5 Hours Private and Guided Tour to Pompeii and Herculaneum with Archaeologist

About this tour

Explore two of Italy's most significant archaeological sites with a dedicated archaeologist over five hours. You'll spend two hours walking through Pompeii's preserved streets and buildings, then have an hour to rest before heading to Herculaneum for another two-hour guided exploration. Skip-the-line access means you bypass queues and get straight into the 79 AD frozen moment. Your guide stays with you throughout, offering expert context and logistical support between sites.

Highlights

• Private tour with qualified archaeologist throughout
• Skip-the-line entry to Pompeii, straight into the site
• Two hours exploring Pompeii's streets and domestic spaces
• Two hours at Herculaneum's remarkably preserved buildings
• One-hour break between sites to rest and regroup
• Expert interpretation of daily life in Roman times
• Guidance on navigating between Pompeii and Herculaneum

What to expect

Your archaeologist meets you and takes you directly to Pompeii's entrance using skip-the-line tickets. Spend two hours walking amongst houses, forums, and amphitheatres, learning how the 79 AD eruption preserved these urban spaces. After buying your own ticket, you'll have an hour to grab food, rest, or explore independently. Your guide then escorts you to Herculaneum (using public transport or your own vehicle), where the final two hours focus on better-preserved wooden structures and household details that didn't survive at Pompeii.

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