Complete Pompeii Skip the Line Tour with Archaeologist Guide | 3 hours

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Private - Best of Pompeii
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Take the stress out of deciphering Pompeii on a private guided tour with a trained archaeologist.

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Headsets when needed
  • Small groups of 15 people or fewer
  • Official Pompeii tour guide
  • Pre-reserved entrance tickets to Pompeii
  • Expert English-speaking guide
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off

Overview

Skip the lines to enter Pompeii on an in-depth three-hour tour. Covering more ground than on other guided tours, your archaeologist guide will take you through the ancient city that was decimated by the explosion of Mount Vesuvius nearly 2,000 years ago. Follow them through the UNESCO World Heritage site to see the amazing ruins of ancient shops, temples, homes (including the incredible House of the Vettii) and more. Wrap up with a walk along the city walls for sweeping views of Naples and Capri. Your small-group tour is limited to 15 people in order to ensure a more personal experience.

Meeting points

Please arrive 15 minutes prior the start of the tour. This tour meets at the Entrance Gate for the Pompeii Archaeological Park across from the Hortus Pompei restaurant. Your guide will be holding a green walks sign.

End point

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The tour ends inside the Pompeii Archeological Site.

Itinerary

  • Pompeii Archaeological Park

    Explore more of Pompeii than you would on any other guided tour, with a trained archaeologist to provide stories and context that will help you make the most of your visit. Upon meeting up with your guide and small group, youā€™ll skip the long lines to enter the ruins. Hear fascinating stories about life in the Roman Republic and see how ordinary people lived nearly 2,000 years ago. See the remains of a bakery where the food is still almost intact, the Temple of Apollo and the Roman Forum, an ancient supermarket, a cemetery, and even a brothel (if age appropriate). Marvel at the heart-wrenching plaster casts of those caught in the eruption at the exact moment of their death. Youā€™ll also explore the House of the Vettii, a fascinating private home that recently reopened to the public following restoration. End with a stroll along the old city walls for panoramic views.

    3 hours

  • N/A (Pass By)

    Guided tour & Photo stop

  • N/A (Pass By)

    Guided tour & Photo stop

  • Via dellā€™Abbondanza (Pass By)

    Pompeii's Main Street - Guided tour & Photo stop

  • Stabian Baths (Terme Stabiane) (Pass By)

    Roman Baths - Guided tour & Photo stop

  • Teatro Grande (Pass By)

    Guided tour & Photo stop

  • Lupanar (Pass By)

    Guided tour & Photo stop

  • N/A (Pass By)

    Guided tour & Photo stop

  • N/A (Pass By)

    Guided tour & Photo stop

Sample Menu

Additional Info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Our group tour utilizes multiple areas that are not wheelchair/stroller accessible. Those with wheelchairs/strollers should contact us so we can arrange your visit.
  • Walks and Devour comply with all local government regulations; please refer to the government website in the country of your tour for the most up-to-date information.
  • Taking the train from Rome to Pompeii is fairly easy. Departure station: "Roma Termini", Arrival station: "Napoli Centrale".

Free Cancellation

February 05100% refund
February 06No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experienceā€™s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experienceā€™s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experienceā€™s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experienceā€™s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If itā€™s canceled due to poor weather, youā€™ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Reviews

4.7

278 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews
  • 5 stars
    243
  • 4 stars
    11
  • 3 stars
    5
  • 2 stars
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  • 1 star
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Reviews by TravelOne travelers

Showing 1-5 of 243 reviews with 5 stars

Great experience, solid guide

Published on Dec, 2024

Enzo was a fantastic guide. He was able to answer all of our questions, did a good job navigating crowds and shared many interesting stories and information that we did not know, even from previous visits.

Very Informative

Published on Oct, 2024

Having done tours around Pompeii previously this was by far the best tour I have done. The guide, Vito, was very informative and interesting. We got to go to different places from other tours. The highlight was definitely seeing the newly excavated buildings. Can highly recommend this tour.

Totally worth it. Archaeolog buffs should budget extra time after the tour!

Published on Oct, 2024

Our train from Sorrento was delayed but we made it to the tour just in time. Catarina was an excellent guide, professional and very clear. Pompeii is MASSIVE, it was really helpful to have a guide. We stayed on after the tour and continued to explore the other parts of Pompeii not covered by the tour. Archaeology buffs - budget extra time after the tour!

Great experience with local archaeologist

Published on Oct, 2024

We had a very good local archaeologist, Vincenzo, very personable, very helpful, great explanations and helped us understand what we were seeing

Enjoyable

Published on Oct, 2024

Brilliant tour guide was knowledgeable and fun, l learnt so much, well worth doing. The guide knew her stuff and she made it really come alive

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