Pompeii & Herculaneum Tour with YTour Sorrento
Difficulty
easy
Duration
6 hours
Fitness Level
Basic fitness needed to walk several kilometers over ancient stone surfaces, with occasional inclines.
Overview
Spend six hours walking through two ancient Roman cities remarkably preserved by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius. YTour Sorrento offers a private, guided drive to Pompeii and Herculaneum, giving visitors a unique lens into history and archaeology.
Pompeii & Herculaneum
Private Tour • 6h • Discovery of Pompeii & Herculaneum • Starting at €300
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About This Adventure
Embark on a captivating 6-hour journey through time as you explore the ancient Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum. Discover the preserved ruins, vibrant mosaics, and fascinating artifacts that tell the story of life before the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius. Experience history like never before in these UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
With this fantastic tour you can jump in the History, discovering the famous Roman ruins of Pompeii and Herculaneum, destroyed by the eruption of the Vesuvius in the 79 A.D.
Duration
6 hours
About
This 6-hour tour will take you to two of the most popular tourist sites in the Campania region: Pompeii and Herculaneum.
On the way, your private driver will provide you with general information, including how to spend your free time at each of the two planned stops:
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Pompeii, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a major attraction that brings millions of tourists to our region each year. An ancient and fascinating Roman city that was completely submerged by ash and lava during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. Today inside the archaeological site, which covers about 440,000 square meters, one can admire the forum, once the center of the city's political and social life, squares, temples, theaters, stores, buildings and houses with their decorations, mosaics, paintings and everyday objects.
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Herculaneum: Although less famous than the ruins of Pompeii, the archaeological ruins of Herculaneum are just as important and have been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The eruption of Mount Vesuvius submerged the city in a pyroclastic cloud that, unlike Pompeii, prevented materials such as wood and textiles from decomposing. As you visit the ruins of Herculaneum, you will find yourself walking through the streets of an ancient Roman city, where you can admire buildings and houses with jewelry, furnishings, sumptuous colorful mosaics, wall paintings and marble facings. The Villa of the Papyri, built overlooking the sea, contained more than 1,800 papyri and extraordinary sculptures.
In Roman times, thanks to its location near the sea, the purity of the air and the Mediterranean climate, it was a vacation destination for many patrician families. Today many sculptures, paintings, vases and other objects found during excavations are preserved in the Archaeological Museum of Naples.
What to bring / Inclusion or Exclusions
What’s included
- English speaking driver
- Parking
- Highway tolls
- Fuel
Not included
- Entrance tickets to monuments
- Lunch
- Tips
- Official guide
Adventure Tips
Wear sturdy footwear
Both sites feature uneven, ancient stone streets which require comfortable, supportive shoes.
Bring sun protection
These expansive outdoor sites offer little shade; sunscreen and hats are highly recommended.
Stay hydrated
Carry a refillable water bottle; drinking fountains may be limited within the ruins.
Purchase tickets in advance
Avoid long entry lines by securing your admission beforehand, especially in peak tourist months.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Mediterranean lizards basking on ruins
- Occasional sightings of peregrine falcons circling above the archaeological parks
History
Both cities were buried in the 79 AD eruption of Mount Vesuvius, preserving Roman urban life with startling clarity.
Conservation
Ongoing restoration and visitor management efforts aim to balance tourism demand with preservation of these fragile archaeological sites.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Recommended Gear
Sturdy walking shoes
Necessary for navigating uneven pathways and protecting your feet.
Sun hat
Vital for sun protection during long periods outdoors in the summer sun.
summer specific
Reusable water bottle
Keeps you hydrated amid limited water sources across the large sites.
Light rain jacket
Handy for unexpected showers prevalent during shoulder seasons.
spring|fall specific