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;
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
Options
Spanish Tour
Italian Tour by night
duration: 1.5h
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
German Tour
Portuguese Tour
English Tour by night
duration: 1.5h
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
565 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Pompeii review (Sergio)
Roam66032644700,Jun 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a great time exploring Pompeii! Sergio was our tour guide. Kept it very simple explaining all of the landmarks and Latin. The length was great and felt that I experience most of not all of Pompeii.
A walk back in time.
karencD9516DD,Jun 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Francesca gave the insightful, interesting aspects of the tour. Some a little fun. The more serious as to the poor victims they had on display. Got a lot out of it instead of walking around not knowing all the small bits of information of how things were done, what life was really like in those days before leading up to the big eruption in 79AD. There is a lot to see and after the tour I could walk around for as long as I liked at my own pace. There are two water fountains you can fill up your bottles. Drink plenty. Also you are given a map and there are street signs to guide you back to the exit. Chora cafe is inside, very nice all sorts on offer, I tried the pizza(properly made and you will notice the difference) also had a 3 choice ice creams in a tub. There is a wider selection of food and drinks. It's worth it. It's so fascinating to see it all and it's a huge site. Wear good walking shoes, trainers as they are Roman roads!!!!.
Roxanne did a great...
Bob S,May 31, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Roxanne did a great delivering the info in a short period of time without feeling rushed. Thanks for a great experience!!!
Excellent tour of the main sights of pompei
REID186356,May 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Sergio was an excellent tour guide. He led the group allowing everyone enough time to see the key parts of the tour. Very enthusiastic and informative.
Pompeii tour
Odyssey28991995678,May 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tour guide was very knowledgeable and made the whole experience very enjoyable. Jolania was a great guide heavily recommend her!!!
Book it! Must do this tour. Really important to us to hear the stories and learn about new excavations. Tour guide was .
marion w,May 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide was very knowledgeable. Small group, 2 hour tour was excellent Learning the stories, seeing new excavations was so important and great .
Pompeii excavation tour 2 hours
valeflying,May 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We booked the 2-hour tour of Pompeii, which started at 10 AM and ended around 12:30 PM. The guide CAMILLO was extremely patient and thorough. He explained in a simple yet effective manner, respecting the group's timing (about 15 people), enriching the narrative with anecdotes and curiosities. It was a very hot day, but there were breaks in the shade. I recommend it! Well organized and structured! Well done!
Great tour!
Trek59017556016,May 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Sergio was a great guide! His knowledge of the city made it more interesting to view all the sites.
Pompeii in a day
Maurrowe,May 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Extremely thought out by the guide in terms of where to go when. She was very knowledgeable & informative without getting boring. Would definitely recommend this tour company & guide.
Visiting Pompeii was an...
Shamequa B,May 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Visiting Pompeii was an unforgettable experience. Walking through the ancient ruins felt like stepping back in time, and it was incredible to see how much of the city is still preserved. Every street, building, and detail told a story, and it really made history feel real in a way books can’t capture.
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