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
Portuguese 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
English Tour
French Tour
Italian Tour
Spanish Tour
German Tour
Reviews
532 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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
Nice experience
Jet10381243390,Apr 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very knowledgeable guide and made the visit interesting and pleasant.
Thanks to Grazia a wonderful day
perryno87,Apr 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The day had started badly with a breakdown on the circumvesuviana that made us arrive at the appointment over an hour late, but the organization was very kind allowing us to start the tour upon our arrival. The guide Grazia D'Onofrio was wonderful, she transmitted us all her passion for this archaeological site that should be visited at least once in her life! His story captivated us with all the historical hints and anecdotes (even spicy). The tour lasted about 2 and a half hours and then he pointed out some points of interest to visit independently... in short, we shot for more than 4 hours nonstop (also thanks to the perfect day with a great sun and ideal temperature) but we did not want to go out anymore! Thank you again for the wonderful experience.
A blast from history
Paradise21818969881,Apr 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00the visit was pleasant and very interesting. Ms. Grazia D' Onofrio, our guide, was very competent and her way of telling Pompeii was like stepping back in time and experiencing the city in all its facets ... Good and exciting THANK YOU
Overall, a very good tour. Andrea was excellent
GrandTour07439446305,Apr 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Our archaeologist was engaging and very kind. We really liked her. At times, because of the noise around us, it was hard to hear/understand. A full headset would be much better than the one sided ear piece they use. Overall our tour was great and very well organized. We had no trouble finding our group. Very clear directions. TY
Highly Recommend
Katie H,Mar 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I really recommend taking a tour with this group. Anna Sorrento was a brilliant guide and very funny. The 2 hrs of the tour is around 1/3 of the city but definitely take your time exploring afterwards.
Amedeo, our guide, was...
Tommaso P,Mar 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Amedeo, our guide, was awesome with knowledge and sympathy. He guided us through the main attractions and shared a lot of history.
Reliving Pompeii
73maned,Mar 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Experience in Pompeii beautiful, lq guide was very helpful and clear throughout the historic route, thanks to her we were able to live those past years as if they were present. Thank you.
Fountain of knowledge!!
duncanp754,Mar 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Sergio was extremely knowledgeable and hugely informative about all aspects of this fantastic archeological site. Wonderful experience
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