Complete Pompeii Experience: Skip the Line Tour & Archaeologist Guide

1327 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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Total Customer Reviews: 1327

Verified Ratings
4.8 /5
based on 1297 Walks’ customer ratings
Rating summary by category
Guide
4.8/5
Guest Support
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Latest reviews
Excellent
Francesca G was a great guide and we had a wonderful experience!
Verified · Blair · Mar 27, 2024 · USA · Female · 25 to 34 years
Excellent
The your was super fascinating and our tour guide perfectly troke the balance between informative and humorous. I would recommend this tour to anyone who is interested in the history of Pompeii.
Verified · Marc · Jan 07, 2024 · Singapore · Male · 35 to 44 years
Excellent
Outstanding experience for me and my family! Vitale really knew his stuff and did an excellent job balancing detail with pacing and variety. Highly recommended way to get the most out of your visit to Pompeii.
Verified · Stephen · Dec 31, 2023 · USA · Male · 55 to 64 years
Excellent
Our tour guide, Ana, was extremely enthusiastic and knowledgeable and very patient with answering all of my childrens questions and they had lots! Her enthusiasm kept my 11 year olds attentions from start to finish. Extremely good tour. Ana even took the time to show my son some uncovered areas and some areas undergoing the excavation process, as my son was extremely interested in this aspect. A highlight of our holiday!
Verified · Jessica · Dec 22, 2023 · United Kingdom · Female · 35 to 44 years
Excellent
This is an excellent tour. However, 3 hours is not enough to cover even the majority of the sites. I would have liked an 5 hr tour. Our tour guide was knowledgeable, a wonderful storyteller, and an expert in her field.
Verified · Sarah · Oct 28, 2023 · USA · Female · 55 to 64 years

Meeting Point

Meeting Point Map ⟶

Meeting Point
Via Villa dei Misteri, 2, 80045 Pompeii. Meet your guide on the right hand side of the Porta Marina Superiore Entrance Gate for the Pompeii Archaeological Park. They will be holding a green Walks sign.  

Please note that there are a few different entrances to the Pompeii ruins. If you are coming by train from Naples or Sorrento, you will exit the train station and walk about 50 meters to Porta Marina Superiore. If you are coming by taxi, please ask to be dropped off at the upper entrance rather than the lower ticket turnstiles.          

Please meet 15 minutes prior to the tour start time.

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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