Explore Pompeii with an Archaeologist
Overview
Available languages
2 hours
Mobile ticket
Ready to go back to the 79 AD?
This tour consists of a marvelous throw-back walk around the ancient city of Pompeii, the Roman city that was covered by vulcanic ashes in 79 AD.
A walk in Pompeii is a very intense experience: it will be like wandering through an ancient living city!
During the tour, the guide will explain the history of the city and how the Romans lived, showing you the most important public buildings and private homes.
Don't miss the chance to visit the most famous archaeological site, you will feel like you are wandering around a living ancient city!
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Travelers under 18 are advised to bring a passport or ID to qualify for free admission
Only dogs that do not exceed 10 kg in weight and a maximum height of 40 cm are permitted to enter; admitted animals must be on a leash and held in the arms inside the buildings and it is mandatory to collect their excrement;
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Meet the guide at the main entrance of the archaeological site called "Porta Marina Superiore". The guide will be holding a sign with our company's name "Askos Tours" on the top.
Foro de Pompeya
The main square
What‘s Included
Small group (maximum 20 people per guide)
Headsets (for groups of 16 or more)
Dedicated guidance and assistance
Expert archaeologist as your guide
Pompeii admission fee
Transportation
Food and drinks
Options
Spanish Tour
German Tour
Portuguese Tour
English Tour
Italian Tour
Mt Vesuvius Combo
Pompeii and Mt Vesuvius tour: Combined Pompeii English tour and Mount Vesuvius excursion with roundtrip transportation from/to Pompeii
What's also included : - Roundtrip transportation on a shared minivan (up to 14 people)
- Mount Vesuvius entrance ticket
- Guidance on Mt Vesuvius
French Tour
Reviews
541 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great experience
Silvia R,Apr 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent organization, the archaeologist who accompanied us was very professional and prepared. The time of 2 hours was enough to understand and see the history of Pompeii.
Louisa was very good....
Yann N,Apr 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Louisa was great. Good comments in French and often very interesting.. Thanks to her.
How to revive a Roman city
Y2026IXvincentj,Apr 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Visit of Pompei with Nello whose technical explanations on archaeological methods, Roman technologies and more general on the society and lifestyle of the inhabitants of the city allowed us to really give meaning to our visit and the walk that followed on the site. The explanations are clear, precise and humorous. Nello very friendly I highly recommend.
Great experience.
370margaretl,Apr 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Alexandra was wonderful, very informative and interesting tour! Highly recommend this tour. So happy we did it!
Great experience!
H7989FYgiusepped,Apr 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience! A guided hike through the ruins of ancient Pompeii, surrounded by history, art and nature. To emphasize the commendable professionalism and sympathy of Sara who accompanied us for 3 hours (spent in a moment) and who, with her narration, managed to immerse us completely in the ancient Greco-Roman world. I highly recommend the experience.
Awesome Guide tour in Pompei
DavidS277,Apr 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Awesome visit in Pompei, with Sara Incarnato, young enthusiast guide Who drove us with light but detailed inside the tour, enriched By her personal narrative. 2.30 hours spent without fatigue just imaging life from foundation, through the life and the terrible eruption, till the discovering of the ruins, added with particulars of archeologic techniques. Good job Sara. And thank you of course to Pompei Ruins!
Pompeii tour with Sergio 🇮🇹
506marnip,Apr 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful tour of Pompeii. Our tour guide Sergio was great! He was very informative and helpful. He really brought to life the daily events of Pompeii and was filled with so much historical knowledge. He really made the trip a lot of fun! I highly recommend this tour!
Great Pompeii insights
stevetX7285FY,Apr 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Highly recommended if you want to get a good insight into Pompeii life in 79AD. Ask for ALESSANDRA. Highly qualified, she really knows her stuff. Bluetooth headsets gave us flexibility to meander about and still hear her commentary. 🙂
Joanta was a brilliant guide
Discover05167498983,Apr 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We toyed with just going to Pompeii and working it out ourselves. I had studied Latin & Classics so thought I’d work it out. However, we had such a great tour experience with Joanta. I went with my wife (40s) and our 11 and 15 yo daughters. We all loved it. 2 hours well spent which could easily have been 4! Joanta was so engaging. Joanta took us around all the major elements and gave us so much historical, religious and cultural background. The girls found the luparium the most interesting! All in all, a wonderful tour and well worth the money.
Great experience-Highly recommend
Anusha G,Apr 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great experience with Askos tours. Our guide archeologist was great , had so much experience and knowledge. The tour lasting 2 hrs flowed well, not rushed . Had opportunity to stay back after the tour if required
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