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Professionalism and competence
Excellent organization, professional and helpful guide. My 12-year-old son was also involved and appreciated it very much. To repeat, highly recommended!
Pompeii walking tour
At a glance
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Price from
- $236 / person
- Rating
- 4.8 / 5 · 29 reviews
- Languages
- EN, IT
- Group
- Private
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation
- Meeting point
- The guide will be there, holding a board with your name
- Confirmation
- Within 24h
Prices checked on Sep 12, 2026Things to do in Pompeii
Description
Pompeii archaeological ruins are famous worldwide for being a unique example of a two thousand years old city frozen in times and the first ever documented natural catastrophe in history. This city was covered by the ashes of a sudden eruption in 79 a. c. and it remained untouched up to the XVIII century when little by little it was brought to light. Monuments as the Forum, the Amphitheatre, the private houses and all the other findings show us not only the physical places where the life took place, but allow also interdisciplinary investigations which satisfy any curiosity about the habits of what was an incredibly modern society. A tour in Pompeii varies according to your needs and interests. A possible tour can be: walk into the oldest public area, with the Large Theater, the cryptoportico, the Odeion, the triangular Forum, then to the Stabian Bath, the Brothel, a termopolium, (a snack bar), the Large Forum, and not to miss a beautiful Domus, a wealthy house.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Pompeii archaeological ruins are famous worldwide for being a unique example of a two thousand years old city, frozen in time. And the first ever documented natural catastrophe in history. This city was covered by ashes during an unexpected eruption, on the 24th October 79 AD and it remained underneath, till the XVIII century, when little by little it was brought to light. Monuments as the Forum, the Amphitheatre, the private houses and all the other findings show us, not only the physical places where life took place, but also satisfy any curiosity about the habits of what was an incredibly modern society, 'till telling us private people's stories.
Highlights
Private tour
Professional guide
Guaranteed to skip the long lines
TripAdvisor Experiences brokerage fee
What's included
Included
Private tour
Professional guide
Guaranteed to skip the long lines
TripAdvisor Experiences brokerage fee
Not included
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Transportation to/from attractions
Traveller Ratings
4.8
29 reviews
Important Information
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Dress code is smart casual
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
Frequently asked questions
How long does Pompeii walking tour take?
Pompeii walking tour lasts about 2 hours. The itinerary has 1 stop.
How much does Pompeii walking tour cost?
Prices start at $236 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 walking 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 The guide will be there, holding a board with your name. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Pompeii walking tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN, IT.
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 Children must be accompanied by an adult
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible Wheelchair accessible
Reviews(29)
S
Great tour
Excellent knowledge of the area and the background. Guide was patient and knew to hit the highlights even though we only had a short time together.
J
It was ok
The guide was helpful and knowledgeable but seemed distracted by her phone and phone calls. She didn't seem prepared - asking us as we were starting what we wanted to see. That seems like a question to ask well in advance of the moment the tour starts so thought could be applied as this is a place 3/4 of us have never been. Mainly, it was nice to have a private tour without the hassle of a group.
D
5-star guided tour
Guided tour with Angela from 5 stars! With professionalism, kindness and passion he accompanied us to discover the excavations providing detailed explanations but also curious and interesting stories and tales! A nice 2-hour tour, complete and exhaustive! Really nice experience, highly recommended!
D
Two hours with an amazing guide
We enjoyed a private tour in the bridge on April 25. We were two families. We had a very experienced guide, Angela Laghetto, and super helpful who never spared herself. In two hours he guided us to the most significant places of the site managing to avoid the flow of tourists. Only regret not having had her with us for a greater number of hours!
7
Perfect guided tour!
We stopped by this agency for a visit to Pompeii an apm. We took the opportunity to take the private family tour with our two children aged 7 and 10. Very good contact on the phone and very professional organization. We had heard of Ciro for the French tour (avi TripAdvisor) and he was available that day. We had a great time and a great visit. Ciro was very patient (plenty of questions from me 😉), very nice, full of anecdotes, the children also very much liked the visit of this superb site. Thank you Ciro, it was perfect and we will remember this beautiful visit of Pompeii!
S
Pompeii walking tour BAD
We went down from the Circumvesuviana station where we found a guide telling us to go upstairs for the free map. Upstairs we were informed that the guide was at the entrance but that they had to buy a ticket. Then they made us wait on a terrace for half an hour and then led us to another place to get the radios. All while insulting the tourists by saying they understood nothing. Don't stop there, go further.
Operator response
Gentile Sofia, non siamo noi quell'agenzia, non lo siamo affatto! Anzi...siamo a conoscenza del fenomeno e ci chiediamo perchè le autorità non intervengono per arginare questo fenomeno ddi degrado, alle porte di un sito Unesco. La prego di rimuovere la sua recensione, noi non abbiamo recensioni negative, può vedere su tripadvisor: yellowsudmarine. Grazie. Valentina
D
Absolutely fantastic walking tour of Pompeii
Our guide for Pompeii was Carmine and he was excellent. He was very knowledgeable and engaging and answered all of our questions. Our teenage kids were fascinated with the facts they learnt. I would 100% recommend this guided tour!
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K
Highest recommendation possible for tour guide Romolo!
Our family thoroughly enjoyed our tour of Pompeii with Romolo! He was incredibly knowledgable and engaging. Very friendly and offered to take family pictures at perfect spots. Really brought the ruins to life and gave us a vivd sense of what a thriving city this was.
J
Just a perfect tour in Pompeii.
Our guide was Fulvio, a skilled guide, very good knowledge of Pompeii, friendly, entertaining and 100% recommended. In perfect Spanish, I add.
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