Best of Pompeii - 2 hour Private Tour with Alex
Overview
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2 hours
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Visit Pompeii with your private guide Alex, a true local and licensed english speaking guide.
Pompeii is a time machine, a travel back into the past.
If we know how the Romans used to live...it is thanks to Pompeii.
Mt Vesuvius eruption did bury the town but doing so it preserved the daily life of its inhabitants.
We will be going into people's life just as if someone entered our house in 2000 years time!
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
What To Expect
Archaeological Park of Pompeii
The visit will start from Porta Marina, the sea gate. After an introduction of the dynamics of the eruption and the historical background of the the ancient city, we shall visit the following highlights of the site: The Forum, that's to say the main square, the centre of political, economical, religious and social life. The body casts, people preserved in their last second of life. One of the the ancient public baths. A rich house which will be chosen according to the crowds (which i always try to avoid) and opening rotation or to your specific request. Shops and workshops Water system The Theatre
Foro de Pompeya
The Roman Forum of Pompeii with It temples and main public buildings.
Options
Best of Pompeii - Private Tour
What‘s Included
Pompeii Express Skip-the-line tickets included
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
120 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Five stars are well deserved
Laura553,May 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic- book early! Visited with two adults and kids aged 13 and 15. Alex was dynamic and interesting. He brought Pompeii to life for us. My only complaint- I should have booked 3 hours instead of 2! He filled the time perfectly, kept us all engaged and showed us a great overview.
What an amazing tour guide Alex is!
Christopher M,May 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Alex was a the best guide! We had many tours in Italy and I cannot say enough good things about Alex. He was there before us and communicated exactly where he would be. His tour was awesome and for having a 13 and 11 year old he did a wonderful job of making sure they were included and asked them many questions. He was very engaging and took us to parts of Pompeii where we felt like the only ones there. He knows that place very well and his knowledge is amazing! I wish we could have spent the day there with him because 2 hours was just not enough. When we left he did identify some other locations to see and we parted ways. For anyone reading this please know Alex is a wonderful guide and if you do not book with him you will miss out. This was my family’s favorite tour in Italy. Thank you Alex!
Best Tour of Pompeii
Donna in India,Apr 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We loved our tour! Alex is very knowledgeable about Pompeii and his details and stories about the ancient city brought it to life for us. He knew where to take us - and when - to best avoid the crowds. Alex was very engaging and personable. My teen daughter said he was the best guide we've ever had. There really are no words to describe Pompeii and I don't think you can do it justice without a guide. From my original email to Alex Tour Pompeii to our saying goodbye to Alex after our tour, it was a great experience. One thing to add - I love that all of Alex's tours are private and I love that Alex is the only guide! So when you read the reviews, you can trust you'll be going with Alex. Highly recommend. Book early - he books up quickly!
Book this tour ! Especially if you have kids.
ellensN4649LC,Mar 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Alex was a phenomenal tour guide. Hands down the best tour of the trip. If I could give him 6 stars I would. He was so good with the children (and adults!) and made the tour so much fun. We didn’t want it to end. Also being an English speaking family he spoke English fluently and so clear (my kids had difficulty with other English speaking tours with tour guides with thick accents). Alex was also so patient when we took a wrong turn and were running behind. He communicated well prior to the trip and the day of on WhatsApp. He made the tour very fun despite our very rainy day. Book your tour now with Alex before he fills up!
Simply the best!
Shgim,Mar 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wow! Alex is such a talented guide and our entire family loved our day. We did both sites (pompei with kids combined with Herculaneum in the afternoon). It was perfect. Definitely try to do both! My kids who are 10 and 8 learned so much and loved Alex who was so knowledgeable, passionate and fun. They will never forgot this day. It’s a great day of fun for the kids because they can explore and discover and there’s a lot of space/area to roam. Worth the day trip from Rome. As you can see from the photo the kids really loved Alex (and the adults too!). A++++
Alex is simply the best tour guide in Pompeii!
W7964PHjenniferd,Mar 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We loved our tour of Pompeii. Alex is passionate about the history of Pompeii and shared his deep knowledge of ancient Pompeii. His fun facts keep my son engaged for the whole tour. Grazie Alex!
Great for families
T3958ZWsilviap,Dec 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Alex was great with our guys of all ages, from 7 to 16, they were all thrilled! Like us adults from thetronde. With sympathy, cheerfulness and an immense culture Alex has transported us into a thousand very interesting stories, giving us a perfect photograph of Pompeii! The tour with Alex is a MUST if you have guys to intrigue. That's great!
Perfect tour
J6637GCdirkv,Nov 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely perfect tour! Alex feels the group and adjusts his tour according. He’s just a very friendly, intelligent person :)
Outstanding Experience with Alex Tours!
chico467,Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour with Alex Tours was absolutely fantastic! Alex was incredibly knowledgeable about Pompeii, bringing the history and stories of the ancient city to life in such an engaging way. He went above and beyond to customize our tour to perfectly fit our schedule, making everything seamless and stress-free. His communication was excellent from start to finish — prompt, clear, and professional. You can tell he truly cares about his guests having the best possible experience. Hands down, the best guide we’ve ever had! Alex made our visit to Pompeii not just informative, but truly priceless. We can’t recommend him highly enough!
Empathy, humour and passion: Alex’s Pompeii is the best Pompeii
gemmagU8921OR,Oct 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Stop scrolling these reviews and just book! Alex’s tours sell out for a reason: the passion, humour and empathy of Alex himself! Both for the people he is showing around Pompeii, and for the long-gone people of Pompeii itself. For Alex, a Vesuvian native, this is a living history. He cares so deeply about this place, and continues to learn and uncover new knowledge just as Pompeii itself continues to be revealed. Everything others say here about his expertise with children is even truer with neurodivergent kids like our lil guy. To get a scatterbrained 9 year old, in this heat, to stay present, entertained and moving is a minor miracle. And to balance that with just enough tantalising adult chat for the grown-ups? Genius. Alex: the world is yours, you’ve made friends for life!
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