The 10 Best Archaeology Tours in Province of Naples, Campania

Skip-the-line private guided walking tour of Pompeii led by a top-rated local guide. Experience one of the finest examples of early Roman life in its excavated ruins. In 79 AD nearby Mt. Vesuvius erupted with such force, it buried the city beneath ash and rubble. It wasn’t until the 18th Century that this 1st Century city was again revealed. You will feel like going back to the Roman Empire by visiting the Theatre, the Thermal Baths, the Pleasure Houses, the Forum and all the major highlights of Pompeii.

Inclusions: Local guide, Professional art historian guide, Professional guide, Guaranteed to skip the long lines, Private tour

Exclusions: Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Pretty famous at the time, as historians have preserved into their reports, the small city of Herculaneum, settled at the Volcano Vesuvius slopes, had been buried during the Vulcanic burst dated 79 A.C. Despite the centuries and the new urban settlements, 2000 years after that awful disaster you have the chance to move around the city and walk on the original stoned pavements. The  private guide will show you the highlights of the Roman city while listening in details to our ancestors’ customs and traditions. Among the must see of the site, your will visit the "Palestra" (gym) and the houses whose walls are decorated with spectacular frescoes such as Casa di Nettuno e Anfritrite, Casa dello Scheletro, Casa dell'Alcova e Casa del salone nero. Skip the line and join our guides in this amazing 2.5 hours private walk into one of the most famous archaeological sites of the Campania region.

Inclusions: Local guide, Professional art historian guide, Professional guide, Guaranteed to skip the long lines, Private tour

Exclusions: Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off

The narrative walk of the Human Festival, “Inferno”, with its evocative capacity will give life to a literary journey led by guides and actors who lead the visitor on a journey into the places and within himself through beauty and narration. The participating public thus relives suggestions between the values of humanistic ideals and the anthropological culture of the territory. Dante and Virgil walk together and converse about the things of the world. Let's walk together along the shores of Lake Averno, in the sign and word of Dante ...

Inclusions: Walk with guide and actor

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If you want to surprise your children with a great, educational and fun opportunity, this tour is for you! Explore the ancient Roman town of Pompeii with your kids and let them learn by playing. You will be touring and participating in interactive activities together with other families and children. Our kid-friendly guide will make the children love old ruins and will bring Pompeii alive for you. You don’t need to wait before entering the site, you have skip-the-line access! This kind of tour, with its activities, is suitable for children over 5 years old.

Inclusions: Professional guide, Guaranteed to skip the long lines, Entrance tickets

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off

During this shore excursion you will visit the ruins of Pompeii and the towns of Sorrento and Positano on the Amalfi Coast. Your English speaking driver will pick you up at the Naples or Salerno port at 7:30AM. You will be driven through the scenic seaside road to Sorrento which is the Capital on the Sorrento peninsula. Your driver will give free time to take a stroll through the downtown, where you can do also some shopping. Your trip will continue to Positano, that is considered the jewel of the Amalfi Coast. Here you will have free time to explore the centre, visit the beautiful Church of the Assumption near the Big Beach and also the choice to have lunch in good local Restaurant that we will suggest you. The last stop will be at the Archeological site of Pompeii, where you can visit the ruins for 2 hours with an official licensed guide that we will arrange on your behalf. The tour will end at the port in the afternoon at 16:30.

Inclusions: English speaking driver, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private tour, Pompeii certified/licensed guide, Parking Fees, Taxes and Tolls, Bottled water

Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities, Pompeii entrance tickets (16 Euros per person but free of charge for kids under 18 years old))

There will be no one but me as a tour guide. There will be no other people on the tour besides you. I worked in Pompeii for a few years as an archaeologist and It'll be a pleasure to guide you through the secrets and mysteries of this beautiful place. All details you won't find on the internet or books. Skip The Line Included in the Tour. After the experience you can stay on the site until closing and continue exploring the beauties with the advice I will give you.

Inclusions: Authorized tour guide and assistance during the tour., Skip the line to buy tickets on site (due to Covid-19 there may be variations) , Private Tour , Main attractions of Pompeii., Taxes , Archaeological Tour Guide

Exclusions: Entrance tickets (16 euros per person + 2 euros commission)., Food and drinks

A Private Tour of Herculaneum to visit the archaeological site. There will be no other guides besides me and you are guaranteed to be with an archaeological guide. After the experience, you can stay on the site until closing and continue exploring the beauties with the advice I will give you.

Inclusions: Archaeological Guide and assistance during the Tour., Specialized archaeological guide, Private Tour, Main attractions of Herculaneum, Taxes

Exclusions: Entrance tickets (13 euros per person + 2 euros in commissions if purchased in advance or online), Food and drinks

The easiest-to-handle tour because it gives most of the site’s impressions in just two hours. If you are in Naples area and you still have some time left before you leave, a visit in Pompeii can be your best choice. During this tour you will be guided through the maze of streets and buildings which were destroyed overnight by the huge 79 AD eruption and covered by a thick layer of ashes and pumices until their excavations in modern times. The guide will show you the best highlights like the Forum – the main square of the city – the main houses and buildings. You’ll also stop and see the plaster casts – the dead bodies of the Pompeiians emerged by the excavations.

Inclusions: Guidance and assistance by an Archaeologist , Private Tour

Exclusions: Pompeii entrance ticket, Any kind of transportation

We offer a wonderful child and adult friendly English speaking local guide for a 2 hour small group walking tour of the ruins of Pompeii.

Inclusions: Licensed English speaking local guide, Highlights visit of the Ruins within shortest time possible

Exclusions: Entrance ticket to Pompeii is not included , Ticket is pre-purchased by the company and it needs to be paid € 16 per person in cash on the spot.

Experience a 2-hour tour of the ancient ruins of Pompeii led by a professional archaeologist guide and skip the line tickets included in a small group of maximum 20 people. Walk through the ruins and explore this ancient city, buried by Vesuvius in 79 AD. Learn about the history of the town and how the Romans lived and see all the most important public buildings and private houses. Visit the Western part of the town. You will see the Marina Gate, the Basilica, the Forum, the baths, the Lupanar (brothel), the bakery, the house of Faun, the Termopolium, the main street, the Plaster Casts of the dead's, and the Theaters. The tour is available in English, Italian, French, Spanish and German and start at the main entrance of Pompeii Ruins, called Porta Marina Superiore.

Inclusions: Guidance and assistance for the entire duration of the tour , Skip the line Pompeii ticket, Small Group (maximum 20 people per guide), Licensed guide with archaeological background

Exclusions: Food and drinks