cool shore excursions®
Top activities
Top landmarks
Trip ideas
Nearby places
  • Tours by category
  • Tours by accessibility
  • Tours by feature
  • Tours by time
  • Tours by the numbers
  • Top attractions
  • Pompeii travel guides
  • Pompeii travel calendar
  • Tours in nearby places
  • Explore Italy tours
Language $Currency
Login / Sign up
Bookings
Bookings
Wallet
$0.00
Wishlists
Wishlists
Cool Rewards Rewards
Gift cards
Profile
Help Center
Language
Log out
Start your search
Change your search
Place or activity
Select Dates
You booked this experience
You're departing on
Google Calendar
Apple Calendar
Microsoft Outlook
Make your trip unforgettable

Pompeii and Herculaneum Small Group Tour with an Archaeologist

1,820 Reviews 4.82 out of 5 stars Based on 1,820 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor |
Recommended by 96% of reviewers
96% of reviewers gave this experience a rating of 4 or higher.
|
Badge of Excellence |Badge of Excellence This experience is highly rated by travelers and has met our top quality standards. Pompeii, Italy
Book online or call us

from $72.76 per person

Lowest Price Guarantee
Pompeii and Herculaneum Small Group Tour with an Archaeologist Image 1
Pompeii and Herculaneum Small Group Tour with an Archaeologist Image 2
Pompeii and Herculaneum Small Group Tour with an Archaeologist Image 3
Pompeii and Herculaneum Small Group Tour with an Archaeologist Image 4
Pompeii and Herculaneum Small Group Tour with an Archaeologist Image 5
Don't miss out!
On average, this is booked 38 (28) days in advance.
6 to 11 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
Instant confirmation

Overview

This experience combines the two archaeological sites of Pompeii and Herculaneum, famous for the eruption of Mount Vesuvius happened in 79 AD.
Join the guide at the entrance of Pompeii ruins called Porta Marina Inferiore, where the tour starts.
Discover the site and its best highlights with the assistance of an expert Archaeologist.
You will see the Forum – the main square – the most important houses and buildings and the famous plaster casts.
After the tour take a quick break, then reach the site of Herculaneum by the local metro line called Circumvesuviana at a few steps from Pompeii entrance.
End your tour with the site of Herculaneum, smaller than Pompeii but better preserved: visit the beach where more than 300 skeletons were found.

What's Included

  • Headsets for all participants
  • Round-trip transportation to/from Naples, outside Starhotels Terminus (Tour from Naples)
  • Train tickets to/from Rome to Naples + Full Day transportation service (Tour from Rome)
  • Meals and drinks
  • Personal expenses
See 4 moreSee 4 more

Meeting Location

Meeting point
End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Book Online

Our secure website provides real-time availability, instant confirmation, and free, no-hassle cancellations up to 24 hours before your tour begins.
Read more

Safe & secure Easy breezy Hassle‑free

Basilica

Basilica was an open portico that gave shelter to merchants and other activities.
Read more

15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Foro de Pompeya

Have a look of the ancient main square of Pompeii.
Read more

10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Via dell’Abbondanza (pass by)

Walk through the main street of Pompeii.
Read more

House of Menander

The house of Menander is one of the richest and most magnificent houses in ancient Pompeii in terms of architecture, decoration and contents.
Read more

15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Granaries of the Forum

In the granary you will see marble tables and baths for fountains that adorned the entrances of houses and some casts of victims of the eruption as well as that of a dog and a tree.
Read more

15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Stabian Baths (Terme Stabiane)

These occupy a vast area between the Brothel lane, the Holconius crossroads and the Via Stabiana. They represent the oldest thermal complex in the city.
Read more

15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Lupanar

Visit the most famous brothel in the ruined Roman city of Pompeii.
Read more

15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

House of the Faun

The house of Faun was one of the largest and most impressive private residences in Pompeii.
Read more

15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Odeon - Teatro Piccolo

Have a look of the so called Teatro Piccolo of Pompeii.
Read more

15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Teatro Grande

Visit the most important Theater in Pompeii
Read more

15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Archaeological Park of Herculaneum

After the visit of Pompeii, continue to Herculaneum together with your archaeologist guide, following the transportation method included in your selected option:From Naples, Sorrento, or Rome: travel with the guide by modern minibus directly to the Herculaneum archaeological site.From Pompeii: reach Herculaneum with your guide using the included Circumvesuviana train ticket (about 30 minutes + 10-minute walk).A quick lunch break is available before the transfer (own expense).Arrival in Herculaneum:Upon arrival, the guide leads the group directly to the Ticket Office of the Herculaneum ruins. You may access it as follows:By minibus (Naples, Sorrento, Rome options): direct drop-off near the entrance.By train (Pompeii option): a short 10-minute walk from Ercolano Scavi station.
Read more

1 hour Admission Ticket Included

House of the Deer

The house receives its name from marble statues of stags/deer found in the peristyle.
Read more

10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

La Terrazza di M. Nonio Balbo

M. Nonius Balbus was the city's major benefactor restoring and building many public buildings. On his death he was made patron and feted with many honours, detailed in the long inscription on his funeral altar.
Read more

10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

College of the Augustales

It is thought that the building was a centre of the cult of the Emperor Augustus and the headquarters of the Collegium Augustalium (or possibly even the local curia).
Read more

10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Casa del Rilievo di Telefo

The house possibly belonged to one of the town's leading benefactors, Marcus Nonius Balbus and is somewhat unusual in that it has its own private access to the adjoining Suburban Thermae to the south.
Read more

10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Partem Domus lignea - Casa del Tramezzo di Legno

It is very important house for the elegant wooden partition remained.
Read more

10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

House of the Skeleton

The House of the Skeleton probably the aggregation of three smaller buildings, derives its name from the discovery of human remains in a second floor room in 1831.
Read more

15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Central Thermae

The Central Thermae were built around the beginning of the 1st century AD and were divided, as was then the common practice, into men's and women's baths, each with their own separate entrances.
Read more

10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

House of the Black Salon

The House of the Black Hall is one of Herculaneum's more luxurious mansions.The house has a monumental entrance which still retains the carbonised remains of the doorposts and lintel.
Read more

15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Casa Sannitica

The house has an arrangement that was typical of the Samnites (an ancient people of the Sabine race who occupied this mountainous part of central Italy). The splendid atrium is skirted by a gallery with Ionic columns. The rooms are decorated with frescoes.
Read more

15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Casa del Bel Cortile

This is one of the most original houses in Herculaneum. It has a courtyard with a stairway and a stone balcony instead of an atrium.
Read more

10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

House of the Grand Portal

Beautiful domus in the Centre of the archaeological area, with various environments, collonnati, frescos e-com everywhere at Herculaneum-charred remains of wooden parts.
Read more

10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Show 21 more stops

Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for visitors in wheelchairs
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Herculaneum ruins' entry tickets: 16 euros (adult) 2 euros (EU citizens 18-25 y.o.); Pompeii ruins' entry tickets: 20 euros (adult)
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Pompeii and Herculaneum Small Group Tour with an Archaeologist?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

Still have questions?

We're here to help.
Activity code: C-23258P129

Traveler Photos

Reviews

4.82
1,820 reviews

Average 4.82 out of 5 stars based on 1,820 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

5 stars
1,601
4 stars
142
3 stars
55
2 stars
15
1 star
7
Don't miss out!
On average, this is booked 38 (28) days in advance.
Pompeii Tours
Attractions
Guides
Calendar
View more

Similar Tours & Activities

Pompei Skip The Line 2-Hours Guided Tour in English or Italian
4.6 (19)

Pompei Skip The Line 2-Hours Guided Tour in English or Italian

The best way of visiting Pompeii archaeological Site is with an Expert official guide because it is very large (170 Acres), very complex and like...

2 hours Free Cancellation
4.6 (19)
from
$68
Pompeii Tour for Kids with Percy Jackson and The Heroes Hunt
5.0 (1)

Pompeii Tour for Kids with Percy Jackson and The Heroes Hunt

If you have loved Percy Jackson's adventures, you will surely love our mythology focused tour in the Pompeii archaeological site. Walk on the main streets,...

2 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (1)
from
$53
Pompeii Private Tour with an Archaeologist Guide
Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out
5.0 (154)

Pompeii Private Tour with an Archaeologist Guide

Experience Pompeii like never before on a private tour with a professional archaeologist. This top-tier tour offers a personalized route, allowing you to set the...

2 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (154)
from
$23
Private Guided Tour of Pompeii and Herculaneum
Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out
5.0 (21)

Private Guided Tour of Pompeii and Herculaneum

This Tour is totally PRIVATE! Only for you and your family, friends! Visit two of the most important Archaeological sites of Italy, Pompeii and Herculaneum....

5 to 6 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (21)
from
$69
Pompei Skip The Line 2-Hours Guided Tour in English or Italian

The best way of visiting Pompeii archaeological Site is with an Expert official guide because it is very large (170 Acres), very complex and like …More

4.6 (19)

Pompei Skip The Line 2-Hours Guided Tour in English or Italian

4.6 (19)

The best way of visiting Pompeii archaeological Site is with an Expert official guide because it is very large (170 Acres), very complex and like...

2 hours Free Cancellation
4.6 (19)
from
$68
Pompeii Tour for Kids with Percy Jackson and The Heroes Hunt

If you have loved Percy Jackson's adventures, you will surely love our mythology focused tour in the Pompeii archaeological site. Walk on the main streets, …More

5.0 (1)

Pompeii Tour for Kids with Percy Jackson and The Heroes Hunt

5.0 (1)

If you have loved Percy Jackson's adventures, you will surely love our mythology focused tour in the Pompeii archaeological site. Walk on the main streets,...

2 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (1)
from
$53
Pompeii Private Tour with an Archaeologist Guide

Experience Pompeii like never before on a private tour with a professional archaeologist. This top-tier tour offers a personalized route, allowing you to set the …More

Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out
5.0 (154)

Pompeii Private Tour with an Archaeologist Guide

5.0 (154)

Experience Pompeii like never before on a private tour with a professional archaeologist. This top-tier tour offers a personalized route, allowing you to set the...

2 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (154)
from
$23
Private Guided Tour of Pompeii and Herculaneum

This Tour is totally PRIVATE! Only for you and your family, friends! Visit two of the most important Archaeological sites of Italy, Pompeii and Herculaneum. …More

Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out
5.0 (21)

Private Guided Tour of Pompeii and Herculaneum

5.0 (21)

This Tour is totally PRIVATE! Only for you and your family, friends! Visit two of the most important Archaeological sites of Italy, Pompeii and Herculaneum....

5 to 6 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (21)
from
$69

Travelers Who Bought This Tour Also Bought

Pompeii Private Tour with an Archaeologist and Skip The Line - 3 hours
Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out
5.0 (747)

Pompeii Private Tour with an Archaeologist and Skip The Line - 3 hours

Pompeii is classified as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO and it's one of the biggest archaeological sites in the world. Our 3-hrs tour is...

3 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (747)
from
$287
Skip the Line Guided Tour of Pompeii Led by an Archaeologist
5.0 (718)

Skip the Line Guided Tour of Pompeii Led by an Archaeologist

Join our guides in this amazing 2 hours walking tour into the ruins of the archaeological site of Pompeii. You will be led by a...

2 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (718)
from
$91
Pompeii Vineyard Escape: Private Wine Tasting & Lunch
4.9 (337)

Pompeii Vineyard Escape: Private Wine Tasting & Lunch

Enjoy a unique guided tour lasting about 15 minutes, inside a historical scenario, around the 4 hectares of property of Bosco de' Medici Winery, close...

2 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (337)
from
$63
Explore Pompeii: Private Tour, Wine Tasting & Lunch
5.0 (102)

Explore Pompeii: Private Tour, Wine Tasting & Lunch

Meeting Point: Porta Marina Superiore, 9:30 AM Explore the amazing ruins of Pompeii on this private guided tour. Pompeii is one of the most remarkable...

4 hours
5.0 (102)
from
$108
Pompeii Private Tour with an Archaeologist and Skip The Line - 3 hours

Pompeii is classified as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO and it's one of the biggest archaeological sites in the world. Our 3-hrs tour is …More

Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out
5.0 (747)

Pompeii Private Tour with an Archaeologist and Skip The Line - 3 hours

5.0 (747)

Pompeii is classified as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO and it's one of the biggest archaeological sites in the world. Our 3-hrs tour is...

3 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (747)
from
$287
Skip the Line Guided Tour of Pompeii Led by an Archaeologist

Join our guides in this amazing 2 hours walking tour into the ruins of the archaeological site of Pompeii. You will be led by a …More

5.0 (718)

Skip the Line Guided Tour of Pompeii Led by an Archaeologist

5.0 (718)

Join our guides in this amazing 2 hours walking tour into the ruins of the archaeological site of Pompeii. You will be led by a...

2 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (718)
from
$91
Pompeii Vineyard Escape: Private Wine Tasting & Lunch

Enjoy a unique guided tour lasting about 15 minutes, inside a historical scenario, around the 4 hectares of property of Bosco de' Medici Winery, close …More

4.9 (337)

Pompeii Vineyard Escape: Private Wine Tasting & Lunch

4.9 (337)

Enjoy a unique guided tour lasting about 15 minutes, inside a historical scenario, around the 4 hectares of property of Bosco de' Medici Winery, close...

2 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (337)
from
$63
Explore Pompeii: Private Tour, Wine Tasting & Lunch

Meeting Point: Porta Marina Superiore, 9:30 AM Explore the amazing ruins of Pompeii on this private guided tour. Pompeii is one of the most remarkable …More

5.0 (102)

Explore Pompeii: Private Tour, Wine Tasting & Lunch

5.0 (102)

Meeting Point: Porta Marina Superiore, 9:30 AM Explore the amazing ruins of Pompeii on this private guided tour. Pompeii is one of the most remarkable...

4 hours
5.0 (102)
from
$108

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

Activity name

The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.

Filter by:

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Pompeii and Herculaneum Small Group Tour with an Archaeologist?
A:
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Headsets for all participants.
  • Round-trip transportation to/from Naples, outside Starhotels Terminus (Tour from Naples).
  • Train tickets to/from Rome to Naples + Full Day transportation service (Tour from Rome).
  • Round-trip transportation to/from Sorrento, P.za Angelina Lauro (Tour from Sorrento).
  • Circumvesuviana one-way train ticket from Pompeii to Herculaneum (Tour from Pompeii).
  • Herculaneum entry tickets - 'Pompeii express' entry tickets.
  • Guided tour service in both Pompeii and Herculaneum.
The following is NOT included:
  • Meals and drinks.
  • Personal expenses.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
A:

There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
A:

If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
A:

Accessibility information for the Pompeii and Herculaneum Small Group Tour with an Archaeologist is as follows:

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for visitors in wheelchairs
  • Not recommended for visually impaired guests unless accompanied by a dedicated personal assistant
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
A:

Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Pompeii and Herculaneum Small Group Tour with an Archaeologist will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

Mar 2024
Q: How long does a refund take to reach my card, and can I get it faster?
A:

Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.

Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.

If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.

Oct 2026

What's Included

Activity name

  • Headsets for all participants
  • Round-trip transportation to/from Naples, outside Starhotels Terminus (Tour from Naples)
  • Train tickets to/from Rome to Naples + Full Day transportation service (Tour from Rome)
  • Round-trip transportation to/from Sorrento, P.za Angelina Lauro (Tour from Sorrento)
  • Circumvesuviana one-way train ticket from Pompeii to Herculaneum (Tour from Pompeii)
  • Herculaneum entry tickets - 'Pompeii express' entry tickets
  • Guided tour service in both Pompeii and Herculaneum
  • Meals and drinks
  • Personal expenses

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for visitors in wheelchairs
  • Not recommended for visually impaired guests unless accompanied by a dedicated personal assistant
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Herculaneum ruins' entry tickets: 16 euros (adult) 2 euros (EU citizens 18-25 y.o.); Pompeii ruins' entry tickets: 20 euros (adult)
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

Report Product Issue

Activity name