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Complete Pompeii Experience: Skip the Line Tour & Archaeologist Guide

1599 reviews

3 hours

Max 15

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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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Latest reviews

Excellent

The tour guide (archaeologist) was excellent and we did the three hour tour. Deeply passionate about Pompeii and absolutely tons of knowledge. Pompeii is massive and hot. Buy a UV umbrella to protect from the heat because it's just you, the sun and stone. You could probably do 5 guided tours and never repeat the same places. A "not to be missed' activity.

GetYourGuide customer · Victoria · United Kingdom · Aug 11, 2025

Excellent

Francesca was a great guide, very knowledgeable and engaging without being overwhelmed by facts, we went in July and it was not too hot or crowded, check the cruise ship arrivals though, five can be in at a time!

Tripadvisor customer · Nick · Jul 31, 2025

Excellent

The tour guide was exceptional she was one of the university archeologist and tour guide in tourist season. Very interesting tour with some amazing new excavations only just opened to the public. Colours, details and walking the streets really made you feel you were walking in the footsteps of Romans and reliving their lives. We are a family of 4, kids now adults really enjoyed the history of Pompeii and it has been a place I have wanted to visit for many years.

GetYourGuide customer · United Kingdom · Jul 12, 2025

Excellent

Our archaeologist guide was great, small friendly group, lots of information and quiet. Luckily the weather was kind too, hot but slightly overcast. Thank-you

Tripadvisor customer · rachel · Jul 09, 2025

Excellent

Highly informative archeological tour of Pompeii. Sonia’s knowledge and passion of Pompeii is phenomenal which made for an educational and entertaining three hour tour.

Tripadvisor customer · James · Jun 27, 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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