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Pompeii: Small Group Tour with an Archaeologist

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4.841327 out of 5 stars
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Activity provider:Askos Tours
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Pompeii: Small Group Tour with an Archaeologist
Top rated
4.841327 out of 5 stars
4.8
4.841327 out of 5 stars
10758 reviews

Discover the wonders of ancient Pompeii and choose from a 2-hour group or private tour, a 3-hour tour with a visit to the Villa of the Mysteries.

About this activity

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Duration 2 - 3 hours
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Skip the ticket line
Live tour guide
German, English, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Private group available

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

C
Christi – United States

Our tour guide was amazing! She was able to take facts and weave them into an interesting story form so that everyone in the group seemed to be engaged. She was also great with interacting with our group. As it was hot, she encouraged standing in the shade as much as possible. I couldn’t imagine trying to navigate Pompeii without a guide! She was so delightful.

J
Juliet – New Zealand

It was a very personal and informative tour. The guide had a wealth of knowledge that he shared with us.

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Participants

Itinerary

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    7 starting location options:

    Hortus Restaurant & Garden Bar, Hortus Restaurant & Garden Bar, Via Roma, 101, Hortus Restaurant & Garden Bar, Via Villa dei Misteri, 2, Hortus Restaurant & Garden Bar, Via Villa dei Misteri, 3

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    Pompeii Archaeological Site

    Visit, Guided tour (2 hours)

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    Porta Marina, Pompeii

    Visit, Guided tour

  • Timeline stop icon

    Temple of Apollo, Pompeii

    Visit, Guided tour

  • Timeline stop icon

    Foro Civile di Pompei

    Visit, Guided tour

  • Timeline stop icon

    Temple of Jupiter

    Visit, Guided tour

  • Timeline stop icon

    Basilica, Pompeii

    Visit, Guided tour

  • Timeline stop icon

    House of Menander

    Visit, Guided tour

  • Timeline stop icon

    Forum Baths, Pompeii

    Visit, Guided tour

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    Lupanare

    Visit, Guided tour

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    House of the Faun

    Visit, Guided tour

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    Large Theatre, Pompeii

    Visit, Guided tour

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    House of the Vettii

    Visit, Guided tour

  • 3 drop-off locations:

    Villa dei Misteri, Via Roma, 101, Archaeological Park of Pompeii

Main stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Discover a UNESCO World Heritage Site with an expert archeological guide
  • Choose from either a small-group or private experience
  • Visit highlights such as the Great Theater and Forum
  • Appreciate preserved frescoes, artwork and mosaics up close

Full description

Transport yourself back to Roman times on a guided tour of Pompeii led by an archeologist. Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site with the help of your expert guide, who will take you around the city preserved by volcanic ash from Mount Vesuvius’ eruption in 79 AD.

Choose the experience you would like to have, with the choice of either a shared small-group tour or a private tour for you and your group alone.

Enter the city at Porta Marina Superiore, one of the ancient city’s 7 gates and Walk the main streets and wander around the Forum, the old heart of the city and the center of public life. From here you can see Mount Vesuvius overlooking the city.

Discover highlights such as the basilica (business and legal center), thermal baths, temples, bakery and great Theater of Pompeii. Listen to interesting anecdotes from your archeological guide, who will tell you about people who lived in Pompeii.
Peek at plaster casts of those who were in the city at the time of the eruption. See well-maintained artworks, mosaics, and frescoes and travel back nearly 2000 years. Highlights include the House of the Vetti and the Lupanar.
Find out how this famous brothel got its name and see its preserved stone beds and frescoes. Get great tips from your guide at the end of the tour about how to spend the rest of your day, or even choose to stay inside the archeological site longer to explore on your own.

Includes

  • Pompei Express' entry ticket
  • Skip-the-line entry
  • Guided tour by an archeologist
  • Headsets for listening to the guide (available for groups of 16 or more)
  • Freedom to explore the archeological site on your own after the tour

Not suitable for

  • Wheelchair users
  • People with mobility impairments

Meeting point

Meeting point may vary depending on the option booked.

Important information

Not allowed

  • Smoking
  • Luggage or large bags
  • Mobility scooters

Know before you go

  • Shared group and private options do not always offer the same languages. Please check all languages of interest to find your preferred option type
  • There may be slight variations in the itinerary due to overcrowding or temporary closure
  • A free cloakroom service is located next to the Porta Marina Superiore entrance (subject to availability)
  • This tour is not recommended for travelers with mobility issues or impairments, because of the steps and ramps, and little steep climb
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Dogs larger than 10 kg are not allowed on the site
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Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.8 /5

based on 10758 reviews

Review summary

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  • Value for money
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Christi – United StatesJune 18, 2025 – Verified booking
Our tour guide was amazing! She was able to take facts and weave them into an interesting story form so that everyone in the group seemed to be engaged. She was also great with interacting with our group. As it was hot, she encouraged standing in the shade as much as possible. I couldn’t imagine trying to navigate Pompeii without a guide! She was so delightful.
J
Juliet – New ZealandJune 18, 2025 – Verified booking
It was a very personal and informative tour. The guide had a wealth of knowledge that he shared with us.
S
Steven – United KingdomJune 17, 2025 – Verified booking
Anna our guide was fabulous, very informative about the history of Pompeii and helped us explore the site far better than we would have on our own. Would recommend highly!

Product ID: 248952

Activity provider:Askos Tours
  • Italy
  • Campania
  • Things to do in Pompei, Campania
  • Tours in Pompei, Campania
  • Pompeii Archaeological Site
  • Italy
  • Campania
  • Things to do in Pompei, Campania
  • Tours in Pompei, Campania
  • Pompeii Archaeological Site
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