Booking a private guided tour with our agency is equivalent to choosing an exclusive service that offers the possibility of learning about the history and culture of the archaeological site of Pompeii in the company of an expert guide. The guide's explanations are essential to grasp the complexity and richness of the entire site, which is relatively devoid of information that can expertly guide the traveler to its discovery. The private tour is a personalized service for those who purchase it and offers information, details, accurate indications that, therefore, could not be found elsewhere.
Tour Options
Private Guided Tour of Pompeii Excavations
Itinerary
Admission not included120 min
The Pompeii tour begins at the entrance of Porta Marina Superiore, where you will meet the guide who will show a sign with the name of our agency. You will skip the long line at the entrance and continue through the most suggestive places of the ancient city.
The private tour is an exclusive service that offers, in addition to the possibility of visiting places requested by you, an in-depth and accurate explanation of the most important sites, culture, traditions and historical period of Pompeii with references to the famous eruption of Vesuvius in 79 AD that changed the destiny of its inhabitants forever.
This experience lasts 2 hours and allows you to optimize the time to discover the most important places of an archaeological site as large as Pompeii.
Highlights
Private guided service
What's included
Included
Private guided service
Not included
Entrance tickets 18,00 euro
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Important Information
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
Frequently asked questions
How long does Private Guided Tour of Pompeii Excavations take?
Private Guided Tour of Pompeii Excavations lasts about 2 hours. The itinerary has 1 stop.
How much does Private Guided Tour of Pompeii Excavations cost?
Prices start at $296 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 Private Guided Tour of Pompeii Excavations 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 meeting point is at Porta Marina Superiore, the main entrance to Pompeii excavations.. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Private Guided Tour of Pompeii Excavations offered in?
The experience is available in DE, DE, DE, RU, RU, RU, PT, PT, PT, EN, EN, EN, IT, IT, IT, FR, FR, FR, ES, ES, 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
Reviews(8)
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306maryannw
February 19, 2026
An excellent tour of Pompeii
Angelo and his team made our first visit to Pompeii a joy.
We were greeted warmly and looked after well at every stage of our visit. Our guide Maria was gracious and knowledgeable. She gave us the big picture of the site and its history. By the time our two-hour tour was over we had a basic understanding of life in Pompeii, which enabled us to get much more out of Pompeii as we explored on our own for the rest of the day.
Pompeii is one of the wonders of the world. It is also overwhelming the first time you go there. To get the most out of your first visit, I strongly advise booking a tour with Angelo.
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JoBeDeBa
October 9, 2025
Best of Pompeii with Rosaria,from maxtravel.it
We used Max Travel Tour &Transfer
(maxtravel.it) and we had an amazing tour guide Rosaria. The tour was fantastic,thanks to her,she is knowledgeable,easy to understand and her command of English is excellent. I highly recommend this tour and especially Rosaria!❤️
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Rebecca J
June 12, 2025
Pompei and Herculaneum private tour
We visited in June as a family with my parents and young daughter. Rosie was extremely knowledgable and really brought the city to life. Made sure we were all ok (it was super hot) and made a real effort with my daughter: was a really great day and we learnt so much,
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Jet39887898491
June 11, 2025
Excellent
One of the most impressive archaeological sites we have seen. The tour was excellent, with an in-depth review of history. Our tour guide, Rosaria, was highly knowledgeable and a great communicator. Overall, this was an unforgettable experience. Highly recommend.
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francescarY3312CV
May 29, 2025
Private tour of Pompeii
We had the pleasure of taking a private 2-hour tour of Pompeii with Maria Rosario, and it was truly one of the highlights of our trip. Our only complaint was 2 hours was not long enough! The time flew by, we could have spent the entire day with her. Maria was incredibly sweet and so knowledgeable. She had a wonderful way of explaining the history of Pompeii that kept us engaged from start to finish. 10/10!
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MichaelW11498
May 20, 2025
Pompeii Ruins
Great tour, Rosaria maneuvered through the ruins and away from the crowds She answered questions well and gave nice stories. Overall bery nice experience, thanks.
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Robert P
October 29, 2024
Well run tour included hotel pickup and drop off. I would recommend this operator to friends and family. Great value and 1st cla
Wonderful trip to the Pompeii ruins. The tour included hotel pickup and drop off (drop off was a small extra fee) which made the whole experience stress free. Our guide Rosaria was wonderful. She is extremely knowledgeable of the ruins and was very pleasant to everyone in the group. My wife is fairly mobile but has back problems and uses a cane for walking long distances. Rosaria repeatedly checked with my wife to ensure my wife was OK and enjoying the tour all the while never rushing us. 5 stars.
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Resort10538444265
September 20, 2024
Incredible, Accommodating Experience with Max Travel
I brought my 83 year old father to visit Pompeii. From the very beginning, Max Travel worked with me to plan this lovely experience. Rosario, our private tour guide, went above and beyond with our visit to Pompeii. She was very knowledgeable of the history of Pompeii and made sure we understood the development of the city, as well as how it all ended. I highly recommend this company. Everyone involved was extremely accommodating.
