Pompeii Skip the Line Small Group Tour with Archaeologist Guide
Description
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 and more. As an active archaeological site, there is always something to discover and your in-the-know guide will take you to the latest excavations. 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. If you're short on time, select the Pompeii Express Option at time of booking. This two-hour express tour is led by an expert archaeologist and designed for travelers who want to see Pompeii's highlights without committing to a full day at the archaeological park.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Explore more of Pompeii than you would on any other guided tour, with a trained archaeologist. Upon meeting up with your guide and small group, you’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. About a third of Pompeii remains uncovered and excavations and preservation efforts are ongoing. Your expert guide adapts their itinerary as new discoveries are made. If you prefer a shorter 2-hour experience, select the Pompeii Express Option at time of booking. This express tour is led by an archaeologist and takes you on a curated route of the park's highlights.
Guided tour & Photo stop
Guided tour & Photo stop
Pompeii's Main Street - Guided tour & Photo stop
Roman Baths - Guided tour & Photo stop
Guided tour & Photo stop
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers.
- The full names of all participants must be provided at the time of booking and match the names on their ID/passport. Name changes are not permitted.
- This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.
- Please note: This tour offers multiple options. Take a moment to choose the one that best suits your interests.
Reviews(449)
Vincenzo was a fantastic guide! We had a great time
We had a lovely small group tour with a really knowledgeable, friendly and passionate tour guide who told us lots of little bits of knowledge that we would have otherwise missed! Totally recommend.
We absolutely loved our tour of Pompeii with Vincenzo! He was extremely knowledgeable and made the whole experience so interesting. We saw so many different areas of Pompeii, including sections that have only recently been opened, and Vincenzo had fascinating insights and details about all of them. What really stood out was how many interesting facts and lesser-known details he shared with us. After speaking with friends who had visited Pompeii on other tours, we realised just how much more we had seen and learned, and how many details they hadn’t been shown or told about. If you’re thinking about booking a guided tour of Pompeii, don’t hesitate to book this one. We highly, highly recommend Vincenzo — he made our visit unforgettable!
Excellent and informative! Thank you Sonia
Enzo gave us an exciting and very informative tour of Pompeii. He answered all our questions and placed a special emphasis on the latest discoveries.
Our guide was Vincenzo. He was very good! He was well-educated and passionate about the site and spoke perfrect english. He pinpointed interesting findings from the site, including information about artifacts uncovered few days ago. Thank you for your guiding!
This was my 4th Pompeii trip but first one with a guide. Very special experience - Ilaria is so knowledgeable and passionate about Pompeii, and I learned many new things on this trip! Very grateful for the experience.
Ilaria was amazing and super knowledgeable. She took us so many places and knew all the fun and interesting facts. I would 100% go on any tour she leads. She was also super great about shade and water on a super hot day so we stayed as comfortable at possible
Excellent tour with our guide Ilaria. She knew so much about Pompeii -- the people, the excavation, the restorations. It was an absolute delight, even though it was a feels-like of 110° F!
Great tour! Hilary was amazing!
