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Pompeii Private Guided Tour with Archaeologist

Temple of Apollo ruins with ancient columns in Pompeii, Italy.

Visitors observing preserved volcanic victim in Pompeii, Italy.

Pompeii Forum ruins with Mount Vesuvius backdrop on guided tour from Naples or Sorrento.

Pompeii Forum ruins with Mount Vesuvius in the background, Italy.

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

Explore Pompeii’s ruins, unlocking hidden details in the Forum, Domus, and Basilica on a crowd-free guided tour.

Skip the lines and step straight into history with fast-track access—no waiting in the heat.

Explore Pompeii’s ruins with an archaeologist who reveals excavation insights and hidden details.

Enjoy a fully private tour, setting your own pace and asking in-depth questions along the way.

Discover the ancient city's social aspects, from politics in the Basilica to fast food at the 'Thermopolis', ensuring an enriching experience.

2-hour guided tour of Pompeii with skip-the-line access

Expert English, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, French, or German-speaking archeological guide

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

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Jackson
5/5
Jul, 2024
This was an amazing two hours! We spent two hours walking through Pompeii with our guide, Massimo. He was amazing, professional, and accommodating. If you want to see the main sights of Pompeii, I highly recommend this tour.
Monika
5/5
Feb, 2025
The tour was fantastic. The guide Rossana was attentive, engaging and knowledgeable. A strong recommendation!
Randall
5/5
Jan, 2025
Frederica, our guide was amazing! We had a great visit, and highly recommend the tour.
John
5/5
Feb, 2025
Our guide was brilliant. Absolutely new the detail you would expect from an archiologist. Conducted visit at our pace whilst ensuring we saw key parts. Going early gave us more space as well.
Emmanuel
5/5
Jan, 2025
Super Guide (Roberta). Extraordinary knowledge of the site and its history. She made the visit very lively and informative.
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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.

What to bring

Full names are mandatory for Pompeii bookings. Double-check the names at checkout for a hassle-free entry. Be sure to bring a valid Photo ID with you to gain entry.

Accessibility

This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.

Your guide dogs are welcome at the venue.

Your ticket 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 ticket 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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