Complete Pompeii Experience: Skip the Line Tour & Archaeologist Guide

1487 reviews

3 hours

Max 15

Why take this tour?

Highlights

  • Take a guided stroll through the magnificently preserved streets and structures of Pompeii with an expert archaeologist as your guide.
  • Skip the line into the ancient site with pre-reserved tickets, giving you more time to explore and less time waiting to get in.
  • See the locations that provide an authentic glimpse of life in Pompeii: the Roman Forum, a theater, ancient “fast food” restaurants, a bakery, and so much more.
  • Step into the breathtaking House of the Vettii, a sprawling Roman home that serves as a fascinating example of the aesthetics of the time.
  • Explore in a small group of just 15 guests maximum for a more relaxing experience—and for unparalleled access to your guide.
  • Sites Visited
  • Plaster death casts
  • Porta Marina
  • The Roman Forum
  • Roman Baths
  • Roman Houses
  • Pompeii's Main Street
  • Ancient shops
  • Brothel
  • Ancient theater
  • House of the Vettii
  • Tour Includes
  • Skip the Line Pompeii tickets
  • Official Pompeii tour guide
  • Small groups of max 15 people
  • Headsets

Travel back in time with a Pompeii archaeologist and see more of the Buried City than on any other guided tour.

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Great
If you are interested in understanding what you are looking at as you walk thru the amazing Pompeii ruins then this tour is for you and your small group! Our guide, Ilaria T., was so knowledgeable and answered all our questions. We thoroughly enjoyed our time with Ilaria and really appreciated all her experience and knowledge.
Verified · Janie · USA · Female · May 30, 2025
Excellent
Serena was amazing! Engaging and provided a lot of interesting history and info about everything she pointed out. Provided ample time for photos and looking at places of interest. Get like we saw a lot and enjoyed it to much.
Verified · Stacy · USA · Female · May 21, 2025
Excellent
Excellent tour - Brunella was an amazing wealth of knowledge and experience.
Verified · Nikki · United Kingdom · Female · May 16, 2025
Excellent
Brunella was excellent - knowledgable , friendly with just the tight amount of detail .
Verified · Maureen · United Kingdom · Female · May 14, 2025
Excellent
We were so glad to have had the opporunity to visit Pompeii with a guide who had the knowledge to explain the history of the town and the siginificance of what we were seeing. Without doubt, this is the best way to visit the site.
Verified · David · United Kingdom · Male · Apr 30, 2025

FAQs

What if the weather is bad (rain, snow, hail, etc.) on the day of my tour?
Our tours run rain or shine so please dress for the elements. We also ask you to please remember hats and sunscreen if you are taking this tour in the summer as it might be very hot.
Is Pompeii accessible to people in wheelchairs?
The streets of Pompeii have never been repaved or smoothed over so much of the city is nearly impossible to navigate for those with mobility impairments. If you use a wheelchair there is a special route for you, so please contact our customer service department for details.
Can I bring a bag into Pompeii with me?
Only small bags are allowed into Pompeii. Larger bags or backpacks will have to be left in the luggage lockers in the train station. Tripods are also not allowed.

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