Complete Pompeii Experience: Skip the Line Tour & Archaeologist Guide
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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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
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 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 Excellent
Absolutely amazing! I would recommend this to every person I know!
GetYourGuide customer · Kara · United States · Jun 14, 2025FAQs
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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