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Three Sites in One Day
Two buried towns and the volcano responsible: Pompeii's streets, Herculaneum's ruins, then the crater rim walk. Count on 7.5 to 8.5 hours with Around Vesuvio.
Pompeii, Herculaneum And Vesuvius Tours: All Three Sites In One Day
Seeing all three in one day is ambitious but workable. Twelve itineraries here bundle Pompeii's streets, Herculaneum's villas and the crater trail into a single outing, most lasting about eight hours, and all of them can be cancelled free. Shared versions run from €75.6 per person, while the top private option adds a winery stop and a dedicated archaeologist guide at €890.
Pompeii Herculaneum And Vesuvius Tours Compared By Price And Rating
Every triple-site tour sits below with its live price, rating and operator, so you can compare at a glance. The Day Trip from Naples by Di Sarno Car Service, rated 4.6 across 588 reviews from €120, sits near the top of the shared field (see Best Naples Day Trip). Around Vesuvio's full-day version, rated 4.1 across 1098 reviews from €112.5, is the most-reviewed option here. Private trips cluster between €265 and €547 depending on pickup and group size.
Naples Pickup, Three-Site Day
8 hours (approx.) · Di Sarno Car Service - Tours & Excursions
from €120per personPompeii, Herculaneum and the crater rim in a single day, with every transfer arranged. The trip from Naples is run by Di Sarno Car Service, rated 4.6 across 588 reviews, and lasts about 8 hours. Expect Roman streets in the morning, the smaller but finer houses of Herculaneum after, then the volcanic edge that buried both. From €120 per person, with free cancellation.
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Private Day, Herculaneum Included
8 to 9 hours (approx.) · A DRIVE INTO THE BLUE
from €265per groupThis private day trip from A DRIVE INTO THE BLUE strings together all three sites tied to the eruption of 79 AD: Herculaneum, Pompeii and the crater of Vesuvius itself. Pickup is included, and the day runs roughly 8 to 9 hours, so expect a full itinerary at an unhurried pace. The tour holds a 5.0 rating across 309 reviews, with free cancellation.
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Entrance Tickets Included, Three Sites
8 - 8.5 hours · VISITING CAMPANIA S.R.L.
from €112.50per personSee Herculaneum, Vesuvius, and Pompeii on a single 8 to 8.5 hour trip from Naples or Pompeii.
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Three-Site Day, Hotel Pickup
8 hours · Di Sarno Car Service
from €120per personEight hours from Naples, three stops: the villa ruins of Herculaneum, the Gran Cono crater trail above it, then Pompeii's excavated streets, with Di Sarno Car Service and free cancellation.
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Private Three-Site Tour From Naples
8 hours
from €547per personThree stops in one day: Pompeii, Herculaneum and the crater of Vesuvius, on one private eight-hour itinerary from Naples. Walk streets buried by the eruption, then climb to the rim for views over the bay.
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Archaeologist Guide, Winery Stop
8 to 9 hours (approx.) · Fabrizio Belleni - Leisure Italy Private Guide
from €890per groupFew tours pair Pompeii and Herculaneum in one day, and fewer still add a winery on the volcano's slopes. This private outing does all three, led by archaeologist Fabrizio Belleni, who unpacks both ruined cities site by site. Between the excavations, the group stops at a Vesuvius winery for a tasting and lunch. The day runs roughly 8 to 9 hours, with pickup arranged for your party.
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Private Shore Excursion, Three Sites
8 hours (approx.) · Worldtours
from €360per groupThree sites in one private day from Naples. With your own driver you walk Pompeii's streets, move on to the smaller and often better-preserved houses of Herculaneum, then climb the Vesuvius crater path for the view over the bay that buried both towns in AD 79. Run by Worldtours, about eight hours, from €360 per person, free cancellation.
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Skip-Line Three-Site Transfer
8 hours · MOTORENT S.R.L.
from €125per personThree sites in one eight-hour day: Pompeii's streets, Herculaneum's ash-sealed villas, then the Vesuvius crater trail. Transport and tickets are handled, and free cancellation applies.
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By Fast Train From Rome
10 hours · inStazione
from €147.60per personRide the fast train from Rome. Spend ten hours between two faces of the same eruption: walk Pompeii or Herculaneum, then stand on the Vesuvius crater rim.
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Three Sites, Self-Guided Day
8 hours · VISITING CAMPANIA S.R.L.
from €112.50per personWalk the buried streets of Pompeii and Herculaneum, then stand on the crater rim of the volcano that ended them.
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From Pompei, Minibus, Free Time
6 hours · Around Vesuvio
from €75.60per personSix hours from Pompei covers both the Gran Cono crater trail and Herculaneum, the smaller of the two towns buried by the eruption. Around Vesuvio runs it, with free cancellation.
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Private Guide, Two Ancient Cities
8 hours (approx.) · Sorrento Car Tours
from €382.58per groupA single private day covers Pompeii, Herculaneum and the crater rim, with pickup arranged by Sorrento Car Tours. Plan on about 8 hours door to door. Guests rate it 5 across 20 reviews, from €382.58, and free cancellation applies. Exact pickup details are on the live booking page.
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Guiding depth matters most on days this long. Shared coaches keep costs near €112.5 per person and move at the group's pace, which is fine if you want the highlights and a fixed schedule. If you would rather linger at Herculaneum's boat sheds or spend longer on the crater rim, a private guide changes the arithmetic. The pickup-included private option, rated 5.0 across 309 reviews at €265, lets your party set the rhythm.
Duration is the other dividing line. Trips here run from roughly six to ten hours, and the crater leg always involves a steep walk, so honest stamina planning beats squeezing in extra stops. Travellers based in Rome can take the fast-train version with Pompeii or Herculaneum, about ten hours door to door. Anyone with a tight return to a port or train should favour the shorter options near six hours, such as the Around Vesuvio tour at €75.6.
When To Book Pompeii Herculaneum And Vesuvius Tours
Crater tickets come in timed slots released up to 30 days ahead, and the trail and box office shut on any day with an orange weather alert or higher, so a buffer day in your plans helps. Free cancellation applies across this category, worth using if the summit forecast turns. Book the private trips first, since one car and guide serves only your party. Check the live listing for confirmed dates before locking in hotels or trains.