Skip the Line Guided Tour of Pompeii Led by an Archaeologist
Description
Join our guides in this amazing 2 hours walking tour into the ruins of the archaeological site of Pompeii. You will be led by a professional, archaeology and art history expert guide at the discovery of the highlights of the Roman city while listening in details to the Ancient customs and traditions. On tour you will see the gymnasium, also known as palestra, where the gladiators used to exercise; the theatres, the bakeries, restaurants, ancient laundries and shops; you will also enter the House of Menander and the Baths. Last but not the least you will pass into the Lupanariae - the red-light district - to end into the Forum, Please, consider this is a small group tour - up to 15 participants.
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On this tour you will have the opportunity to visit one of the UNESCO World Heritage Site,which continues to fascinate people from all over the world. Pompeii was an ancient Roman city which was buried under ash and pumice after the eruption of Mt. Vesuviusin 79 A.D.
You will see one of the main street
You will learn how was life in Roman Times, walking through Pompeii’s main streets to end with the main square (the Forum) with all its markets just as the ancient Romans did
You will see the termal bath
You will see the Lupanare, famous for its erotic frescoes
You will spend 2 hours with a top rated guide
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What's included
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Dress code is smart casual
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- This is not a ticket to the ruins, this is a guided tour confirmation, you can use it only with the guide
- Please wear comfortable shoes, because you will be walking on the original ancient streets
- If you are late or miss the tour there will be no refunds
- IDs are mandatory the day of the tour to enter the site, names given during the reservation have to match IDs
Reviews(728)
Our private tour of Pompeii with Italo was absolutely fantastic and easily one of the highlights of our trip to Italy. We spent two hours exploring some of Pompeii’s most fascinating and important sites, and Italo made the entire place come alive. His knowledge was incredible, but what really set him apart was how he shared it, he was engaging, funny, and full of great stories rather than simply reciting facts. He gave us a real sense of what everyday life was like in Pompeii nearly 2,000 years ago. We were traveling with our kids, and Italo was wonderful with them. He kept them interested and involved, answered all of their questions, and knew exactly when to add some humor. He was incredibly kind, personable, and patient with our entire family. Having a private guide also made a huge difference. In just two hours, we saw an amazing amount without ever feeling rushed, and Italo knew exactly where to take us and what details we would have completely missed on our own. If you’re visiting Pompeii, ask for Italo. He turned an extraordinary historical site into an experience our whole family will remember. Five stars without hesitation!
We had a wonderful experience in Pompeii. Our tour guide was very engaging, knowledgeable and professional.
Excellent guide. Highly recommend. Very informative and involved all in the tour. Would not of understood pompeii without tour.
Lello is the king of tour guides in Pompei! He has encyclopedic knowledge, yet is very clear and humorous. His guided tour was the highlight of our entire holiday in Italy! We had participated a number of guided tours around the world, and we are proud to say that Lello is absolutely the best one! He definitely enhanced our children’s understanding of Pompei (they had learned about Pompei through multiple books in advance). Lello did inspire all of us! Grazie mille, Re Lello!
If you're touring Pompeii, ask for Italo. His passion for the place was obvious from the start, and it made the whole tour so much fun. By the end, we could actually identify the different types of buildings ourselves, which felt awesome. We never once felt rushed. It honestly felt like a good friend was showing us around, not just a guide reciting facts. Can't recommend Italo enough!
We had an absolutely fantastic tour of the ancient site of Pompeii, and our guide, Sonia, made it an unforgettable experience. Her knowledge of Pompeii’s history was exceptional, and she brought the ancient city to life with fascinating stories, historical context, and engaging explanations. Sonia was friendly, enthusiastic, and incredibly passionate about what she does. She answered every question with patience and made sure everyone in the group felt included and engaged throughout the tour. Her ability to explain the significance of the ruins while making the experience enjoyable was truly impressive. If you’re planning a visit to Pompeii, we highly recommend requesting Sonia as your guide. She turned a visit to an extraordinary archaeological site into a memorable journey through history. Thank you, Sonia, for such an amazing experience!
Visiting Pompeii Archaeological Park was already on my bucket list, but this tour made the experience unforgettable. Our guide wasn't just a tour guide—he is a renowned archaeologist who has worked on the Pompeii excavations for decades. Learning directly from someone who has dedicated so much of his career to uncovering and studying this incredible ancient city brought history to life in a way no guidebook or audio tour ever could. His knowledge, passion, and storytelling transformed every street, home, and artifact into a fascinating piece of history. We had a transportation issue and we almost had to cancel, but they were able to accommodate the group, which is more than kind of them. Truly a gem! If you truly want to understand Pompeii and not just walk through it, this is the tour to book. Having a prominent archaeologist lead the experience is something very few places in the world can offer. If you can't find them on TripAdvisor, check www.raphaeltours.com. I cannot recommend this experience highly enough. You will leave with a much deeper appreciation for Pompeii, and you absolutely will not regret choosing this tour.
Great guide who was excellent with children and explaining history in a fun way for all ages. She was absolutely great! I loved that she avoided the large groups and kept us in more intimate areas as to not feel overwhelmed or overheated.
Fantastic good guide who really had track of his history and was very good at engaging everyone in the group
10/10 experience. Guide was amazing and knowledgeable. Pompeii was just fantastic. It is more preserved than I could ever have expected. So glad we chose this tour. We would have missed some hidden details and rich history had we not chosen this tour. Highly recommended.
