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
Italian Tour
German Tour
Spanish Tour
French Tour
Reviews
544 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Pompei ruins tour
Katie B,May 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The tour was amazing! Our guide, Sara, was very knowledgeable and friendly. Despite there being large crowds, Sara made the tour feet very personal and gave us ample time to take pictures.
Our guide Enzo was...
Marianne C,Apr 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide Enzo was incredibly informative and funny. We saw all the highlights of Pompeii and learned a lot. Would definitely recommend.
Major value-added to our Pompeii experience.
crenard69,Apr 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We were guided through Pompeii by Ciara. She was knowledgeable, clear, and personable. She helped us understand what we were seeing and make the connection between the ancient context of Pompeii’s inhabitants and our modern references. We highly recommend her in particular. This tour was high value added for a visit to Pompeii. We recommend without hesitation. We would give 5 1/2 stars if it was possible. 😊
Pompeii Splendour
perrymonsta,Apr 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The knowledge shared I will take away with me. Highly recommend using Askos Tours with an archeologist - more explained about currently is happening at the site which is interesting for the current traveller.
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!
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