Italy · HERCULANEUM, VESUVIUS & OPLONTIS
51 tours
Herculaneum is smaller than Pompeii and far better preserved, with upper floors, wooden fittings and carbonised furniture still in place. Here are the 15 best tours, with which pair it with the Vesuvius crater walk, how much climbing the cone involves, transport from Naples or Sorrento, and what each costs.
A day trip from Naples that pairs guided Pompeii with a crater walk on Mount Vesuvius, plus pizza lunch and Bay of Naples views.
“Most liked the itinery of the day; schedule was adhered to. Felt the walk to Versuvius was a little rushed - the limoncello stop was unnecessary but I understand why tour operators do this - and limoncello was delicious!”
Rome day trip to Pompeii with skip-the-line ruins and a guided tour, plus optional Vesuvius crater hike or geologist walk and pizza lunch.
“Veronica did a marvelous job coordinating a large tour group! Lots of history, shared with passion and humor. Had a great time at Pompeii and Vesuvius — will definitely have to come back! A+!”
Skip-the-line Pompeii with a licensed guide, optional lunch, and Vesuvius by crater hike or geologist walk, all via comfortable Rome bus.
“Our trip was perfect!! The guide Ana was super cute, fun and had a lot of knowledge to pass on. The bus was super new and comfortable. The guide in Pompeii was Luigi, he was absolutely wonderful, he made the tour super light and fun and had a lot of experience. Lunch was absolutely fantastic, very tasty. THE BEST TOUR WEVE DONE IN ROME SO FAR! Don’t miss it!! At the and, Ana had a little surprise for the group and is was wonderful!”
An early-day trip from Naples or Sorrento with a guided Pompeii walk and an at-your-pace climb to Vesuvius’ summit views.
“Mimi was a tremendous tour director along with a skilled driver.”
Skip the ticket line at Herculaneum with an archaeologist guide, exploring preserved Roman homes, baths, and Vesuvius-era stories.
“Expert knowledge of guide Great English, sense of humour to 👍”
Guided Pompeii and a Vesuvius crater climb from Naples with pizza lunch, entrance fees, and pickup in a 7-hour day.
“We had high expectations for this tour as it was costly and we had great experience with viator tours in the past. Unfortunately, this tour was quite dissapointing. First of all, it promised hotel pick up and drop off, and neither were delivered. We started the tour by learning 5 mins before pick up that we had to go to a pick up lcation. We got on the bus at 9:40 and the Pompeii tour started at 11:30 due to total chaos at the Pompeii tour booth. (As a side note, if you have hearing problems in your right ear you will have to hand hold the ear piece you…”
Skip-the-line Mount Vesuvius access with a smart digital audio guide, delivered via WhatsApp, plus optional Naples or Pompeii bus transfer.
“verry nice walk shame it rained but cleared up nice drive to the top”
Naples day trip that pairs a guided walk through Pompeii with a volcanologist-led visit to Mount Vesuvius, plus pickup and lunch.
“We had an amazing trip under the guidance of Nadia — everything was perfectly organized and enjoyable. The lunch was absolutely delicious, and our guide in Pompeii, Leo, was fantastic! He shared so many fascinating stories and interesting facts that really brought the ancient city to life. Highly recommend this experience!”
Naples day trip that pairs skip-the-line Pompeii, an archaeologist-led walk, and a Vesuvius hike with lunch, wine tasting, and possible lava caves.
“What an amazing trip. The VIP package was the best! Only six of us in a lovely air conditioned car. Fresh water. Short transfers. Our driver was fantastic, wish I could remember his name!! Skipped the queue at Pompeii and had a private tour which was excellent. Followed by a beautiful vin yard tour and wine tasting which was delightful before trucking Mt Vesuvius! Such a special day from start to finish - thank you”
Priority access from Sorrento to Pompeii and Mt. Vesuvius with a guided highlights walk, skip-the-line entry, and a crater-rim hike.
“We really enjoyed this experience. Our guide Lulu made sure we stayed on schedule and provided some really good information in Pompeii. We were lucky the crowds in Pompeii were light compared to usual activity per our guide. After Pompeii, the hike up to the peak of Mount Vesuvius was challenging but exhilarating. The views from the top of Mount Vesuvius were incredible.”
Archaeologist-led small group trip covering Pompeii and Herculaneum in one day, with skip-the-line tickets, headsets, and included transfers.
“The tour was exceptional. The archeologist had actually worked at Pompeii and gave great insights into the historical significance of both Pompeii and Herculaneum. Seeing both really helped to give an idea of what it would be like to live at the time and the achievements of engineers and city planners.”
Roundtrip Naples to Mount Vesuvius with entry ticket included, skip-the-line access, and time to hike toward the crater.
“It was a nice trip. They came on time, we’ve waited just five minutes to move & it was good. Our guide gave us information about the area while we were on the road. Thank for the guidance 🙏🏻”
Naples day trip to Pompeii and Mt. Vesuvius with skip-the-line tickets, a guided Pompeii tour, lunch, and crater or lava cave options.
“Thoroughly enjoyed all aspects of the day! The information we have received from our historian in Pompeii & our Volcanologist at Versuvius was excellent. Our guide, Titti was very helpful and friendly. The lunch, that was included with the trip, at the Kona restaurant was lovely. Highly recommend.”
Archaeologist-led Herculaneum walk with skip-the-line tickets and headsets, stopping at houses and baths, guided in English.
“Our Herculaneum 2 hour tour with guide Luciano Leone was fabulous! Luciano is entertaining, expert and enthusiastic. He carries with him a book of resources he shows the groups he leads, including images he has created expertly himself, showing how the buildings you are viewing on the tour would have looked 2,000 years ago. This really helps bring this ancient site to life. This additional effort from Luciano makes him stand out beyond other tour leaders in our experience.”
Skip-the-line entry to Herculaneum with an audio guide and map, bringing Roman villas, murals, and the 79 AD story to life.
“Amazingly well preserved Roman ruins, interesting commentary which explained what we were looking at and talked about how the Romans lived. The device was easy to use but not all of the sites were clearly numbered. We saw people with maps which would have been really helpful but we weren’t given one. Would definitely advise asking for one at the beginning”
