Pompeii and Herculaneum Small Group tour with an Archaeologist

Why choose this Pompeii tour ?

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.

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What makes Pompeii and Herculaneum Small Group tour with an Archaeologist a unique experience ?

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.

Visit the most famous brothel in the ruined 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

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.

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.

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).

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.

Tour Description & Additional Info:

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Options To Choose for Your Trip:

  • Italian Walking Tour
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    Meeting place: This option is a walking tour, so the meeting place is the entrance of Pompeii ruins called Porta Marina INFERIORE.
  • Tour + Transport from Naples
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    Duration: 7 hours: for the shared transportation option the drop off at Naples Central station will be around 5 pm
    Modern Minivan: For this option including transportation, the meeting is outside STARHOTEL TERMINUS, in Piazza Garibaldi, 91, Naples
    Meeting Info: The driver will hold a sign with ASKOS TOURS to be recognized

Pompeii and Herculaneum Small Group tour with an Archaeologist Inclusions:

Included with Your Ticket

  • ‘Pompei Express’ admission fee
  • Guidance at Pompeii and Herculaneum by Archaeologist guide
  • Circumvesuviana one-way train ticket from Pompeii to Herculaneum
  • Herculaneum skip the line ticket

Not Included

  • Pick up and drop off service
  • Meals and drinks

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Special Instructions:

    Under 18 years old should bring their ID or Passport to get the free entrance.

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  • This Tour is Provided by Askos Tours.
  • 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 825 valid reviews on VIATOR.
  • Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
  • Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.