum, and Pompeii were spectacular.
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August 21, 2024
Ignacio
Spain
Just enough time to go up and down Vesuvius
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August 10, 2024
Elena María
Madrid, Spain
Very well organized and everything was beautiful, but the visit to Pompeii was cut short because I had to hand in the audio guide at 5:30 p.m., when t...
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Tour Details

It's certainly true to say that it seems rather unusual that one of the greatest catastrophes in Italy's history is now to thank for one of their most popular tourist attractions in Campania. On this tour, you'll discover how the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 AD laid waste to Pompeii and Herculaneum, two of the most prosperous cities of their age.

At the time shown, we'll meet at the Via Roma. From there, we'll travel by minibus to Mount Vesuvius, Herculaneum and finally Pompeii. You'll travel to the very source of this disastrous story, Mount Vesuvius, one of the most famous volcanoes in Italy.

Reaching over 1000 m (3280 ft) in height, Vesuvius leaves its visitors dumbfounded time and time again. Upon your arrival, you'll embark on a walking tour and climb to the summit to enjoy the amazing views of the Gulf of Naples and the Sorrento Coast. You're sure to love it!

After this, you'll be brought to the town of Herculaneum, where you'll experience your first point of contact with the Roman cities that were left buried after the eruption of Mount Vesuvius. Once there, you'll have time to explore the site at your own pace, walk the streets and discover how life was during the Ancient Roman Empire.

Houses, pubs, temples and an enthralling number of coloured mosaics decorate the walls of the buildings here, bringing you back in time. Moreover, one of the most stunning attractions of Herculaneum is the forum and the mosaic found in Neptune and Amphitrite's house.

Once the visit to Herculaneum has come to an end, you can make your way towards the World Heritage Site of the ruins of Pompeii. Thanks to an audioguide in English, you'll come to discover the secrets of this once great city of Ancient Rome that was completely destroyed by the lava of Mount Vesuvius.

As you wander around, you'll pass by the cobblestoned streets that seem as though they are stuck in time, and next to them, the remains of once very symbolic buildings such as the House of the Faun, the House of the Tragic Poet, or the Basilica. You can observe the detailed mosaics that decorate the walls of the city's buildings and the plaster of Paris that show the victims of the event.

Finally, you'll return to the start point of Pompeii, where the day will conclude after the 8-hour historic tour.

Importante Info

Please note that all visits have an audio guide in English. Inside the park of Mount Vesuvius, depending on availability, you can be accompanied by the park's internal guides, who are Italian or English-speaking guides.

To receive the audio guide, you'll need to present a valid ID or passport.

Points of interest in Pompeii

Pompeii Archaeological Park

Types of activities in Pompeii

Guided tours and free tours Day trips

Other activities in Pompeii

Pompeii and The Villa of Mysteries Guided Tour Path of the Gods Hiking Tour Mt. Vesuvius Hike

Tour Details

Finally, you'll return to the start point of Pompeii, where the day will conclude after the 8-hour historic tour.

Importante Info

To receive the audio guide, you'll need to present a valid ID or passport.

Pompeii, Herculaneum + Vesuvius Tour