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Perfetta
Super good guide and fun person, we enjoyed our visit trough pompeia and learned a lot about the towns story and its meanings and symbols
Pompeii: living with the volcano
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At a glance
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Price from
- $33 / person
- Rating
- 5.0 / 5 · 5 reviews
- Languages
- EN, EN, IT, ES
- Group
- Private
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation
- Meeting point
- Meeting point, entrance to Porta Marina Superiore, in front of the Circumvesuviana train station.
- Confirmation
- Instant
Prices checked on Sep 12, 2026Things to do in Pompeii
Description
Visiting the ruins of Pompeii with a guide is an unmissable experience, both for the great charm of the site, and for the help in moving and in describing the places that a professional can give, evoking the suggestions linked to the habits and customs of life daily. A time machine at your disposal to return a few days before the eruption of 79 AD.
Tour Options
Itinerary
We will explore the buildings, the shops, the streets of Pompeii as an inhabitant of the city just one day before the dramatic eruption of 79 AD The daily life of the citizens of the city flows in front of us like a journey back in time. We will go with the Pompeians to the theater, in the immense amphitheater where we can enjoy the acrid taste of the brutal gladiator fights. We will eat with them in the take away of the 1st century BC, or as guests in the luxurious "domus" of the richest people in society. We will read on the walls the names of the candidates for the magistrates' elections. And finally, a moment of relaxation at the spa, before going to the splendid square of the civil forum. During our exploration we will meet the Pompeians who lost their lives in those frantic hours, covered by volcanic ash, fixed in their last moments of life by the brilliant work of archaeologists.
Highlights
Guide service
What's included
Included
Guide service
Not included
All Fees and Taxes
Entrance tickets to the site.
Traveller Ratings
5.0
5 reviews
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Due to the particular state of the roads it is not recommended for visitors with mobility difficulties.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Pompeii: living with the volcano take?
Pompeii: living with the volcano lasts about 2 hours. The itinerary has 1 stop.
How much does Pompeii: living with the volcano cost?
Prices start at $33 per person for this Pompeii experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Can I cancel Pompeii: living with the volcano 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 Meeting point, entrance to Porta Marina Superiore, in front of the Circumvesuviana train station.. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Pompeii: living with the volcano offered in?
The experience is available in EN, EN, IT, ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible Due to the particular state of the roads it is not recommended for visitors with mobility difficulties.
Reviews(5)
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Amazing World Class Pompei Guide
What a tour! Michele makes Pompei come alive…you will love walking the streets, entering the residences, and learning all kinds of insights about what day to day life was like in the most advanced civilization on earth. Pompei is Michele’s passion.,.he loves sharing its secrets with you in an intimate way. He will meet you at the train station in Naples and ride with you to Pompei which makes the short trip easier to navigate. We got a parking ticket in Tuscany and since we don’t speak Italian needed help paying it online. Michele said “no worries” and helped us deal with it. Bottom line he cares about the people he guides and you’ll form a bond. That’s not always the case.
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Nice guide for Pompeji and Herculaneum
Michele was a great guide, knowledgeable and friendly. I was with him in Pompeji and Herculaneum. It was a great pleasure to learn the history and stories behind the two sites.
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Very competent!
We met Michele in National Archeological Museum and we really enjoyed the tour, so we booked a whole day with him for Herculaneum and Pompeii afterwards (so we actually did three of the activities listed here). Although Pompeii exhibition areas were quite restricted due to Covid-19, he warned us ahead, and made sure the trip was worth our time with comprehensive explanations. He was friendly, competent, well organized, and he speaks English well :) He also gave us suggestions for the rest of our vacation, and for food! Overall I think he had great judgement to recommend his visitors experiences they would enjoy.
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