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Good guided tour for first-time tourists.
Pompeii covers a large area and this 2-hour guided tour gives a good insight into significant features.
Explore Pompeii: 2-Hour Guided Walking Tour with Included Ticket
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At a glance
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Price from
- $58 / person
- Rating
- 4.4 / 5 · 79 reviews
- Languages
- EN, IT, FR, ES
- Group
- Small group, up to 25
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation
- Meeting point
- Pick up point will be at 10:50am in the garden of the Hotel Vittoria, right outside the coral shop called CELLINI. We will be there with a sign with the customer's name on it.
- Confirmation
- Instant
Prices checked on Sep 12, 2026Things to do in Pompeii
Description
On a fateful summer's day in 79AD, Mt Vesuvius erupted, spewing volcanic ash over the village of Pompeii. Unaware of the imminent danger, most people continued on with their daily lives and as a result the entire town and around 20000 of its inhabitants were buried under tons of ash and pumice. Almost 2000 years later, you have the opportunity to explore the preserved ruins of this famous disaster. You have the opportunity to discover the everyday life of the Imperial Age and imagine the panic of the people before the city was so disastrously buried. In two hours walking tour, your guide will show you fascinating places such as The Forum, Thermal Baths, Lupanare and Vetti's House with it's beautiful frescos.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Once meeting the guide we will skip the line and provide a guided visit ticket included of the ruins of the roman town.
Highlights
Headsets to hear the guide clearly
Professional guide
Guaranteed to skip the long lines
Entrance Ticket to Pompeii Archaeological Site (20 euros)
What's included
Included
Headsets to hear the guide clearly
Professional guide
Guaranteed to skip the long lines
Entrance Ticket to Pompeii Archaeological Site (20 euros)
Not included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Transportation
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Traveller Ratings
4.4
79 reviews
Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- All those booking the "Child" fare must show a valid ID or Passport at the Ticket Office, otherwise they could be asked to pay the full Adult fare
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Lead Traveler's document ID picture required (tour purpose only)
Frequently asked questions
How long does this tour take?
Explore Pompeii: 2-Hour Guided Walking Tour with Included Ticket lasts about 2 hours. The itinerary has 1 stop.
How much does this tour cost?
Prices start at $58 per person for this Pompeii experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 4 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Can I cancel this tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is Pick up point will be at 10:50am in the garden of the Hotel Vittoria, right outside the coral shop called CELLINI. We will be there with a sign with the customer's name on it.. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is this tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN, IT, FR, ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 25 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
All those booking the "Child" fare must show a valid ID or Passport at the Ticket Office, otherwise they could be asked to pay the full Adult fare
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Reviews(79)
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Engaging, knowledgeable, fun and interesting!
Our tour guide, Elisa, was amazing! From the moment we walked through the gates she told us what we could see with a very engaging mix of humour and knowledge. She took us to all the best spots and told us many of the stories behind the ruins and had answers to any questions our group had! There was points within the tour where she let us go and wander for 5/10 minutes in places where there was a lot to explore but most of the tour was in our group of 11 which I think was a perfect size after seeing some other tours whilst we were there in huge groups. Thank you for making exploring Pompeii so enjoyable and bringing the history to life!
P
Great tour but started late!
The tour was great and very informational! The only complaint was the tour was a half hour late which messed up our car service for pickup!
M
The best tour of Pompei with Alex
The guida name Alex was wonderful in Pompei, Is the best guide, he maked attention on the story of Pompei with happiness and Joy, with very very special attendono on detailes on DOMUS AND ON STORY. All guests were Happy during the tour. It was the best. Thank you. michela e Daniele from Udine
B
Project Napoli Service’s poor organizational skills keeping guests and guide waiting an hour before being able to begin
Interesting presentation by guide, although we didn’t get to see the House of Fauna. Guide was 15 min late and once there, our group had to wait an addionnal 45 min for the tour to start. Excuses were given such as ’delays in getting tickets for site’ (which should have been done before as guests had to pay ahead! No sign withnames of guests or ’business’ name available so we haad to search around for the tour operator. No apologies given!! Never again with Project Napoli Service. Very disappointing.
L
Excellent experience
This was great. Our guide spoke great English and we were able to hear her the whole time because of the personal speakers everyone wore. She was extremely knowledgeable and we are so thankful we booked through this tour.
D
Guided tour of Pompeii
It was advertised as a group of 25 and instead it was a group of about 50. To large to enjoy the ruins. The guide was knowledgable just wish it was a bit smaller.
C
Informative and Fun!!!
Our tour guide Maria took us back in time to experience the original Pompeii. She brought the ancient town to life and tickled our imaginations as we walked thru the dusty streets.she pointed out the meanings of the tiny details that were hidden in plain site. One of the best tours I have ever taken. I highly recommend this tour… and Maria.
D
Pros & Cons of Ruins Tour
Pros: - The guide was knowledgeable with enthusiasm. -Ruins are incredible. Cons: -The meeting area was insanely disorganized. -Overwhelmingly crowded. Literally cattle. -Rushed. -The guide could speak English but with a very thick accent which made understanding difficult to hear through a headset in a busy area. I took it off 30 minutes in and just walked around with the group because I spent more time trying to decipher her than enjoy the view. -We were not taken to the museum with artifacts. You can go but we didn't get a tour there.
M
Fantastic
We had a great guide. She was very informative and funny. The ruins were spectacular. Very well organized.
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