
Rome To Pompeii and Herculaneum by High-Speed Train
Duration
8 hours
Type
Group tour
Group size
Max 24
Languages
English
Why you'll love it
- See the key buildings in both sites.
- Learn the story of the Roman city and the people buried by the Vesuvius eruption.
- Pick up insights from your archeologist guide.
- Marvel at plaster casts of animals and people who died in Pompeii.
About this experience
Step Into The Heart Of Ancient Roman Life
Travel from Rome to Naples by high-speed train, where your archaeologist guide will meet you for a day of exploring Pompeii and Herculaneum. Enjoy a comfortable minibus transfer to Pompeii and discover its most impressive areas, from newly reopened houses and plaster casts to the ancient brothel. Before continuing, take a break at Maximall Pompeii, the largest shopping mall in Southern Italy, where you’ll receive exclusive perks with a personalized discount card and welcome kit.
Step Into The Heart Of Ancient Roman Life
Afterward, head to Herculaneum for a guided visit through its remarkably preserved streets, including the House of Neptune and Amphitrite and the shoreline shelters holding hundreds of skeletons. At the end of your journey, relax on the minibus back to Naples before catching your fast train to Rome for an easy return.
Know before you go
- Passport or valid ID (required for entry)
- Comfortable shoes
- Bottle of water
- Weather-appropriate clothing (hat, sunscreen, or umbrella)
- A camera or smartphone for photos
Useful information
- This tour is not recommended for people with limited mobility
- This tour will take place rain or shine, please bring a raincoat if needed
- This tour requires about one mile of walking in Pompeii, and a half mile of walking in Herculaneum
What's included
- ✓Guided tours with an archaeologist in both Pompeii and Herculaneum.
- ✓Pompeii Express" entry tickets
- ✓Herculaneum entry tickets
- ✓Round-trip fast-train tickets from Rome to Naples
- ✓Transportation from Naples train station to Pompeii, Herculaneum, and back by van or minibus
- ✓Headsets for all participants
- ✓Food and additional drinks
- ✓Hotel pick-up/drop-off
Not included
- ✕food, drinks inside the vehicle, and alcohol are not permitted.
- ✕Non-folding wheelchairs
- ✕Sandals or flip flops
- ✕Luggage or large bags
- ✕High-heeled shoes
Detailed information
- Languages
- English
Itinerary
- 1
Departure from Rome
Roma Termini
- 2
Journey to Pompeii
Train(70 minutes), Van (30 minutes)
- 3
Pompeii Archaeological Site
Guided tour (2 hours).
- 4
MaxiMall Pompeii
Break time, Free time, Shopping (50 minutes)
- 5
Archaeological Site of Herculaneum
Guided tour (2 hours)
- 6
Arrive back at:
Roma Termini.
The people who make it
Meet your local Pompeii guides
Our Pompeii experiences are led by people who've spent their lives here: licensed local guides who know every stone, every shortcut, and every story worth telling. They don't just show you around; they show you home.

Francesco
- Neapolitan through and through
- Certified pizzaiolo before he was a guide
- Has walked Pompeii more than a thousand times

Alessandro
- Archaeology researcher turned storyteller
- Climbed Vesuvius in every season
- Collects 79 AD facts the way others collect stamps
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