Tour the western part of the ancient city of Pompeii in a comprehensive private tour. Step into the past and learn the history behind each turn from your guide.

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Duration 3 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Skip the ticket line
Live tour guide: French, English, Chinese, Portuguese, Italian, Spanish, German, Japanese, Russian
Wheelchair accessible
Private group

Highlights

See one of the best archaeological sites in the world with a private guide
Get the real feeling of how Romans used to live before the eruption of Mount Vesuvius
Visit all the highlights of Pompeii

Full description

This tour consists of a marvelous walk around the ancient Roman city of Pompeii which was buried in the ashes of the volcano Vesuvius in 79 A.D. See most of the important sights and learn the history with your guide. A walk in Pompeii is a very intense experience; you'll have the feeling of wandering in a still-living town. Learn about the history of the town and how the Romans lived and see all the most important public buildings and private houses. Highlights include Marina gate, the forum, the basilica, the temple of Jupiter, the Stabian Baths, the house of Menander, the brothel, the theaters, the plaster casts of the victims, shops, fountains, and more.

Includes

Due to ongoing COVID-19 preventative measures, you will be provided you with disposable earphones for bigger groups
Guided tour of Pompeii by a certified archaeologist-guide
Skip-the-line admission fees

Not suitable for

Wheelchair users

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

Traveler requirements

You are required to bring and wear a mask
You will receive a mandatory temperature check

Meeting point

Meet your guide at the Pompeii main gate called "Porta Marina Superiore" in front of the bar-restaurant Hortus — the building with lemons and oranges hanging outside.

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Important information

What to bring

Comfortable shoes

Not allowed

Pets
Umbrellas

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This tour is fully customizable

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Overall rating

4.9 /5

based on 91 reviews

Review summary

Guide
4.9/5
Value for money
4.5/5
Service
4.9/5
Organization
4.9/5

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This was a fantastic tour. Michele was an outstanding guide and told us so many interesting things about Pompeii. He was knowledgeable and passionate about the site and it came through in his presentation. We we’re met early and the 3 hours flew by. I can’t imagine seeing Pompeii any other way. Without Michele’s knowledge and insight we would have missed so much of what was literally right in front of us or under our feet.

November 15, 2019

Best way to visit Pompei

My wife and I booked a 3 hour tour. We wanted a special experience and we wanted to avoid the mass tourist tour experience of Pompei. We wanted to take our time and go beyond the tourist path. We were pleased with our guide, Mena, she was really nice and pleasant to listen to, she provided great historical context and details about the various sites in Pompei. We could ask all the questions we wanted, we could take our time, and never had to rush anywhere. She gave us great tips about what to visit next when the tour was finished. I wish we could have booked her for 2 or 3 more hours.

June 15, 2019

Highly recommended tour

I booked this 3 hours private tour since I wanted to have a full immersion in the history of Pompeii. My guide was an expert archaeologist who had taken part to excavations at the site, that's why she was so knowledgeable and passionate about these sites and the histories behind them. She was able to bring the city back to life! It was great to walk with her in a small group and ask questions at leisure. I highly recommend this tour to every passionate in hystory, you won't regret it!

December 14, 2017

Pompeii: Private Tour with an Archaeologist

Pompeii: Private Tour with an Archaeologist

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