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
English Tour by night
Duration: 1 hour: Duration: 1h30m.
Meeting point PORTA ANFITEATRO: Meet us at Via Roma, 101, 80045 Pompei NA, Italia. Note that Pompeii has 3 different entrances.
Italian Tour by night
Duration: 1 hour: 1h30m
Meeting point PORTA ANFITEATRO: Meet us at Via Roma, 101, 80045 Pompei NA, Italia. Note that Pompeii has 3 different entrances.
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
Italian Tour
English Tour
Spanish Tour
German Tour
French Tour
Portuguese Tour
Reviews
506 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A very engaging and memorable experience!
Trayana143,,Jan 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Getting a tour of Pompeii was one of the main highlights of our honeymoon on the Amalfi coast. We are especially grateful to our tour guide, Roxanne, who is incredibly engaging, charismatic, and knowledgeable - we loved her! The place is absolutely breathtaking, and one day definitely isn't enough. Highly recommend!
Great introduction to Pompeii by Paolo
sandorn720,,Jan 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My friends and I visited Pompeii in December, and our guide Paolo (archaeologist), was excellent. He provided a thorough introduction to the basics, which allowed us to continue exploring on our own and understand the layout and buildings of the city. Paolo was polite and understanding, and his presentation, which lasted almost two hours, was just right, long enough to learn what we needed, but not so long that we grew tired. He is highly recommended!
Mario Celentano was a great tour guide!
Dian Z,,Jan 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our tour guide Mario Celentano was very informative and knowledgeable about Pompeii, and he was very patient to answer all of our questions. Thank you Mario for all the fun facts! Your English is great! - From the American guy in blue vest who probably asked too many questions today
Great for families and kids of all ages
Tyson O,,Dec 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The guide was great with our kids and explained everything very well. Made it fun for the whole family! Would highly recommend!
Wonderful. Awesome guide.
adammA8673PE,,Dec 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had Mario as a guide and he was brilliant! Thank you. We felt it was humorous and the kids learned a lot. We recommend this tour and our guide Mario who was great.
Pompeii told by Maria Grazia D'Onofrio. The best!!
Explorer51093593023,,Dec 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00But if you don't go on a guided tour of Pompeii with Maria Grazia D'Onofrio, what are you going to do? Engaging and prepared she accompanied us on a journey made of history, knowledge and anecdotes. Bravo! Gian Carla and Ugo
Great Tour by Jolanda!
P6071QNjamesh,,Dec 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent tour by Jolanda, thank you for everything! Jolanda is very knowledgeable and a professional Archaeologist. It was great having her give us the tour and we highly recommend her by name.
a deeply enriching experience
I6535VXrachelg,,Dec 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Giovanni made the guided tour of Pompeii with ASKOS highly recommended, as it not only provided historical information, but also invited us to imagine the daily life of a disappeared civilization. Thanks to the accompaniment of the guide, the archaeological park became a living space, full of stories and meaning, making the experience memorable and educational
Great guide
Tamara C,,Dec 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Having a knowledgeable guide was invaluable. Julia walked us through the highlighted areas and educated us every step of the way.
Enlightening and informative tour
91cocotte,,Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This visit with an archaeological guide was very interesting. Alfredo, our guide, knew how to answer everything and interested us. To do!
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