Discover the magic and history of Pompeii, the ancient Roman city buried by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. Remarkably preserved under layers of ash and pumice, Pompeii offers an incredible journey through time with temples, theaters, cobbled streets, and luxurious villas adorned with vivid frescoes and mosaics. Walking through its streets, you can imagine the daily life of its inhabitants, uncover legends, curiosities, and the fascinating aspects of Roman civilization. On this 2-hour private tour, a licensed guide will lead you through the most iconic areas of the archaeological park. You will visit the Forum; the Thermal Baths, and ancient shops. Entrance tickets are included, allowing you to access the site directly without waiting, for a seamless and complete experience. This exclusive tour is perfect for those who want to explore Pompeii in depth, with a guide sharing history, stories, and curiosities to make the visit unforgettable.
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $337.
Larger groups pay less per person.
Out at sunset: the 3:30 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 5:06 PM in the coming weeks.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 13.
“Discover the Heart of the City” Step into the vibrant story of the city in just two hours! Wander through iconic streets, marvel at stunning landmarks, and uncover fascinating stories told by a passionate local guide. Perfect for travelers short on time but eager for an unforgettable glimpse of the city.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Pompeii: 2 Hour Private Tour with an Archeologist Guide lasts about 2 hours. The itinerary has 1 stop.
Prices start at $183 per person for this Pompeii experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $337. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, with 30 departures a day between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is The meeting point is at our agency We are located at the first floor of the train station "Circumvesuviana"- Pompei Scavi Villa dei Misteri. 1,Villa dei Misteri, street 80045- Pompei (NA) Our name is "Tempio Travel/Pompeii Tickets" ( you will see the signs all around the station). Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in DE, EN, IT, FR, ES.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 30 travellers can book together.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Wheelchair accessible
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 229 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Pompei Tour Organizer_Tempio Travel.
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Beautiful experience!!! Our guide Igor was very good. He was constantly attentive to where the whole group was and explained the entire history of Pompeii in a precise but also fun way to lighten the two hours (the heaviness of which, thanks to him, was not felt in the slightest). I highly recommend it and hope you manage to get my same guide!!!
We took the tour with our guide Stella, who was very kind, competent, and nice. Those who book the tour to go up to Vesuvius afterwards should leave space between the Pompeii tour with the guide and a walk on their own inside... unfortunately we were not able to see what was outside the guided tour because 30 minutes after it ended we already had the bus for the volcano and in Pompeii they do not let you re-enter another time without having to pay again.
We had booked through Get Your Guide and in error I booked for 4 adults instead of 3 adults and 1 child. When we got to the ticket desk the lady gave us a voucher for 3 adults and 1 child with prices of €44 for adults and €15 for the child. I said we had paid for 4 adults. She asked my son’s age (17) so I said could we please have refund for the difference. I was told no as the tour was booked through Get Your Guide the tickets were already paid for. We accepted this as after all the error was mine on booking. When we came back for the tour an hour later the guide was handing out stickers to the children. She wanted to give one to my son and asked if we had any documentation show his age being 17 in case we got asked. The tickets were definitely bought on entry and the tour company most likely kept the difference. If you value honesty I would avoid this company.
Dear Customer, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback regarding your recent experience. We appreciate all customer insights, as they help us improve our services. However, we would like to clarify that your review pertains to a product that you did not utilize, as you opted for a shared tour, which is distinct from the private tour you seem to be referencing. It is important to note that our platform clearly specifies the ticketing details, including that children under the age of 18 receive free entry for Pompei. We regret that you feel you spent more than necessary, but this is not an error on our part. In your case, you purchased a tour that includes a visit to Mount Vesuvius, and you received the service accordingly with tickets for four adults. If you had noticed this detail on our platform a few days prior, you would have had the opportunity to modify your booking. We believe it is unfair to leave a review that does not accurately reflect the situation, as it could potentially harm our reputation. We value honesty and transparency in our operations and hope you understand our position. If you have any further concerns or questions, please feel free to reach out.
Mr. Eraldo is a very well-prepared guide, he answers any question or curiosity, and he is engaging; in fact, he managed to attract and keep the attention of even the little ones. Very talented!
Quick but exhaustive tour, considering that it takes a full day to see the entire archaeological park. Ms. Lina was very professional and friendly, not limiting herself only to purely historical explanations, but also delighting us with interesting anecdotes about Pompeian civilization.
Today the tour done under the great direction of Mia. How she told everything was very nice, good explanation and a lot of humor. Very rewarding!
Very interesting and pleasant visit thanks to our guide Laura, who passionately helped us relive the life of Pompeii.
Thank you so much Mia is been very very good in providing information and keep everyone interested… always always a pleasure .. thank you
Great experience, our Igor guide spectacular and very engaging
Great experience the guide Anastasia was perfect, very professional, experienced, his explanations were very rich and competent.
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pompeii: 2 Hour Private Tour with an Archeologist Guide | 2 hours | 4.9 (229) | $183 | |
 Pompeii Skip-the-Line Entrance & Guided Tour with an Archeologist | 2 hours | 4.5 (75) | $63 | View |
 Pompeii: 2H Family friendly Tour with an Archeologist Guide | 2 hours | 4.9 (21) | $200 | View |
 Pompeii: 4h Tour (w Villa Dei Misteri) with an Archeologist Guide | 4 hours | 5.0 (1) | $326 | View |
 Pompeii 2-hour Private Tour with an Archaeologist-Ticket included | 2 hours | 4.9 (218) | $208 | View |
 Best of Pompeii: 2-Hour Private Tour with Alex & Skip-the-Line | 2 hours | 5.0 (125) | $143 | View |
 2 hours Pompeii Tour with Local Historian - Ticket Included | 2 hours | 4.9 (439) | $57 | View |