Guided Tours

Pompeii Skip-the-Line Guided Tour

Name: Pompeii Skip-the-Line Guided Tour
Start: 2024-11-20T10:30:00
End: 2024-11-20T12:30:00
Location: Naples

Pompeii Skip-the-Line Guided Tour group exploring ancient ruins with a guide, featuring iconic landmarks in Pompeii, Italy

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Pompeii Skip-the-Line Guided Tour group exploring ancient ruins with a guide, highlighting unique architecture and historical landmarks in Naples, Italy

Embark on an in-depth guided exploration of Pompeii, where you'll encounter history through its streets, frescoes, and statues.

Highlights

With your tickets, embark on a fascinating historical journey through Pompeii's archaeological site.
Alongside an expert history guide, enjoy a walking tour to learn about the early Romans’ lifestyle.
Hidden for hundreds of years, the discovery of Pompeii made it one of the main attractions in the Campania Region.
Fun fact: Pompeii was buried under volcanic ash and pumice for nearly 1,700 years, preserving its buildings, artifacts, and even the casts of victims in their final moments.

Inclusions

Guided tour of Pompeii with skip-the-line entry
Expert English, Italian, French, Spanish, German, Portuguese, Chinese, or Japanese-speaking guide (as per option selected)
Archeologist guide (optional)
Group of up to 15/20/30 (as per option selected)
Headsets

Cancellation policy

You can cancel these tickets up to 48 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Reviews

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Karin

3/5

Nov, 2024

Bit confusing understanding where to get the tickets finding out the ticket office and meeting point was upstairs. Maybe for improvement a better sign saying pre-booked tickets and tour meeting point upstairs? We also had to start the tour with a walk to another place to get our headphones, that ended up not working anyway and wasting time during the tour doing this. Maybe there is a way of getting the headphones when getting the tickets? It was annoying that we waited for two couples (4 people) to join in the tour lat, while it had already started and we where walking close to or inside the site. It took about 20 min from the tour. The biggest issue though was that serveral of the headphones broke down for people, around 6 people or something, including me during the tour. The guide had run out of spares and the end. Besides this - the guide was very professional, talked slow and clear and the information she delivered was great!

Graciet

5/5

Nov, 2024

A grandiose site visited in perfect weather. We were lucky enough to take this tour with Francesco, a local archaeologist working on the site who speaks remarkable French. An incredible opportunity, because it transforms the experience. Thanks to Francesco for all his explanations, stories and good humor. A wonderful experience!

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Laura

5/5

Nov, 2024

What made it memorable was the site of course, but more was the tour which brought the site to life. It helped to make sense of what we were looking at. I am sure going around the site without the guide would have been far less impactful

Ursula

5/5

Nov, 2024

Pompeii is simply overwhelming and indispensable on the calendar of life. Our guided tour was fantastic and we were able to perceive even more details in German than in a foreign language. Our guide gave us a very vivid account of life in Pompeii and the course of the catastrophe through stories.

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Ewa

5/5

Nov, 2024

Great tour guide. Rafaella was very knowledgeable, friendly and funy. She gave a very comprehensive tour that was very easy to follow and gave great insight to the past of the ancient city.

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Your experience

Ancient wonders

Pompeii is the stuff of legends, and has inspired countless documentaries, movies, and books! The city dates back nearly 2,000 years. An ancient site, the town was unearthed in 1748 AD after the infamous eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in 79 AD. This tour is particularly beneficial because you can stroll past the famously long ticketing queues. You'll even have a dedicated guide for company, who will let you in on interesting anecdotes about the places and things you see.

Pompeii's hidden gems

Start exploring the buildings in Pompeii – from homes to bathhouses, and fast food stores to outdoor theatres. With ancient ruins and a skyline dominated by Mount Vesuvius, the visuals through this discovery are breathtaking. Admire the frescos and statues spread over the town. See the 25 street fountains, 4 public baths, and many business buildings, which paint an almost real picture of the town in its heyday.

Glimpse of Pompeii

Continue following your guide as they recreate the hustle and bustle of this once-busy port town. Discover what each building was used for, where families ate their meals, did laundry, and socialized – and where sailors went when they docked. You'll have headsets to be sure that you catch every word. By the end of this tour you will see how much you have in common with people who lived in the 1st century.

Know before you go

What to bring

Comfortable shoes are recommended as this tour involves a fair amount of walking.
Bring along your sunscreen, hat, and water bottle.
A valid ID or passport is required for tour entry.

What's not allowed

To avoid disruptions or possible denied entry, avoid bringing large purses, bags, or backpacks on your tour.
Strict dress code: No discourteous clothing or shirtless attire is allowed inside Pompeii Archaeological Park.

Accessibility

This experience is not accessible by wheelchair and pram/strollers.
Choose safety and comfort: This experience is not the best fit for people with impaired mobility and cardiac issues.

Additional information

While these tickets enable skipping entry lines, they do not exempt visitors from mandatory security checks at the archaeological site.
Some of the venues or parts of the venue may be subject to last-minute, unpredictable closures.
The tour operator reserves the right to refuse participation on its tours to any guest under the influence of drugs or alcohol or to any guest whose behavior is disorderly or poses a threat to other guests or the staff.
The excavation fee for all first Sundays of the month is free.
At least 10 participants are needed to organize a tour in German or French. The tour will be in English if that requirement isn't fulfilled. Please contact our reservations team to confirm your preferred language at least 24 hours before departure.
Ensure full passenger names are provided for booking.

My tickets

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
Please 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.