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Naples International AirportAttraction in Naples, Italy

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Pompeii: Exclusive Tour with Archaeologist and Entry Tickets

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Pompeii: Exclusive Tour with Archaeologist and Entry Tickets
Top rated
4.889734 out of 5 stars
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4.889734 out of 5 stars
263 reviews

See the ruins of Pompeii on a specialized guided tour with an archaeologist. Go on a journey back in time while exploring the cursed city and its beautiful ruins.

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Duration 2 hours
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Skip the ticket line
Live tour guide
English, Italian
Private group available

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

J
James – United Kingdom

The tour guide Richardo was excellent, incredibly knowledgeable and able to answer all our questions.

J
Joel – Canada

Our guide was very personable and detailed on the tour. The day was perfect weather and the crowds were very light for mid-morning. So glad we came early. Our guide shared excellent history and details of the site. The headsets worked great if you were at the back of the group. After our tour we walked around for at least an hour. Parking near the site was 16€ for 4 hours.

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Participants

Itinerary

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    Starting location:

    Pompeii Ruins

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    Porta Marina, Pompeii

    Guided tour

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    Basilica, Pompeii

    Guided tour

  • Timeline stop icon

    Foro Civile di Pompei

    Guided tour

  • Temple of Jupiter

    Guided tour

  • Temple of Apollo, Pompeii

    Guided tour

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    Forum Baths, Pompeii

    Guided tour

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    Macellum of Pompeii

    Guided tour

  • House of the Tragic Poet

    Guided tour

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    House of the Vettii

    Guided tour

    House of the Faun

    Guided tour

    Optional

    Lupanare

    Guided tour

    Optional

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    Large Theatre, Pompeii

    Guided tour

  • 2 drop-off locations:

    Piazza Esedra, Pompeii Ruins

Main stop
Other stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Explore Pompeii with a licensed guide and professional archaeologist
  • Learn how the city famous city of Pompeii
  • Skip the long lines at the ticket booth
  • The price includes headset in case the group exceed the 11 people
  • Small group, max 13/14 per guide

Full description

Avoid the lines with your tickets which skip-the-line access.
The cursed city of Pompeii once flourished with life, cultural awakenings, and a buzzing civilization but when tragedy stroke and the Vesuvius erupted burning everything in its path, the city of Pompeii became a sad memory of a tragedy and its ruins perfectly preserved.
On this historical 2-hour tour, you have a chance to take a trip back in time to explore the ancient city of Pompeii. Its ruins, history and your licensed guide await!

Your historical journey starts in Pompeii’s entrance "Porta Marina Superiore" where you will meet with your licensed guide with specialized in archaeology. As soon as you set foot in the past of this city, you’ll be transported to another era. Wander through its streets and thanks to the historical and archeological background of your guide, the stories and facts will make the city come back to life.

The city of Pompeii once bustled with life and you can see that as you visit its theatre, the sacred area, and a brothel. What’s even more impressive is the "plaster casts" of some of the victims. Find out how the ashes and the techniques used to uncover the city helped to preserve the ruins almost intact. You will have an expert by your side to answer all your questions.

The main areas we cover are:
the real roman gate entrance "Porta Marina", the Roman Basilica, The roman Forum, temples of Jupiter, Venus and Apollo, the Macellum a market area where we can see the "victims of the eruption", the stunning roman Baths, the House of Vetti of the House of the Faun with their amazing frescoes and mosaics, roman shops such as "Termopolium", bakeries etc, the Triangular Forum and its Theatre District and much more!

There are many tours of Pompeii, we know it, but we try always to put as much passion and professionalism in what we do to make your visit special and remarkable.

Many regards

Includes

  • Skip-the-line entry tickets
  • Archaeologist guide
  • Headset for a better listening experience
  • Food and drinks

Not suitable for

  • People with mobility impairments
  • Wheelchair users

Meeting point

The meeting point is outside Pompeii's Porta Marina entrance, which is just in front of the train station Pompei Scavi - Villa dei Misteri (Circumvesuviana). Your guide will hold a sign with the name of this tour "Pompei VIP."

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Important information

What to bring

  • Passport or ID card
  • Comfortable shoes
  • Camera
  • Sunscreen
  • Water
  • Passport or ID card for children

Not allowed

  • Swimwear
  • Alcohol and drugs
  • Electric wheelchairs
  • Pets

Know before you go

  • Following the new instructions from Pompeii Archaeological Park, here you are the new rules applied to the ticketing system from November 15th to contrast illegal tickets resellers:
  • ⁠ We must add your full name and surname to the ticket, so please send us the list of the all participants joining the tour. Remember to bring with you an original ID or Passport. This applies for adults and kids.
  • ⁠ Please be on time since tickets are personal

From $61.87 per person

Reserve now & pay later to book your spot and pay nothing today
Reserve now & pay later to book your spot and pay nothing today

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Overall rating

4.9 /5

based on 263 reviews

Review summary

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James – United KingdomMay 8, 2025 – Verified booking
The tour guide Richardo was excellent, incredibly knowledgeable and able to answer all our questions.
J
Joel – CanadaMay 5, 2025 – Verified booking
Our guide was very personable and detailed on the tour. The day was perfect weather and the crowds were very light for mid-morning. So glad we came early. Our guide shared excellent history and details of the site. The headsets worked great if you were at the back of the group. After our tour we walked around for at least an hour. Parking near the site was 16€ for 4 hours.
C
Clare – Hong KongApril 30, 2025 – Verified booking
He studied archaeology with seriously deep knowledge and most up to date. I am a history lover but he taught me so much in a short two hour that I realized there is still a lot I don’t know about this place. More importantly he can impart his knowledge in an engaging way with a dry humor that even my kids were hooked every minute. This is a seriously good guide that worth every penny you pay. It’s my second time to Pompeii. Without him, it felt like looking at a bunch of bricks.

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