Private Tours

Pompeii Private Guided Tour with Archaeologist

Visitors near a Volcano victim in Pompeii

Guided Tour of Pompeii from Naples or Sorrento

Discover ancient Pompeii's untold secrets on this private tour, exploring historical marvels like the Forum, Domus, and Basilica with an expert guide.

Highlights

Relive the vibrancy of ancient Pompeii on a 2-hour guided tour with skip-the-line access.
Unravel key historical sites like the Forum and Basilica with an expert archeological guide.
Enjoy an astonishing visit to an ancient 'Domus' adorned with frescoes and mosaics.
Discover the ancient city's social aspects, from politics in the Basilica to fast food at the 'Thermopolis', ensuring an enriching experience.
Fun fact: 'Plumber' originated from ancient Pompeii's advanced plumbing system. Discover more such intriguing nuggets during this immersive tour!

Inclusions

2-hour guided tour of Pompeii with skip-the-line access
Expert English, Spanish, French, or German-speaking archeological guide

Cancellation policy

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Your experience

A stroll through time

Your journey begins with an expert local archeological guide, who breathes life into the ruins of Pompeii with their wealth of knowledge and captivating storytelling. The 2-hour tour kicks off at Pompeii's heart, the Forum, once a lively epicenter where politics, commerce, and religion intersected. As you navigate through its ancient columns, it's hard to miss the city's complex ancient water system, a testament to Pompeii's advanced civilization, which even included lead pipes for plumbing, giving birth to the term 'Plumber'.

Hidden treasures and unraveling mysteries

Next, step into the world of a 'Domus', richly decorated houses that provide a vivid glimpse into the daily lives and luxuries of ancient Romans. As you explore, you may marvel at a 'Thermopolia', an ancient fast-food joint, a unique facet of Pompeii's social life. The journey continues to the awe-inspiring Basilica, a grand edifice that underlines Pompeii's economic and judicial sphere.

From the intricate frescoes to the remnants of an ambitious civilization, this guided tour offers an intimate encounter with history, captivating your imagination and leaving you with a deeper appreciation of Pompeii's enduring legacy.

Know before you go

Accessibility

This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
Your guide dogs are welcome at the venue.

My tickets

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
Please arrive at the meeting point 15 mins before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.
Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Meet your guide at the main entrance of Pompeii, Porta Marina Superiore.
Address: Via Villa dei Misteri, 2, 80045 Pompei NA, Italy.
Guide identifier: Your guide will be standing outside the entrance gates holding a sign with your name on it.

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