Why choose this Pompeii tour ?

Pompeii and Herculaneum are among the world’s most important Roman archaeological sites, but the ruins can be hard to interpret to the untrained eye. With this tour, we will take a deep dive into ancient history by visiting both sites with an archaeologist guide. Learn about the history and architecture of these two cities buried by the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in AD 79, taking in the highlights in just a few hours.



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What makes Pompeii and Herculaneum small group tour – skip the line a unique experience ?

Meet the guide at the main entrance of the archaeological site called “Porta Marina Superiore”. The guide will be holding a sign with our company’s name “Askos Tours” on the top.

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

Have a look of the ancient main square of Pompeii.

Walk through the main street of Pompeii.

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

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.

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.

The most famous brothel in the Pompeii Roman city of Pompeii

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

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

Visit the most important Theater in Pompeii

Parco Acheologico di Ercolano, Corso Resina, 80056 Ercolano Italy Transfer by train to Herculaneum (30 minutes trip + 10 minutes walk) and quick lunch break if required. Meeting place is the Ticket Office of the Herculaneum ruins. You can get there as follows: – By car in via Pignalver (There is a not guarded parking very close the meeting place) – By train in Corso Resina 1 (Circumvesuviana train station is 10 minutes walk away)

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

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

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

Tour Description & Additional Info:

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels


Options To Choose for Your Trip:

Pompeii and Herculaneum small group tour – skip the line Inclusions:

Included with Your Ticket

  • skip the line tickets in Herculaneum
  • skip the line tickets in Pompeii
  • guidance in Pompeii and Herculaneum ruins for the entire duration of the tour
  • Circumvesuviana train tickets one-way from Pompeii to Herculaneum

Not Included

  • meals and personal expenses
  • transportation to Pompeii and to your accommodation at the end of the tour

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Special Instructions:

    You will find a GREETER holding a sign ASKOS TOURS written on top who will welcome you and show you your guide outside the gate of the main entrance of Pompeii ruins, called PORTA MARINA INFERIORE (meeting point)
    Your guide will have your tickets so you do not have to redeem or change any voucher or tickets, just show to the greeter with the name on your reservation and they will show you your guide.

    Please be advised..

  • This Tour is Provided by PompeiIn.
  • Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Rome.
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 3 valid reviews on VIATOR.
  • Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
  • Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.