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
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
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Portuguese Tour
Reviews
511 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
4-5stars
V697MLgaryj,,Feb 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent giding tour in 2 hours by expierienced Jolanta… looking forward to the next visit of Pompeji…everything was perfectly organized an punctually started with good equipment for everybody
Simply the best way to explore Pompeii, with Alessandra as your guide.
rajm413,,Jan 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I cannot begin to describe how amazing the guided tour was. Alessandra was spectacular with her depth of knowledge and skills of an excellent guide providing wonderful insights into the daily life of a Pompeii resident and encouraging you to imagine the splendour of the place that once was. I would absolutely recommend the guided tour as opposed to exploring by yourself, which you can always do after the tour. Plan to spend a good part of the day at the ruins as there is quite a lot to explore. Tip: Ask to be booked on tour with Alessandra and you'd have an amazing time.
Entertaining & comprehensive tour!
tad000,,Jan 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Toured Pompeii with Alessandra as my tour guide. Highly recommend - great experience. She was able to answer all extra questions and it really made a difference to have someone so knowledgeable in the field explain little things that would have been missed without a tour guide. Tour was the perfect length and covered things well, and Alessandra was very entertaining! Note: the 2 hour tour only includes Pompeii Express ticket. If you want to see the other villas, choose the 3 hour option.
Excellent tour with Sergio
jaydenm151,,Jan 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Sergio was fantastic, the whole tour was very interesting and informative. Group was not too large, and went for two hours. Great as an opener before exploring Pompeii freely.
Excellent tour with Yolanda
80dominiquew,,Jan 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We stayed in Pompeii for 2 nights and spent a day at the archeological site exploring the ruins. Our tour guide was Yolanda and she was very informative making the experience more interesting. Would highly recommend booking this through “get your guide” app
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.
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