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Departure from Naples
Authorized guides!
Lunch included
Pick-up and drop off in Naples
Bus Pompeii & Mt. Vesuvius from Naples
Duration 8 hours
Free cancellation
Departure from Amalfi, Naples, Positano, Sorrento, Maiori, Minori, Praiano
A private tour of Pompeii, Herculaneum, and Mt. Vesuvius
Get dropped off at the Vesuvius trail head
Transportation by luxury vehicle
Private Car or Minivan
Duration 8 hours
Departure from Naples
Transfer service included between Naples and Pompeii
1.5-hour tour with guide
Free time to souvenir shop near the archaeological park
Tour
Duration 3 hours
Free cancellation
Departure from Pompeii
Avoid getting lost by visiting with a guide
Depart from Pompeii
Skip-the-line entrance
Tour
Duration 2 hours
Free cancellation
Departure from Naples, Positano, Sorrento
Visit Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius with an English-speaking guide
Skip-the-line entrance tickets included
See two A-list sights in one day via air-conditioned minibus
Pompei and Vesuvius from Naples and other options...
Duration 8 hours 8 hours
Free cancellation
Departure from Positano, Sorrento, Port of Naples
Visit Pompeii, Herculaneum, and Mt Vesuvius in one day
Pickup, drop-off, and transfers
Air-conditioned car with driver
Luxury car o sedan
Duration 8 hours
Free cancellation
Departure from Naples
The highlights of the Amalfi Coast
A guided tour of Pompeii
Lunch at a traditional restaurant
Tour
Duration 8 hours
Free cancellation
Departure from Pompeii
Taste Lacryma Christi, traditional wine from Mt, Vesuvius
Explore the crater on Mt. Vesuvius
See the highlights of this famous mountain in one day
Tour
Duration 3 hours
Free cancellation
Departure from Positano, Sorrento
Private guided tour of Pompeii from Sorrento or Positano
Guide inside the ruins
Transfers via luxury Mercedes
Luxury Mercedes Vehicle
Duration 5 hours
Departure from Naples
Wine tasting
Visit the crater atop Mt. Vesuvius
Skip-the-line at Pompeii
Tour
Duration 7 hours
Free cancellation
Departure from Amalfi, Naples, Positano, Ravello, Praiano
Make the most of your time
Delve into ancient history
Air-conditioned sedan or minivan
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Duration 4 hours
Free cancellation
Departure from Naples, Pompeii, Sorrento
Spend a half-day visiting the stunning archaeological site of Pompeii
Fast-track entrance with tickets included
Official local guide in English and Italian
Pompeii from Sorrento and other options...
Duration 2 hours 4 hours
Free cancellation
Schedules, prices, skip-the-line tickets, guided tours, and top itineraries.
The essential guide for visiting Pompeii ruins, Herculaneum, and Mount Vesuvius. Schedules, prices, skip-the-line tickets, guided tours, and itineraries.
The archaeological site of Pompeii is open every day; the archaeological site of Herculaneum is closed on Wednesdays.
April through October: 9am - 7:00pm (last entry at 5:30pm)
November through March: 9am - 5pm (last entry at 3:30pm)
Closed: 1 January, 25 December
From 16 March to 4 May: 9:30 - 19:30 (last entry 18:00)
From 5 May to 14 October: 8:30 - 19:30 (last entry 18:00)
From 15 October to 15 March: 8:30 - 17:00 (last entry 15:30)
Closed: Wednesdays, 1 January, 25 December
Tickets can be purchased at the ticket offices at the entrance to each site or through the online ticket office. Do not purchase tours or tickets from street vendors who may approach you at the Circumvesuviana train station!
Skip-the-line tickets to Pompeii Skip-the-line tickets to HerculaneumPompeii ruins daily ticket: Full price EUR 16; discounted EUR 2
Herculaneum ruins daily ticket: Full price EUR 13; discounted EUR 2
Mastercard and Visa are accepted
Entrance is free to all EU citizens under 18.
EU citizens under 24 have a special discount.
Next to the ticket office at the entrance, there is a free baggage check. Bags or backpacks larger than 30x30x15 cm cannot be brought into either Herculaneum or Pompeii.
The biggest difference between Pompeii and Herculaneum is size: the ruins of Pompeii cover about 44 square hectaures, while Herculaneum covers just 4.
Pompeii was an important city and trade center, while Herculaneum was a small resort town without the large public buildings (forum, amphitheater, theaters, gym) found in Pompeii.
However, Herculaneum is in a much better state of preservation due to the deep layer of ash and dust that covered the site, filling the buildings without damaging them. Pompeii was heavily battered by falling rocks and hot air that knocked down upper floors of buildings and incinerated wood, both of which are still intact at Herculaneum.
All things considered, if you only have time to see one site, choose Pompeii. Herculaneum is a good alternative if you don't want to do too much walking or if the temperatures are particularly scorching, as it has more shade than Pompeii.
We do not recommend visiting Pompeii and Herculaneum in one day, as it is simply too tiring.
The Ruins of Pompeii
Recommended because:
- It's a unique example of a perfectly preserved Roman city with temples, theaters, homes, restaurants, and public buildings.
- More sites open to the public and a greater variety of architectures to visit.
- You can experience first-hand the majesty of a Roman forum, theater, and amphitheater.
Not recommended if:
Visit Pompeii ruins
- You only have an hour or two, as it takes a significant amount of time and energy to visit.
- It's a particularly hot day, as there is little shade.
The Ruins of Herculaneum
Recommended because:
- It's a small town that was a resort destination in ancient times, and can be visited in less that two hours.
- There are multi-story houses, wooden furnishing and decorations, and perfectly preserved mosaic and sculptures to admire.
Not recommended if:
Visit Herculaneum ruins
- You only have time to visit either Pompeii or Herculaneum; we do not recommend attempting both in one day.
- You want to explore it all, as many of the houses and buildings are not open to the public.
Instead of attempting to see both Pompeii and Herculaneum in one day, we suggest a trip up to the crater at the peak of Mount Vesuvius either before or after visiting one of the nearby archaeological ruins. Wear sturdy shoes and clothes suitable for a short hike up the trail.
Visiting Mount VesuviusGetting from Pompeii to Mount Vesuvius
Autobus EAV: From Piazza Anfiteatro and the Circumvesuviana Pompei Villa dei Misteri station, you can take the local EAV bus to the highest bus lot on Mount Vesuvius, where you can purchase tickets to the park and join a guided mountain hike. Buses depart every 50 minutes and ride takes about 55 minutes; tickets can be purchased on board for EUR 2.70.
Busvia del Vesuvio: Buses depart from the Circumvesuviana Pompei Villa dei Misteri train station and take you to the entrance to the Mount Vesuvius National Park. Here, you change to a small eco 4x4 bus that takes you along the historic “Matrone” road up to Piazzale Superiore.
The trip continues on foot with a mountain guide up to the crater.
Departures hourly from 9am to 3pm. Tickets EUR 22 (bus + 4x4 bus + entrance to the Mount Vesuvius National Park).
Getting from Herculaneum to Mount Vesuvius
Autobus Vesuvio Express: This bus departs from the Circumvesuviana Ercolano station and arrives at 1,050 meters above sea level.
From here, you proceed on foot with a mountain guide (about a 20-minute walk).
Departures every 40 minutes from 9:30am.
Tickets: EUR 20 (bus + entrance to the Mount Vesuvius National Park).
The easiest way to reach the Pompeii ruins from Sorrento or Naples is via the Circumvesuviana train that runs between Sorrento and Naples.
The train leaves from Piazza Garibaldi in Naples from the underground platforms of the Napoli Centrale station. From the ground-level platforms where high-speed trains arrive and depart, follow the signs downstairs to platform 3 where trains to Pompeii depart. Note the displays that list the next departing train for Sorrento - Pompei so you don't end up in Sarno!