Guided Tours

Pompeii Skip-the-Line Guided Tour with an Archaeologist

Pompeii ruins with Mount Vesuvius in the background, showcasing ancient Roman architecture.

Group of tourists exploring ancient ruins on Pompeii Skip-the-Line Guided Tour with Vesuvius in the background

Tour guide leading tourists through the ancient Samnite House in Pompeii, Italy.

Tourists with guide exploring ancient ruins of Pompeii, Italy.

With skip-the-line entry, explore key excavations of Pompeii, including the ancient amphitheater, accompanied by an archaeologist guide.

Highlights

Discover the Pompeii Archaeological Park with an expert archaeologist guide, with a skip-the-line entry ticket.
Walk through the ancient streets of Pompeii, and marvel at Mount Vesuvius while your guide recounts the dramatic history of this city.
Stroll along Via dell’Abbondanza to Teatro Grande, uncovering ancient artworks and Roman graffiti at Casa del Menandro along the way.
Marvel at the frescoes depicting the Nucerians-Pompeiians battle, and opt for an English, Spanish, Italian, French, or German-speaking guide, as per your comfort.
Fun fact: Pompeii's Amphitheater could hold up to 20,000 spectators, showcasing the scale of entertainment in ancient Rome.

Inclusions

2-hour guided tour of Pompeii
Skip-the-line entry
English, Spanish, Italian, German, and French-speaking archaeologist guide (as per option selected)
Entry to Villa dei Misteri (optional)
Small group (optional)
Earphones for small groups (optional)

Cancellation Policy

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

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Francisco

5/5

Feb, 2025

Perfectly organized. Our guide-archaeologist, Rafael, is very good and did not stop giving us explanations and answering all our questions. It was an enjoyable and very interesting visit. He also advised us on how to continue the visit once the tour was over. Thank you very much.

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Graciela

5/5

Feb, 2025

Excellent our guide in Spanish, didactic and entertaining, you could see his passion. The two hours flew by. It is a good resource to visit Pompeii and understand what you are seeing. Thank you very much!

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Judith

5/5

Feb, 2025

First of all, we chose the perfect time of year to visit-February. The weather was beautiful and no long lines or crowds. But most of all, our guide, SAso, was wonderful. He is extremely knowledgeable and a great story teller. He kept us fascinated. Our experience would not have been as good without him. Thank you Saso!

Michael

5/5

Feb, 2025

A superb visit to the Pompeii site with Fransceco, an archaeologist who shared his passion with us with a lively tour full of anecdotes. I recommend

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Antonia

4/5

Feb, 2025

Excellent guided tour of Pompeii, accompanied by an archaeologist who told us the history of Pompeii and helped us better understand the significance of the sites and artifacts. The tour lasts two hours and is a perfect introduction and then continues the tour of the excavations with lots of extra information! Although we had been to Pompeii before, we appreciated it much more this time.

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Your experience

Through an archaeologist's lens

Take a 2-hour guided walk through Pompeii, an archaeological marvel, offering insights into daily life during the Roman Empire. Breeze past the queue with the skip-the-line ticket, and begin your expedition with an archaeologist guide through ancient streets and the bustling Forum, a central public space serving as the heart of civic, commercial, and social activities.

Learn about the city's history, including the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. This volcanic eruption buried the city under a thick layer of ash and pumice, preserving it remarkably well for centuries. Discover hidden secrets of attractions like the Basilica, the Thermopolium of Asellina, and the Stabian Baths, considered to be the oldest public baths in the city, constructed during the 2nd century BC.

Walk through Pompeii’s highlights

Stroll down the Via dell’Abbondanza to reach the Teatro Grande, Pompeii's foremost theatre, primarily hosting theatrical performances, musical events, and various public spectacles. Throughout the exploration, you'll have the opportunity to appreciate ancient Roman artworks. Have the opportunity to step into the culinary world of ancient Pompeii as you explore the Thermopilia, ancient Roman "fast-food" establishments that once served as communal gathering spaces for locals.

Get to see the erotic frescoes woven into the walls of Pompeii's ruins where your guide will provide a nuanced perspective on the sensual aspects of Pompeii's culture.

Visit Foro, a hub of ancient political activities where you can get a sense of political chatters that once existed in these ruins. End the tour at the 'Calchi dei Corpi,' plaster casts that preserve the final moments of victims during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius.

Know before you go

What to bring

Bring along comfortable shoes since this is a walking tour.
It is recommended to bring along sunscreen in summer.

What's not allowed

Due to venue restrictions, only small dogs on a leash can be brought inside the park. Guide dogs with a certificate are permitted.
Strict dress code: Modest clothing is recommended.
Keep in mind sharp metallic tools or objects are not allowed in this experience. Pack wisely!

Accessibility

This experience is not accessible by wheelchair.

Additional information

The fee for the excavation sites of Pompeii is free for all first Sundays of the month.
Guides will adapt the route to accommodate opening/closing restrictions or restoration work, so the specific tour sites may vary.
Facilities: Cloakroom

My tickets

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