Tour group with guide in Pompeii tunnel, Italy.
Tour group exploring ancient ruins at Pompeii with a guide.
Group boarding a van with a professional driver in a mountainous area.
High-speed train platform in Naples with travelers and luggage.
Tourists entering Pompei with skip-the-line access, ancient stone path visible.
Tour group receiving expert guidance at Herculaneum archaeological site.
Tour group observing a plaster cast of a victim at Pompeii with a guide explaining.

Pompeii and Herculaneum Guided Tour by High-Speed Train from Rome

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Duration: 10.5 hours

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Go on a guided tour of Pompeii and Herculaneum, enjoying round-trip high-speed train transfers from Rome to Naples for seamless travel.

Hop aboard a pre-booked high-speed train from Rome to Naples and delve into a guided tour of Pompeii and Herculaneum in a small group.

Enjoy a brief, comfortable minivan ride from Naples to Pompeii and start by exploring Pompeii's highlights such as the amphitheater and the forum.

With an expert archaeologist guide by your side, learn how the city was buried under ash when Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 AD.

Take a quick transfer to Herculaneum by minivan for a 2-hour visit to the site before returning to Naples central station to catch a fast train back to Rome.

Fun fact: Archaeologists found a library with hundreds of carbonized papyrus scrolls in Herculaneum's Villa of the Papyri, a major discovery in ancient literature.

Day-trip from Rome to Pompeii and Herculaneum

Round-trip high-speed train tickets between Rome and Naples

Roundtrip transportation service from/to Naples

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Entry tickets to Pompeii and Herculaneum

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Tour group with guide in Pompeii tunnel, Italy.

High-speed adventure from Rome

This day trip to Pompeii from Rome stands out for its comfort, quality, and convenience compared to traditional bus tours. With a high-speed train, travel time from Rome to Naples is just one hour, and a brief 35-minute journey by air-conditioned coach brings you directly to Pompeii.

Immerse yourself in a world frozen in time as a local guide animates the ancient cobblestone roads, bringing history to life with each step. Be sure to visit the Forum, the heart of Pompeii's civic life, surrounded by impressive structures like the Temple of Jupiter and the Basilica. Explore the well-preserved houses of Pompeii, such as the House of the Faun and the House of the Vettii, to glimpse into the daily lives of its former inhabitants.

Explore Herculaneum with a guide

Following the guided tour in Pompeii, hop on a shuttle to Herculaneum. Accompanied by a seasoned archaeologist guide, embark on a comprehensive two-hour exploration of the site. Delve into the ruins, including notable highlights such as the House of Neptune and Amphitrite, and take in the poignant sights at the beach, where numerous preserved skeletons bear witness to the city's tragic fate. You'll also have the opportunity to explore other archaeological treasures, such as the Suburban Baths, and the Villa of the Papyri, known for its remarkable collection of ancient scrolls. Relax during a minivan transfer back to Naples central station, where you'll catch a fast train to Rome.

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Tour group exploring ancient ruins at Pompeii with a guide.

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Group boarding a van with a professional driver in a mountainous area.

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High-speed train platform in Naples with travelers and luggage.

Accessibility

  • Pompeii is wheelchair accessible with a designated accessibility path.

  • Service dogs assisting differently-abled people are permitted with a certificate.

Additional information

  • Please expect a considerable wait time as you enter the attraction, especially during holidays and weekends.

  • A moderate amount of walking is involved in this activity. Please wear comfortable shoes due to uneven terrain.

  • Only small dogs on a leash and picked up while inside the homes can be brought inside the archaeological park.

  • Free luggage storage facility is available on site. They are located right next to the entrance for your convenience.

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Tourists entering Pompei with skip-the-line access, ancient stone path visible.

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Tour group receiving expert guidance at Herculaneum archaeological site.

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