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Pompeii Private & Personalized Tour with archeology expert guide
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At a glance
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Price from
- $201 / person
- Rating
- 5.0 / 5 · 72 reviews
- Languages
- DE, EN, IT, FR
- Group
- Private
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation
- Meeting point
- Meet your guide outside the ticket office gate of the Archaeological site of Pompeii. They will be holding a TUI sign/flag. Please arrive at least 15 minutes before the departure time. Keep in mind that public transport and traffic are subject to delays. Late arrivals may not be be accommodated.
- Confirmation
- Instant
Prices checked on Sep 12, 2026Things to do in Pompeii
Description
Start your journey by taking a peek at grand buildings, elite residences and shops that line the most important street in Pompeii, Street of Abundance. This bustling walkway leads to the Forum – an enormous piazza and hub of daily Roman life. Snap pictures of the impressive centaur statue and ancient columns. From here, you’ll see the basilica, marketplace and temples dedicated to Apollo, Jupiter and Venus – ask your guide to focus on any particular interests. Despite being buried under ash for over 2000 years, you can picture the Romans socialising in the bathing areas or cooking at the Thermopolia. ‘These small shops served hot food for the lower classes whose houses rarely had kitchens’, says local guide Francesca. Pompeii’s amphitheatre is definitely something to shout about. It was built to accommodate over 20,000 people and is even older than the Colosseum in Rome. Francesca adds ‘Discovering Pompeii is like leafing through the pages of a history book.’
Tour Options
Itinerary
You will visit the archaeological site of Pompeii at your own pace. Below you will see description of the main attractions during the visit:
Guided tour
Guided tour
Guided tour
Guided tour
Guided tour
Guided tour
Guided tour
Highlights
Headset provided for groups of more than 6 pax
2-hour private tour
Skip-the-line admission tickets
Friendly local guide
What's included
Included
Headset provided for groups of more than 6 pax
2-hour private tour
Skip-the-line admission tickets
Friendly local guide
Not included
Gratuities
Traveller Ratings
5.0
72 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 travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- We recommend that you wear comfortable shoes and bring along a hat and a bottle of water.
- You can't bring any large bags and backpacks inside the site. You can leave them at the entrance, where a free cloakroom service is available. You can retrieve them at the end of your visit.
- After checkout, you will receive the name and contact information of your guide
- For visitors in wheelchairs, a dedicated route is available, starting from Porta Anfiteatro through via dell'Abbondanza, where the theaters and the forum can be visited
- This is a private tour for a group up to 10 guests. Tell the guide what you want and let them focus on your interests
- Please note that the archaeological area is not fully accessible to disabled people
Frequently asked questions
How long does this tour take?
Pompeii Private & Personalized Tour with archeology expert guide lasts about 2 hours. The itinerary has 8 stops.
How much does this tour cost?
Prices start at $201 per person for this Pompeii experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 2 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 Meet your guide outside the ticket office gate of the Archaeological site of Pompeii. They will be holding a TUI sign/flag. Please arrive at least 15 minutes before the departure time. Keep in mind that public transport and traffic are subject to delays. Late arrivals may not be be accommodated. . Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is this tour offered in?
The experience is available in DE, EN, IT, FR, ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 10 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 For visitors in wheelchairs, a dedicated route is available, starting from Porta Anfiteatro through via dell'Abbondanza, where the theaters and the forum can be visited Please note that the archaeological area is not fully accessible to disabled people
Reviews(72)
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Pompeii with Francesco
Our tour guide was Francesco, his knowledge was exemplary, funny and very attentive, amazing experience anyways, but with the guide, it made it x100 better, excellent experience 5*
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Small group tour in Pompeii with Novella
I was a bit skeptical about the experience but I must say that I changed my mind, our guide Novella was very competent, friendly, and interesting in helping us discover this magnificent treasure that is Pompeii. Highly recommended
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Excellent guide- for family
Novella was an exceptional guide. We enjoyed our time immensely. Perfectly paced for a family!
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The guide Novella is a guarantee
Novella is a fantastic guide: professional, friendly, and very well-prepared!
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Daniel
Fransesco was a fantastic guide, very knowledgeable
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Francesco is the best tour guide
The tour guide, Francesco is very talented!!!
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Fantastic day
Fantastic guide, with good explanations.
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Top
Sehr competent und freundlich- absolutely perfect
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Perfect tour
Perfect tour with amazing storytelling from the guide
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