Guided tour of Pompeii and Herculaneum: Explore Ancient Ruins and Savor Italian Cuisine

Embark on a guided tour of Pompeii and Herculaneum, exploring ancient ruins and savoring Italian cuisine. Discover hidden treasures and immerse yourself in the tragic history of the region.

Duration: 10 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Sorrento - Sorrento will be your starting point! It is located on a tufaceous rock overlooking the sea that dominates the horizon. On the top of the rock, the intense green vegetation blends harmoniously with the colors of the city of Sorrento. For the ancients, Sorrento and the Sorrento Coast were the land of the mythical sirens, the sirens who tempted sailors with their song!
What's Included
  • Lunch
  • Pick-up from Bar Kontatto in Sorrento
  • Authorized English-speaking guide
  • Air-conditioned transportation
  • Admission to Pompeii and Herculaneum included
  • Headphones provided in Pompeii and Herculaneum
Additional Information

The eruption of the volcano in 79 A.D. burned and buried the cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum, but after the catastrophe the ruins were preserved almost perfectly under layers of volcanic ash. Thousands of years later, you can still explore the spooky streets and get inside houses, toilets, and restaurants during the tour along with our authorized guides. Our tour was created to have a unique memory and discover the ancient cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum with their hidden treasures declared World Heritage by UNESCO. Immerse yourself in the tragic history of the region and then end the day with a delicious Italian lunch in a traditional restaurant on the slopes of Vesuvius.

• Explore the ruins of Pompeii and Herculaneum with a local expert archaeological guide
• Semi-private and air-conditioned buses
• Entrance reserved in Pompeii and Herculaneum
• Wine tasting and lunch with local products

  • The duration and times of the itinerary may vary due to local traffic conditions or other circumstances

  • The tour may be operated by a multilingual guide

  • Wear comfortable shoes

Location
Bar Kontatto
Corso Italia
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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J
Jul 29, 2024
The Road to 79 AD - We had a fantastic time on our Pompeii and Vesuvius tour wit Buyourtour. The process we easy all around, with straightforward pick up and drop off at a well recognisable restaurant, a great air conditioned bus to travel in with a top notch driver, as well as fun and informative guides throughout the day. Overall I would 100% recommend this trip to couples, families with older children and in particular those with a interest for history. It was a brilliant experience we won't forget 🙏🇮🇹
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Paulcv4562cb
Jul 25, 2024
Pompeii and Herculanum - We would like to thank you the team at Buyourtour 🇮🇹 for a wonderful trip to Pompeii, wine tasting on Vesuvius and Herculanum. The whole day went smoothly and was very well organised. I would especially like to thank our wonderful guide around both world renowned sites, she was very knowledgeable and super friendly, she made the day very memorable.
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Nicorh626wr
Jul 21, 2024
First time in Italy, don't miss this - Highly recommend! Paola and team were fantastic. My father and I had an amazing time with the local tour guides at both sites. Knowledgeable, polite and fun! Overall excellent experience
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324orlam
Jul 6, 2024
Pompeii, Herculaneum and Vineyard - This was a great trip, tour guides were very informative and showed us a lot in a small amount of time. The addition of food and wine tasting in the vineyard was great! Highly recommend this tour to anyone!
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Adrianamh913zx
Jun 28, 2024
Beautiful tour of Pompeii and Ercolano! - Special tour, very well organized and guided by Annalisa in Pompei and by archaeologist Monica in Ercolano. Giovanna, the guide who ciceroneed us in the transfer was also great. Lunch was an opportunity to fraternize and meet very kind and friendly tourists with whom I shared the tour. It is a company I highly recommend!
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510juliag
May 18, 2024
Excellent sightseeing and great lunch - My wife and I really enjoyed our tour to Pompeii and Herculaneum. The guides and the drivers were good, and there were no queues to enter. The small group meant there was a good spirit and chat between the participants. Lunch at a beautiful winery on the lower slopes of Vesuvius was outstanding - nice food and wine produced on site. I was impressed that the lunch stop was used as a hub to "mix and match" tours, depending on whether clients has chosen full or half day trips, and their destination for the afternoon. At the end of the trip my wife left her phone on the bus, but after a quick call to the office it was found and returned very efficiently.
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346cyrillet
Jul 25, 2024
Pompeii/Vesuvius day trip - Booked the tour a few days ahead in Sorrento. The pick-up time was prompt. The vehicle was clean and with air conditioning. The lady accompanying us was pleasant and gave us informations before arriving on the site. The visit was amazing and the guide very knowledgeable. Herculaneum wasn't included in the visit though. Maybe I was sent the wrong link to review. After Pompeii, we stop at a local vineyard/restaurant where we had a quick lunch, nothing memorable. Then off to Vesuvius where we had time to climb to the top of the volcano where an amazing view is awaiting. Then finally stop at a Limoncello factory before returning to our respective hotels. It was a fantastic day. Definitely recommend that company!
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