Herculaneum & Pompeii CGI Reality
The only activity that tours Pompeii AND Herculaneum from Rome by bullet train using A/R (Augmented Reality). See what next to no one else sees on two truly unique experiences that will live long in the memory.
Augmented reality is a fully immersive, CGI-powered reactive interpretation of an environment. It enhances the real world with digital information and expands it. Can you imagine having this tech at your disposal in the ruined cities of Herculaneum and Pompeii?
Ancient Rome was first "virtualized" by a VR startup in 2019. The provider substituted real environments with simulations and results were disappointing. Colosseum VR in particular was comical.
Times have changed. In Herculaneum and Pompeii, our augmented reality devices will transport you back to the days and weeks before Mount Vesuvius erupted.
While it is true that most travellers need a real person guide to educate and inform about archaeology and history, some research their destination before they arrive, and are driven by a determination to learn independently. In these cases, Herculaneum and Pompeii CGI Reality is optimal.
As with all our tours to Herculaneum and Pompeii from Rome, you will arrive in Naples by train, and on this day trip from Rome by bullet train, journey time is impressive - 222 kilometres in 1 hour.
NCC (licensed) taxis will move you part of the way between Naples, Herculaneum and Pompeii:
Naples to Herculaneum (by taxi) + c. €60
Herculaneum to Naples (by rail) + c. €4
Naples to Pompeii (by taxi) + c. €90
Pompeii to Naples (by rail) + c. €4
When you have booked this activity with us, we will arrange the taxis for you.
You will meet your instructors in both Herculaneum and Pompeii and learn how to use the tech. See what other travellers can only imagine!
After the tours you'll have free time in Naples for street food and pizza before returning to Rome, and we direct you to the heartland of Neapolitan flavours.
This is not a journey of discovery and exploration, more rather a realization that the ancient world was not so dissimilar to our own.
Details and schedule will be sent to you in a direct confirmation e-mail from us shortly after you have received your booking confirmation e-mail. Flexible departure time from Rome, 7am recommended.
Board your first outbound train yourself at Roma Termini station. Please be inside the station and waiting for your express train to Napoli Centrale station 30 minutes before the departure time printed on your ticket. When you arrive in Naples, pay close attention to the train service number and departure time to Pompeii station printed on your ticket.
We are always available on WhatsApp and Instagram if you have any questions.
Wear comfortable shoes and bring a fully charged powerbank for your device. A 1.5l bottle of water in hot weather is mandatory.
Rome - Naples - Rome by bullet train
Augmented reality Herculaneum tour
Augmented reality Pompeii tour
Two scheduled suburban train connections and two taxi connections between Naples, Pompeii and Herculaneum. The taxi connections are particularly necessary due to frequently late or cancelled public transportation between Naples - Herculaneum and Naples - Pompeii.
All cancellation requests must be received by e-mail (send to info@eternaltoursrome.com). If you cancel more than thirty (30) days before travel date, you will be entitled to a full refund. If you cancel less than thirty (30) days before travel date, you will not be entitled to any refund.
Eternal Tours Rome may not be held responsible for Acts of God nor service alterations caused by unforeseen or unannounced closure of all or part of venues. In the event of such closings, no partial refunds apply.