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Complete Pompeii Experience: Skip the Line Tour & Archaeologist Guide

1458 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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4.8 /5

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Latest reviews

Great

Francesco Giorino, our guide was excellent. Great knowledge and good clarity of delivery and explanation. Mary who dalt with administration at the gate arrival was also excellent - sorting out a big issue of us arriving a week too early for our tour - thank you.

Verified · Martin · United Kingdom · Male · Jun 14, 2025

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

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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