NAPLES · DAY TRIP
Naples’s best days out.
The 15 most popular herculaneum tours in Naples. The ones worth building a day around, with prices, run times and who runs them.
Skip-the-line Herculaneum tour led by an archaeologist. See preserved homes, baths, and mosaics in 2 hours from Naples.
Most Popular“Luciano is a very passionate and enthusiastic tour guide. We loved seeing the difference between Pompeii and Herculaneum, his knowledge and first hand work on the site made the tour that much more enjoyable!”
Tour Pompeii and Herculaneum with an archaeologist, skip lines, use headsets, and get included train/minibus transfers plus admission.
“The tour guide was great and we were able to explore the most important areas of both sites, which are fascinating and sombering in equal measure. Pompeii is huge and we plan to return another time at our own pace. I have knocked off one star, as the tour package had to be altered from…”
A small-group, archaeologist-led walk through Herculaneum’s best houses and baths, with skip-the-line entry and headset commentary in English.
“Paulo was a wonderful guide! This was my 2nd tour with Viator (1st was Coliseum) and again, I wasn’t disappointed. We had a small group of 6, and Paulo was very informative about the history of Herculaneum. It was really interesting to learn all about the city. We saw 4 or 5 rich houses, a…”
Skip-the-line entry to Herculaneum plus an audio guide and map. See Roman homes, frescoes, and Vesuvius-era ash-covered ruins near Naples.
“Audio tour and map were a little confusing but amazing none the less!”
Archaeologist-led small-group tour of Pompeii and Herculaneum, with the Circumvesuviana ride and tickets handled for both sites.
“Diego was amazing. The tour was so in-depth and informative!”
Pompeii and Herculaneum from Naples with an archaeologist guide, skip-the-line tickets, and a small-group minibus for a 7-hour classic.
“Our guide Vito was excellent, really good English, informative and really nice”
Naples day trip to Pompeii, Herculaneum, and Vesuvius with skip-the-line tickets, minibus transport, and Pompeii audio guide.
“This experience is basically just the transportation between sites. The guide doesn’t go with you but you can rent an audio guide in some sites like Herculaneum. You’ll need to self guide through all the sites. The tour doesn’t include lunch or a stop in schedule for lunch so pack your own! Herculaneum has no…”
Naples day trip to Pompeii, Herculaneum and Vesuvius with onboard English commentary, free time, and included Vesuvius entry.
“Our guide Poully and driver Peppi are very friendly and knowledgeable about the places we are visiting. We are group of seven people. We had a great time and valuable knowledge about Pompeii, Herculaneum and Vesuvius at the end of the tour.”
Pompeii and Herculaneum from Naples in one day: guided ruins, included lunch, hotel pickup, and time on your own at the quieter site.
“It was a great day! The transportation service to and from Pompeii and Herculaneum was amazing. Our Pompeii guide, Maria was very informative and always tried to keep us in the shady spots.”
See Pompeii and Herculaneum in one day from Naples, with lunch and guides plus audioguides. Quick, hot, and surprisingly complete.
“Great tour. We didn’t realize Pompeii was so big, there is really no other way of doing it without a tour guide. Monica was very knowledgeable and Martina was a great guide. The lunch was delicious!”
Walk Herculaneum with transparent AR glasses and 3D overlays of temples and homes from before 79 AD. Skip-the-line ticket included.
“Our guide Roberta was fabulous. She was really passionate about what she was doing. She was informative and answered all our questions. There were 2 children on the tour and she included them with everything. She was also extremely clever and was able to speak different languages. The 3D glasses that were needed showed a…”
Private day trip linking Pompeii, Herculaneum, and a Vesuvius crater hike, with pickup, guided stops option, and flexible pacing.
“Tony was our guide and took us through Herculaneum and Pompeii. He was very friendly and knowledgeable about the different areas. I think having the private tour helped us gain a lot more insight into the history and gave us the ability to ask more questions, etc. We really enjoyed the experience!”
Ercolano’s Herculaneum skip-the-line ticket with a downloadable audio guide lets you wander Roman ruins at your own pace.
“A somewhat hidden/forgotten gem compared to Pompeii. Amazing the degree of preservation at the site!”
Skip-line Herculaneum with a licensed archaeologist. Walk preserved villas, baths and skeletons in 2 hours in Campania.
“I dont remember the name of the guide (sorry), but he was amazing. It was really informative and he made it interesting. Its clear that he enjoy his job!”
Naples day trip to Herculaneum and Mt. Vesuvius with shuttle transport, skip-the-line priority entry, and a crater walk with a guide.
“Very enjoyable - our driver added humour to the journey - very good driver.”
The old city on foot, and every boat, train and road that leaves the bay.
