R
Amazing times in amazing ruins.
very knowledgeable. Our guide was witty and kept us engaged. Raphaelo took time with the children in our family. I would highly recommend this tour! great time.
Skip-the-line Ancient Pompeii Highlights Exclusive Tour with Local Private Guide
At a glance
- Duration
- 2h 30min
- Price from
- $223 / person
- Rating
- 5.0 / 5 · 7 reviews
- Languages
- DE, EN, IT, ES
- Group
- Private
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation
- Meeting point
- please meet your guide at Caffe vittoria in Pompeii
- Confirmation
- Instant
Prices checked on Sep 12, 2026Things to do in Pompeii
Description
The city of Pompeii, settled only few kilometres away from the Mount Vesuvius slopes, had been destroyed and buried during the disastrous, volcanic eruption of the 79 A.C. Today, after centuries of studies and excavations, you have the chance to enter and move around one of the oldest cities in the world. Your party will follow our professional guide at the discovery of the main attractions of the Roman city while listening in details to the Ancient customs and traditions spiced up with the stories and anecdotes about the prominent characters of the time. Among the main features, your will see the "Palestra" (gym), the Temple of Isis, the Baths, the Forum, the House of Menander, the Lupanariae, the theatres and more. This is a private tour. Skip the line and join our guides in this amazing 2.5 hours walk into the ruins of the archaeological site of Pompeii!
Tour Options
Itinerary
You will have a 2.5 hours private tour
You will see the Forum
You will see the Stabian Baths
Highlights
Local guide
Private tour
Professional guide
Professional art historian guide
Guaranteed to skip the long lines
What's included
Included
Local guide
Private tour
Professional guide
Professional art historian guide
Guaranteed to skip the long lines
Not included
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Traveller Ratings
5.0
7 reviews
Important Information
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
Frequently asked questions
How long does this tour take?
Skip-the-line Ancient Pompeii Highlights Exclusive Tour with Local Private Guide lasts about 2h 30min. The itinerary has 3 stops.
How much does this tour cost?
Prices start at $223 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 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 please meet your guide at Caffe vittoria in Pompeii . Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is this tour offered in?
The experience is available in DE, EN, IT, ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 14 travellers can book together.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Reviews(7)
J
Great trip
The tour guide was excellent. Very knowledgeable, enthusiastic and entertaining. This was my second trip to Pompeii and this experience was even better than the first.
D
Exceptional and Awesome
What an exceptional tour and tour guide. We were left wanting more time with our guide to explore and learn.
S
Private tour of Pompei-Sean
Italio was wonderful as a guide. He new so much about the history of Pompei and made sure he answered all our questions. So worth taking the private tour because you move though the lines quickly and Italio new how to maneuver through the ruins to make sure we saw all the good part and understood all the history. Thanks so much Sean and family.
R
excellent site
Very good extremely surprised as you are allowed to actually walk on the tiled floors that 2,000 years ago were walked by the owners of the villas, the guide gave a fantastic commentary a very small site compared with pompeii but in my opinion all the better for that.
A
Informative and fun experience
We went to Pompeii and Herculaneum with our driver Ensel and guide Roberta. They were both wonderful and very informative. I'd definitely recommend the private tour. Pompeii is a crowded place and having a private guide who knows the site well is great. We speak English and Roberta and Ensel both did as well and that was helpful for us. They were both friendly and knowledgeable. I also really recommend Herculaneum in addition. Very different experience and you get to walk into the rooms.
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