Pompeii and Herculaneum
Pompeii and Herculaneum decoded — tickets, how to visit independently, what to see and which site fits your day best.
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Best Pompeii tours: guided options from Naples and the site itself
The best Pompeii tours: small-group tours from Naples, private archaeologist guides, combo tours with Vesuvius and Herculaneum, and what to avoid.
Getting to Pompeii from Naples: trains, buses, transfers and driving
All transport options from Naples to Pompeii: Circumvesuviana, Campania Express, bus, private transfer, and driving. Times, prices, honest advice.
Herculaneum guide: what to see, tickets, and how to plan your visit
Complete guide to Herculaneum: why it's better preserved than Pompeii, what to see, ticket prices, and how to combine it with Pompeii or Vesuvius.
Herculaneum vs Pompeii: which Roman site should you visit?
Honest comparison of Herculaneum and Pompeii: preservation, crowds, visit time, ticket prices, and who each site suits best. Includes advice on doing both.
How to visit Pompeii independently: a self-guided planning guide
Step-by-step guide to visiting Pompeii on your own: tickets, best entry times, self-guided routes, audioguides, and everything to avoid the common traps.
Oplontis and the Villa Poppaea: what to see and how to visit
Guide to Oplontis Villa Poppaea: tickets, how to get there, and why this uncrowded Roman site has the finest preserved wall paintings in Campania.
Pompeii complete guide: everything you need to plan your visit
Full planning guide to Pompeii: tickets, best routes, guided vs self-guided, summer heat tips, transport from Naples, and honest advice on what to skip.
Pompeii guided vs self-guided: which option works best for you
Practical comparison of guided and self-guided visits to Pompeii. Covers what a guide adds, costs, tour types, and when self-guided is the smarter choice.
Pompeii highlights: what to see and what to prioritise
Unmissable buildings and areas at Pompeii: Forum, Villa of the Mysteries, Garden of the Fugitives, plaster casts, and honest advice on what to skip.
Pompeii in summer: heat tips and how to survive a July or August visit
Practical advice for visiting Pompeii in summer. Covers heat management, best arrival time, shade, water, clothing, and whether to go at all in July–August.
Pompeii tickets explained: prices, booking, skip-the-line, and passes
Pompeii ticket types, prices, and where to buy. Covers skip-the-line, combined tickets, Campania ArteCard, and what's actually worth paying for.
Pompeii with kids: what works, what doesn't, and how to prepare
Visiting Pompeii with children: best ages, stroller reality, kid-friendly routes, plaster casts, heat management, and honest family logistics.