Prices checked on Sep 12, 2026Things to do in Pompeii
Pompeii is one of the most magnificent and unique city in the world because it is an open-air museum in which you can touch and breathe the history of the ancient Romans. It was destroyed by the Mount Vesuvius’ eruption in 79 AD. Pompeii was covered and after buried by tons of ash and pumice stones. Our best local and top rated guide will take you back to the Roman Empire when Pompeii and the Volcano Vesuvius area were the most beautiful resort in Italy. Let your guide lead you into this amazing journey through the highlights of the Pompeii ruins: see the gladiators gymnasium and the temple of Isis; enter the theatres and check the acoustics quality 2000 years later; be enchanted by the decorations of the Baths and the House of Menander. Furthermore, this private tour will be a completely relaxing experience for you: you will skip the line at the entrance and our guide will be at your disposal to give you all the information you need.
Our guide will bring to life the strong remains of Pompeii telling you numerous anecdotes, secrets and stories, and taking you through the most fascinating sites of this ancient city. You will have an unforgettable journey to the *Teatro Grande*; he will let you hear the acoustic perfection of the auditory of the *Teatro Piccolo. 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, breathing the roman atmosphere and visiting the thermal baths, the domus, the Gladiators’ Gym,the mills, the Lupanare, famous for its erotic frescoes and much more...
You will learn how was life in Roman Times, walking through Pompeii’s main streets just as the ancient Romans did, breathing the roman atmosphere
You will learn how was life in Roman Times, walking through Pompeii’s main streets just as the ancient Romans did, breathing the roman atmosphere and visiting the thermal baths
You will see the Forum
You will see the Lupanare, famous for its erotic frescoes
You will spend 2 hours with a private and top rated guide
Skip-the-Line Half-Day Private Tour Ancient Pompeii Highlights with Native Guide lasts about 2 hours. The itinerary has 6 stops.
Prices start at $259 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.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is Our guide will wait for you at the entrance of the Coffee shop Vittoria. Kindly be 10 minutes before the starting time at the meeting point since tickets are booked for that time and it is not possible to enter later.. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Children must be accompanied by an adult
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
We enjoyed the tour tremendously and Sonia made it both interesting and highly informative. Highly recommend this tour for anyone who wants to get more a personal and up-close Pompeii experience. We never could have had the same experience on our own.
Prepare yourself!!! This is not only the best tour of Pompeii but anywhere. Lello is incredibly knowledgeable. His stories of life in Pompeii are intriguing as well as relevant. I highly recommend taking in this wonderful tour.
Ethalo was a great guide, very friendly and informative. Well worth doing with a guide as opposed to walking around unaccompanied. Great day
We were rushed on time and our guide was excellent. Very knowledgeable and excellent for all ages. Would definitely recommend!
Our guide was so knowledgeable we loved the entire experience. Make sure to bring water bottles if you go in summer. The underground section is fantastic to see you can really appreciate the entire space from this level. The excavations of the Forum are not to be missed. We loved all aspects of the tour and it was a highlight of our Rome trip.
We had an amazing day looking at the sights of Pompeii. Our guide was very knowledgeable and guided us on the best path to get the most out of our tour. He answered all our questions and had a wealth of knowledge. Would recommend this to all.
We had a tour with Lello who was a wonderful character, knowledgeable guide and made it so fun! Such a fantastic day! Would definitely recommend him as a guide. I learnt so much
Italo was prompt and personable. We only had time for a 2 hour tour so he explained all he could within our limited time. He was friendly and knowledgeable. We left feeling we had a better understanding of life in Pompeii
Our third visit to Pompeii, the second with Lello. We so much enjoyed our first experience with them we booked another. Pompeii is so large there is always something new to see. Our guide Italica was excellent with lots of interesting facts about the ruins and the background to what we saw. A very good two hours
Lello was a wonderful tour guide. He was very informative and we enjoyed his tour. We learned much about Pompeii that we would have never known. A great experience!!
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skip-the-Line Half-Day Private Tour Ancient Pompeii Highlights with Native Guide | 2 hours | 4.9 (148) | $259 | |
 Amalfi Coast Private Boat Tour | 6 hours | 5.0 (342) | $1,169 | View |
 Premium Minivan Trip from Rome: Pompeii Tour & Lunch in Sorrento | 11–12 hours | 5.0 (372) | $105 | View |
 Pompeii and Amalfi Coast Private Day Trip with Pick Up | 8 hours | 5.0 (346) | $473 | View |
 Pompeii 2h Small-Group Tour with Expert Archaeologist | 2 hours | 4.9 (565) | $35 | View |
 Pompeii Tour & Lunch with Wine Tasting Experience | 5 hours | 4.9 (584) | $124 | View |
 Pompeii Small Group Tour with an Archaeologist | 2 hours | 4.8 (7,500) | $35 | View |