Walking Tours

2.5-Hour Small-Group Guided Tour of Pompeii New Discoveries

Pompeii ruins with guide explaining new discoveries on a 2.5-hour small-group tour.

Pompeii ruins with guide explaining new archaeological discoveries on a 2.5-hour small-group tour.

Tour group exploring ancient ruins in Pompeii, Italy, during a 2.5-hour guided tour.

Explore newly discovered areas as well as old excavations on a walk along the ancient streets of Pompeii with an expert archaeologist guide.

Highlights

Go on a special tour of the city's oldest and most recent excavations, like patrician homes – some with the casts of victims of the eruption – and more.
Learn about the lives of Roman citizens, and unearth the story of Mt. Vesuvius’ cascading lava and fumes that both preserved and destroyed Pompeii.
With an English or German historian guide, explore both modern discoveries and classic sites like the Main Square with its temples and theater.
Fun Fact: Around 80 ancient fast food restaurants called thermopolium have been found in Pompeii — the latest was excavated in 2020.

Inclusions

2.5-hr small-group tour of Pompeii
Expert English or German-speaking guide (as per ticket option)
Skip-the-line service at the ticket office
Ticket purchase assistance

Exclusions

Entry ticket to Pompeii ruins

Cancellation policy

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

What to Expect On This Walking Tour of Pompeii?

This tour is the only way to see the newly-unearthed buildings of Pompeii along with the oldest and most important landmarks in the city. Enjoy the company of an archaeologist guide, speaking either English or German.

A Series of Once-Lively Public Spaces

Check out the social theater district, the main street lined with artisan stores and hot baths, and the central plaza surrounded by a plethora of temples. See the seldom-visited area north of the excavations, where the most current excavations take place. The 20,000-seat amphitheater was one of Pompeii's largest structures. You can now walk on the stage and go all the way around it. The Forum was the heart of civic activity in ancient Pompeii. Admire the neighboring Basilica that doubled as a courtroom and the Temple of Jupiter. Ancient Pompeii was also known for its fast food restaurants called thermopolium which sold fish, cheese, bread, and even snails.

Life in Private Spaces

Take a tour of a newly uncovered aristocratic mansion and see the remnants of lives lost to the Vesuvius disaster; the Garden of the Fugitives holds several plaster replicas. One exposed building is Porta Marina, a major entrance to the city. Modern conservation efforts have allowed the original paintings and inscriptions on this gate to be conserved. The House of the Faun, recently restored, is the largest residence in Pompeii, decorated with paintings, mosaics, and sculptures.

Know Before You Go

Important Information

Pets and guide dogs are allowed on the tour if kept on a leash.
It's recommended to wear comfortable shoes as this experience involves a fair amount of walking.
Bring along your sunscreen, a hat during the summer, and an umbrella during the winter.

Restrictions

This tour is not suitable for wheelchair users.
This ticket does not include entry to the Pompeii archaeological site.
The following is not allowed on this tour: Photography with flash and heavy equipment.

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 10 minutes before the scheduled time of your visit to avoid any delays.

Meeting Point

Meet your guide at Outside the entrance of Camping Spartacus.
Address: Via Plinio, 127, 80045 Pompei NA, Italy.
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Your guide will be outside the entrance Camping Spartacus holding a sign with your name.

Get Directions to the Meeting Point