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

About this experience

This day trip is a guided tour departing from Rome that takes visitors to both Pompeii and Herculaneum, two Roman cities buried by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. Round-trip high-speed train travel between Rome and Naples is included, making the logistics straightforward for those exploring things to do in Rome and looking to extend their time in the region. Herculaneum, though smaller than Pompeii, is often considered better preserved, with intact upper storeys, carbonised wooden furniture, and vivid mosaics surviving the volcanic flow. A professional guide leads the group through both archaeological sites, providing historical context on daily Roman life, the urban layout, and the circumstances of the eruption. At Pompeii, highlights include the Forum, the amphitheatre, the House of the Faun, and the plaster casts of victims caught in the ash. Herculaneum offers a more intimate scale, with well-preserved baths, shops, and residential buildings. Booking covers the guided tour, high-speed train transfers in both directions, and entry to the archaeological sites, with departure and return points in Rome.

Highlights

• 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.

What is included

• Day-trip from Rome to Pompeii and Herculaneum
• Round-trip high-speed train tickets between Rome and Naples
• Roundtrip transportation service from/to Naples
• Archaeologist guide
• Pompeii Express and Herculaneum entrance tickets

Not included

• Food & drinks

Cancellation terms

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start time.